{"product_id":"macrobiotics-for-life-isbn-9781556437861","title":"Macrobiotics for Life","description":"\u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics for Life \u003c\/i\u003epresents a complete, holistic approach to health that can be applied to the body, mind, and soul. Combining the concept of a healthy, natural-foods lifestyle with a philosophy of self-love, macrobiotic expert Simon Brown explains how food, exercise, and bodywork can create greater physical health. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style, the book takes readers through simple steps beginning with thought, exercise, and diet, and shows how to bring macrobiotic practice into everyday life. Topics include healing the mind (letting go of assumptions and judgments), healing the heart (listening to one’s emotions), and healing the body (caring for one’s skin, energizing one’s organs, and creating a healthy digestive system).Brown offers extensive information about macrobiotic foods—tips for eating out, saving time in the kitchen, dealing with food cravings—and a variety of menu plans to help readers get started, including a time-saver weekly menu. A full range of nearly 100 recipes provides the essential resources for experiencing macrobiotics, and sixteen striking color photographs illustrate meals that are both delicious and nutritious to help readers see the variety of options that are available.“Wow! What a fantastic book. It’s inspiring, thought provoking, and practical. Simon  Brown takes macrobiotic living to a new realm.”\u003cbr\u003e—Melanie Waxman, macrobiotics teacher  and author of \u003ci\u003eEat Me Now!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This comprehensive guide to natural living is perfection.  Simon Brown gives readers a great place to begin their transformation, with understanding  and clear, gentle examination of the theories that are the foundation of macrobiotics.  He has left the dogma behind and placed his focus on the beautiful wisdom that makes  macrobiotics one of the most powerful life journeys you can imagine. This book is  for anyone and everyone with an interest in creating their best life.”\u003cbr\u003e—Christina  Pirello, Emmy Award-winning host of \u003ci\u003eChristina Cooks, \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling cookbook author,  and macrobiotics teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics for Life,\u003c\/i\u003e Simon Brown speaks with a gentle,  personable voice and offers readers practical wellness strategies that inspire and  educate. He also includes delicious, easy-to-follow recipes by Dragana Brown and  takes a much-needed body, mind, and spirit approach.”\u003cbr\u003e—Verne Varona, author of\u003ci\u003e Macrobiotics  for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics for Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Simon Brown provides a non-dogmatic, holistic  view of healing. From beginning to end, his conversational style allows readers to  view him as a fellow traveler down life’s road—a trusted friend providing gentle  guidance. The sections on emotional healing provide a significant addition to macrobiotic  literature and fill a long-standing void. The depth of understanding and the numerous  analogies, examples, practical exercises, and useful summaries at the end of each  chapter make this book a must-have for anyone interested in health and well-being.”\u003cbr\u003e—Carl Ferré, president of the George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation and author of  \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to Macrobiotics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAcid and Alkaline Companion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Living a healthy life  is quickly becoming a revolutionary act. Simon Brown’s book brings practical insight  and broad vision to the transformative study and practice of macrobiotics.”\u003cbr\u003e—Bill  Tara, macrobiotics teacher and counselor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Simon Brown brings macrobiotics into the  twenty-first century. By emphasizing the mental, emotional, and spiritual areas of  our life, he shows how these intersect for each of us, especially in our way of eating.  By inviting you to reflect on these issues, he helps lead you to a profound level  of self-discovery. He gently educates you on the key concepts of macrobiotic principles  so that you will find them easy to embrace. There is no dogma of good versus bad;  instead, Simon provides the tools to understand balance through your experience.  This book excels by opening the door wide for lifestyle changes that will influence  you, your family—especially children—and your relationships in new, exciting, and  healthy ways.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael Rossoff, LAc, macrobiotics teacher, counselor, and founder  of Macromuse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “At last—a book that in a very clear and direct, simple and sincere  way leads you into the depths of the macrobiotic way of life. This is ‘the best of’  the most precious insights and experience gained from a lifetime of macrobiotic philosophy  and practice. Simon Brown has shown us the wholeness of a macrobiotic approach to  life, the indisputable bond that exists between emotions, attitude, eating habits,  breathing, exercising, and healing on all levels of our lives. He fills the void  in literature on macrobiotics and provides an excellent compass for anyone who wants  to take a healthier and happier road to a great life.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jadranka Boban Pejic, macrobiotics  teacher and award-winning cookbook author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Simon Brown has created a broad and highly  accessible platform by eliminating much of the conceptual dogma and rigidity that  has plagued macrobiotics for so many years. He has opened a new front by examining  the role that our emotional life plays in terms of overall health. To his credit,  he is also unafraid to venture outside the artificial constraints of macrobiotics  by citing other bodies of work that can complement one’s practice. This book is equally  useful for those wanting to launch their own macrobiotic practice and more seasoned  practitioners.”\u003cbr\u003e—Greg Johnson, macrobiotics teacher and director of the Concord Institute,  London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics For Life\u003c\/i\u003e] is well researched…highly recommended for health buffs, as well as medical providers.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBasil \u0026amp; Spice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics for Life\u003c\/i\u003e is] a gentle, inspiring read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWholeFood Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whether you’re a longtime practitioner of macrobiotics, or like me, you always wondered what it was all about, you’ll find \u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics for Life\u003c\/i\u003e to be an informative and thorough book that will lead you to some serious introspection on your diet, your mind, and even your soul.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003edkMommySpot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics For Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource which helps readers learn about applying macrobiotic principles to benefit the body, mind and soul… Practical strategies to boost health and well-being are offered throughout, with striking illustrations to show a wide range of macrobiotic foods… \u003ci\u003eMacrobiotics For Life\u003c\/i\u003e will certainly appeal to both complete novices to the macrobiotic approach and those already following a macrobiotic diet.”\u003cbr\u003e —Kate Le Page, Suite101.comA macrobiotic practitioner for nearly thirty years, Simon Brown is the chairperson of the Macrobiotic Association of Great Britain. He also runs a thriving macrobiotic clinic. The author of several bestsellers including \u003ci\u003ePracticing Feng Shui \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFeng Shui in a Weekend \u003c\/i\u003e(more than 50,000 copies combined sales), as well as the popular \u003ci\u003eModern-Day Macrobiotics, \u003c\/i\u003ehe lives in London.","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305135853797,"sku":"NP9781556437861","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781556437861.jpg?v=1767732018","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/macrobiotics-for-life-isbn-9781556437861","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}