Traditional Chinese Medicine base yin and yang on metaphysical and philosophical attributes. For instance, heaven is considered more creative, active, and dynamic, therefore, more yang. While earth is considered passive and inactive, therefore, more yin. However, George Ohsawa, the father of macrobiotics, changed principles of yin and yang to structural and physical characteristics. Based on his definitions of yin and yang, Earth is solid beneath our feet and compact than it is more yang. While, heaven is wide and expansive so more yin.
Keep in mind, neither interpretation is wrong. But when it comes to a macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, it is best to use the principles of yin and yang created by George Ohsawa.
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