Kushi and Jannetta provide a complete introduction to the techniques and theories behind the Oriental healing arts, the crux of the holistic health movement. 55 figures; 18 tables.
"'Your Body Never Lies' starts by explaining the principles of Oriental medicine. It then shows you how to detect and understand health problems simply by looking at the mouth, lips and teeth; eyes; nose, cheeks, and ears; forehead; hair; hands; feet; and skin. Clear diagrams and easy-to-use charts assist you in quickly recognizing signs of illness so that you can begin working towards a state of balanced well-being." -- p. [4] of cover.
The Book of Macrobiotics is a passport to a world of infinite understanding and adventure. It has been read, reread, studied, and treasured by hundreds of thousands of people who seek a clear, comprehesive approach to the problem of living in a world of endless change. Now after two decades, The Book of Macrobiotics has been completely revised and expanded to reflect refinements in Michio Kushi's teachings, as well as many developments in the modern practice of macrobiotics. During this time, the standard macrobiotic diet has been simplified and broadened. Macrobiotic approaches to cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative disorders have evolved and expanded, as have basic home care and lifestyle recommendations. This revised edition of The Book of Macrobiotics also includes a new chapter on the Spiritual World; new material on Yin and Yang and the Five Transformations, Man/Woman Relations, and Humanity's Origin and Destiny; and an annotated East West Reading List. Many new illustrations have been furnished, and the Food Composition tables have been expanded to include nutritional information on dozens of additional foods, including tempeh, seitan, rice cakes, and amazake. Here, for a new generation, is a beautifully revised and updated version of a macrobiotic classic.
The unique (unifying) principle, called yin/yang by the ancient Chinese, is the missing key that joins religion and science, man and God, philosophy and daily life. This is George Ohsawa's first book originally published in French in 1931.
"In Macrobiotics for All Seasons, the unique and modern approach to macrobiotic eating--which explores the philosophy of the five elements and Chinese medicine and explains the health benefits of eating a diet that changes with the seasons--is shared"-- Provided by publisher.
Proposes illnesses and maladies are the result of improper diet and presents a macrobiotic diet, heavily dependent on whole grains and whole foods, that will speed healing by maintaining a balance of the universal forces, yin and yang.
The revolutionary book that first launched the Macrobiotic revolution in 1965 is now back to reintroduce the condition called Sanpaku, a grave physical and spiritual imbalance that can lead to chronic fatigue, bad humour, inability to sleep soundly and a lack of precision in thought. Macrobiotics, a diet based on whole grains and fresh vegetables that eliminates, for the most part, meat dairy products and processed foods, is the simple natural means of correcting this dangerous condition and creating a state of health, harmony and well-being.
This book explains the principles of judo and aikido in order to show their fundamental relationship to the basis of happiness, justice, freedom, and world peace as presented in macrobiotic theory. Previously published as The Art of Peace.