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9 Star Ki / Feng-Shui / Macrobiotics


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9 Star Ki & Related Topics

Recent Macrobiotic Books

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Introductory Feng Shui

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Nine Star Ki and Related Topics



THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTORY BOOK AND A VALUABLE ONGOING REFERENCE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. UNFORTUNATELY, IT IS OUT OF PRINT BUT AMAZON.COM OFTEN LISTS USED EDITIONS. IF YOU FIND THAT NONE ARE AVAILABLE, NOW, THEN TRY AGAIN LATER.


Excellent, inexpensive but VERY hard to find.
A very interesting and enjoyable introduction to 9 Star Ki. Including some traditional ideas and methods that are not covered in any other books. A visitor to this web site, Chad Henry, brought the book to our attention and we're glad he did. It is now one of our favorites.



The Enneagram clearly shares ancestral roots with 9 Ki Study and is, therefore, included here. Since there is an obvious relationship between the numbers of the Enneagram and the 9 Ki positions, we believe the advanced student can gain a more well rounded understanding of the nine energies, by reading this and other related topics.


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Recent Macrobiotic Publications





The Book of Macrobiotics - Michio Kushi

One of the finest introductory books. A well rounded explanation with specific examples and commentaries.



The Macrobiotic Path to Health - Michio Kushi and Alex Jack

A Complete Guide to Preventing and Relieving More Than 200 Chronic Conditions and Disorders Naturally.

Published in 2003, this may very well be the most important book for any macrobiotic library. Up to date & highly recommended.



Let Food Be Thy Medicine - Alex Jack

750 Scientific Studies Showing the Personal and Planetary Benefits of Whole Foods.

One of my personal favorites and a great book to read if you are skeptical about the macrobiotic diet. The book contains more than the cover indicates. Beyond the descriptions that you may expect, like the proven benefits of Green Tea and green vegetables, there are plenty of disease specific commentaries, lists of vitamins and minerals in foods and much more. Loads of interesting facts and figures.



The Cancer Prevention Diet - Michio Kushi and Alex Jack

This book focuses on a macrobiotic approach to preventing and relieving cancer. It covers the different types of cancer and provides specific recommendations. An important book for people who have been diagnosed to have cancer, and for people who want to avoid it. A valuable book for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of the macrobiotic approach to healing.


Diet for a Strong Heart -

This book focuses on a macrobiotic approach to preventing and relieving heart disease. "A groundbreaking dietary program designed to help keep the heart healthy without drugs, surgery, or expensive treatments. Illustrated."



Contemporary Macrobiotics: A Vision of Health and Peace - Edward Esko



Promenade Home: Macrobiotics and Women's Health - Gale Jack



Amber Waves of Grain: Traditional American Whole Foods Cooking & Contemporary Vegetarian, Vegan & Macrobiotic Cuisine - Alex Jack



Humanity at the Crossroads - Michio Kushi and Alex Jack

Commentaries on cloning, genetically engineered food, Mad Cow Disease, microwave cooking, electromagnetic fields & global warming. How to maintain balance amidst modern challenges. How to protect future generations.



Dr. Spock's Baby and Childcare- 6th Edition

Surprise! Many of you already have this book on your shelf. Dr. Benjamin Spock followed a macrobiotic diet during the last decade of his life (he lived to be 94). This final edition of his famous book reflects his discoveries from his own macrobiotic journey to better health.



My Beautiful Life: How Macrobiotics Brought Me from Cancer to Radiant Health

One of the many published macrobiotic testimonials.


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Classic Macrobiotic Publications



You Are All Sanpaku - George Ohsawa, William Dufty

One of the few remaining books in print, by the father of modern macrobiotics, George Ohsawa (Yukikazu Sakurazawa). George's books are all hard-hitting, no-nonsense guidelines for better health. His own recovery was a classic example of macrobiotic healing and it inspired him to spread the word, worldwide. Introduction by William Dufty.



Sugar Blues - William Dufty

William Dufty, author of "Lady Sings the Blues" explores the history of refined sugar. Once viewed as an expensive, dangerous drug, humanity has become so addicted that it is now sold in 5 pound bags. Dufty reviews the health hazards, shares his own experience and inspires the reader to kick the habit.



Macrobiotics and Human Behavior - William Tara

Mental health the macrobiotic way. This is a comprehensive introduction to the macrobiotic approach to emotional and behavioral disorders. It's also a very good 9 Star Ki primer, discussing the influence of the 5 states of energy (Fire, Soil, Metal, Water & Tree) and how they can be brought into balance. Interesting!



Your Face Never Lies - Michio Kushi

An excellent introduction to oriental diagnosis. How different areas of the face coorespond with specific internal organs and how to recognize imbalance. In other words, anatomical Feng Shui.


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Feng Shui Introductory



The Complete Idiot's guide to Feng Shui.

Currently, the best book on Feng Shui in the english language. A great introduction and a good foundation to build upon. Politely defines the difference between traditional Chinese practices and the "new age" stuff. Clearly presented and rich with information. Highly recommended.



Feng Shui for Modern Living - Stephen Skinner

Author of one of the best Feng Shui books, "The Living Earth Manual of Feng-Shui"; unfortunately now out of print. Feng Shui for Modern Living may be a good substitute.


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Additional Resources

Profiles in Oriental Diagnosis; Alex Jack; One Peaceful World Press: In this interesting series (3 books), Alex looks at several historical personalities; walking us through the art of diagnosis with each individual.

Alex and his wife, Gale, offer 9 Star Ki and Macrobiotic consultations. You can contact them through our home page.


The Ki; Takashi Yoshikawa; Rider Books: First published in 1986, this is the first Nine Star Ki book, in the english language, that is still in print. The latest edition has been updated. Currently out of print / hard to find


The Complete Guide to Nine Star Ki; Bob Sachs; Element: Discussing personal interrelationships and individual characteristics, in clear detail. Adding a good deal of structure to our Nine Ki knowledge. A very comprehensive book. Currently out of print / hard to find


The Nine Ki Handbook; Steve Gagné & John Mann; Spiralbound Books: Published in 1985, this is a very interesting book. Many of the fundamentals of Nine Star Ki are described with exceptional clarity. This publication is out of print and is difficult to find. Should you run across it, then you are a saint and need no further recommendations from us!


Feng Shui Astrology; Jon Sandifer; Ballantine Books: Includes a section on the 81 different personality combinations. Currently out of print in the U.S.A.


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