George Ohsawa PDFs
George Ohsawa PDFs
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In The Unique Principle, Ohsawa explains that disease is not an enemy but a natural effort by the body to restore balance. He believed that rheumatic conditions were the result of excess yin—foods and habits that are overly expansive, cooling, and weakening. These include sugar, alcohol, dairy, nightshades, and processed foods. He wrote:
“Illness is the expression of the effort made by the body to eliminate excess yin or yang.”
He saw rheumatism as a manifestation of internal disharmony, particularly stagnation and toxicity caused by modern diets and lifestyles that stray from the natural order.
🥣 The “Number 7” Diet
Ohsawa’s most radical prescription for healing was the Number 7 diet, which consists solely of whole grains (usually brown rice) and sea salt for a limited period—typically 7 to 10 days. This was not meant as a permanent diet but as a purifying reset. He believed this extreme yang diet could:
He emphasized that this diet should be followed with deep gratitude, spiritual clarity, and simplicity.
“The simpler the food, the clearer the mind and the stronger the spirit.”
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You can find his direct teachings in:
🧠His Broader Philosophy
Ohsawa’s macrobiotics wasn’t just about food—it was about living in harmony with the “Order of the Universe.” He taught that health is defined by seven conditions, including:
He believed that spiritual and emotional clarity were inseparable from physical healing.
Would you like me to pull specific excerpts from The Unique Principle or Zen Macrobiotics that mention rheumatism or the Number 7 diet directly? I can also help you build a reading list or summary guide based on his original texts.
