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Although much maligned at the time Macrobiotics seemed to
me to complement my scientific training although in some
respects it presented an opposing view. In particular Macrobiotics,
like many other branches of complementary medicine taught
that most illnesses originate in the main from improper
lifestyle especially the daily diet.
By extension
it follows from this that correct diet can be used to treat
many illnesses or, more accurately, correct diet can allow
the body to make the necessary adjustments in order to heal
itself
By experimenting
on my own diet I was able to verify the principle that physical
health and mental well-being can be changed by diet. I decided
to adapt and apply similar principles to the understanding
and practice of Veterinary Medicine.
I advised my
clients to avoid all commercial pet foods and to feed only
home prepared diets based on brown rice, good quality meat
(chicken, fish or lamb) and vegetables. The results were
remarkable in that many chronic health problems could be
cured by a simple diet. But most pet owners found the task
of food preparation too impractical and could not keep it
up long-term..............
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