If this is so good for you, why do its most diligent adherants always seem to be sick?

More new age claptrap.

So, would Microbiotics be just really teeny portions of the same kind of food?

(I had to look this one up; the concept I know, the name I didn't) Y'mean, if the food is less processed and has fewer additives, then it's probably better for you? Nahhhhh . . . I didn't need any mysticism to let me know that. Wikipedia also explains that Foods which are either extremely Yin in nature (such as very sweet foods, or dairy products) or extremely Yang in nature (such as very salty foods or red meat) are eaten very rarely if at all. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobiotics). My take on it is, everything in moderation, just don't go overboard on anything and you'll be alright; again, you don't need mysticism thrown in there.