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He has lectured about philosophy, spiritual development, health, food and diseases at conferences and seminars all over the world. He is the founder of the kushi institute, the east west foundation and one peaceful world. Michio kushis macrobiotic blueprint for the prevention and relief of disease paperback december 15, 1994 by. Brain foods for brain health boost brain health with good eats duration. Towards preventing and controlling cancer with diet and lifestyle 3rd revised edition by kushi, michio, esko, edward, esko, edward isbn. Tropical or semitropical fruits and fruit juices, soda, artificial drinks and beverages, coffee, colored tea, and aromatic stimulating teas such as mint or peppermint. He was born in japan and currently lives in massachusetts.
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