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Degeneration   Healing Stories   Home Remedies   Hot Flashes   Macrobiotics for      Healing     Michio Kushi on Illness Food, Faith and Healing Diabetes in a Macro Counselor

 

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A Balanced Life   Five Transformations   The Foundation of     Absolute Happiness   The Seven Levels of Natural Order   The Spiritual      Connection   Feeling Better   Expanded Macrobiotic Thinking

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Why We Embrace Macrobiotics

 

There are many health benefits attributed to following a macrobiotic lifestyle.   The following list is based on the experience of many practitioners over a long period of time.  Reference to specific illnesses are not included:

1.   No earwax

2.   No dandruff

3.   Smoother skin texture and better skin color

 

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4.   Fewer facial wrinkles

5.   Brighter eyes; all senses are sharper and clearer

6.   No need for sunglasses

7.   Skin tans and does not burn from sun exposure

8.   No need to cover head under sun (not for everyone)

9.   Less and thinner body and facial hair; much easier to shave.

10. Clear thinking and focus

11. Better concentration and memory

12. More flexible, coordinated and flexible body

13. Better quality and more relaxed sleep

14. Fewer hours of sleep needed

15. Rare mid day fatigue; just a few minutes rest leads to complete revival

16. Skin spots become lighter and often disappear

17. Minimum body swelling; body liquid is reduced to minimum (no bloating)

18. Body odor is reduced considerably; no smelly feet or underarms--no need for deodorant

19. Headaches, backaches, and other daily aches and pains are reduced or eliminated—no over the counter medicine is needed

20. Consistent good moods; mood swings are eliminated or minimized

21. Physical pain is reduced considerably; including dental pain,

22. Reduced sensitivity to tickling

23. Less jumpy at sudden loud noises; quicker reactions

24. Greater appetite for food, life, and sex

25. No hemorrhoids

26. Easy bowel elimination; constipation and diarrhea reduced or eliminated

27. Less belching and flatulence

28. Weight is controlled without calorie counting, attention to vitamin or mineral intake.

29. Breathing is enhanced; clearer nostrils; pleasant breathe

30. Allergies and sinus problems are eliminated

31. Chapped lips are eliminated even in the hottest driest days

32. Mosquitoes are not attracted

33. Flu or other viral illnesses are all but eliminated; fewer colds

34. Speaking voice is stronger and clearer

35. Self confidence improves considerably

36. Calmer emotions

37. No menstrual cramps, menstrual related depression or pre menstrual symptoms (PMS)

38. Fewer fertility problems

39. Simplified pregnancy and birth hardships; less labor pains and quicker deliveries; fewer lactating difficulties

40. No heartburn

41. Stronger hair; less gray