The book of macro-biotics: the universal way of health, happiness and peace

A NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MACROBIOTICS. The Book of Macrobiotics is the passport to a new world of infinite understanding and adventure. It has been read, reread, studied, and treasured by hundreds of thousands of people seeking a clear, comprehensive approach to the problem of living in a world of endless change. Now, after nearly a decade, The Book of Macrobiotics has been completely revised and expanded to reflect refinements in Michio Kushi's teachings, as well as many new developments in the spread of macrobiotics in modern society. During this time, the Standard Macrobiotic Dietary approach has been simplified and broadened. Macrobiotic approaches to cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative diseases have evolved and expanded, as have basic home cares, and way of life recommendations. The 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 for further reading and enjoyment. Many new illustrations have been furnished, and the Food Composition tables have been expanded to include nutritional information on dozens of foods such as tempeh, seitan, rice cakes, and amazake not previously available. Macro- biotics MICHIO KUSHI Dedication Daily Dedication for One Peaceful World Prayers by Michio Kushi Preface Contents 1. The Order of the Universe, 7 2. Spirals of Everlasting Change, 29 3. Food and the Human Constitution, 61 4. Dietary Principles for Humanity, 83 5. The Way of Life for Humanity, 127 6. Human Diseases: Cause and Recovery, 159 7. Medical and Scientific Studies, 203 8. One Peaceful World, 231 9. Realizing our Endless Dream, 253 Appendixes, 269 List of Tables Introduction: The Regeneration of Modern Humanity 1. The Order of the Universe Life Is Vanity The Principles and Laws of the Universe Macrobiotics in Eastern Thought Macrobiotics in Western Thought Modern Macrobiotics 2. Spirals of Everlasting Change The Spiral: The Universal Pattern The Spiral of Life The Spiral of Consciousness The Spiral of Evolution The Galactic Spiral The Spiral of the Northern Sky The Spiral of History 3. Food and the Human Constitution Centripetal and Centrifugal Force Ki, the Energy Centers, and Meridians Human Beings Can Eat Anything Food of Embryo and Infant Food for Human Beings The Natural Order of Eating 4. Dietary Principles for Humanity Standard Macrobiotic Dietary Approach Standard Dietary Recommendations Yin an Yang in Daily Food Environmental Modifications and Personal Adjustment EXTREME YANG FOODS Principles of Cooking Modern Nutrition 5. The Way of Life for Humanity Practicing a Natural Way of Life Respect for Ancestors and Love for Offspring Man and Woman Love and Marriage Sex and Relationships Society and Nature The Spirit of Macrobiotics 6. Human Diseases: Cause and Recovery Cause of Difficulties Development of Sickness Figure 45. The Tree of Sickness The Progressive Development of Disease Kinds of Human Death Yin and Yang in Physical and Mental Sicknesses Approach to Sicknesses Transition and Discharge Medicinal Use of Common Food The Five Stages of Transformations Mental Disorders: Cause and Approach Yang (▲) Understanding Dreams The Progressive Development of Mental Disorders 7. Medical and Scientific Studies Traditional Dietary Sources Modern Nutritional Studies Infant and Childhood Nutrition Heart Disease Cancer Radiation and Fallout Arthritis AIDS Mental and Psychological Illness, Antisocial Behavior Humanity’s Origin and Development Agriculture and Energy Biological Transmutation Exercise and Sports 8. One Peaceful World The Biological Revolution of Humanity Reorientation of the Individual Reorientation of the Family and Community World Federal Government The Future World Community World Public Service Natural Agriculture Principles of Natural Economy 9. Realizing Our Endless Dream The World of Vibration Life in the Spiritual World Our Spiritual Journey Meditation and Prayer Spirit and Destiny Biological and Social Decline Personal Decline Family Decline Community Decline Environmental Decline Global Decline Dietary Goals and Recommendations United States Dietary Goals: Dietary Goals for the United States The Goals Suggest the Following Changes in Food Selection and Prepa- ration: The Surgeon General’s Report The American Heart Association Diet The National Academy of Sciences’ Report on Cancer and Diet American Cancer Society Dietary Guidelines Recommendations: American Diabetes Society Dietary Guidelines Canadian Dietary Guidelines British Dietary Guidelines American Association for the Advancement of Sciences’ Symposium on the Impact of Dietary Goals (Composition of Foods, 100 grams, Edible Portion) An East West Reading List Books Periodicals Macrobiotic Educational and Social Activities Educational Centers Kushi Institute One Peaceful World East West Journal North American Macrobiotic Congress U.N. Macrobiotic Society Kushi Foundation Prison Project Citizens for Dietary Responsibility AIDS Project Medical Health Care Network Index 211, 212, 220,