Module 23- video with Josh Rosenthal- macrobiotics as a lifestyle

Flashcards covering the history, principles, benefits, and criticisms of movement and modern macrobiotics as discussed in the lecture.

Modern Macrobiotics

A way of living with respect for the physical, biological, emotional, mental, ecological, and spiritual order of daily life, emphasizing balance rather than just a diet.

George Osawa

A founder of Macrobiotics in Japan who cured himself of tuberculosis using a rice diet and later advocated for world peace and harmony.

Michio and Evelyn Kushi

Star students of George Osawa who moved to New York to open macrobiotic centers and popularize the practice.

Primary Food

The concept that a diet is woven into the fabric of a way of living and affects emotions, ecology, and spirituality.

Yin and Yang

The foundational principle of macrobiotics and traditional Chinese medicine representing the balance and harmony between diametrically opposed forces.

Doctor Rice

The nickname of the individual who inspired George Osawa by using a rice-based diet to treat various diseases.

One Peaceful World

The name of the newspaper started by George Osawa in Tokyo to advocate for harmony and against militarization.

Albert Schweitzer

A white man in Central Africa whom George Osawa attempted to convince of the value of the rice diet over conventional medicine.

Pinball Diet

A term for the cycle of cravings caused by a lack of awareness of balance, such as eating salty foods then craving sweets.

Nightshade Vegetables

A category of vegetables including tomato, potato, and eggplant that grow at night and are typically avoided in macrobiotics to reduce arthritis-related symptoms.

Smithsonian Institute

The institution that recognizes macrobiotics for its contributions to American society, including its role in bringing organics to the mainstream.

Chewing Seminars

Macrobiotic sessions where meals consist of a bowl of rice and participants chew each mouthful 100 to 200 times to experience peace and meditation.

Tekka

A salty condiment used in the macrobiotic diet, often associated with the Japanese-centric version of the practice.

Macroneurotic

A slang term used when macrobiotics becomes overly strict or dogmatic, causing a person's life to be entirely consumed by food decisions.

Sodium-Liquid Imbalance

A criticism of macrobiotics involving a high sodium diet combined with the principle of drinking only when thirsty, which can cause internal imbalance.