Our environment & us – Planetary Health https://planetaryhealth.com Educating, inspiring & healing with macrobiotics Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:51:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://planetaryhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Planetary-Health-logo-fav.jpg Our environment & us – Planetary Health https://planetaryhealth.com 32 32 Planetary Commonwealth by Alex Jack https://planetaryhealth.com/shop/books/planetary-commonwealth-by-alex-jack/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:36:05 +0000 https://planetaryhealth.com/?post_type=product&p=7691 What might a healthy, peaceful world look like in the second half of the 21st century—and how could such a world come into being? Planetary Commonwealth offers a bold and imaginative answer. Set against the backdrop of global crisis and renewal, the book envisions a planetary transformation grounded in organic and regenerative agriculture, a macrobiotic way of eating, Earth-centered medicine, the revival of indigenous technologies, the transmutation of elements, and the long-awaited return of the feminine principle to public and spiritual life. The transition is neither smooth nor guaranteed. Rising seas trigger massive coastal flooding; an AI-engineered virus threatens human survival; and a nuclear confrontation in the South China Sea brings civilization to the brink of collapse. Historic milestones mark the turning of the age: the Black Earth Accords that end the Russian-Ukrainian War; the emergence of the first female Pope and Dalai Lama; the transformation of the Pentagon into a Department of Peace; and the dismantling of digital monopolies and pharmaceutical empires. The journey culminates in the luminous unveiling of a new Planetary Calendar and a global auxiliary language, Soluna, in the year once known as 2101—signaling not an end, but the beginning of a new chapter in human and planetary history. Alex Jack is a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and president of Planetary Health. He is the author of many books, including Spiral of History, The Circle of the Dance, and Chi, the Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home.   Praise for Planetary Commonwealth “Planetary Commonwealth is a bold and inspiring vision of a healthier future—one that aligns deeply with what science is now confirming about nutrition, environmental stewardship, and human well-being. By weaving together plant-based living, ecological restoration, and a rethinking of global systems, Alex Jack offers not just a compelling narrative, but a meaningful direction for where humanity can go next. This is a thought-provoking and hopeful work for anyone concerned about the future of our planet.” —Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, President, Physicians Committee, Washington, DC   “Planetary Commonwealth provides a fascinating and detailed account of how humanity can experience a spiritual awakening and a new era of abundance and harmony by the beginning of the 22nd century.” —Sachi Kato, coauthor of The One Peaceful World Cookbook   “Planetary Commonwealth presents a framework of living as it can be by the end of the 21st century: A world united in cooperation, rather than competition, health over corporate greed, respect amid natural diversity. We are dared to dream of a global practice of preventive, holistic medicine using macrobiotic principles. We learn startling possibilities of international justice, technology, economics, science, transportation, art, and spiritual practices.” —Jane Quincannon-Stanchich, Macrobiotic Counselor and Author]]> Chi The Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home https://planetaryhealth.com/shop/books/chi-the-antelope-kings-epic-journey-home/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:04:06 +0000 https://planetaryhealth.com/?post_type=product&p=7049 Alex Jack is president of Planetary Health and a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and author.   Praise for Chi  “Chi the Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home is a stirring and delightful story that captures the imagination, even as it opens our eyes to important truths about human behavior. Brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to everyone, young and old.”— Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
“Truth and justice are written in such a beautiful way that when you read this work of art you will be forever changed. To rid the world of power and greed is possible if we all embrace the powerful message from Chi, the young king of the roan antelope population. Alex’s message is clear; one peaceful world for all, human and nonhuman alike. With stunning illustrations and wonderful words of wisdom on every page, this book is a must for everyone.” —Marlene Watson-Tara, teacher, author, and co-founder of Human Ecology Project and MACROVegan
 
“Thirty years ago, Simba, a young lion prince, conveyed invaluable lessons about the human heart; ten years later, Nemo, an astute clownfish came to life for millions but neither the lion nor the fish addressed issues that now threaten life on earth as we know it. Algorithms fuel pervasive mechanistic intelligence that overwhelms everyday life, ultimately posing the existential question of survival. If words alone, citizen action, and conceptual thinking could have solved our problems, we would have reversed this trend a decade ago.       “In this remarkable tale for the ages, ancient voices worth listening to arrive in all shapes and sizes through the imagination, carrying the unspoken wisdom of sentient beings. We meet Chi, an antelope with timeless grace and powerful purpose walking the African savannah, a crane named Dao, and a bestie baboon called Thoth. With a condor, bat, butterfly, and rattlesnake among many others, these beautifully illustrated characters remind the reader of the challenges we all face.
     “As we strive to honor nature rather than conquer it, this scholarly saga, written with heartfelt compassion and remarkable insight, allows readers of all ages to step away from an anthropocentric mindset just long enough to realize the beauty of the natural world and the magnificent interconnectedness of all life forms. ‘We must find a way to live together peacefully,’ the antelope urges, and this poignant story is a potent reminder of that  fundamental fact. Please enjoy!”—William Spear, Fortunate Blessings Foundation
]]> Humanity at a Wireless Crossroads: Human Greatness or Human Annihilation? (black & white edition) https://planetaryhealth.com/shop/books/humanity-at-a-wireless-crossroads-human-greatness-or-human-annihilation-black-white-edition/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:54:37 +0000 https://planetaryhealth.com/?post_type=product&p=2773 Cynthia Vann, a former U.S. Air Force officer, has studied and taught macrobiotics and other holistic approaches. Through personal experience, she discovered popular consumer wireless devices were dangerous and imperiled her health. She serves as Amberwave’s chief investigative reporter on matters relating to electromagnetic fields, consumer health, and modern technology. She lives in Arizona.]]> Humanity at a Wireless Crossroads: Human Greatness or Human Annihilation? https://planetaryhealth.com/shop/books/humanity-at-a-wireless-crossroads-human-greatness-or-human-annihilation/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:24:16 +0000 https://planetaryhealth.com/?post_type=product&p=2771 Cynthia Vann, a former U.S. Air Force officer, has studied and taught macrobiotics and other holistic approaches. Through personal experience, she discovered popular consumer wireless devices were dangerous and imperiled her health. She serves as Amberwave’s chief investigative reporter on matters relating to electromagnetic fields, consumer health, and modern technology. She lives in Arizona.]]> Living on Earth https://planetaryhealth.com/shop/books/our-environment-us/living-on-earth/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:12:31 +0000 http://danka.planetaryhealth.com.www478.your-server.de/?post_type=product&p=281 “My professional interests led me to study the large-scale systems of the Earth: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, and the biosphere. I enjoyed studying how these systems interact, overlap, and create the climate as we know it, and how we humans, tiny as we are in the cosmic scale, have been and are influencing what is happening.” Following the German Occupation during World War II, young Bram enjoyed skating on the frozen rivers and sailing on the lakes of his native Netherlands. After completing his studies at Leiden University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he emigrated to the United States in 1966 with his wife Bineke and children. As a scientist at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, N.J., he had the opportunity to describe the Earth’s climate and its unexpected, rapid recent changes. On a second “emigration” to Vermont in 1999, Bram turned from science to holistic health. He taught shiatsu at the Kushi Institute, studied Buddhist mindfulness and meditation with Thich Nhat Hanh, and continued his quest for personal freedom and a solution to the global climate crisis. Living on Earth is the inspiring, heart-warming story of a scientist, husband, father, and spiritual seeker.]]>