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Bruce. Most of what we are, do, think, say, and dream is determined by genetics. The DNA codes of each individual
are all different, blended together by both parents and
passed on to their children. It all begins shortly after the
female zygote is charged by the male sperm. There is not
much we ourselves contribute. In the Orient this is well
known and for centuries great care is taken during the
growth of the human embryo inside the mother's womb.
Certain foods are given, certain foods are stopped during
pregnancy. Same with stimuli of various types. Even certain
books that may excite the mother too much are discouraged.
By the time a child is delivered into the world of NOW, he/she
has passed through millions of years of biological evolution.
Only a fraction of life is lived outside the womb! It is very
very difficult to alter anatomy and physiology, especially when
we are born with cetain defects or missing functions. The diets of past generations, along with the contributions of the environments our forebearers expereinced largely determines the stock of the offspring. There is very little we can change in this way but certain dietary regimens can help control and normalize some imbalances. This can not be achieved over night and therefore it is advisable to make these changes gradually and seek someone qualitfied who can help monitor the any changes that orrur ove time.
I think that some forms of epilipsey and diabetes and certain immune disorders (including cancers) can be kept in check with macrobiotics, but not disorders and birth defects can be corrected by diet. There are some a number of excellent books that discuss the facts of genetics and your destiny that should be read before going further into this topic: Nature Versus Nurture in Human Behavior by R. Grant Steen; Born That Way by William Wright, and the more scientific Your Genetic DestinyL KNow your Genees, Secure Your Health, and Save Your Life by Aubrey Milansky.
Macrobiotic sage George Ohsawa used to say (and write) that
all diseases can be cured -- most in ten days with the number 7 dietary regimen of mostly whole grains. Do you believe this is true? In my 36 years of being macrobiotic I can tell you from experience that it is not. We can change only some things
and frequently slow down the progression of cetain diseases.
But some things will happen to us not matter what we eat. Note
the amount of baldness, corrective lenses, dental fillings, cancers, and other immune disorders ( I think most organic diseases are from weakened immune system because if immune system is strong it can fight and conquer disease) among the macrobiotic elders, including myself.
Yes, we are all starting to look and act more like our parents!
We change only so much in a lifetime and try to pass it on to our offspring, who will more than likely follow a similar path (resisting it most of the way) and end up looking like us. When does it end?
Thanks for the bladderwrack sources. Seaweeds and other ancient foods do offer great hope in the fight against deterioating immune systems brought on largely by environmental factors. Blue Green algae and certain mushrooms help t-cell stimulation
and recognition of negative pathogens in the body. Most macrobiotics do need to eat more seaweeds and strengthen their
guts with more enymatic action of foods such as pressed salads, more fish, more cultured soy and getting away from eating LESS BREAD -- yeasted and unyeasted, especially when intestines are weak.
In peace, Roy
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