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
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
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
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
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 | 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
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...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Letter from MBA Chairperson Letter from MBA Chairperson 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...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
YinYang & 5 Transformations/ Elements/Phases YinYang & 5 Transformations/ Elements/Phases The Chinese created a holistic language of YinYang with the 5 Transformations that describe nature, whilst making beautiful connections between humans and all the...
by admin | Mar 11, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Coronavirus,are you prepared? Coronavirus,are you prepared? Macrobiotic Counsellor, and Acupuncturist, Michael Rossoff shares his knowledge with respect to how best to prevent or reduce the symptoms of coronavirus. He presents a three-pronged approach...
by admin | Mar 8, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Diego Rodriguez and Marcela Abreu,Colombia by Ritchie Tennant Diego Rodriguez and Marcela Abreu,Colombia by Ritchie Tennant Diego and Marcela have been leading the Macrobiotic movement in Colombia for over 27 years, during which time Diego has annually...
by admin | Mar 8, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Houseplants: Cleansing companions by Marion Price Houseplants: Cleansing companions by Marion Price Green plants are beautiful! Tending them carefully – watering, removing dead leaves and flowers, washing the leaves and maybe even talking to...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Oliver’s Guide to Cooking Seaweeds by Oliver Cowmeadow Oliver’s Guide to Cooking Seaweeds by Oliver Cowmeadow Seaweeds have traditionally been eaten in many parts of the world, and are making a comeback in Europe due to their unique...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
8 Ways to Make your 2020 Resolutions Stick by Anna Freedman 8 Ways to Make your 2020 Resolutions Stick by Anna Freedman Selecting food, cooking, eating, sitting down to eat: all are daily practices, like any stretching, yoga or meditation practice. You are...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown An exploration of how we can reduce climate change, extinction, pollution and waste through our food choices, preparation and cooking. Humans are part of nature...
by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
THE ECOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE OF A MACROBIOTIC VEGAN DIET by Bill Tara THE ECOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE OFA MACROBIOTIC DIET by Bill Tara What is known is that the world is disintegrating before our eyes. I am not speaking about societies, they come and go. I am...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
VEGAN IS TRENDING! by Marion Price VEGAN IS TRENDING! by Marion Price Vegan is trending! Macrobiotics shines through! The growing interest in plant-based eating has comes about because: 1) Many people feel healthier and better eating a plant-based diet. ...
by admin | Apr 6, 2019
Come and enjoy a homely style of macrobiotic cooking in our fabulous new cooking school! Featuring a delicious 3 course plant-based macro meal per head, get involved and enjoy the company of others and some wonderful food cooked by the schools cooking teachers.
by admin | Mar 13, 2019
In five amazing days, this transformative course will teach you how to cook over 60 wholefood, plant-based recipes in 10 mostly hands-on classes to help you create balance and to understand the effects food has on your body and emotions. This course also teaches...
by admin | Mar 9, 2019
Come and enjoy a homely style of macrobiotic cooking in our fabulous new cooking school! Featuring a delicious 3 course plant-based macro meal per head, get involved and enjoy the company of others and some wonderful food cooked by the schools cooking teachers.
by admin | Feb 10, 2019
Are you interested in eating a more plant based diet? Want to learn how best to implement it into your lifestyle? Macrobiotics has long supported a plant based diet for optimum health, and it seems Western Research is now coming to the same conclusion on how to avoid...
