Actually, Klara, that was Simon's polite/nice way of saying that my numbers are weird :-) When I first purchased some 9 ki books, I couldn't believe that...
Hi Chad, In the nine ki system I use you would be a 968. Deep down midday, summer, fire energy, emotions are evening October / November metal energy and on the...
Thanks, Simon. I'll read up more on this. I wonder if these energies are more mental/spiritual than physical, or if one of the three applies more to one's...
The article below states such an obvious truth in all matters, yet it's such a good reminder. It's so easy to see what's wrong, to see the glass half empty...
Hi everyone! I have really been enjoying reading about the different topics and have been learning alot. I have just found out I am pregnant and as a Macro...
Please welcome the following new members to Modern-Day Macrobiotics: bunny101033763 Comment from user: I want to learn more about cooking macro. I am strict...
Hi Chad, I don¹t think you can use nine ki to analyse health issues or gain weight. Everyone is different and from my experience we cannot say that other...
You are welcome Michelle, Although I have no experience of this and cannot think of an obvious reason, sometimes just eating well for a while can bring other...
Siggy, Congratulations!! That is really wonderful news. I think that the standard macro diet applies, and Melanie will be able to share more details. Leslie ...
Hello Siggy, I am sure there will be many women here who are better qualified to comment but in my humble opinion it is most important to eat a wide and varied...
Hello and welcome. Is your thyroid under or over active? The macrobiotic foods are wonderful for maintaining a healthy weight and I am sure we can help you...
Hi Simon, and thank you for the welcome. I am hypothyroid - under active. I started gaining weight when I started using a lot of soy products - soy protein,...
Hi Leslie, Yes it was a great time. Dragana invited people from all different stages of my life and it was wonderful to have everyone in the same place at the...
Hi Christine, Sea vegetables are a good natural source of iodine and you will need to have regular check ups as it is possible that with regular sea vegetables...
Hi Simon, I am interested in hearing more from/about anyone who has actually had improved thyroid function on a macro diet. This is certainly what I am hoping...
Hi Siggy Congratulations! How wonderful. Having just been pregnant, let me tell you what worked for me! Pregnancy can make you a bit yang which may lead you to...
Simon, EXCELLENT!!!!!! Well written, encouraging, so needed for those newbies (and even older ones) who get overwhelmed with all the info, rules, shoulds and...
... stages of my life and it was wonderful to have everyone in the same place at the same time. Luckily the weather held out so we were able to have the party...
My mother's garden is stunning and so healing. Lovely shrubs, flowering plants, walkways, roses, water features againest a backdrop of English fields and...
Hi Klara, Yes, I was one of the two cooks for the participants. The other cook is the woman who I do my dinners with. (Not sure if I will actually be in the...
Wow, have a great time with Reggie, Melanie. What a small world we live in. The garden sounds absolutely amazing. I can picture some fairies there.... If...
Hi Christine, I would start with the foods and then it is possible to look at putting a ginger compress over your thyroid and some special teas. Let me know...
Hi Klara, As soon as I work out how to upload pictures I will put some up. Love, Simon ... Re: [moderndaymacrobiotics] happy belated bday simon Hi Klara, As...
Leslie, How did that work? You cooked individually for people? everyone kind of ate the same?? did you gain any insights by doing this?? Did they do other...