A poem of Khalil Gibran from “The Prophet”.

Recently, I discovered the singular joy of digging a hole in the soil and placing some seeds there, in the hope that one day soon, we would be able to see a little something green peaking its head out. An allotment starter’s story.

We hope that you are staying well during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our heart goes out to all those affected by the virus, and we are deeply grateful to all those working hard to save lives as well as to those making sure that we have food and all the other essential services that we need.

These online classes teach the essence of learning Chinese YinYang and 5 transformations in a simple easy to understand language. We will use this to focus on how to use it to make practical decisions, in order to be healthier, have more energy, feel happier as well as enjoy a strong connection to ourselves and everything around us.

Macrobiotic Counsellor and Acupuncturist Michael Rossoff shares his extensive knowledge with respect to how best to prevent or reduce the symptoms of coronavirus. Macrobiotic Consultant and MBA Professional Member Bill Tara, has also addressed how to prepare for the coronavirus outbreak on his own website blog, along with a video.

Diego and Marcela have been leading the macrobiotic movement in Colombia for over 27 years, during which time Diego has annually attended the residential Winter Seminars held in Sao Paulo, Brasil under the direction of Tomio Kikuchi, a contemporary of Michio Kushi.

Green plants are beautiful! Tending them carefully – watering, removing dead leaves and flowers, washing the leaves and maybe even talking to them – becomes a happy ritual, a bit like looking after loved pets (but not so demanding)!

Seaweeds are so nutrient-rich that they must be called a superfood. Especially useful for people eating a vegan or plant-based diet as they provide a concentrated source of iron, calcium, iodine and other minerals.

New Year resolves often begin to waiver at this time. For your radiance to emerge and grow, I invite you to taste the foods of health on a daily basis. Regard each day afresh. Here are 8 ways to help your 2020 healthy eating resolutions stick.