by admin | Dec 16, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
Gratitude and the Body:A Gentle Practicefor Digestive and Emotional Ease by Ariel Perea Diaz Gratitude and the Body:A Gentle Practice for Digestive and Emotional Ease by Ariel Perea Diaz As the seasons shift, many of us turn inward to reflect on what truly...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
Gratitude:a word easy to say,a little harder to perceive,and even harder to maintain by Ana Luisa Bolsa Gratitude:a word easy to say, a little harder to perceive, and even harder to maintain by Ana Luisa Bolsa A profound human force, gratitude arises from...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
A More Unified Lifeand Regenerative Farming by Ritchie Tennant A MoreUnified Life and Regenerative Farming by Ritchie Tennant Studying macrobiotics my first awakening was around food – we can choose a healthy plant-based diet! Having grown up with the...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
Integral Macrobiotics: Renewing the Spirit of Macrobioticsfor the 21st Century by Simon Brown Integral Macrobiotics: Renewing the Spirit of Macrobiotics for the 21st Century by Simon Brown With great gratitude to George Ohsawa and his students, who...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
The HeartfeltConnectionBetween Gratitude, Pleasure,and Well-being by Melanie Waxman The HeartfeltConnectionBetween Gratitude, Pleasure,and Well-being by Melanie Waxman Our journey toward well-being begins with a single, powerful emotion: gratitude. In...
by admin | May 19, 2025 | ARTICLES, Blog
JIN SHIN JYUTSU:THE ART OF RECONNECTING WITH YOUR ENERGY by Ariel Perea JIN SHIN JYUTSU:THE ART OF RECONNECTINGWITH YOUR ENERGY by Ariel Perea “I go to the forest to lose my mind and find my soul,” wrote J.M.—a sentiment that resonates deeply in today’s...
by admin | Nov 26, 2024 | ARTICLES, Blog
METAL ENERGY by Érica Gonçalves METAL ENERGY by Érica Gonçalves The decline. The energy, that moves downward and internaly, is now of contemplation/recollection, more condensed, heavier. The Yin, within the Yang, starts to take its place. The leaves fall,...
by admin | Nov 26, 2024 | ARTICLES, Blog
MACROBIOTICHEALTH COACHING by Simon Brown MACROBIOTICHEALTH COACHING by Simon Brown Macrobiotic Health Coaching Macrobiotics has evolved into a holistic lifestyle that emphasises nutrition from whole, natural foods, supplemented by exercise, mindfulness,...
by admin | Mar 22, 2024 | ARTICLES, Blog
Tree Energy by Érica Gonçalves Tree Energy by Érica Gonçalves What is this energy about? The Tree/Wood element: the beginning of the cycle, the germination, the renewal. Spring is here! The season of gentle wind, green colours and sour taste. The movement...
by admin | Mar 22, 2024 | ARTICLES, Blog
I garden – therefore I am by Ritchie Tennant I garden – therefore I am by Ritchie Tennant We all need a tonic. A lift. A change of energy. For as our physical fuel is crucial, our metaphysical fuels are just as much so! And in the UK we are...
by admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog
Food for Physical, Emotional& Spiritual Health (London Event) by The Macrobiotic Association Food for Physical, Emotional& Spiritual Health (London Event) by The Macrobiotic Association The International Macrobiotic School presents Food for Physical,...
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
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
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
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
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...
