Ailments Quote by George Ohsawa
“He who thinks that macrobiotic living is merely a cure for physical ailments, however, can never really be helped. It is not a new medicine to stop pain or suffering, but rather a teaching that goes to the source of pain and eradicates it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Macrobiotic Way" by George Ohsawa, 1965
Macro‑biotic living is presented not as a quick fix for symptoms but as a deep practice that addresses the root causes of suffering.
In simple terms: It’s a lifestyle that tackles pain at its source, not just the symptoms.
Adopt practices that target underlying causes of distress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dietary changes
- meditation
- stress management
- chronic illness coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What root causes of your pain can you address?
- Can lifestyle changes alone heal deep wounds?
Changing diet alone may not resolve complex emotional or social factors.