by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog, OUR RECIPES
Shiitake Tea by Anna Mackenzie Shiitake Tea by Anna Mackenzie To me the shiitake mushroom is a beautiful mushroom. The joy of Aveline Kushi teaching us how to make shiitake tea, with the heart felt appreciation that she had for the effect of the preparation of all...
by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Three lovely chant soundsto practice by Anna Mackenzie Three lovely chant soundsto practice by Anna Mackenzie Three lovely chant sounds to practise daily or weekly indoors or outdoors. Sitting where we choose, a daily 3 minute chant of peace, grounded-ness,...
by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Wabi Sabi by Simon Brown Wabi Sabi by Simon Brown Wabi sabi is very hard to translate. I have asked many Japanese people to translate the words for me and there are lots of slightly different interpretations. The version I like is, transient beauty...
by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Less is Morefor a Beautiful Life by Melanie Waxman Less is Morefor a Beautiful Life by Melanie Waxman When I moved from the USA to Spain over 9 years ago, I downsized from a large house with a big barn to 4 boxes. I also sold my car and, on arrival,...
by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Less is more by Simon Brown Less is more by Simon Brown Macrobiotics has had an amazing influence on my life. Yet, I sometimes wonder if it became too complicated, attempting to be all things to all people, to have an answer for everything. Just for...
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Walking on the Wild Side by Marion Price Walking on the Wild Side by Marion Price The days are long gone when our ancestors walked the land, drank from the streams and slept on moss under hedgerows, wrapped only in their cloaks. Nowadays we are more likely to...
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Exercise by Simon Brown Exercise by Simon Brown To have good energy for exercise it helps to be sure we have good sleep and rest, enjoy regular periods of deep breathing through the day to oxygenate the blood, and eat a diet that includes whole grains...
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting by Anna Mackenzie Gentle, Thoughtful, Fasting by Anna Mackenzie “Change, but start slowly, because direction is more important than speed”Quote from Paulo Coelho In the air is that magical time between seasons, so tangible...
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Spring Cleaning by Melanie Waxman Spring Cleaning by Melanie Waxman Spring is a wonderful time for new beginnings and creating change within the home and ourselves. Our home is like a sanctuary, away from the bustle and daily stresses of life. We can...
by admin | Mar 19, 2023 | ARTICLES, Blog
Memorial for Denny by Bill Tara Memorial for Denny by Bill Tara DENNY WAXMAN MACROBIOTIC PIONEER It saddened me greatly to hear that Denny Waxman had passed away. If a pioneer is willing to explore new territory and move on facing the unknown, then Denny...
by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Growing Foodsin Bedfordshire by Katerina Mlejnkova Growing Foodsin Bedfordshire by Katerina Mlejnkova When you get introduced to the macrobiotic life, you discover multiple ways of practicing it. You can eat organic, seasonal and local, with animal...
by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Metal Chi Energy by Simon Brown Metal Chi Energy by Simon Brown The movement of the autumn, sunset, metal chi is inward. It is the energy of the farmers collecting the harvest, seeds and nuts being pushed into the earth and the bears eating for the...
by admin | Nov 2, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Learning, Stories, Activities by Anna Mackenzie Learning, Stories, Activities by Anna Mackenzie The power of profound meaning is found in blue……………………… Blue is the ‘heavenly’ colour. The ultimate feeling it creates is one of rest. Supernatural rest, not the...
by admin | Nov 2, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Natural Immunity by Melanie Waxman Natural Immunity by Melanie Waxman We live in a time when our immunity is greatly challenged. It seems we are becoming more sensitive and immune compromised as a result of our modern world and the increase of...
by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Late Summer Musings by Anna Mackenzie Late SummerMusings by Anna Mackenzie Three quotes from Rachel Carson who wrote Silent Spring. “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have...
by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Fire Chi by Simon Brown Fire Chi by Simon Brown The summer brings us into the period of Fire Chi in the Five Elements. Energy rises through the spring and is thought to peak, radiating out, shining like the sun in the summer. Think of flowers...
by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Good Sleep by Simon Brown Good Sleep by Simon Brown SLEEP Sleep is vital for good energy. Activity in the parts of our brain that control decision making, emotions and social interactions are greatly reduced during our deep sleep, suggesting deep...
by admin | May 31, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Healthy Body Movement by Filipa Silva Healthy Body Movement by Filipa Silva Since past times, humans have moved from place to place, whether to run away from bad weather, to find more food or simply to discover other places. Our body is keen on...
by admin | May 30, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
High Energy Foods by Simon Brown High Energy Foods by Simon Brown HIGH ENERGY FOODS To enjoy more energy with macrobiotics the key component to explore are high energy macrobiotic foods, deep breathing exercises, good sleep, positive thinking,...
by admin | May 29, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Nature in every Breath by Anna Mackenzie Nature in every Breath by Anna Mackenzie The magic of breath; taking in precious oxygen to nourish ourselves and letting go of the air that has served us, every second of our life. We watch the rise and fall of the side of...
by admin | May 29, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Our world is made up of energy. In these modern times, there is a global challenge around energy and a constant debate on which one is best –...
by admin | Mar 12, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
One macrobiotic mum’s journey in raising children by Florence Price One macrobiotic mum’s journey in raising children by Florence Price When I was a child going to school in the early 90’s, my very dedicated macrobiotic mom made me a lunch box every...
by admin | Mar 12, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
New Beginnings– a timefor cleansing by Melanie Waxman New Beginnings – a time for cleansing by Melanie Waxman New Beginnings – a time for cleansing by Melanie Waxman Spring is a time of new beginnings. We often feel the urge to eat lighter foods,...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Five Elements – Tree and Spring by Simon Brown Five Elements – Tree and Spring by Simon Brown Chinese yin yang and the five elements started out as a clock, lunar calendar and solar calendar with the first evidence found on animal bones...
by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
The Wreath by Anna Mackenzie The Wreath by Anna Mackenzie The wreath always represents the circle of eternal life, a circular or spiralic formation used since life began. Most living beings are entirely made from aspects of this shape. It is miraculous that green...
by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Wise Words by Bill Tara Wise Words by Bill Tara The planet that we live within is just like each of us, an organism. It is not like an organism; it is an organism. We do not live on it—we live in it. We are a part of its structure, a group of its cells, and...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
Wag our Tails! by Melanie Waxman Wag our Tails! by Melanie Waxman Something that often gets overlooked when we think of how to contribute to a sustainable world is what we are feeding our gorgeous dogs. In the past, most dogs were given table scraps and...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
The Ecological Kitchenwith Marlene Watson-Tara by Marlene Watson-Tara The Ecological Kitchenwith Marlene Watson-Tara by Marlene Watson-Tara No one really knows when humans started cooking their food, but one thing is sure: every culture did it. For over a...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes with Anna Mackenzie MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes with Anna Mackenzie Questions for MA Newsletter Spotlight Lara, you are a full time Mum and cooking teacher in one of the UK’s most established and respected Macrobiotic schools, please can...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown This article explores how we can reduce climate change, extinction, pollution and waste through our food choices, preparation and cooking. It is written as...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
Changing Seasons successfully by Anna Mackenzie Changing Seasons successfully by Anna Mackenzie Every year we have this opportunity of dramatic change to understand it more deeply in ourselves, in our relationship with all of nature and the Universe. For many...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
The Immunity System by Marlene Watson-Tara The Immunity System by Marlene Watson-Tara The key to good health is a strong immune system. If we have a weakened immune system, we are more susceptible to colds, flu, and other health problems. By supporting your...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
YinYang and the Five Transformations by Simon Brown YinYang and the Five Transformations by Simon Brown History The earliest writing of YinYang was found in Chinese carvings on animal bones. These bones have been carbon dated to earlier than 2000bc...
by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Blog
About Czech macrobiotic legend Jarmila Pruchova by Katerina Mlejnkova About Czech macrobiotic legend Jarmila Pruchova by Katerina Mlejnkova My name is Katerina Mlejnkova and I would like to share with you how I entered the world of macrobiotics and how the...
by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Blog
2021 International Macrobiotic Conference by The Macrobiotic Association 2021 International Macrobiotic Conference by The Macrobiotic Association The Annual International Macrobiotic Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, will be hopefully in person. Save the date:...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
What do the forest bear? by Anna Mackenzie What do the forest bear? by Anna Mackenzie There is only one path, Prof. Dr Vandana Shiva suggests, to survival and liberation for nature, women and men, and that is the ecological path of harmony, sustainability and...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog
Ginger or Chamomile Compress by Anna Mackenzie Ginger or Chamomile Compress by Anna Mackenzie This is a wet compress. You need a soft mattress or blanket to place on the floor for the receiver, (not an air filled mattress) and a large cotton towel over it;...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Holistic Healt with Macrobiotics by Simon Brown Holistic Health with Macrobiotics by Simon Brown Founder George Ohsawa created a holistic approach to health. This approach integrates 7 essential qualities in life to enjoy the best health. ...
by admin | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog
AGM votes in new directors by The Macrobiotic Association AGM votes in new directors by The Macrobiotic Association Our AGM, held online at the end of March, went very well. Being online created easier access for many of our members, and the meeting was well...
by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
Gathering and annual AGM by The Macrobiotic Association Gathering and annual AGM by The Macrobiotic Association Wedneday 31st March, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) with the MBA More than an AGM, we’d love to see you at our...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis by Trish Dent MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis by Trish Dent Emma Cunis is interviewed by Trish Dent Emma, Thank you for joining us today. How did you first hear about Macrobiotics? “It was my mother! My mother became a vegetarian and...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Nurturing Nature to feed ourselves by Ritchie Tennant Nurturing Nature to feed ourselves by Ritchie Tennant There is a place where baskets are filled with colourfully packaged hyper-processed edible substrates, force fed vegetables and meat, and homogenous bread...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
The Gift of Time by Ariel Perea The Gift of Time by Ariel Perea As I see it, a big door was opened in front of our eyes last year. Contrary to common perception, for me, outside in the world lies restriction while, fortunately, being at home is freedom....
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Festive Feasts by Trish Dent Festive Feasts by Trish Dent We have all faced the most unexpected of challenges this year. What better way to round off the year and herald in the new — season, year or whatever festivity you choose to celebrate —...
by admin | Oct 7, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Handy hints for storing pumpkins by Trish Dent Handy hints for storing pumpkins by Trish Dent If you’ve grown your own, or if you are selecting from home-grown pumpkins and wish to store them, when cutting them off the plant, keep a piece of plant’s stem...
by admin | Oct 6, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Immunity, from the Inside Out by Ritchie Tennant Immunity, from the Inside Out by Ritchie Tennant Despite all the current Covid-19 guidelines to follow, it does seem strange that there has been no public health campaign about how to improve and maintain our...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Website Word by Trish Dent Website Word by Trish Dent Food Revolution(Financial Times)Your editor thought it time to inject some positive news into the mix. Setting aside any cynicism or thoughts that the Financial Times has jumped on the band-wagon, the FT has...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Why fake meat won’t save the planet by Bill Tara Why fake meat won’t save the planet by Bill Tara Ecological studies focus on several kinds of relationships between an organism and its environment. The first thing we need to know about any newly discovered...
by admin | Jul 12, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
What of Time? by Khalil Gibran What of Time?by Khalil Gibran And an astronomer said, master What of time?And he answered:You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable. You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according...
by admin | Jul 12, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
How does your garden grow? How does your garden grow? As a child, I was never taught to garden, nor did I witness my parents gardening much. The most gardening work I did was picking up dead leaves in the winter, which felt like a punishment to both my brother...
