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Revisting the Ohsawa Principle
Chakra Exercises
Five Phase Meditation
Unity and Polarity
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Healthy Lunches and Snacks
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fve phase meditation Irom his book,
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healthy lunch and snack ideas Irom
Sheri-Lynn DeMaris`s book, Macro
Magic for Kids and Parents.
This issue begins with Edward
Esko`s review oI Ohsawa`s ideas on
transmutation. Hats oII to Edward Ior
keeping this important subject alive.
Julia Ferre continues with her exer-
cise seriesthis time with chakra ex-
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issue.
Part 4 oI Hugh Tinling`s A Natu-
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When I use a cell phone, I keep it
at a distance Irom my body. That is
because the radiation spreads out and
becomes less, according to the square
oI the distance that I am away Irom
the radiation source. I use a speaker-
phone.
I do not use the Bluetooth ear-
phone because I have read that it in-
creases the radiation. Also, the phone
battery goes dead very quickly when
switched on Bluetooth. Folks can
look up their particular cell phone`s
radiation level here: http.//www.ewg.
org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Safer-
Phone?allavailable1.
I have measured my own elec-
tromagnetic |em| feld levels with a
$99 meter Irom Frys: Trifeld 100XE
Full spectrum electromagnetic meter,
that reads AC Electric and Magnetic
Fields and Radio/Microwave Power
density.
I was surprised to see that our bed
is next to a very strong em feld Irom
wires inside the wall, the strongest in
the house!
http.//emwatch. com/Tvpical
mG.htm gives detailed readings on
em Irom PCs, appliances, wiring and
so on. It is a good place to start being
inIormed about the actual amounts oI
radiation being given oII.
My general rule is that I use bat-
tery powered rather than AC appli-
ances. My reasoning is that alternat-
ing current goes back and Iorth 60
times a second and can slosh back and
Iorth the ions in our cells, whereas
DC just travels in one direction. And
I stand back Irom the electric stove,
and other strong em sources when
possible.
A very well-written common
sense article on the topic is at this
link, by Thea Deley: http.//deliciou-
slivingmag.com/health/wellbeing/
dlarticle340/
On a separate matter, I did have
my gluten genes tested and I have
both genes Ior gluten sensitivity.
The at-home test can be purchased
at https.//www.enterolab.com/Stat-
icPages/FrameTestInfo.htm=gene
gluten. It just takes a simple swab and
costs $149. About 40 oI Iolks carry
a gene Ior gluten sensitivity.
Thanks again Ior my wonderIul
summer experience, Carl. I rejoice
every day at the delightIul cooking
and eating and balancing music and
bodywork knowledge that I learned
this summer and the Iriendships that
were Iormed. The evening campfres
were joyIul and a nice end to the day.
Sincerelv,
Jessica Denning
via e-mail
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Thank you Ior including my article
'The Separated SelI in the January/
February 2010 issue oI Macrobiotics
Todav.
I especially enjoyed the article
about kidneys and how they aIIect
other organs and body processes
very timely, since medical authorities
claim a large number oI people have
kidney problems in the developed
countries today.
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Fred Pulver
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n the drive back Irom the
Third ConIerence on Future
Energy in Washington, DC,
Florence Johnson handed me the lat-
est issue oI Macrobiotics Todav (Sep-
tember/October 2010). She pointed
to the article, 'George Ohsawa`s Last
LetterTo his students in the United
States. It was October 2009 and,
with Woody Johnson at the wheel oI
his hybrid SUV, we were heading to
Massachusetts aIter making a presen-
tation at the Energy ConIerence.
In his 'Last Letter, Ohsawa
states, 'On New Years Day, 1964,
I began the fnal course oI Lao Tsu:
alchemy. Surprisingly, I fnished
it very rapidly, Ior as soon as I had
gathered the equipment necessary Ior
experimentation, I achieved the trans-
mutation oI sodium to potassium (Na
to K). The date was June 21, 1964
only fve months later.
'Upon my return Irom a world
trip, I began experimenting with the
transmutation oI carbon into iron (C
into Fe). This was also successIul. Is
it not wonderIul that when I asked
that sodium change to potassium, it
happened? And when I asked that car-
bon change to iron, it was no sooner
said than done?
'By November I was able to con-
clude that all elements up to atomic
number 82 (lead) could be transmuted
Irom lighter elements like carbon, ox-
ygen, or lithium. This achievement is
prooI oI what can be realized through
a deep understanding oI one oI the
Iundamentals oI the macrobiotic prin-
ciple: Nothing is eternaleverything
changes in this relative world.
Ohsawa died a year aIter writing
this letter. He didn`t have the chance
to develop these discoveries beyond
the initial stage. Had he had another
ten years to develop his transmuta-
tion work, the world we inhabit today
would be vastly diIIerent. We would
be much nearer to a sustainable Iuture
based on universal health and pros-
perity.
For me, reading Ohsawa`s letter
could not have been more timely. I had
just given a PowerPoint presentation
in which I described fve low energy
nuclear reactions (transmutations)
achieved at our Quantum Rabbit lab.
(Readers oI Macrobiotics Todav may
be Iamiliar with Quantum Rabbit`s
display ads that appeared regularly
around 2006.) Quantum Rabbit is in
essence an advanced study group that
I started with Alex Jack and Woody
Johnson. Its purpose is to explore and
develop new applications oI yin and
yang (yin/yang apps) in a variety oI
domains, beginning with the world oI
elements and energy.
AIter more than thirty years oI
studying how to use the vegetable
world in diet, health, and healing, in-
cluding the health oI society and the
planet as a whole, I decided it was
time to move on to the next level oI
study: the world oI elements. Stud-
ies began in earnest early in the year
2000, even though I had lectured on
Ohsawa`s research beginning in 1975
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Edward Esko
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at the East West Foundation and later
at the Kushi Institute.
Michio Kushi once said, 'AIter
you reach the top oI the mountain,
you look out and see an even higher
mountain in the distance. That high-
er mountain is the seemingly fxed
and impenetrable barrier known as
the elemental world. Unlike the soIt,
Ieminine world oI plants, which read-
ily yield to the cut oI the kniIe and
fre oI the stove, the solidly masculine
world oI elements appears as hard and
unchanging as a stone on the beach,
the imposing rock Iaces on Mt. Rush-
more, and the brilliant 24-carat dia-
mond in an engagement ring. As the
saying goes, 'Diamonds are Iorever.
Although it is acknowledged that at-
oms are composed primarily oI empty
space, with no solid substance, the
periodic table gives no indication that
elements can in any way change into
one another. On the surIace at least,
the elements seem to occupy a fxed
position in a universe that is static and
unchanging.
It was this world that we decided
to challenge. It was this barrier that
we sought to breach so as to enter a
new, quantum reality unbound by ar-
tifcial constructs and governed only
by the endless law oI change. We
would work and become Iamiliar with
the chemical elements just as we had
previously worked and become Iamil-
iar with brown rice, carrots, barley,
sea salt, and cabbage in our kitchen
workshops. This time, our workshop
would take the Iorm oI a small labora-
tory with vacuum equipment, an elec-
tric power supply, and pure element
samples.
The origins oI alchemy are
shrouded in myth and legend. An-
cient Egyptian writings describe
'visitors Irom the frmament who
shared their knowledge oI the uni-
verse with humanity, including the
practice oI alchemy. Supposedly,
godlike beings arrived in Egypt who
possessed an advanced spiritual tech-
nology through which they were able
to transIorm matter. Medieval alche-
mists are the IoreIathers oI modern
chemists. Alchemy was practiced in
ancient Greece, Arabia, Europe, In-
dia, and China, in addition to its leg-
endary origins in Egypt. More recent-
ly, we trace our lineage to Sir Norman
Lockyer, Iounder oI the British pub-
lication Nature and discoverer oI the
element helium. An article published
in the New York Times on December
13, 1878, describes Sir Norman`s ex-
ploits. The article, titled 'Transmuta-
tion oI MetalsIs the Old Dream oI
the Alchemists to Be Realized? talks
about his curious results:
A correspondent Irom the Lon-
don Dailv News writes: 'Today,
in the presence oI a small party
oI scientifc men, Mr. Lockyer,
by the aid oI a powerIul voltaic
current, volatized copper within a
glass tube, dissolved the deposit
Iormed within the tube in hydro-
chloric acid, and then showed by
means oI the spectroscope, that
the solution contained no longer
copper, but another metal, cal-
cium, the base oI ordinary lime.
The experiment was repeated
with other metals and with corre-
sponding results. Nickel was thus
changed into cobalt, and calcium
into strontium. All these bod-
ies, as is well known, have ever
been regarded as elementary, that
is, incapable oI being resolved
into any components, or being
changed into one another. It is on
this basis that all modern chem-
istry is Iounded, and should Mr.
Lockyer`s discovery bear the test
oI Iurther trial, our entire system
oI chemistry will require revi-
sion. The Iuture possibilities oI
the discoveries it is diIfcult to
limit..
'Mr. Lockyer is one oI our
best living spectroscopists, and
no man with a reputation such as
his would risk the publication oI
so startling a Iact as he has just
announced to the scientifc world
without the very surest grounds.
He was supported yesterday by
some oI our leading chemists, all
oI whom admitted that the results
oI his experiments were inexpli-
cable on any other grounds but
those admitting oI the change oI
one element into another.
Apparently, Sir Norman achieved
his transmutations using a very basic
method, without super-high tempera-
tures, pressures, or energy. UnIortu-
nately, nothing seems to have come
Irom these experiments. Meanwhile
science was busy pursuing another
approach to transmutation, an ap-
proach with potentially sinister and
destructive implications: the bom-
bardment oI atoms with radioactive
particles. In 1907, Sir William Ram-
say, one oI England`s top chemists,
announced that he had achieved the
transmutation oI elements using the
radioactive 'emanations oI radium.
His announcement was published in
the New York Times, July 27, 1907,
in an article titled, 'Turns Copper
into Lithium, with the subtitles: 'Sir
William Ramsay EIIects the Trans-
mutation oI the Elements Sought by
the AlchemistsChange Caused by
Radium, Theory that the Elements
oI High Atomic Weight will Disap-
pearStatement by Ramsay.
LONDON, July 26Sir William
Ramsay has promised to commu-
nicate shortly to the Chemical So-
ciety an account oI a discovery,
which, in the words oI so conser-
vative a scientifc publication as
The Lancet in its number issued
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'It was this barrier that we
sought to breach so as to
enter a new, quantum real-
itv...governed onlv bv the
endless law of change.`
today 'marks an epoch in the his-
tory oI chemical science, since his
investigations have shown that a
given element under the powerIul
action oI radium emanations un-
dergoes degradation into another.
In short, adds The Lancet, 'the
transmutation oI the elements is
actually un, fait accompli.
Reversing the process sought
by ancient alchemists, who be-
lieved that there was a substance
by means oI which the baser met-
als could be transmuted into the
higher, Sir William has eIIected
the degradation oI metals by
means oI gas evolved Irom ra-
dium. The paper will prove that
Sir William has degraded copper
to the frst member oI its Iamily,
namely, lithium. In other words,
he has eIIected the transmutation
oI copper.
Commenting on Sir William`s
experiments, The Lancet con-
tinues: 'These remarkable dis-
coveries remind us again oI the
extraordinary prescience oI the
ancients and oI the presentiments
oI the alchemists, who evidently
had some sort oI conviction that
aIter all there is a primary matter
Irom which all other elements are
Iormed by various condensations.
He is a bold man who nowadays
conIesses skepticism about any-
thing. The world has seen men
who have said it is impossible,`
and generations who succeeded
them who have seen the impos-
sible come true.
In the thirty years between Sir
Norman`s remarkable experiments
and Sir William`s demonstrations, the
discovery oI radioactivity by Marie
Curie in 1897 would prove decisive,
especially the radioactive properties
oI uranium. It was these radioactive
'emanations, specifcally those oI
radium that enabled Sir William to
achieve his novel results. From then
on, alchemy took what I consider to
be a decidedly wrong turn, transIorm-
ing itselI Irom what I call 'golden al-
chemy, or the pursuit oI transmutation
using relatively natural (low energy,
temperature, and pressure) conditions
Ior the beneft oI humanity, to what I
term 'dark alchemy, or the use oI ra-
dioactive elements to produce nuclear
reactions (fssion and Iusion) through
the deployment oI highly destructive,
expensive, dangerous, and wasteIul
technologies with potentially cata-
strophic consequences. The discovery
oI the radioactive properties oI ura-
nium (
92
U
235/238
), one oI the extremely
heavy elements at the Iar end oI the
periodic spectrum, was the driving
Iorce behind these developments.
Today`s arsenals oI atomic and hy-
drogen bombs are the legacy oI this
latter approach, as is the proliIeration
oI atomic weapons and ever-increas-
ing stockpiles oI plutonium and other
highly toxic materials.
It was in the midst oI the nuclear
nightmare spawned by 20
th
century
physics that the frst rays oI puriIying
sunlight began to appear in the person
oI Louis Kervran. Kervran appeared
out oI nowhere like the proverbial
lotus fower emerging Irom the pro-
verbial mud. Kervran was the tiny dot
oI Yin within the larger Yang; the tiny
Yang within the all-encompassing
Yin. Although small and seemingly
insignifcant, the contrary dots con-
tain the seeds oI great change. They
are harbingers oI things to come,
like the tiny mammals that scurried
to avoid being trampled by the giant
dinosaurs.
Through his discovery oI biologi-
cal transmutations, Kervran predicted
21
st
century physics and technology,
in which science would accept and
develop golden alchemy, triggering
a paradigm shiIt capable oI averting
Iurther human and ecological ca-
tastrophe. Through years oI patient
observation, Kervran, a biochemist
Irom Brittany in France, discovered
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that transmutation occurs naturally,
at no cost, and quite peaceIully in
the liIe cycle oI plants and animals.
Kervran`s Iormulas were an organic,
reIreshing, and much needed antidote
to cyclotrons, above ground hydro-
gen bomb tests, and nuclear reactors.
It had fnally come down to a choice
between organic alIalIa sprouts or re-
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(sodium plus
oxygen into potassium), a process he
observed in the human body, would
become the cornerstone oI Ohsawa`s
experiments. It would also serve as
the basis Ior Quantum Rabbit low
energy Iormulas, including several in
which a highly toxic radioactive ele-
ment such as plutonium can be Irac-
tioned into a benign non-radioactive
element such as bismuth or lead.
When I spoke in August 2008 at
the Transmutation Workshop orga-
nized by ProI. George Miley (a nucle-
ar Iusion expert Irom the University
oI Illinois) at the Annual ConIerence
on Cold Fusion held in Washington,
DC, I asked the group oI about fIty
international scientists iI they knew
oI Louis Kervran. Practically ev-
eryone raised his or her hand. When
asked, a surprising number also knew
about Ohsawa`s transmutation work.
Aside Irom the mini-revival oI
carbon-arc studies in the 1990s at
Texas A & M University, in India,
Japan, and by Chris Akbar in Brook-
line, inspired by Ohsawa (and by the
One PeaceIul World Press publication
oI The Philosophers Stone); and all
oI which confrmed Ohsawa`s earlier
fndings, I had assumed that research
on low energy transmutation had
come to a standstill due to inertia and
indiIIerence on the part oI the scien-
tifc community. As it turned out, I
was wrong.
The frst indication oI this came
when Alex, Woody, and I went to
the Massachusetts Institute oI Tech-
nology (MIT) in September 2007 to
present the results oI our carbon-arc
experiments. Armed with Power-
Point slides, video clips, lab reports,
and Iormulas we entered the citadel
oI modern chemistry and physics to
meet with MIT ProIessor Dr. Peter
Hagelstein, one oI a handIul oI main-
stream scientists who have continued
with research on cold Iusion Iollow-
ing the highly controversial 1989 dis-
closure oI this potential source oI Iree
energy.
Although the Iocus oI cold Iusion
is on the creation oI energy, a num-
ber oI investigators have noted the
creation oI new elements during the
process, adding possible confrmation
to the theory oI low energy transmu-
tation. Dr. Hagelstein listened to our
presentation and oIIered valuable
suggestions, including adding high-
energy particle detection slides to our
studies, to see iI the transmutation
process produces energy.
Interestingly, in our carbon-arc
studies, based on those oI Ohsawa,
we discovered not only the possibility
oI transmuting carbon into iron (with
oxygen Irom the atmosphere), but
also a host oI other reactions involv-
ing both carbon (yang) and oxygen
(yin) and carbon (yang) and nitrogen
(yin) Irom the surrounding air. Our
pure graphite (carbon) test samples
showed, in addition to iron, the pres-
ence oI magnesium, aluminum, sili-
con, scandium, titanium, cobalt, and
nickelin what appeared to be a ver-
itable cascade oI transmutations. We
reported these to Dr. Hagelstein. We
also showed clips in which we tested
graphite powder Ior magnetic proper-
ties. Using powerIul magnets com-
posed oI neodymium (
60
Nd), one oI
the rare earth metals, all oI the treated
samples showed magnetic activity,
while untreated samples did not.
Dr. Hagelstein told us oI other
work being conducted on cold Iusion
and transmutation around the world.
He mentioned the work done at Mit-
subishi Heavy Industries in Japan in
which researchers reported the ability
to transmute one heavy element into
another, notably cesium (Cs) into pra-
seodymium (Pr) and strontium (Sr)
into molybdenum (Mo). FiIteen labo-
ratories in six countries have reported
evidence Ior transmutation. Isotope
ratios that deviate Irom natural abun-
dances have also been reported. Such
variation in the isotope distribution oI
an element is considered evidence it
may have Iormed through transmuta-
tion rather than being present beIore-
hand as a contaminant.
Our vacuum studies have been
conducted at small labs in Nashua,
New Hampshire and Owls Head,
Maine on the Penobscot Bay. We had
to more or less start Irom scratch, re-
inventing the wheel so to speak, as de-
tails oI the Ohsawa experiments were
sketchy at best. We were entering un-
charted territory, out on the open sea
with only the compass oI the uniIying
principle to guide our direction.
Fortunately, we teamed up with
one oI the top vacuum consultants on
the East Coast, along with a master
scientifc glassblower who Iabricat-
ed beautiIul and Iunctional vacuum
tubes according to my design speci-
fcations. We started initially with ex-
periments on the noble gases: helium
(He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), and kryp-
ton (Kr). AIter much trial and error,
we achieved what appeared to be the
transmutation oI helium (He) into ar-
gon (Ar), with the addition oI oxygen
(O
2
), with the applied Iormula:
2
He
4

2(
8
O
16
)
18
Ar
36
. This Iormula seemed
to confrm Ohsawa`s hypothesis that
a yang element (helium) would read-
ily Iuse with a yin element (oxygen)
to Iorm a new, hybrid element, argon.
From the noble gases we moved
on to research with metals, including
several attempts to duplicate Ohsawa`s
sodium into potassium experiment.
We Iailed repeatedly. Undaunted, we
persevered in our studies. It was not
until May oI 2008 that we stumbled
upon an unexpected roadmap to guide
us in our research. The key was again
the relationship between sodium and
potassium. II you look at the periodic
table, you see that the element sodium
(atomic number 11) and potassium
(atomic number 19) are separated by
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an element with the atomic number 8.
That element turns out to be oxygen
(
8
O
16
). In other words, it is an atom
oI oxygen that separates sodium Irom
potassium, as Kervran discovered and
Ohsawa demonstrated.
Looking Iurther at the periodic
table, we see that sodium and lithium
have a similar relationship. In other
words, lithium, with the atomic num-
ber 3 and sodium, with atomic number
11, are also separated by atomic num-
ber 8; once again, an atom oI oxygen.
These three metals, lithium, sodium,
and potassium are related; they share
many characteristics as members oI the
Group IA elements known as the Alkali
Metals, Ior example low melting tem-
peratures, light weight, soItness (you
can cut them with a kniIe), and extreme
volatility. Sodium, Ior example, will ac-
tually explode iI placed in water.
Using Ohsawa`s principle oI
change, we see that lithium is actually
the precursor to sodium, and sodium
the precursor to potassium, each sepa-
rated by oxygen. With this background
I designed an experiment in which we
would try to quantum bounce lithium
Iurther along the periodic table, so
that it changed into sodium and then
to potassium, according to the applied
Iormula:
3
Li
7

8
O
16

11
Na
23
.
11
Na
23

8
O
16

19
K
39
(lithium oxygen so-
dium; newly Iormed sodium oxygen
potassium.) Another variation oI the
reaction is:
3
Li
7
2(
8
O
16
)
19
K
39
, or
lithium Iuses with two atoms oI oxygen
(a molecule oI oxygen, or O
2
), skipping
sodium entirely and quantum bouncing
directly to potassium.
I devised two experiments to test
this hypothesis. In the frst two, con-
ducted on February 29 and May 2,
2008, we used pure lithium metal,
stainless electrodes, and pure oxygen as
fll gas in the vacuum tube. All the test
samples showed the presence oI sodium
(at up to 0.94) and potassium (at up to
0.14.) We were excited, thinking we
had proven the Iormula. I even wrote a
letter to Macrobiotic Todav announcing
this result. However, upon closer exam-
ination, we discovered that the borosili-
cate (Pyrex) glass used in the vacuum
tube contained a signifcant trace oI
sodium and minor trace oI potassium,
enough to infuence the outcome oI the
experiment. I scheduled another series
oI tests Ior May 30 with the goal being
to control Ior sodium. A new tube was
designed so that the reaction zone at the
center would be made oI quartz. The
quartz contained less than a part per
million sodium, so we were confdent it
wouldn`t infuence the outcome.
AIter conducting the test, we no-
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AIcehmicaI Correspondence
Between CeIestiaI Bodies and
MetaIs
Sun Gold
Moon Silver
Mercury Quicksilver
Venus Copper
Mars Iron
Jupiter Tin
Saturn Lead
This table shows how the alchemists
correlated the prinmary metals with
celestial bodies.
Periodic TabIe of the EIements
1A http://chemistry.about.com 8A
1 2008 Todd Helmenstine 2
H He
1.00794 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 4.002602
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be B C N O F Ne
6.941 9.012182 10.811 12.0107 14.0067 15.9994 18.9984032 20.1797
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg AI Si P S CI Ar
22.989769 24.3050 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B ----- 8B ----- 1B 2B 26.9815386 28.0855 30.973762 32.065 35.453 39.948
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
39.0983 40.078 44.955912 47.867 50.9415 51.9961 54.938045 55.845 58.933195 58.6934 63.546 65.38 69.723 72.64 74.92160 78.96 79.904 83.798
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
85.4678 87.62 88.90585 91.224 92.90638 95.96 [98] 101.07 102.90550 106.42 107.8682 112.411 114.818 118.710 121.760 127.60 126.90447 131.293
55 56 57-71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg TI Pb Bi Po At Rn
132.9054519 137.327 Lanthanides 178.49 180.94788 183.84 186.207 190.23 192.217 195.084 196.966569 200.59 204.3833 207.2 208.98040 [209] [210] [222]
87 88 89-103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
Fr Ra Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Uub Uut Uuq Uup Uuh Uus Uuo
223 [226] Actinides [267] [268] [271] [272] [270] [276] [281] [280] [285] [284] [289] [288] [293] [294] [294]
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Lanthanides La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
138.90547 140.116 140.90765 144.242 [145] 150.36 151.964 157.25 158.92535 162.500 164.93032 167.259 168.93421 173.054 174.9668
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
Actinides Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
[227] 232.03806 231.03588 238.02891 [237] [244] [243] [247] [247] [251] [252] [257] [258] [259] [262]
ticed that the tips oI the stainless steel
electrodes had undergone a color
change, with a copper-colored resi-
due on the surIace. We sent the ma-
terials oII to the outside lab Ior third-
party analysis. When the results came
back, we were initially disappointed.
There were no detectable traces oI
sodium or potassium. I remember
Alex commenting somewhat deject-
edly, 'There`s nothing there. It took
several days Ior us to realize that we
had achieved an unexpected result:
the presence oI a signifcant trace oI
copper on the surIace oI the stain-
less electrode. It suddenly dawned
on me what we had done. We had ap-
parently caused lithium (Li) to Iuse
with the iron (Fe) in the stainless steel
electrode to produce copper (Cu), ac-
cording to the applied Iormula:
3
Li
7

26
Fe
56

29
Cu
63
.
I realized that we could now use
metallic lithium (3), the frst solid ele-
ment, Iollowing hydrogen (1) and he-
lium (2) on the periodic table, as the
catalyst or trigger Ior a wide range oI
low energy transmutations. Interest-
ingly, when lithium metal is vapor-
ized in the vacuum tube, it emits a
deep ruby red glow, which is appar-
ently yang. Classical alchemists de-
scribed The Philosophers Stone, the
mysterious substance used to trans-
mute the elements, as having a ruby
red color. Coincidence?
I set out to test the lithium hypoth-
esis in several additional tests. In one,
I predicted that lithium would Iuse
with silver to Iorm tin. In another,
that copper would Iuse with lithium
to produce germanium. These Iormu-
las were confrmed in the autumn oI
2008. As predicted, tin (atomic num-
ber 50) appeared on the surIace oI the
silver anode (atomic number 47) Iol-
lowing a low energy nuclear reaction
with lithium (atomic number 3). Ger-
manium (Ge) has the atomic number
32. It has repeatedly appeared in tests
in which copper electrodes (atomic
number 29) were used with lithium
metal (atomic number 3).
Our success with lithium prompt-
ed me to search Ior another solid cata-
lyst. SulIur (S) turned out to be the
perIect candidate. In one test, we were
able to Iuse both lithium and sodium
with sulIur to produce potassium, a
variation oI Ohsawa`s sodium to po-
tassium experiment. We were able to
produce potassium (
19
K) Irom the Iu-
sion oI lithium (
3
Li) with sulIur (
16
S).
In addition, sulIur may have fssioned
into two atoms oI oxygen 2(
8
O), each
oI which Iused with an atom oI so-
dium (
11
Na) to Iorm potassium (
19
K).
Many discoveries lie ahead. Our
work on transmutation has been un-
sophisticated and tentative, kinder-
garten at best. Whether these results
lead to a Golden Age oI peace and
prosperity remains to be seen. How-
ever, we are confdent that our stud-
ies, together with those oI our Iriends
around the world, shall establish once
and Ior all Ohsawa`s most Iunda-
mental principle: 'Nothing is eternal.
Everything |and most certainly the
chemical elements| changes in this
relative world. That much is certain.
Ohsawa concluded his letter by
stating, 'In closing, let me sincerely
urge you to study even more deep-
ly than ever beIore. I can answer
Ohsawa by stating: 'George we will
try our best. We know that the uniIy-
ing principle, which you taught Ior
more than fIty years, holds the key to
health, peace, and happiness on this
earth. In our time we will do our best
to develop the uniIying principle in
the areas we deem most vital to hu-
man health and happiness. It is this
dream we hope to pass on to Iuture
generations.
Edward Esko is the author of a varietv
of macrobiotic books articles, videos
and CDs. He is the founder of Quan-
tum Rabbit LLC and Berkshire Green
Energv. He has refoined the Kushi
Institute facultv, after a ten-vear pe-
riod of independent studv and teach-
ing. Learn more about the Quantum
Rabbit transmutation experiments at
QuantumRabbit.com.
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Some clear night, with stars ar-
rayed
Go out Ior a leisurely stroll
The good this walk does thus
convey
To you I now extol
Look not around, look not beneath
But silently step the way
The solemn stillness, will be-
queath
Good thoughts as when we pray
This tranquil, eventide serenity
Sooths and calms the soul
Healing one`s striIe and enmity
A view oI liIe that`s whole
The beauty oI this steady motion
With lungs so Iull oI air
Recedes to quiet, all commotion
RelieI Irom liIe`s harsh glare
A winding down to set the tone
For a night oI blissIul sleep
BeIore it`s through one`s burdens
have fown
Our rest`s now calm and deep
A simple way to climb new peaks
And support a sound view
Gives command to one that seeks
A heart sincere and true

Excerpted from the book Sparks

Irom LiIe`s Flint bv multi-instru-
mentalist and macro-enthusiast
Todd Green, which is available at
amazon.com and barnesandnoble.
com. Todd performs concerts and
clinics around the USA and Can-
ada on over 30 instruments, along
with recording CDs, writing po-
etrv, and creating music for hlm.
Jisit him at www.toddgreen.com.
copyright 2009 by Todd Green
T
he exercises in this article con-
tinue Irom Part I published in
the January/February issue oI
Macrobiotics Todav. The frst group
covered general warm-up exercises.
This group contains specifc exer-
cises Ior particular areas oI the body.
The third installment, due next issue,
concludes with energy exercises. At
camp, we practiced exercises Irom all
three groups as listed. They are writ-
ten into three installments, with the
understanding that you can practice
them in this way too. Due to space
restrictions, this installment contains
exercises Ior chakras seven through
Iour and the last installment continues
with the lower three chakras and en-
ergy exercises. In the meantime, you
can conclude practice with the last
exercise, 'Round the World, as it is
a Qi Gong exercise that brings energy
to the heart.
The exercises in this article are an
eclectic group originating Irom Yoga,
Qi Gong, Do-In, and Reiki. They
provide movement, massage, and en-
ergy. Movement provides benefts Ior
joints and muscles. Massage relaxes
the body and stimulates the glands
and organs. Together, they relax and
open the chakras and help Iacilitate
energy.
These exercises concentrate on
the body Irom head to Ioot. II you
proceed through the body in this way,
it encourages a fow oI energy. In
turn, this fow prepares the body Ior
Iurther energy work.
Exercise helps the body work
better. Circulation increases and me-
tabolism proceeds smoother. Respi-
ration, digestion, and elimination are
enhanced. The mind thinks clearly
and rest is uninterrupted. In addi-
tion, exercise helps the glands and the
chakras, two energy systems oI the
body.
The glandular system, also called
the endocrine system, aIIects how
much energy a person has. This sys-
tem contains the ductless glands that
excrete hormones, which aIIect circu-
lation, metabolism, reproduction, and
other bodily Iunctions. The health oI
the glands and how well they Iunction
directly aIIect the energy oI the body.
The chakras system is invisible.
The body contains seven chakras
Irom head to the lower torso. The
chakras are the spiritual energy sys-
tem oI the body. When these centers
are healthy and open, a person Ieels
clear and happy. There is a wonder-
Iul correlation between the endocrine
and chakra systems.
Note that general comments Ior
each chakra presents a general idea
that benefts the entire body.
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The seventh chakra is on the top
oI the head. Massage stimulates the
brain and allows the seventh chakra
to open.
General: Posture
Correct posture is important Ior
all exercising as it Iocuses on align-
ment. When the body is aligned, the
bones oI the vertebrae line up and the
muscles move in optimal ways. The
chakras stack on each other, which al-
low them to open. The seventh chakra
receives a wonderIul infux oI energy.
Do your best to bring awareness oI
bodily position in all Iorms oI move-
ment, whether standing, sitting, run-
ning, stretching, etc.
Head Tap
Many meridians fow over the
head. When you rub them, you stimu-
late the brain, the glands in the head,
and the fow oI energy Ior the entire
body. Tap the head with strong and
deep pressure. You can use more Iorce
than the Body Tap (as covered in the
prior installment), but avoid hurting
yourselI. Comb your hair with fngers
and massage the scalp. Pull gently at
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the roots oI your hair and Ieel your
head tingle.
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The sixth chakra is located deep
within the brain, near the hypothala-
mus, pituitary, and pineal glands. Ex-
ercise and massage the eyes, ears, and
Iace to receive multiple benefts.
General: Palming
The centers oI the palms have
small chakras, openings that Iacili-
tate the transIer oI energy. Maybe you
have seen pictures oI Jesus or other
holy ones with light shining Irom the
hands. People who do palm healing
activate this Iorce and everyone can
imagine good love coming out oI the
hand. Use this visual in your own
body. Even iI you don`t believe phys-
ical light comes out oI the hand, it
doesn`t hurt to imagine kindness and
warmth extending Irom your hands.
Eye Exercises
The eyes work hard and these ex-
ercises relax the optic nerve, which
in turn relaxes the brain. Children in
China do similar exercises daily to
strengthen the eyes.
Look ahead (center). Superim-
pose a clock around your Iace. Look
up, towards 12 o`clock; then down, at
6 o`clock. Repeat a Iew times. Then
look ahead.
Look at 9 o`clock, then 3 o`clock.
Repeat leIt and right a Iew times, then
return to center.
Now, rotate your eyes clockwise,
going Irom 12 to 3 to 6, etc. all around
and return to 12 o`clock. Repeat. Stop
at 12. Then rotate counterclockwise 2
times. Return to center and close the
eyes.
Place palms over the eyes. Block
all light and bring warmth to the eyes.
Pause and breathe Ior a breath or two.
Continue to next step.
Face Massage
Gently massage the lids oI the
eyes and around the eyes, both above
and below. Include eyebrows and
temples. Move to nose and jaw area.
Open and close the mouth and mas-
sage the joint oI the jaw. Massage
Iace area around the teeth. Spend as
much time massaging the Iace as de-
sired. Continue to next step.
Ear Exercises
The ear symbolizes the body just
as the Ieet do in refexology. In addi-
tion, the ear has many acupuncture
points. When you massage the lobe
and tissues, you receive benefts all
over the body. When you palm the
ears, you relax the eardrum.
Pull ears up and tug lobes down.
Massage all around, outside and in-
side, although not too Iar into the ear
canal. Then palm the ears. Place palm
over the ear and shut out all sound.
Lightly drum the index fnger on the
skull and listen Ior the sound within
the ear. This drumming stimulates the
inner ear, which in turn stimulates the
glands within the head. When you
remove your hands, notice the quiet-
ness.
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The fIth chakra is in the throat,
near the vocal chords, and the thyroid
and parathyroid glands. Use very gen-
tle massage Ior the throat.
General: Balance and Rhythm
Whenever you exercise, move
in rhythm, not too Iast nor too slow.
This keeps your body in balance.
Most exercise involves balance too,
such as leIt and ride side, or Iront and
back. Be aware oI how you hold your
headkeep the head centered over
the shoulders, not too Iar Iorward nor
too Iar back. The head weighs 8 to 10
pounds and neck muscles are prone to
strain iI posture is unbalanced.
Neck Massage
Just as warming up beIore exer-
Area Chakra Center GIand Function
Seventh Crown Spiritual center Pituitary Master gland
that oversees and
integrates function
of other glands
Sixth Third eye Center of mind Pineal Sensitive to light
and biorhythm
Fifth Throat Center of Thyroid and Regulate growth,
communication parathyroid metabolism, and
development
Fourth Heart Center of love Thymus nvolved in
immune system
Third Solar Center of gut, Pancreas nvolved in
plexus digestion, digestion
emotions, vibes
Second Sexual Center of creation Testes and nvolved in
and pleasure ovaries reproduction
First Sacral Center of physical Adrenals nvolved in
functions basic life force
cise is good Ior muscles, massage
beIore moving the neck helps avoid
strain. Many people have tightness
around neck and shoulders so Ieel Iree
to use the appropriate pressure. Gen-
tly massage Iront and back oI neck.
Press all around as Ieels comIortable.
It is also okay to gently press around
(not on) the vocal chords and thyroid
gland. Stimulate a small cough to
clear the throat. When neck muscles
Ieel relaxed, proceed to next step. II
needed beIore the next step, massage
the shoulders. Use strong pressure as
needed.
Neck Stretch
Move your head and neck as fts
your needs; avoid any strain. Small,
slow movements are benefcial and
there is no need to exaggerate or rush.
Drop chin to chest. LiIt chin to
sky. Drop and liIt a Iew times. Then
lower leIt ear to leIt shoulder, as Iar as
is comIortable. It is not necessary to
touch ear to shoulder. Repeat on right
side. Lower leIt and right a Iew times.
For a third movement, rotate the head
leIt and right as iI you are looking
over your shoulder. Repeat. Continue
to next step.
Shoulder Stretch
Massage shoulders iI you haven`t
already. Shrug shoulders up and
down. Rotate shoulder in the socket
in a circular motion Iorward and back
a Iew rotations. Reverse direction.
These movemetns stretch the upper
back and chest muscles and open the
fIth chakra.
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The Iourth chakra is located in the
center oI the chest by the heart and
lungs. Exercise benefts circulation,
respiration, and the thymus gland.
General: Breathing
When exercising, breath in
rhythm. Avoid holding the breath.
Some exercises are better when co-
ordinated with the inhalation and the
exhalation.
Open Heart and Chest
Put hands in 'prayer hands posi-
tion. Open hands to side (thus open-
ing chest), liIt chin slightly, and in-
hale. Return hands to 'prayer hands
position, lower chin, and exhale. Re-
peat a number oI times. To receive the
Iull beneft oI this exercise, involve
the shoulders, upper back, and chest
muscles.
Arm and Hand Exercises
Extend arms perpendicular to
body. Bend arms at elbows up and
back a Iew times. Raise and lower
wrists a Iew times. Raise wrists and
separate fngers to Iull extension.
Then lower wrist and join fngertips
together as iI you are picking berries.
Finish by gently shaking wrists and
arms to release any tension.
Heart Tap
Gently tap the center oI the breast-
bone to stimulate the thymus gland.
For a good laugh, vocalize 'ahhhh,
and pound your chest like Tarzan.
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between the Iourth and third chakras
as they conveniently ft within the
Iramework oI movement Irom head
to toe. These exercises fow into each
other and help the entire body and all
chakras.
General: Continuation
Yoga movements, such as the Sun
Salutation, string together various
poses, continuing Irom one to the oth-
er to create whole body movements.
These next exercises are wonderIul
practiced as a group. The bends are
Irom yoga and Round the World is
Irom Qi Gong. Exercising in a contin-
uous movement helps connect body,
mind, and spirit.
Forward Bend
Stand with Ieet at hip`s width dis-
tance. Raise hands above head. Bend
Iorward in a gentle Iashion. II you
have any stiIIness, back, or neck in-
juries, slowly and consciously stretch
Iorward vertebrae by vertebrae. Low-
er head and hands, and reach to foor.
In this extended stretch, breathe gen-
tly and rhythmically.
Return to upright posture slowly
and gently, vertebrae by vertebrae.
Keep hands extended upward to fow
into the next step.
Variation: II you cannot bend
Iorward to touch Ieet, you can prac-
tice an alternative stretch. Use a chair
Ior this exercise.
Grab back oI chair with both
hands. Walk Ieet backwards until
your back is parallel to foor and your
body shape is an upside down L. Face
the foor and extend hips and buttocks
back. Stretch back muscles and spine.
Breathe comIortably. To get out oI
pose, bend knees, take a step Iorward
and liIt torso upright.
Back Bend
Keep hands raised above head.
Look upwards with eyes toward the
sky. Stretch and liIt vertebrae. This
is a moderate back bend as the back
gently curves in the opposite direc-
tion Irom the Iorward bend. Keep
hands extended to fow into the next
step.
Side Bend
With hands raised above the head,
bring head to neutral position and look
Iorward. Interlock thumbs. Inhale and
bend to one side, stretching the sides
oI torso. Exhale and relax into stretch.
Then inhale, return to center, and
stretch to the other side. Exhale and
relax into stretch. Inhale and return to
center Keep hands extended upwards
to fow into the next step.
Round the World
Move legs and Ieet outward, heels
24 to 30 inches apart. Angle toes out-
ward at 45 degrees. With hands above
head, bring to 'prayer hands posi-
tion. Separate and bring down to side.
Then join back to 'prayer hands
at heart. Keep in 'prayer hands as
you liIt hands above head. Continue
movement in a circular Iashion.
Simultaneously, lower torso and
bend knees as hands extend down-
wards. LiIt torso and straighten knees
as hands liIt Irom heart to head. In-
hale as you liIt and exhale as you
lower. Repeat the exercise a number
oI times. Finish with 'prayer hands
at heart.
Julia Ferre is author of Basic
Macrobiotic Cooking and French
Meadows Cookbook. She is a Reiki
practitioner and can be contacted
at juliaIerreyahoo.com. Julia pre-
sented these exercises at French
Meadows Camp in 2009.
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phase mediation.
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This meditation is designed to bal-
ance the Body/Mind/Spirit through
the Mutual Correspondence system oI
the Five Phases. It balances the physi-
cal aspects oI each Phase and then
transIorms it through the associated
Spirit oI each Phase to its Virtue, and
then fnally transIorms all oI the Five
Phase Virtues into the greater Virtue/
Empowerment oI Dao.
The idea Ior this meditation origi-
nally came Irom Mantak Chia`s Five
Element Fusion meditation that he
describes in his book, Fusion oI the
Five Elements I: Basic and Advanced
Meditations Ior TransIorming Nega-
tive Emotions. I frst studied with
Mantak in the mid 1980s and learned
his Five Element Fusion meditation
Irom his certifed instructors Rylan
Malone and my good Iriend Alan
Ginsberg. I practiced this meditation
daily Ior three hours per day Ior sev-
eral years aIter which I Ielt surprising
psycho-emotional equilibrium in ad-
dition to Ieeling that I was initiated
into a glowing body oI light. I was
also instructed during this meditation
Irom the spirit world as to how to ex-
tend and develop this basic medita-
tion on my own.
Since the writing oI this book, I
have added my own understanding
oI the Five Phases, especially oI the
classical terms as well as oI the medi-
tation process itselI and developed a
diIIerent approach to the idea oI 'Ius-
ing the Five Phases in meditation. I
have retained Mantak`s idea oI trans-
Iorming Five Phase opposites into a
neutral Q oI glowing light as well
as his idea oI connecting to the Pole
Star. I like this use oI the Pole Star
in meditation because it embodies the
Daoist Meditation approach practiced
on Wdang Mountain to which I have
a special aIfnity. The hngy medi-
tation sect that has survived Irom
there use meditation charts that make
reIerence to the Pole Star and to the
Jade Emperor who resides there. The
Third Part oI this meditation, 'Bal-
ancing Heaven and Earth, relies on
this connection to the Pole Star and is
most similar to that part oI Mantak`s
Fusion meditation. The rest oI this
meditation, however, is derived Irom
my own practice and understanding.
The most notable diIIerence be-
tween these two systems is my use oI
the 'classic Five Phase terms, which
I believe deepens the meditative prac-
tice, orients it more securely to the
classical Five Phase tradition, and
helps integrate the intellectual, psy-
cho-emotional, and intuitive aspects
oI understanding the Five Phases. II
you already know and love Mantak`s
Fusion meditation, try incorporating
some oI the ideas presented here into
his Iormat. II you are new to this type
oI meditation and learn this style frst,
Ieel Iree to compare and include it
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Dennis Willmont
with Mantak`s system in the Iuture iI
you so desire.
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This particular Five Phase medi-
tation is divided into fve parts: (1)
Draining Excess From the Back, (2)
Nourishing the Emotions in the Front,
(3) Balancing Heaven and Earth, (4)
Final TransIormation and Empower-
ment, and (5) Re-Establishing Con-
nection to the Universe. In each oI
these parts you will connect with
diIIerent Mutual Correspondences oI
each oI the Five Phases, with their
associated Internal Organs, and with
various energy centers in and around
the body.
The frst part (Draining Excess
From the Back) drains Yin-Yang Ex-
cess Irom each oI the Five Organs
into a specifc neutral Collection Cen-
ter and then Iuses these 'negative
oppositions into the CENTER oI the
Navel where all oI these excesses are
transIormed into a pure light and Q
that can be thought oI as one oI the
beginning stages oI the internal al-
chemical elixir.
The second part (Nourishing the
Emotions in the Front) identifes
positive Yin and Yang Emotions cor-
responding to each oI the Five Phases
and circulates them Irom the Earth
and the Navel CENTER to each oI
the Solid Organs. This part restores
health and vitality to the emotional
body and Iurther neutralizes psycho-
emotional toxicity in the physical
Organs. The third part (Balancing
Heaven and Earth) unites the cos-
mological aspects oI the Five Phases
with their physiological counterparts
by establishing a connection between
the cosmological aspects Irom the
Pole Star and the Internal Organs and
their associated Tissues, Orifces, and
Flowers.
The Iourth part (Final TransIorma-
tion and Empowerment) Iollows the
same Yin-Yang, Heaven and Earth,
idea established in the third part and
brings it to the level oI the Spirits and
Virtues where the Spirits are brought
up Irom the Earth to the Navel CEN-
TER while the corresponding Virtues
are channeled down Irom Heaven and
the Pole Star to the Navel CENTER
where they meet with and raise the
Irequency oI the Spirits. Finally, the
fIth part extends the personal auric
feld to a more universal light body
by resonating the Navel CENTER frst
with the transIormation occurring in
the Organs, then with the personal
auric feld, and fnally with the larger
energy felds oI Heaven and Earth.
The frst two parts are Iurther di-
vided into several aspects, which are
to be done in sequences. Each aspect
sequences through the Five Phases
Iollowed by the next aspect until all
aspects are completed. The frst part
has fve aspects: (1) Physical, (2) Ret-
ributions, (3) Meridian Imbalances,
(4) Temperaments, and (5) Emotions.
These are all taken Irom the begin-
ning parts oI this book where they are
explained in great detail.
The second part has only two as-
pectsYin and Yang. The more Ire-
quently you practice (daily practice
is recommended), the more quickly
you will remember these aspects and
sequences. Remembering them will
Iacilitate your meditation practice be-
cause you will be able to tune into and
Ieel these qualities more easily within
your experience. Remembering them
will also Iacilitate your understanding
oI the Five Phase categories as your
intellectual and intuitive understand-
ing oI how the Five Phases work will
blend into a more unifed perspective.
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Explanation
The frst part oI this meditation
drains negativity Irom each oI the
fve internal Organs into a corre-
sponding Collection Center (one Ior
each Organ) on the backside oI the
body. This idea comes Irom Chapter
42 oI the Daodejing where the diIIer-
ent Iunctions oI the Iront and back are
described:
Dao engenders the One, the One
engenders the Two, the Two en-
genders the Three
Daoshngy, yshnr, rshngsn
The Three engenders the Ten Thou-
sand Things
Snshngwanw
The Ten Thousand Things carry
Yin on their backs and embrace
Yang in their Iront
WanwIynerbaoyng
Blending these two vital breaths to
attain harmony
ChngqywiheDaodejing 42
These Yin negative aspects are
part oI the liIe karma we carry around
with us in our daily lives. The Col-
lection Centers are arranged in pairs
oI opposites in the same way as we
Iound earlier in the arrangement oI
the Four Patterns where WATER and
FIRE (Taiyn and Taiyang) Iorm the
vertical axis oI a 'cross where these
two axis meet, METAL and WOOD
(Shoyn and Shoyng) Iorm the
horizontal axis, and CENTER or Bal-
ance is in between. From the perspec-
tive oI Iacing the Pole Star, FIRE is on
top; WATER is on the bottom; METAL
is on the leIt; and WOOD is on the
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'The hrst part of this medi-
tation drains negativitv from
each of the hve internal Or-
gans into a corresponding
Collection Center (one for
each Organ) on the back-
side of the bodv.`
Right; and SOIL is in the CENTER.

Figure 1: Pole Star Directions
We use these Collection Centers
to drain negativity Irom the Organs
and then harmonize this negativity
with that oI its opposite Organ aIter
it has been drained into its corre-
sponding Collection Center. For ex-
ample, we draw the negativity Irom
KIDNEY WATER into its respective
Collection Point Iollowed by its op-
posite, HEART FIRE into its respec-
tive Collection Point. Then we drain
the negativity Irom the second pair oI
opposites (LUNG METAL and LIVER
WOOD) into their respective Collec-
tion Centers. Finally, we then drain
the negativity Irom SPLEEN SOIL into
its corresponding Collection Center
where they all begin to take on the
quality oI neutrality and lumines-
cence. This is the beginning stage oI
creating the internal elixir.
We go through this process oI
draining negativity Irom the Internal
Organs in fve stages relating to: (1)
Physical Imbalances, (2) Retribution
Ior these Imbalances, (3) specifc Me-
ridian Imbalances, (4) Temperament
Imbalances, and (5) Excessive or Un-
balanced Emotions. AIter fnishing
these fve stages in conjunction with
the draining, Iusing, and storing oI the
created elixir at the Navel CENTER,
we have completed the frst part oI
this meditation.
Step 1: Establishing the
Collection Centers
1. Start the meditation by estab-
lishing a sense oI the vertical Taij
Pole running up and down in your
body connecting Heaven and Earth
and meeting at the Navel CENTER.
2. Then establish the Collection
Points on the back that will receive
the Negative Q Irom each oI the Five
Phases. These are: the Sacrum Ior
the WATER PHASE, Gv11 Ior the Fire
Phase ('Spirit Road, Shendao), the
leIt B23 Ior the METAL PHASE ('Kid-
ney Shu, Shny), the right B23 Ior
the WOOD PHASE, Gv6 Ior the SOIL
PHASE ('Spirit Ancestor, Shenzng),
and the Navel CENTER to Harmonize
the Q collected in these fve Centers
into the Golden Light. Simply imag-
ine each oI these places one-by-one as
iI they were a cauldron or a circling/
spiraling Taij Symbol containing the
essence oI your precious breath and
Q. With your Intention, draw a clock-
wise circle in the area oI a specifc
Collection Point. Repeat nine times
and then switch directions Iollowing
the 'S curve oI the Taij Symbol into
a counter clockwise circle. Rotate this
counter clockwise circle nine times.
Step 2: Draining the Physical
Excesses
1. Bring your attention to the KID-
NEYS. Drain all the Excess COLD,
STANDING, and GROANING Irom the
KIDNEYS into the lower Collection
Point (the sacrum). Breathe into this
ORGAN, tune into these qualities, and
breathe out into the Collection Point
while guiding these qualities Irom the
ORGAN to the Collection Point. Mix
these qualities into the 'S curve oI
the Taij Symbol. Repeat the entire
process three times.
Note: Pay attention to any quali-
ties that seem especially relevant to
you. While repeating these special
qualities until you Ieel complete (fve
to nine times in the beginning is suI-
fcient) will give a greater sense oI
completion, doing so will drastically
lengthen the time to complete the
meditation. II you practice regularly,
you will eventually achieve this sense
oI completion with less repetition.
It is more important to complete the
meditation as a whole than to get lost
in the details. In general, three repeti-
tions are suIfcient. The exception to
this rule is at the beginning stage oI
your practice while you are still Ia-
miliarizing yourselI with the terms.
At this stage, repetitions are geared
toward this memorization and more
repetitions are, thereIore, necessary.
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Figure 2: Five Phase Collection Points
AIter you gain profciency with the
terms, you will be able to spend more
time tuning into the Ieelings they pro-
voke.
Note: At frst, recite the sequence
repetitively until it connects with the
Ieeling underlying the words. This
may take 5-7 or more repetitions.
As you gain profciency and Iamil-
iarity with these concepts, you will
need Iewer repetitions to make the
connection and, thereIore, less time
to complete the meditation. Once
you become profcient, the medita-
tion should take about Iorty minutes.
II you want to make the meditation
shorter, decrease the number oI rep-
etitions. One repetition Ior each stage
makes Ior a thirty-minute meditation.
Three or more repetitions will take
Iorty-fve to sixty minutes to com-
plete.
2. Bring your attention to the
HEART. Drain all the Excess HEAT,
LOOKING, and LAUGHING Irom the
HEART into the upper Collection
Point (Gv11). Again, breathe into this
ORGAN, tune into these qualities, and
breathe out into the Collection Point
while guiding these qualities Irom the
ORGAN to the Collection Point. Re-
peat Three times.
3. Bring your attention to the
LUNG. Drain all the Excess DRYNESS,
LYING DOWN, and WEEPING Irom the
LUNG into the leIt Collection Point
(B23). Breathe into this ORGAN, tune
to these qualities, and breathe out into
the Collection Point while guiding
these qualities Irom the ORGAN to the
Collection Point. Repeat Three times.
4. Bring your attention to the
LIVER. Drain all the Excess WIND,
WALKING, and SHOUTING Irom
the LIVER into the right Collection
Point (B23). Again, breathe into this
ORGAN, tune to these qualities, and
breathe out into the Collection Point
while guiding these qualities Irom the
ORGAN to the Collection Point. Re-
peat Three times.
5. Finally, bring your attention
to the SPLEEN. Drain all the Excess
DAMP, SITTING, and SINGING quali-
ties into the Center Collection Point
(Gv6). Breathe into this ORGAN, tune
to these qualities, and breathe out into
the Collection Point while guiding
these qualities Irom the ORGAN to the
Collection Point. Repeat Three times.
Step 3: Draining the Retributions
1. Follow the same procedure out-
lined above to drain the Retributions
Irom the Solid Organs oI the Five Or-
gan pairs. Use the table below to gain
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The Five Phases of Acupuncture
in the Classical Texts
by Dennis WiIImont
Dennis Willmont has published his book, The Five Phases of Acupuncture
in the Classical Texts, the third in a multi-volume series on the energetic and
Body/Mind/Spirit connection in ancient acupuncture.
At 713 pages, it appears to be a textbook Ior practitioners oI Traditional
Chinese Medicine as the book covers the Twelve Meridians, the Five Phases,
and the Eight Principles oI TCM. Charts systematically list remedies that
incorporate Chinese herbs, Western herbs, essential oils, and Ioods. Acu-
puncture treatment strategies are included. There are charts, diagrams, and
extensive details oI everything Chinese Medicine, all organized around the
Five Phases and how they contribute to the health oI the whole person.
For a person who has heard oI yin this, damp heat that, soil depletion here,
excess wind there, the book is beyond a casual read. It provides an in-depth
study oI energy, the Five Phases, and the connection between the body, mind,
and spirit. There is a wealth oI inIormation that any interested student can
apply.
However, the book goes beyond a mere instruction manual. Dennis
includes Chinese characters and text, along with translation, which add a lot
oI charm throughout the pages. The book covers a history oI acupuncture and
many passages Irom Neijing and Suwen (early acupuncture texts) or Irom
Mencius (a student oI ConIucius) grace the pages with literacy and relevancy
about health and the psycho-emotional connection. These pages are poetry in
a book that, at Iirst glance, seems clinical.
For the proIessional or layperson, this book contributes a wholesome ap-
plication oI Chinese Medicine, seeing it as the complete system it is both in a
historical context and in modern times. Dennis provides an advanced analysis
oI the subject.
Dennis Willmont is a long-time practitioner oI acupuncture, Taijiquan and
Daoist Meditation, and macrobiotics. He created and directed the Iirst proIes-
sional program Ior shiatsu and Acupressure Therapy in North America. Den-
nis is in the midst oI many writing projects. Readers oI Macrobiotics Todav
will remember his articles on Healthy Fats and Oils, published in the January/
February, March/April, and May/June 2007 issues. Dennis can be reached and
his new book and other books ordered securely through his website at www.
willmountain.com.
Book Review bv Julia Ferre
Iamiliarity with each oI these listings.
AIter a Iew weeks oI practice, you
will start to memorize them automati-
cally. This ability will not only make
the meditation easier, it will help you
gain Iamiliarity with these categories
so you can understand them more eas-
ily in yourselI as well as in others.
Step 4: Draining the Meridian
Imbalances
1. Again, Iollow the same pro-
cedure outlined above to drain the
Meridian Imbalances Irom the Five
Organ pairs. As beIore, use the table
below to gain Iamiliarity with each oI
these listings.
Step 5: Draining the
Temperaments
1. As in the frst step, Iollow the
same procedure to drain the Tempera-
ments Irom the Solid Organs oI the
Five Organ pairs. Use the table below
Ior guidance.
Step 6: Draining the Emotional
Excess
1. Follow the same procedure to
drain the Emotional Excess Irom the
Solid Organs oI the Five Organ pairs.
Use the table below Ior guidance.
Step 7: Fusing the Collection
Points
1. Now Iuse the qualities Irom
each oI the two vertical Collection
Centers (WATER and FIRE) at the Na-
vel CENTER. Breathe into the frst
Collection Center, tune to its quali-
ties, and then breathe out into the Na-
vel CENTER as iI you were pouring
these qualities into it. Then breathe
into the second Collection Center,
tune to its qualities, and again breathe
out into the Navel CENTER as iI you
were pouring these qualities into it.
2. Use the same process to Iuse
the Collection Centers oI METAL and
WOOD.
3. Use the same process to Iuse
the Collection Center oI the SPLEEN
(Gv6) with the Navel CENTER. Al-
low the combined Iusion oI METAL,
WOOD, WATER, FIRE, and SOIL to
complete this frst stage oI the elixir.
Hint
When your mind wanders Irom the
meditation procedure, simply bring it
back to the task at hand as iI you were
putting a book back on the shelI. No
matter how many times your mind
wanders or how long it wanders Ior,
do not judge yourselI, criticize your-
selI, or get caught up in your thoughts
about how well you are doing. Simply
bring your intention back to the medi-
tative process. Do this over and over,
day aIter day, and fnally the medita-
tion will carry you away and the pro-
cess will become eIIortless.
Dennis Willmont has been practicing
macrobiotics, acupuncture, Taifiquan,
and Daoist meditation for over thirtv
vears. He studied with Herman
and Cornelia Aihara and Noboru
Muramoto in California at Miramichi
and San Francisco and with Michio
and Aveline Kushi in Boston. In the
earlv 1980s he created and directed
the hrst 500-hour professional
program of Shiatsu and Acupressure
Therapv in North America and taught
classes on shiatsu at both the East West
Foundation and the Kushi Institute.
His unique blend of scholarship and
intuition has led to the formation of a
multi-volume series on the energetics
and Bodv/Mind/Spirit connection
in ancient acupuncture and also
his new book on fats and oilsFat
Chance. Surviving the Cholesterol
Controversv and Bevond. Dennis uses
natural foods, Wav of Life Counseling,
Essential Oils, and Chinese herbs
in his acupuncture practice in
Marshheld, Massachusetts. You mav
contact Dennis or order his books
securelv online at www.willmountain.
com, or call 781-837-3455.
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n this series, A Natural Seasons
Calendar, we examine time`s
cyclicity within the Iramework
oI Macrobiotic principles. The two
most Iundamental ideas are those oI
Unity and oI Polarity. In Asia, where
Macrobiotic philosophy originated,
these are oIten known under the
names oI 'the Tao (unity) and 'Yin/
Yang or 'Tai Chi (polarity).
Examining unity requires the
consideration oI processes in larger
contexts to Iully see the big pic-
ture. This 'bigness is why our phi-
losophy`s name utilizes the root-term
'macro. Macrobiotics is seeing/Ieel-
ing/living liIe (bios) within its larger
more complete context.
This series examines the calendar
in relationship to naturally occur-
ring cycles, and we must think on a
solar-system-sized scale. Our cyclical
experiences oI alternating light and
dark (the day, the lunar cycle, and the
year) occur within that vast perspec-
tive. The sun and the surrounding
interstellar space are the great poles
oI light and dark. We experience this
alternating light and dark because the
natural-movements oI our home plan-
et expose us, varyingly, to these two
great opposite energy conditions.
Within our culture, the natural
cycles oI the Day and the Year are
deeply honored. We have created
major portions oI our time-keeping
processes to Iully match them. Our
clocks and watches are designed to
accurately repeat in the rhythm oI a
day`s length. Our calendar, through
the mechanism oI Leap Year, contains
a selI-correcting process to keep it
matched to the year`s duration.
However, the calendar Iails to
document the length oI the natural lu-
nar cycle. Though the word 'month
is derived Irom the term 'moon, the
calendar month does not match actual
lunar periods. As discussed in a previ-
ous Natural Seasons Calendar article,
diIIerent cycles have incommensu-
rable lengths. The natural lunar cycle
is not comprised oI an exact number
oI days, nor is there an exact number
oI lunar cycles in a year. Also, the lu-
nar month is complex in that it speeds
up and slows down at diIIerent times
within its cycle. We will look more
closely at this third cycle oI alterna-
tion between light and dark later in
this article.
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LiIe`s existence and evolution into
more complex Iorms depend on a set
oI almost improbable circumstanc-
es. Water is abundant on Earth; it is
called the 'element oI liIe. Not only
is the planet the right distance Irom a
star to have liquid water, but also the
planet can shield itselI Irom the solar
wind. This shielding helps the earth
retain its water, unlike other planets
that are without magnetic shields and
have little or no water.
Scientists recognize that our solar
system conglomerated out oI the rem-
nants oI a star that had lived out its
natural cycle and exploded as a nova.
Nova conditions provided an environ-
ment with high enough pressures and
temperatures to create Iusion-based
elements beyond those oI the ordinary
star processes. The implosion (the
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second halI oI a Nova explosion) cre-
ated heavy elements that allowed the
Iormation oI our metal-cored planet
and enough super-heavy energy-emit-
ting radioactive elements to keep the
interior molten. This is the only con-
dition under which a substantial mag-
netic feld can be generated.
The magnetic feld not only
shields water, but also diverts enough
hard radiation Irom the sun. This has
provided long periods oI moderate
conditions in which liIe`s evolution-
ary processes have wended their long,
slow ways.
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Celestial physicists and plan-
etary geologists recognize that single
spinning planets have inherent insta-
bilities; they periodically tilt to new
angles. The radically changing con-
ditions produced by such tilting and
the resulting extreme climate changes
prevent long-term stability needed
Ior gradual evolution oI higher liIe
Iorms. Due to the inherent instabil-
ity oI a lone planet, the evolution oI
a complex creature such as a human
being would be impossible.
Our home is actually a twin-plan-
et system. We could call her Terra-
Luna. Her two separated masses re-
volve round one another and provide
greatly increased spin-axis stability
Ior Earth against otherwise inevitable
tilts. Without that vast desert oI a little
sister holding us true (through gravi-
tational inter-action), there could not
have been eons oI stability Ior the
tree oI liIe that produced highly ad-
vanced Iorms within the mammalian
Iamily. That liIeless smaller co-planet
has made possible the abundance oI
Earth`s liIe. Evolution requires great
eons oI time. Luna`s presence pro-
vides that giIt. It is only recently that
this dynamic has come to be recog-
nized. A recent documentary program
on one oI the science channels de-
scribes this process.
Scientists have come to recog-
nize that the moon was thrown oII
Irom Earth when another celestial
object either hit or grazed Earth caus-
ing Earth`s material to separate into a
double massed unit. Spreading its two
lobes apart while yet spinning gave it
momentum to spin in a fat plane. As
kids, my Iriends and I made our ver-
sions oI the South American gaucho`s
bolo by Iastening golI balls together
with about 3 Ieet oI heavy string. We
would swing it around and then re-
lease it so it was horizontal; it would
carry Ior long distances spinning fat
a Iew Ieet above the ground. The gy-
roscopic dynamic is eIIective because
the weight(s) oI the system is on its
perimeter. The Earth and Moon bi-
nary system is a giant spinning bolo
in which gravitational Iorces have re-
placed the interconnecting cord. The
fat-plane spinning oI the dual system
also stabilizes Earth`s spin axis.
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Over countless generations, hu-
mankind has accumulated an exten-
sive collection oI moon lore. Some
stories warn against sleeping in direct
moonlight Ior peril oI lunacy. Other
lore concerns planting crops during
diIIering phases oI the moon`s cycle
(above-ground plantslike lettuce
during the waxing moon; below-
ground plantslike carrotsduring
the waning moon). Hunters and fsh-
erman speak oI enhanced and dimin-
ished periods oI success. Carpenters
in the Tropics seek lumber harvested
at a certain phase oI the moon. Many
sea creatures` cycles are linked to lu-
nar periodicity. Hospitals, running
statistical analysis programs, fnd
periods oI increased hemorrhaging
timed to the natural lunar cycle. OI
the vast amount oI moon lore, some
oI it has no basis; yet importantly, a
portion oI it is accurate. Explana-
tions oI how the moon aIIects certain
processes on Earth are sometimes
sketchy, sometimes clear.
One oI the better-understood eI-
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Iects oI the moon is tides. Tides are
caused by gravitational perturbations
Irom basically two sourcesthe sun
and the moon. The sun is larger; how-
ever its great distance Irom the earth
results it contributing only about a
third oI the tidal-generating energy.
Most oI tide generating Iorce (two-
thirds) results Irom the moon.
In the last issue, I wrote oI the in-
creased possibility oI earthquakes Ior
several days around New Year`s Eve.
The day beIore New Year`s Eve, a 5.7
Earthquake hit northern Baja and was
Ielt in both San Diego and Phoenix.
As I write this article in the frst week
oI January in the Baja city oI La Paz,
aIter-shocks continue. This period in
which the primary quake occurred
was due to maximum coincidence
oI diIIerent cycles oI tide-generating
Iorces. (Editors note. As vou are
probablv aware, a disastrous earth-
quate struck Haiti on Januarv 12.
Lesser known is that a 3rd earthquake
struck Northern California, on Janu-
arv 9ripples were felt in Chico.)
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Lunar cycles impact the planet,
liIe, and ourselves. However, we
should look beyond tidal eIIects to
understand more. As the moon orbits
about the earth, it moves about a 30th
oI its orbit during a Iull day on earth
or one complete spin oI the planet.
Accordingly, the moon rises about
50 minutes later each day. When we
observe the moon`s position against
the backdrop oI the stars, we can rec-
ognize its changing position. Hold
out and extend your arm with hand
closed, and look through one eye. The
width oI your fst is how much the
moon will move eastward across the
sky in the next 24 hours.
Most diagrams show the moon`s
orbit about the Earth as a circle. The
Earth is in the center, and only the
moon moves. Such diagrams simpliIy
and hide what is actually a richly cho-
reographed dance. Interestingly, the
earth and the moon move as iI they
are circling a common center. This
center, actually the center oI balance
oI their system, lies proportionately
closer to the heavier partner.
This idea oI a mutual center was
one oI the great discoveries in astron-
omy. Johannes Kepler saw that all
celestial relationships are two-bodied
and recognized that orbits are elliptic.
The 'two-bodies center oI gravity is
one oI the ellipse`s Iocus points. This
center oI gravity, the center oI circling
and Iocus oI elliptical orbits, is tech-
nically named the barycenter.
It is the barycenter oI the moon/
earth system that actually traces the
annual elliptic orbit about the Sun.
As the plane oI the Earth/Moon`s co-
circling lies perpendicular to the Sun,
they each alternately swing towards
the Sun and then towards the darkness
oI outer space. They swirl in balanced
counterpoise; as the Earth swings to-
ward the Sun, the moon oppositely
swings out into deeper darkness.
Then Earth moves out into the dark-
ness, and the moon swings towards
old Sol.
II we look at the Earth-side oI this
mutual orbiting, the home planet`s el-
liptic annual path around the Sun is
comprised oI wave-crests and valleys,
oI periods closer to the Sun Iollowed
by periods more deeply immersed
in darkness. Being coupled with the
moon Iorces the earth to zigzag in-
ward and outward as it orbits the
Sun. Twin-planet motion irresistibly
Iorces an oscillation between the two
great primordial conditions. Many
so-called Lunar-eIIects on Earth do
not originate in the moon, but rather
emerge Irom this dynamic relation-
ship to the Sun and its counter-pole,
interstellar darkness.
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The Sun constantly generates
Iusion-derived outward-pouring en-
ergy. In a great radial pattern, ra-
diance streams Iorth at incredible
velocitieslight explodes outward
at 186,000 miles a second. Besides
light, there also is some very fne
matter slowly dragged along; it is so
thin that it is not even gaseous. This
is called solar wind, and it is com-
prised oI ionized atoms and atomic
particles. From the Sun`s surIace, a
vast polarized electromagnetic feld
radiates outward. Moving towards the
sun is to travel against this outpour-
ing; moving away Irom the Sun is
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traveling with the fow. In addition, as
one travels towards the sun, the feld
concentrates; traveling down-wind, it
becomes increasingly tenuous.
Our home planet`s Terra/Luna
swirling-induced motion moves us
upstream and downstream though the
sun`s charged radiant feld. Magnetic
earth moves back and Iorth through
the Sun`s charged (polarized) feld,
and electricity is generated. The
amounts at any particular location
are quite small; but Ior highly sensi-
tive substances, it is signifcant. LiIe`s
substances and processes are one such
aIIected area.
Science has learned that tiny, vi-
tal, electrical currents accompany
organic processes. Every synapse`s
fring incorporates an electrical pulse.
We use this to monitor brain activity
with modern scanning and recording
equipment. Within the history oI this
equipment lies one oI the largest clues
to the concept oI electrical phenome-
na being generated on our home plan-
et by the Earth/Moon motion within
the Sun`s charged feld.
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Nowadays, electro-medicine is
gaining an ever more important role.
However, in the past, electricity`s part
in bioprocesses was diIfcult to rec-
ognize. One oI the important early
investigators was the researcher, Har-
old Saxton Brown. He worked dur-
ing the 40s and 50s while teaching at
Yale Medical School. Dr. Brown de-
signed and built an extremely sensi-
tive electrical-current sensing device
Iree Irom the instabilities that plague
highly amplifed circuits. Using this
equipment, based on the then technol-
ogy oI electrical vacuum-tubes, and oI
a highly conductive alloy oI silver Ior
sensing electrodes, ProIessor Brown
monitored such subtle phenomena
as the moment when ovulation re-
leases an egg or the Iuture location
oI the head in a Iertilized Irog`s egg.
When no evidence was visible under
the most powerIul microscopes, his
lab crew detected a surprising array
oI electrical-related bio-phenomena.
This work led to modern electro-
cardiograms and electro-encephalo-
grams (respectively, heart and brain
monitoring).
An interesting experiment in-
volved a maple tree growing in Dr.
Brown`s Iront yard. Out oI curiosity,
he decided to monitor a tree. About a
Ioot oII the ground and again about
six Ieet up, he careIully scraped away
the dead outer bark oI the tree to ex-
pose the cambium layer, the vital liv-
ing part oI the tree where the growth
is taking place. Against the cambium,
he careIully installed and sealed two
electro-conductive plates and ran
wires into the house to a high-sensi-
tivity machine with attached recorder.
He recorded the micro-electrical cur-
rent fows Ior two decades!
Dr. Brown discovered that the
tree had a very slow alternating cur-
rent fowing within it. For a couple
oI weeks the current would fow one
direction, and then Ior a couple oI
weeks it would fow the other. When
he had gathered a good amount oI
data, he sat down with some calen-
dars and discovered that the reversal
points oI the current fow happened at
the Iull moon and new moon. From
new moon till Iull moon the current
fowed one direction, then Irom Iull
moon to new moon it fowed in the
opposite direction. Brown had inad-
vertently discovered bio-elcetrical
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source as the Sun`s feld.
More and more, science fnds that
phenomena happen in periodicities
corresponding to lunar rhythms. Yet
Iew (iI any) researchers recognize
that the eIIects originate Irom Earth`s
motion within the charged solar feld,
rather than Irom the moon.
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These opposite 'fowings are in-
herent in the other two cycles oI Light
and Darkthe Day and the Year.
Think Ior a moment how diIIerent the
energy oI morning Ieels Irom that oI
the aIternoon. Mid-day is a reversal
point; beIore that we have been mov-
ing towards the Sun. AIter it we are
moving away. Also consider spring
and autumn energy. They are peri-
ods oI contrastplanetary pole-tilt
changes towards and away Irom the
Sun.
In this context, we can create a
clock/calendar based entirely on these
light/dark polarities. It is interesting
to create a device that incorporates a
major analog component, especially
as digital processes are so promi-
nent. Yet, liIe is the epitome oI ana-
log process. II you think about it, this
is the Ioundation oI the Macrobiotic
philosophy; liIe Iunctions in relation-
ship to the greater environment. Its
primary attribute is adaptation, Ior
that is how liIe Iunctions within ever-
changing circumstances. Our home is
the Universe; we are its refection, a
tiny yet unique reiteration. We are the
microcosm(s) oI the Macrocosm. We
are a particular expression oI whole-
ness. We dwell within Wholeness`s
Iorms; oI Universe, oI Unity, oI Unit.
We are the expression oI Oneness as
'allnessoneness as interconnect-
edness, and oneness as individuation.
Here is a picture oI a modern
clock/calendar that incorporates the
three major cycles. I am exploring the
possibility oI having it actively Iunc-
tional on a website.
This device would operate like a
three-handed clock. The inner circle
is comprised oI the 24-hour day, the
middle circle is the approximately 29
day natural (lunar) month, and the
outer circle is the 365 (and almost)
day year. It incorporates the major
points (brightest, darkest, and most
balanced) as the center oI their rep-
resentative periods (such as natural
Winter centered about the Solstice as
described in the previous article).
Interestingly, when the hands line
up, it designates a moment, a period,
when those respective cycles are in
resonance or synergistic amplifca-
tion. II all three hands are pointing in
the same direction, then each oI the
cycles is in a similar Light/dark-po-
larity energy. We then, can experience
the purest or strongest Iorm oI that
particular type oI energy.
We will have one oI those align-
ments around the time oI Spring
Equinox, March 20, oI this year.
Equinox Ialls within that Quarter
(about a week) oI the lunar-cycle that
corresponds to spring. Dawn is the
point in the Day cycle that repeats
the quality oI Spring Equinox and oI
First-quarter Moon. It will be a good
time to celebrate Sunrise on Equinox.
Experience that particular essence oI
Light/Dark balance with its inher-
ent promise oI increasing light and
warmth.
Happy mid-spring to you all!
Hugh Tinling presented lectures and
taught Tai Chi at the French Meadows
Camp for over 3 decades. He lives
in the Trinitv River Canvon in the
Coastal mountains of far Northern
California, and often winters at a
cottage on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hugh is a husband, father, and
grandfather. He appreciates nature,
loves gardening, and has lived out in
the countrv for manv decades.
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ver ride in an ambulance? My
frst ride happened in Decem-
ber oI 2009.
Three days beIore, my partner
Wayne and I took his 92-year-old
mother Dorothy out to breakIast at an
IHOP restaurant at her request. She
ordered a waIfe, which arrived with
a topping oI Iresh strawberries and a
little whipped cream. Dorothy then
added some strawberry syrup Irom
the table caraIe. When we phoned the
next morning, she told us that about
6 hours aIter that meal, she started to
Ieel nausea and was unable to keep
down Iood. During our repeated
phone calls that weekend, Dorothy
kept telling us she was 'starting to
Ieel better.
On Monday we arrived at 6 a.m.
at her home Ior our regular 3-day-a-
week schedule oI morning coIIee, a
one-mile walk, and breakIast, either
at her home or at a restaurant oI her
choosing. First, Dorothy admitted she
was not Ieeling strong enough to do
her regular walk; then she agreed to
let us make a 1:00 p.m. appointment
to see her doctor. During the morn-
ing`s conversation, it became clear
that she had been unable to keep down
much Iood oI any kind since Friday.
At 11 a.m. she asked to sit in the sun
on the Iront porch. AIter sitting Ior a
Iew minutes, speaking normally, her
words suddenly became unintelli-
gible, and she was completely unre-
sponsive.
We called 911. Luckily the para-
medics arrived in about one minute.
AIter interviewing us all, they said,
'We have to take her to the hospi-
tal, and, 'We need someone Irom
the Iamily to ride with the driver. I
agreed to ride in the ambulance while
Wayne Iollowed. It was a surprise to
see the ambulance driver looking at
the road atlas while driving to fnd out
how to get to the nearest Emergency
Room (ER). With a little shout Irom
the Iellow paramedic who was work-
ing to stabilize Dorothy in the rear oI
the ambulance (and who knew the lo-
cal roads well) we drove directly to
the hospital.
Dorothy was expertly received in
the ER. As soon as she had been trans-
Ierred to a gurney (rolling bed), Doro-
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thy looked at me and asked, 'Where
am I? (Note: The paramedics had set
up an IV line in the ambulance, which
had the eIIect oI restoring Dorothy`s
consciousness.) Luckily, she was lu-
cid and able to understand my expla-
nation.
Dr. W asked iI Dorothy had an
Advanced Medical Directive (AMD),
which spells out what kind oI resus-
citation techniques a person does or
does not want to have perIormed to
save their liIe. Wayne said that Doro-
thy did not have one, since she had
previously reIused to fll it out.
At 6 p.m., while waiting Ior an
available hospital bed, Dorothy told
us to get ourselves a meal. We did
aIter giving our cell phone number
to the doctor. Dorothy had another
episode while we were gone, and on
our return, we Iound that she could
no longer speak. Wayne and I were
asked to leave the ER cubicle so that
several doctors could work. The ER
staII connected Dorothy to a ventila-
tion machine, since her blood oxygen
level had dropped drastically. Then,
she was transIerred to the Intensive
Care Unit (ICU).
Once in the ICU, Dr. K asked
Wayne to authorize having a Cen-
tral Arterial Line surgically placed
in Dorothy`s upper leg to boost the
oxygen content oI her blood. Wayne
reIused the central line. That medi-
cal question was raised only because
Wayne was present and was Doro-
thy`s next oI kin. In the absence oI
an AMD document or the presence oI
the patient`s next oI kin, hospital doc-
tors are legally required to use all pos-
sible liIe-saving measures, such as the
surgical placement oI a central line in
a comatose patient.
Wayne`s extended Iamily, which
he called Irom the ER, arrived the
next day when it became clear that
Dorothy was not expected to survive.
She died in the aIternoon, a day aIter
frst being hospitalized.
A Iew things are clear. First, the
advantage oI a mechanical ventilator
was that it gave the Iamily a chance
to gather and say goodbye to Doro-
thy beIore she died. Without ventila-
tion support, she would have died in
the ER. Second, the disadvantage oI
a ventilator was that it made it impos-
sible Ior Dorothy to speak or to die
naturally in her own time. (I cry as I
write this, because it is painIul to re-
member these events, but Wayne and
I want to share these lessons as soon
as possible.)
We also want to share a Iew other
points that we learned about dealing
with Irail elders. Expect that tele-
phone conversation will be less re-
vealing than in-person conversation.
In retrospect, Dorothy had developed
a habit oI understating her illnesses,
especially when talking on the tele-
phone.
Expect Irail elders to have strong
opinions about where they want to
live. Dorothy would not agree to live
with us anywhere unless and until she
could no longer live by herselI.
Expect Irail elders to be invisible
to other pedestrians, even iI the elder
uses a walker to negotiate sidewalks
and street crossings. I was startled to
observe the invisibility oI Irail elders
in Berkeley, CaliIornia, especially
because it is described as a disabled-
Iriendly city. Able-bodied pedestrians
assume (with a careIul lack oI eye
contact) that whoever gets to the side-
walk corner ramp frst has the right oI
way. Elders with walkers must wait
their turn!
Perhaps the worst-case scenario
occurred in Los Angeles when Doro-
thy, Wayne, and I leIt the crowded
Pantages Theater on a September
Saturday aIter a live matinee perIor-
mance. AIter we crossed the street,
Dorothy was unable to walk up the
corner sidewalk ramp with her walker
because a large group oI able-bodied
pedestrians had crowded each cor-
ner, waiting Ior the cross-street traIfc
signal to change. They could not or
would not move out oI the way. When
the traIfc signal changed, Wayne and
I liIted Dorothy to the sidewalk and
grabbed her walker beIore risking
being hit. II there are meaner streets
anywhere, I don`t wish to see them.
On a positive note, expect that iI
you cook meals Ior Irail elders, you
will develop an emotional connection
even iI you are not a blood member
oI the Iamily. A simple but deep truth
here is that love is always part oI the
experience oI cooking Ior a person.
When those non-Iamily members
die, you will Ieel that loss and grieI
in your bones. No one will understand
that as well as the people you live
with. The good news is that iI Wayne
and I could go back and change any
oI the meals we fxed Ior Dorothy,
we would change nothing. In other
words, we have a precious peace oI
mind about the lengths we went to in
order to assure her a good liIe and a
good death.
Maureen Rov, MPH, received a
masters degree in public health
from the Universitv of California at
Los Angeles. She has been interested
in macrobiotics for over 20 vears,
studied with Cecile Tovah Levin,
and enfovs cooking macrobiotic
food full time. She lives in Topanga,
California. See her blog at http://
www.mymacrospace.com
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'A simple but deep
truth here is that love is
alwavs part of the expe-
rience of cooking for
a person.`
H
ealthy eating begins at home,
but it does not end there.
When your children leave
Ior school, make sure that health-pro-
moting lunches and snacks leave with
them. Replace starchy white bread
and four products with whole grains
and whole wheat bread. Whole grains
and cracked grains are the most nutri-
tious; whole grain breads and pastas
are a nice addition.
Plan lunch with a healthy idea in
mind. II you don`t see to it that your
children eat a nourishing lunch, who
will? It`s best not to trust your chil-
dren`s health and well-being to school
caIeterias, where convenience and
cost eIIectiveness, rather than bal-
anced-meal planning oIten carry the
dayand the menu.
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Keep it colorful-a lunch that is
bright and Iull oI color is appealing
to eat.
Keep it fresh-prepare Iood in
the evening and pack it in contain-
ers that will keep it well preserved.
Plastic containers Irom takeout Iood
make fne containers. Remember to
wrap Ioods individually and to pack
a cool pack during hot days to keep
Iood Iresh.
Make lunch fun-provide col-
orIul wrappers, bags, containers and
thermoses.
Make it easy-leItovers Irom
dinner are fne iI you enjoy them.
Keep it simple-kids don`t have
much time to eat, so downsize the su-
per size. Choose proportions that best
suit individual needs.
Go for variety-don`t repeat too
many oI the same sandwich and snack
items during the week.
Go organic when possible-or-
ganic Ioods make a huge diIIerence in
your health.
Read food labels-ingredients on
those labels are listed in descending
order by volume, so pay close atten-
tion to the frst two or three ingredi-
ents because they oIten make up the
bulk oI a particular Iood. Make sure
they`re healthy, then look Ior chemi-
cals and/or additives among the rest
oI the items on the label. Better yet,
choose Ioods that say 'no artifcial
favors or colors and no additives on
the package.
Become a food critic-don`t be-
lieve everything you see and hear on
television. Food marketers` main goal
is to make money by enticing people
to purchase their products. Thus, Iood
advertisements are not always created
with your health in mind.
Drink water or fruit juice-they
are much better Ior you than sugary
drinks and sodas.
Advocate for healthy eating-do
your best to make a diIIerence in your
children`s school caIeteria, classroom
activities and other events.
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Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat pita bread
Sourdough bread
Corn bread
Wraps (spinach, red pepper, whole
wheat)
Corn tortillas
Corn or rice cakes
Matzo
Flatbreads
Sprouted breads
Inside FiIIings
Hummus
Bean spreads
Veggie burger
Seitancan be Iried with onions
ToIuIried, scrambled, or as a
packaged spread
TempehIried or simmered in
shoyu
Vegetarian reIried beans and brown
rice
Grilled veggies
Grilled Portobello mushroom
Nut butters without added sugar
and oilspeanut, almond, soy
and hazelnut
Seed Butterssesame tahini, sun-
fower seed and pumpkin seed
Jelliesno added sugar
Fruit or vegetable spreadsapple,
pear, peach, or pumpkin butter
Fakin Bacon
Toppings
Organic dill pickles
Organic sauerkraut
Ketchupsugar-Iree
Mustardsugar-Iree mustard and
sauerkraut can be added to Iried
seitan or toIu
ToIu mayonnaisesugar-Iree
Roasted red peppers
Stir Iried or grilled veggies
Fried onions
Melted mochi
Soy cheese
Organic olives
Finely chopped carrots, cucumbers,
lettuce, tomato
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Smooth Snacks
Sugar-Iree apple or pear sauce
Soymilk or amasake pudding plain
or mixed with Iruit
Soy yogurts
Sweet Snacks
Dried Iruits (raisins, apples,
peaches, apricots)
Fruit roll ups
Low-Iat Iruit juice or grain syrup
sweetened cookies and muIfns
Sugar-Iree graham crackers
Organic sugar-Iree canned Iruit
Granola (sweetened with maple
syrup or grain sweeteners)
Organic Iruit leather
Homemade baked goods using
maple syrup or grain sweeteners
Dry or SaIty Snacks
Roasted sunfower seeds, pumpkin
seeds; avoid giving whole nuts to
young children
Organic popcorn, air popped, sea-
soned with olive oil, sesame seeds
and sea salt
Sugar-Iree dried cereal such as
Iruit-juice-favored cornfakes,
i.e., Oatios
Brown Rice Crispies (sugar and
chemical Iree)
Trail mix, Iruit juice or grain sweet-
ened
Low-salt, low-Iat, whole grain
crackers
Low-salt, low-Iat, whole grain
pretzels
Low-Iat grain tortilla chips or
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Healthv Tips
Alwavs makes sure vou get
plentv of exercise, sunshine
and good sleep to complete
vour dav of good health.
Some authorities believe it
takes hfteen exposures to
a healthful new product to
train vour taste buds to ac-
cept it. So be adventurous
and trv something new.
Bringing Magic to School
Lunches
Tasting parties, held in the
cafeteria and classrooms, that
feature wholesome, organic,
non-processed snack, lunch and
breakfast entree items.
Classroom visits bv food service
personnel, nutritionists and
communitv members to educate
students about nutritious foods
from other cultures.
Increase cafeteria managers
awareness of the USDA food
program list of healthv commoditv
items and suggest thev teach their
workers how to prepare these items
in a healthv wav.
Initiate theme davs in the cafeteria
that focus on foods of different
cultures, supported bv classroom
education.
Provide students with a formal
dining experiencecomplete with
tablecloths, invited guests and
good qualitv foodonce a week.
Develop a school garden of edible
plants that are used in cooking
classes.
Support nutrition education
programs for all staff, including
teachers, administrators and
cafeteria workers.
potato chips
Warm Snacks
Vegetable or Miso Soups
Hot grain cereals
Vegetarian reIried beans in tortilla
Baked squash or pumpkin
Grain salads (rice, couscous, bul-
gur, etc.)
Mochi (pounded sweet rice, plain
or cinnamon raisin)
Vegetarian chili
Corn on the cob
Veggie sushi
Lightly boiled vegetables
CooI and Refreshing Snacks
Pasta salads
Couscous salads
Raw vegetables: carrot, celery,
daikon, red or green peppers, cu-
cumber, zucchini with a prepared
dip
Raw salad with dressing packed
in separate container
Fresh Iruit salad Irom grapes,
strawberries, orange, apple, rasp-
berries, blueberries, melon
Watermelon cut into pieces
Apple, pear, orange, tangerine, or
melon slices
Applesauce (unsweetened)
Sugar-Iree sherbets
Fruit-juice popsicles
Mello Jell-O
Drinks
Boxed juices without any chemical
additives, sugars, or preservatives
Smoothies made Irom amasake,
Iruit juice and Iresh Iruit blended
together
Boxed rice or soy milk
Carbonated Iruit drinks without
added sugars
Dressing Ior raw vegetable and Iruit
dishes: toIu dip, hummus, bean dip,
seed and nut butters
Dressings can be made Irom the
Iollowing ingredients: balsamic,
brown rice, or umeboshi vinegar, ta-
hini, orange or lemon juice, salt, olive
or sesame oil, mustard and shoyu
BLACK BEAN BURGER
Yields: 4-6 servings
1 cups cooked brown rice,
mashed
1 cup cooked bIack beans,
mashed
cup carrot, neIy grated
cup onion, neIy grated
cup tahini
2 Tbsp shoyu
1 Tbsp parsIey
tsp basiI
tsp thyme
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
cup organic whoIe wheat our
4-6 whoIe grain hamburger buns
ketchup and mustard as desired
Garnish
tomato, sIiced
onion, sIiced into thin rings
diII pickIe, sIiced
Iettuce, shredded or Ieaf
Mix cooked rice in a bowl with a hand
blender until well mashed.
Stir in mashed cooked beans, on-
ions and carrots with a wooden spoon,
then stir in tahini, shoyu and spices.
Add enough four to keep the mix-
ture together (adjust the amount oI
four iI necessary). Shape into round
patties.
Heat a cast-iron skillet. Add oil
and patty, then brown patty on both
sides (5-7 minutes each side).
Open buns and place on serving
plates. Place patty on bottom halI oI
whole grain bun. Spread top halI oI
whole grain bun with ketchup and
mustard.
Garnish burger with tomato, on-
ion and dill pickle slices and shredded
or leaI lettuce.
Place top halI oI whole grain bun
on burger and serve.
Tip Irom the CheI: Make sure pat-
ties are dry enough to hold together
frmly, otherwise they will Iall apart
in the Irying pan during cooking.
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GREEN ROLLS
Yields: 1 roll
4 cups spring water
1 pinch of sea saIt
3 Iarge coIIard greens
3 medium-size rutabaga sIices
1 Tbsp sauerkraut, rinsed to
remove excess saIt
1 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds,
neIy chopped
1 tsp pIain mustard
Place spring water and sea salt in a
medium-size saucepan, then cover
and bring to a boil.
Lightly blanch collard greens by
dipping them in boiling water. Re-
move with a vegetable skimmer when
the leaves are bright green in color
and set aside on a plate to cool.
Repeat blanching with the ruta-
baga slices and set aside on a plate to
cool.
Lay out a clean bamboo mat and
completely cover with collard greens,
alternating horizontally in layers.
Place the sauerkraut, rutabaga and
chopped pumpkin seeds horizontally
on the collard greens, one inch Irom
the closest edge oI the sushi mat.
Spread a thin layer oI mustard on
top oI the flling.
Roll tightly (keep the sushi mat on
the outside oI the roll), then squeeze
the mat to remove excess water.
Remove sushi mat and place green
roll lengthwise onto cutting board.
Moisten kniIe and slice careIully
into 5-6 even pieces and serve.
Tip Irom the CheI: Chinese cab-
bage can also be used Ior green rolls.
Other flling ideas include: nori, wa-
tercress, umeboshi paste, tahini, any
blanched or round vegetable, toasted
sunfower seeds, sesame seeds, al-
monds or walnuts, pickled cucumbers
or ginger.
RAINBOW PASTA SALAD
Yields: 6-7 servings
8 cups spring water
SaIad Ingredients
2 cups dry tri-coIor rigatoni or
spiraI pasta
cup pine nuts, roasted
cup bIack oIives, cut in haIf
cup green peppers, cut in
inch sIices
cup red peppers, cut in inch
sIices
cup of BrusseIs sprouts,
bIanched in boiIing water untiI
bright in coIor
cup tofu cubes, steamed for 5
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March/April 2010
Macro Magic for Kids and Parents
by Sheri-Lynn DeMaris
Sheri-Lynn DeMaris has a new book out, Macro Magic for Kids and Parents, a
cookbook geared Ior Iamilies who want to eat healthy Ioods.
The book is a gorgeous piece oI artcolor adorns each and every page.
Photos accompany all recipes, some with a series oI step-by-step instruction.
Children are everywherechopping, stirring, and smiling. You can Ieel the joy,
or rather the magic, oozing out.
Sheri packs a lot into this book and inIuses it with the magic oI how healthy
Iood helps a person Ieel alive and Iull oI energy. Chapters are labeled with
'charm, such as 'Where the magic begins, a chapter on selecting Iood,
'Magical Wands, a chapter on equipment, and 'Potions, a section oI chapters
with recipes Irom soup to dessert.
The book itselI is spiral bound and pages are glossy and easy-to-wipe clean.
Content is both practical and tested. Recipes are kids` IavoritesIalaIels, piz-
za, and tempura. Many are kid IriendlyIruit salads and soups. Some are Irom
Sheri`s cooking classes. For instance, Sheri lists some oI the things kids tuck
into sushi. How about almond butter and pickled ginger? Only a kid would
think oI that combo!
Sheri has a comprehensive and wonderIul background oI working with
children. She has been a middle and high school counselor Ior over 25 years.
In this time, she has come to know and work with kids Irom the oIfce to the
kitchen. She runs an aIter-school garden-to-kitchen cooking club and has Iound
that when kids are directly involved in Iood cultivation and production, they are
more likely to want to eat healthy Ioods.
Even more than this one-on-one mentoring, Sheri aims to reach beyond
kids and parents to the bigger Iorces that shape diets. She lobbies Ior reIorm
in school lunch programs, speaks beIore school boards, and hosts her own TV
program, 'Tea with Sheri. She lectures in many places, not only locally, but at
events such as the Taste oI Health cruise, and conIerences such as the Interna-
tional Macrobiotic Summer ConIerence in Europe.
Sheri graduated Irom the Kushi Institute and is well versed in macrobiotic
dietetics. She has won awards Irom organizations such as Physicians Commit-
tee Ior Responsible Medicine and endorsements Irom prominent people such as
T. Colin Campbell, author oI The China Study.
Sheri`s resume is impressive, no doubt, and you can see the quality refected
in this cookbook. It is a pleasure to Ieature in Macrobiotics Today. Carl and I
are also pleased to announce that Sheri will attend and teach at camp this sum-
mer. We can`t wait!
As an addendum, and as iI all this isn`t enough, Sheri lists in the introduc-
tion to her book that Macro Magic is a series with Iuture titles: Macro Magic
Ior People on the Go Ieatures simple quick recipes Ior working adults, Macro
Magic Ior Singles contains Iun recipes Ior one. Macro Magic Ior Moms, Macro
Magic Ior Spas, and Macro Magic Ior Seniors are also in the works. All I can
say is, 'Wow!
Book Review bv Julia Ferre
minutes in a steamer
SaIad Dressing
3 cIoves of garIic, peeIed and
mashed
2 Tbsp oIive oiI
1 tsp Iemon juice
2 tsp sea saIt
Pour spring water into three-quart
saucepan and bring to a boil. Add
pasta and cook Ior 15-20 minutes un-
til pasta is ready. Rinse and drain.
Arrange in a serving bowl. Add
rest oI ingredients and set aside.
Mix all ingredients Ior the dress-
ing in a glass jar with a lid. Cover jar
and shake to mix well.
Mix into the pasta salad.
Tip Irom the CheI: The pasta, toIu
and vegetables need to be well sea-
soned due to the lemon juice in the
recipe, so adjust the amount oI sea
salt accordingly.
GINGER SNAP COOKIES
Yields: 18 cookies
cup oat our
cup aImond meaI/our
tsp baking powder
tsp sea saIt
1 tsp ground ginger
tsp mace
cup safower oiI
tsp vaniIIa
cup rice syrup
cup mapIe syrup
Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.
Cover 2 baking trays with parch-
ment paper and set aside.
Place the dry ingredients into a
bowl and mix.
Place the oil, vanilla, rice syrup
and maple syrup in a second bowl and
whisk together.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry
and mix gently to Iorm a batter.
Place a tablespoon oI cookie batter
Ior each cookie on the sheets. Leave a
good amount oI space between each
cookie because they spread.
Bake in the oven Ior 15 minutes.
These cookies bake quickly so you
may want to check aIter 12 minutes.
Allow to cool beIore removing
Irom the sheets.
Sheri DeMaris is the host, director,
and producer of Tea with Sheri, an
alternative-health television show.
She has produced Macro Ior the
Mainstream, an instructional cook-
ing DJD, and a number of cooking
videos for children. Sheri is a level 4
graduate of the Kushi Institute and is
an active lobbvist for reform in school
lunch programs. She will be teaching
at this summers French Meadows
Camp. Presentlv, Sheri makes her
home in Devon, Pennsvlvania. See
can be reached through her website.
www.teawithsheri.com.
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ARIZONA
Prescott: David Jackson, Macrobiotics oI Arizona, PO Box
12412, Prescott, A 86304; macjac76hotmail.com; 928-
776-8364 Counseling, Lectures, Cooking Classes.
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Find toxins (microwave/radiation/drug poisoning, heavy
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Bay Area/Marin: Meredith McCarty, Healing Cuisine,
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Oroville: Robert Ruggles, N.D., PO Box 2764, Oroville, CA
95965; 530-534-9304 Consultant, Macrobiotics, Herbs,
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Palo Alto: Peninsula Macrobiotic Community, Gourmet
Vegetarian Dinners held Mondays, 6:30 pm, at the First
Baptist Church, 305 N. CaliIornia Avenue, Palo Alto
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Santa Cruz: Deirdre Lancaster, 930 32nd Avenue, Santa Cruz,
CA 95062; 831-476-5975; deirdresurInetusa.com Gour-
met macrobiotic cheI, 26-years experience. Shiatsu, Reiki.
San Francisco: Julie S. Ong; juliesongearthlink.net; 415-
312-0241; www.everythingmacrobiotics.com Kushi
Institute certifed macrobiotic counselor and Bauman
College natural cheI. Macrobiotic coaching, acupres-
sure, private cheI, cooking classes, spirit liIe coach, and
ordained minister.
Santa Rosa: North Bay Macro Group / Stephen Starkweather,
1545 Monroe Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404; 707-542-
9739; stephenstarkweather.biz Monthly potlucks and
social group! See www.northbaymacro.org.
CONNECTICUT
HartIord: H. Robert Silverstein, M.D., Preventive Medicine
Center, 1000 Asylum Avenue, 2109, HartIord, CT 06105-
1794; 860-549-3444 Preventive Medicine Center.
Statewide: John Kozinski, Master Senior Counselor; 413-623-
5925; www.macrobiotic.com Personal/Telephone/Video
Consultations, Classes, Qigong, Massage, Bodywork.
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Coral Gables (Miami): Sandy Pukel, Holistic Holiday at Sea,
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Brevard Drive, B, Melbourne, FL 32935; 321-725-4067;
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Miami: Verne Varona, vernevaronaearthlink.net Senior
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Suite 206, Chicago, IL 60657-3119; 773-665-4623;
www.DrJayStone.com Clinical Hypnotherapy,
Macrobiotic counseling, instruction, cooking classes.
Chicago: Shaun McMonigal; midmacsbcglobal.net; 773-
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cook, private cheI services, cooking classes and holistic
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Chicago: Gabriella Verbovszky, BFA, MFA; 312-927-2501;
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educational services. Focus on women & children`s dietary
needs. Foods artIully presented.
Mt. Prospect: Steve Nakon, 104 S George Street, Mt. Pros-
pect, IL 60056; 847-590-1221; www.northwestyoga.org
Northwest Yoga Classes, Workshops, Retreats, Indi-
vidual Consultations.
Statewide: John Kozinski, Master Senior Counselor; 413-623-
5925; www.macrobiotic.com Personal/Telephone/Video
Consultations, Classes, Qigong, Massage, Bodywork.
INDIANA
Indianapolis: Charlene Nixon, 1697 Stacy Lynn Drive, India-
napolis, IN 46231; 317-481-0949 Macrobiotic cuisine.
Indianapolis: Mary O`Farrell, Macrobiotics Learning Center
oI Indianapolis, 317-255-0051; macromary205comcast.
net; www.ecoquestonline.net/sunbird 25-year
Macrobiotic Veteran, Healing Cooking; Surgical Steel
Cookware; Environmental Indoor Productswash clothes,
cold water, no detergent, destroying 99.99 bacteria,
dirt/odors, eliminate allergic reactions to detergent residue.
www.laundryplus.com/sunbird; password: guest.
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Indianapolis: Shirley`s Bed & BreakIast, Northside; 317-253-
9381; skv1sbcglobal.net Air & water purifed, New
home, vintage hospitality.
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green: Gretchen Collins, 270-783-8245 or 415-710-
3453 (cell), gretchenvcollinsaol.com Macrobiotic study
group, lectures, workshops, cooking classes, potlucks.
LOUISIANA
New Orleans: Phyllis Parun, Foundatin Ior the Macrobiotic
Way; 504-949-8876; pbpworldyahoo.com E-tutorials,
Meditation, EIIortless QI Exercise, Diet, Consultations.
MARYLAND
Bethesda: Michael RossoII, L.Ac., 40 years experience;
www.michaelrossoII.com. Counseling, acupuncture, and
lectures. For counseling call Michael`s oIfce in North
Carolina at 828-258-1883; www.michaelrossoII.com For
lectures cooking classes and meal service-only call Juliette
Tahar at 202-337-0362.
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston: Warren Kramer, 28 Perthshire Road, 2, Brighton,
MA 02135; 617-562-1110; WarrenKramerverizon.net;
www.Macrobioticsnewengland.com Macrobiotic Coun-
seling, extensive U.S. travel oIIering seminars and cooking
classes. Strengthening Health Institute and Kushi Institute
Iaculty member and Macrobiotic Educator`s Association
member.
Boston Area: David Harvey; holismverizon.net; 978-
459-6567 Macrobiotic astrology counseling, covering
all aspects oI personality, consciousness, and character.
Comprehensive liIestyle recommendations Ior Career,
Finances, Romance, and more utilizing Chinese Nine-Star,
odiac, and Fate Calculation. Twenty years experience.
Statewide: John Kozinski, Master Senior Counselor; 413-623-
5925; www.macrobiotic.com Personal/Telephone/Video
Consultations, Classes, Qigong, Massage, Bodywork.
Western Mass/Pioneer Valley: Renato Wendel, L.Ac., Board
Certifed, Pioneer Whole Health, Conway, MA 01341;
413-665-4500 24 years experience, Macrobiotic Counsel-
ing, Acupuncture, Shiatsu.
MICHIGAN
Westland: Valerie Wilson, Macro-Val, 6106 N Berry Street,
Westland, MI 48185; 734-722-4553; www.macroval.com
Hands-on cooking classes since 1997. LiIestyle counsel-
ing, Instructional cooking videos and recipes, Food to go,
Pot luck dinners, Special events and get togethers, Author
oI 'Perceptions In Healthy Cooking.
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis: Gabriele Kushi, BFA, MEA, CHHP, AADP,
Kushi`s Kitchen, PO Box 16024, Minneapolis, MN 55416;
www.kushiskitchen.com; 612-834-1476 Macrobiotic
Counseling, E-Newsletter, Books: Embracing Menopause
Naturallv.
St. Paul: John & Christine Stevens, 110 WiniIred Street W,
St. Paul, MN 55107; 651-224-4173 or Iax 651-291-8035;
www.themacrowave.com The Macrowave: Counseling,
teaching and resource center.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Whitefeld: Dorothy Rogers, The Great North Woods Natural
Center, 219 S Whitefeld Road, Whitefeld, NH 03598;
leorgaol.com; 603-837-9907 Natural Farming, Shiatsu,
Counselor, Macrobiotic Cooking/Retreats Available.
NEW 1ERSEY
Morristown: The Health Shoppe, Herb Shapiro, 66 Morris
Street, Morristown, NJ 07960; 973-538-9131 Headquar-
ters Ior Organic and Macrobiotic Foods, and Books.
Statewide: John Kozinski, Master Senior Counselor; 413-623-
5925; www.macrobiotic.com Personal/Telephone/Video
Consultations, Classes, Qigong, Massage, Bodywork.
NEW MEXICO
Santa Fe: Jane Steinberg, Absolutely Macro; macrojane
hotmail.com; www.absolutelymacro.com; 917-783-1051
or 505-474-3896 Personalized cooking instruction,
macrobiotic counseling, Strengthening Health Graduate.
NEW YORK
Manhattan, NYC: Carol Anne Wasserman, www.Macrobi-
oticMagic.com Specializing in permanent weight loss
and premature hair loss with whole, natural Ioods, Visit
website Ior more inIormation and delicious recipes.
New York City: Susan Krieger, Lic. Ac. MS, 19 E 65th Street,
Suite 1B, New York, NY 10021; 212-242-4217 or 917-678-
2484; susankriegerkiaol.com; www.susankriegerhealth.
com Integrative Macrobiotic Health/Nutrition Counselor/
Teacher, Acupuncture, Shiatsu-Acupressure, Women`s
Health, Oriental Medicine. Internationally recognized Ior
over 30 years. Home visits available. Call Ior appoint-
ments or to sponsor a workshop with Susan.
New York City: Dan Becker, TCM Certifed; 212-496-6200,
646-812-7810; www.holisticcheI.biz, becdangmail.com
Macrobiotic Consultations / Holistic CheI Services - 20
years Experience.
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New York City: Marcia Berry; Xanadunyc.rr.com; 212-
865-8630 Macrobiotic counseling, house calls. Cooking
classes. Workshops throughout NYC. Call or e-mail Ior
schedule and locations.
Statewide: John Kozinski, Master Senior Counselor; 413-623-
5925; www.macrobiotic.com Personal/Telephone/Video
Consultations, Classes, Qigong, Massage, Bodywork.
NORTH CAROLINA
Asheville: Michael RossoII, L.Ac., Macrobiotic Association,
52 Rollingwood Road, Asheville, NC 28805; 828-258-
1883; www.michaelrossoII.com 40 years experience,
macrobiotic counseling, acupuncture, special classes.
Asheville: Lino and Jane Stanchich, 101 Willow Lake Drive,
Asheville, NC 28805; www.greatliIeglobal.com; 828-299-
8657 International Macrobiotic Teachers-Counselors,
Licensed Nutritionists, Authors, Aveline Kushi Award
Recipients, oIIer consultations, classes, and seminars
worldwide. Lino, a Licensed Massage-Bodywork Thera-
pist, Member oI Kushi Institute Macrobiotic Educators
Association, is Multi-lingual.

Asheville: Warren and Marquita Wepman, 16 Spring Hollow
Circle, Asheville, NC 28805; warrenwepbellsouth.net;
828-299-7999; Winters: 490 TilIord W, Deerfeld Beach,
FL 33442; 954-360-7912 Kushi Institute Graduates,
Macrobiotic Educators` Association, lecturers, teachers.
For Warren`s cookbook: 'A Man in the Kitchen, a man`s
macrobiotic guide to preparing meals, send check Ior
$17.50 to Warren Wepman.
Asheville: Dr. Liliane Papin, L.Ac., D.O.M. (NM), PhD,
'Kwan Yin Medicine, 34 E. Chestnut, Asheville, NC,
28801; 828-258-1413 Kushi Institute certifed, macro-
biotic and Chinese Medicine teacher, macrobiotic and
Chinese Food therapy counseling, herbal, acupuncture and
essential oils treatments; Lectures and classes in France
and United States; Buddhist and meditation practitioner.
Asheville: Didier Cuzange, 'Changing Seasons Natural
Cuisine, 34 E. Chestnut, Asheville, NC 28801; 828-301-
2178 Over 25 years experience as a cheIMacrobiotic
and vegan cuisine with French Flair. Meal takeout service
Monday through FridaySoups, macroplate, guiltless des-
serts, and tasty travel Ioods. Also a Yoga teacher.
Saluda: Holistic Holiday at Sea, Sandy Pukel and John
Belleme, PO Box 457, Saluda, NC 28773; 800-496-0989
or 305-725-0081; www.atasteoIhealth.org Vacations
with a Purpose: Relaxing, Educational and Spiritual. The
Ultimate GiIt Ior your Body, Mind, and Spirit.
NORTH DAKOTA
Fargo: Tochi Products Health Food and Specialty Products,
1111 2nd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102; 701-232-7700
Health Ioods, specialty products, organic merchandise,
macrobiotic essentials.
OHIO
Cleveland: Robert N. Carr Jr., East West Center oI Cleve-
land, 1797 Radnor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118;
216-371-1671; RNCJRapk.net Macrobiotic teacher,
counselor, shiatsu, macrobiotic dinners.
Cleveland: Francois Roland, Macrobiotic Center, 1793
Radnor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118; 216-371-
3222/3186; macrocenteryahoo.com Macrobiotic
consultations, cooking lessons, cooking classes, lecture
programs.
Cleveland/Columbus: Osbon WoodIord, 2273 Riverside
Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107; 216-280-0714; Iax 216-221-
0565; osbonwoodIordgmail.com Macrobiotic/spiritual
counseling, cooking classes, massage, shiatsu.
OREGON
Eugene: Yuka Fukada, Eugene, OR; 541-688-0996;
yukagoldenearth.org; www.goldenearth.org
Macrobiotic consultation, personal cheI, energy work,
intuitive reading.
Portland: Linda King, Longevity Wellness, 4873 NW Pro-
manade Terrace 322, Portland, OR 97229; 971-227-5371;
macrobiotichealingcomcast.net; www.Iengshuigogreen.
com Consultations, Cooking Classes, Meals, Lectures,
Feng Shui, Products.
Portland: Margo Massoud Marver, Wellness Studio, 825 NE
Laurelhurst Place, Portland, OR 97232; 503-232-3281;
margomarveryahoo.com; www.emargo.com Refexol-
ogy/shiatsu treatments, cooking classes, meals, Arbonne
consultant.
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia: Denny Waxman and Susan Waxman, 1223
S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147; 215-271-1858;
dennywaxmandennywaxman.com Macrobiotic health
consultations, cooking instruction and menu planning.
Author oI 'The Great LiIe Diet now available.
Pittsburgh area: Rosemary Traill; macrorosemsn.com;
412-741-5167 Strengthening Health Counselor, Cooking
Classes, and Lectures.
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TEXAS
Austin: Casa de Luz Center Ior Integral Studies, 1701
Toomey, Austin, TX 78704; 512-476-2535; Iax 512-476-
0198; nataliacasadeluz.org; www.casadeluz.org Studies
in Macrobiotics, Classrooms, Auditorium, Consultation
Rooms available Ior rental, Books/MB housewares store,
Macrobiotic BreakIast, Lunch, and Dinner prepared daily.
Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi and other wholistic practices.
Dallas: Macrobiotic Center at Lake Texoma, Margaret
Lawson, 129 Deer Crossing Drive, Pottsboro, TX, 75076;
macrobioticteachergmail.com; www.macrobioticcenter.
com; 903-786-9100 Macrobiotic cooking classes, B&B,
counseling, macrobiotic supplies, cookbooks.
Dallas-area: S. V. 'Ami Amagna, 2007 Gallante Drive, Car-
rollton, TX, 75007; 972-492-6651 Macrobiotic Counsel-
ing, Shiatsu Therapy, Medical Qigong.
VERMONT
Montpelier: Jillian Lauren Lisitano, 10 Charles Street, Mont-
pelier, VT 05602; 802-522-8711 Kushi Institute graduate,
Former Head CheI and Teacher at KI, Personal CheI Ser-
vices, Cooking Classes, Dietary Guidance and Catering.
Available to Travel.
Vermont and New England area: Anna Bond, Touching
Ground, 8 Woods Road, East Dummerston, VT 05346;
rejoicesover.net; 802-387-2341 Personal consults by
phone, online, in person. Macrobiotic teacher, counselor.
Thirty-fve years experience. Cooking Ior longevity, ethnic
pickling/Iermentation, gardening, qigong, wild Iood/herb
Ioraging, Nine-Star Astrology. Country-style bed and
breakIast.
WASHINGTON
Seattle: Michael W. Chen, Starched Press, P.O. Box 30783,
Seattle, WA 98103-0783; starchedprhotmail.com Re-
writes, scripts, treatments, ideas, illustrations.
WISCONSIN
Greendale: Dr. Allen C. Owen D.D.S., 5310 W. Loomis Road,
Greendale, WI 53129; allenowenhotmail.com; 414-421-
1700 Holistic Dentistry, Esoteric Healing, BSFF, EFT.
INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIAPerth: The Great LiIe Cooking School and
Macrobiotic Centre, Sahaja and Franco Rubinich, 41 Peli-
can Ramble, Yangebup 6164, West Australia; 08-9414-
9992; www.thegreatliIe.com.au; sahajathegreatliIe.com.
au Cooking Courses, Macrobiotic Counseling, Potlucks,
Accredited Journey Practitioner.
AUSTRALIASydney: Ken McLean oI Shin Sen Dojo,
59A Bornia Street, Kensington; 02-9387-5840; kenmclea-
naikihotmail.com; www.shinsendojo.com.au 30 years
experience in Macrobiotics, Aikido and Ki Shiatsu. Full-
time centre. Macrobiotic counseling and cooking classes
available.
BELGIUMSabine Martens, Hoefjzerlaan 58, 8000
Bruges, 0032 - (0)50/38 24 29, 0032 - (0)474/68 77 57;
sabine71hotmail.com; www.sabinemartens.be
Pharmacist, macrobiotic counselor, group and private
cooking classes.
ISRAELSheldon and Ginat Rice, Jerusalem, Israel;
www.TheRiceHouse.com; shelginnetvision.net.il;
9722-566-9367 Consultations, Accommodations, Semi-
nars, Cooking, Shiatsu, Numerolgy, 9Ki, Coaching.
MEXICOCuernavaca, Mor.: Linda Moscona; U.S. Reser-
vations 800-860-1654; lindamosconamsn.com A Tu
Salud! Charming macrobiotic guest house. One hour Irom
Mexico City. Gourmet meals, lovingly prepared. Tours to
pyramids, hot springs, and market. Available Ior retreats
and workshops.
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