Asia Trend Magazine - Jun-2006 by Global Media LLC

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Contents

June 2

Winning Team: Evergreen Realty Mixed, Agnes Chau, the president of CAACF and Vincent Ling, paddling coach from UCAF in Miami

Cover Story

012 Dragon Boat Festival

ASIA TALK

005 Firefighter

- Pamela Yen

010 Fashion Designer

– Mimi Lee

ASIA TRAVEL

014 Malaysia

– Kuala Lumpur

Feng Shui

008 Feng Shui Color

ASIA EATS

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Restaurant Guide The Science of Kimchi Sake at Nagoya Sushi Review

– Pho Saigon

ASIA TREND

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Got Healthy Pocky? Unique of Fenom Winnie The Poon Phone Skin & Hair Nissan Otti

ASIA HEALTH

016 Tai Chi

– Self Defense

017 Yoga 046 Itching and Relief

ASIA CULTURE

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Philippine Martial Arts Workshop ManekiNeko Philippine Independence Day Master Hsing Yun

Community News

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Buddha Festival The 4th Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival Asian Gala 2006

Asia Business

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We welcome this month with much energy and excitement. June celebrates Dragon Boat Festival, as well as the premier of our magazine’s newest section, highlighting the success stories of Asian Americans and their organizations in our community. Join us as we bring you Asia Trend June!

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We recognize the contributions of the Fire Fighters of Central Florida-in particular, the efforts of Pamela Yen-the only female Asian American Fire Fighter serving our community. Another success story lies in the path of Mimi Lee, fashion designer and entrepreneur. Discover how the passion and dedication of these female Asian Americans can become an inspiration to readers like you. Lastly, June celebrates you! Try something new-maybe yoga! Treat yourself to a summer tan, a new ‘do, or go shopping for the latest must have-check the lifestyle section for a quick beauty and fashion guide. Here at Asia Trend, we are committed to keeping you informed on the latest in Asian American culture, issues and events. Not only does Asia Trend offer indepth information on a wide variety of topics, it’s also a place to kick off your shoes, relax and have a good time. Enjoy June! Suzy Guttler

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ASIA TALK

While I am sitting in front of my computer and writing about making a difference, Pamela Yen is preparing everyday to change a life. I do not only just respect her now, but also admire her…… Shally Wong

A Chinese Fireﬁghter in Orange County Fire and Rescue Department

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When I found I needed to interview Pamela Yen, the only Chinese Female Firefighter in Orange County Fire and Rescue Department, so many thoughts and questions occurred to me. Like most of the Chinese immigrants here, Pamela came to the United States from Taiwan with her parents, sister and younger brother when she was nine years old. She grew up in her parent’s restaurant business in California. Although speaking English at that time was difficult for her, she was able to become an English tutor in the Language Institute in California after she graduated. She was then a certified physical trainer in a health club. She also worked for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Bacon Raton, Florida and finally joined the Orange County Fire and Rescue as a firefighter two years ago. I have had great respect for people who work in the emergency field because they always put others before themselves. I began with the most common question, “What could possibly make you choose this job – risking your life to save someone you do not even know.” Pamela told me she did not even think of being a firefighter until someone she knew applied for a firefighter job

►Pamela with the brush truck

and used her as a reference two years ago. She was first fascinated about the firefighter lifestyle of working 24-hours on and having plenty of your own time. After she became a firefighter, her viewpoint was changed. She witnessed someone losing their house and belongings in two seconds. This experience made her realize that these material comforts are so fragile. The most important thing for her now is that your loved one is still around. You may think that she must be a tall and big lady in order for her to survive in a male dominated industry. Contrary to your thoughts, she is a rather small and dainty female. Coming from a traditional Chinese family, she has maintained all of her cultural and ethnic values. At the same time, she ventured out to enjoy the freedoms she got from this land of freedom. I asked her to share some experiences with the new generation. She told me that the young Chinese Americans nowadays can have the best of both worlds: honor their parents’ values and venture out to follow their dreams. Pamela appreciates all the freedoms and opportunities she has had since she came to America. “What would you say has been your most critical and memorable moment?” I was expecting the answer to be a big fire scene or scary rescue. “We respond to 80% medical calls and 20% fire calls,” she reminded me. Something you see on TV cannot happen too often in the real life. Everyday for her is a challenge. Being a firefighter is such a fulfilling job that you may surprise yourself everyday. She experienced the hurricane season last year at the emergency headquarters and spent partially in the field. It was

an eye-opening experience for her to see that such devastation can bring everyone together. Pamela emphases to me that a firefighter’s lifestyle is so unique that it may not be suitable for everyone. However, you would be amazed at how satisfactory this career can be. It is a confidence builder for her. She likes challenges and learns something new everyday. She encourages the youngsters to make things happen rather than wait for things to happen. Life is too short to wait. Pamela is now assigned at Station 82.

▲Brush truck at Station 80

Orange County Fire and Rescue has now started its recruiting period. There are currently nine Asian male firefighters and one Asian female firefighter. If you are interested in knowing more, please visit www.ocfrd.com.

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after King Phillip over two decades later. Thus followed over three centuries of colonial subjugation by Spain. Filipinos lost the freedom they previously enjoyed. Resisting the unbearable yoke of domination and inequities of wealth and power, the Philippine revolution began. On June 12, 1898, at a verandah in Kawit, Cavite, in the province of Laguna, a Filipino flag was unfurled for the first time, and the Filipino people, led by General Emilio Aguinaldo, after a long, bloody revolution, declared its cherished independence from Spain, and established the first democratic and constitutional republic in Asia. Today, Filipinos all over the world and Filipino Americans in Florida are celebrating the 108th anniversary of that declaration of Philippine Independence, and marking these significant events – the culmination of almost four centuries of struggle for nationhood and the emancipation of the Filipinos from the tyranny of colonialism, the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution of 1896, and the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12 1898 establishing the first constitutional democracy in Asia and the transformation of the Filipino into a citizen not only of an independent and proud nation but also of the United States and the world as well. This milestone celebrates the glorious past and future of the Philippines and its people, and serves as a reminder of the moral duty of Filipinos to perpetuate the inherent nobility, wealth and strength of their heritage.  By the Council For Filipino American Organizations in Central Florida (Val F. Dagani, Jr., Chair; Julieann Cruz, Vice chair; Iman Bartolo, Secretary; Vangie Espino-Reynolds, Treasurer; Fred Confesor, Auditor) Advisers: Lita Martija, Leilani Fontanilla, Mario Ordona, Naty Ordona, and Hoover Yap.

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Mimi Lee Speaks Fashion – Following her dreams has never been an option, it was her priority. Follow Mimi Lee’s story to a life of zest, passion and success has since been an inspiration to my success.  By Suzy Guttler

Who is Mimi Lee? Of Taiwanese decent, Mimi grew up in radically different environments of Wisconsin, NY, Washington DC and Northern Virginia-on top of traveling between America and Asia to stay in touch with her culture and roots. Her father is a doctor and mom owns a successful job placement ﬁrm. Mimi received her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia in Cognitive Science and French. She then moved down to Florida and continued studies at the University of Miami, graduating with a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing.

A big turn in Mimi’s life was when she landed an internship with independent French designer, Felice Pappas. Mimi recognized this opportunity immediately and learned the inside outs of the industry-including design techniques, contacting wholesalers, organizing participation in trade shows, and updating an extensive press kit. It was at this point that Mimi knew her love for fashion, was to be more than a mere hobby.

Love for the Arts

One Step at a Time

Mimi has always been overﬂowing with creativity and a love for the arts. Ever since she was a little girl, she would knit or sew, by hand, little projects such as skirts, purses, and pillow cases. Mimi was always very involved in all her art classes and gained praise from her teachers. At age ﬁve, Mimi began learning the piano, to add to her roster of artistic talent.

Despite the negative stereotypes of Asian American women as business owners, and the perception of a low success rate for careers in arts, Mimi knew that it was time to turn her hobby into a career. It was at this time that Mimi launched her own fashion line, Mimi Lee Designs, and put forth her all into making things happen, one step at a time.

Overcoming Stereotypes This is something that is very close to heart for Mimi Lee. Growing up in a family of doctors, and lawyers, a career in the arts was unheard of, and unfortunately, she received no encouragement from her family. “I have chosen a different path for myself, and the support hasn’t always been there. It’s something that has been very hard for me, because you always want acceptance from your family no matter how independent or strong you are.” Asian women just weren’t meant to be entrepreneurs, in a male dominated society, and a career in the ﬁeld of fashion design was never going to be successful. At least

that’s what everyone thought. Mimi knew otherwise. And with her determination, she proved otherwise.

Mimi Lee Designs! Starting up as an independent designer in Miami has been challenging, but worthwhile. Her ﬁrst project launch of an on campus fashion show at the University of Miami was received with great response and tremendous support. It took some time to ﬁrmly establish her business in the area, before beginning to expand at a national level, however, the response has been overwhelming. “I have had PR Representatives for people in the entertainment industry contact me to custom design for them.” Currently, the focus is primarily on wholesale and distribution through boutiques in Miami. And from this point, moving forward into the Orlando market.

What’s Next? Having come this far, Mimi has nothing less but passion and excitement for what she does. She wakes up each morning ecstatic to begin the day and focus on the career she’s built for herself. The upcoming season is an exciting one for Mimi. Through the successes of past fashion shows and publicity efforts, Mimi is looking into producing a Fall 2006 fashion show, downtown Orlando early next season to introduce her line to the local boutiques. She does not disclose too many details as of yet on the show, but emphasizes that this is deﬁnitely an event to look out for. In the near future, Mimi plans on elabo-

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Glutinous Rice Dumplings & Competition The 2nd Annual Orlando Dragon Boat Festival Picnic

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Dragon boat races are held annually on the fifth day of the fifth month to commemorate the heroic poet Chu Yuan. In 278 B.C. the legendary poet drowned himself in the Miluo River in modern day Hunan province to retaliate against the annexation by a corrupt emperor. When the community heard the sad news, they raced to the rivers on their boats, beating drums and splashing paddles to ward off fish and evil spirits from consuming the poet’s body. Rice was tossed into the river to “feed” Chu Yuan but a river dragon intercepted the rice. One evening, Chu Yuan’s spirit emerged before the community and asked that they wrap rice in silk to prevent the river dragon from eating the rice. From then on, the races represent the desperate attempt to rescue the poet from drowning while paddling to the rhythmic drum beats, and sticky rice (wrapped in leaves) represent the food that was tossed in the river to keep the poet’s spirit alive. Dragon Boat Festivals continue to be a major Chinese event. The 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival Picnic, organized by The Chinese American Association of Central Florida kicked off on June 3rd at Moss Park in Orlando. It was the first time that Asian organizations were invited to participate in the event. Sponsors and volunteers included: 1st Oriental Supermarket, Asia Trend Magazine, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Asian Student Association at UCF, Han Foundation, Kissimmee American Chinese Center, Orlando Chinese Professionals Association, The United Chinese News of Florida, Vietnamese Student Association at UCF, and Delta Phi Lambda Asian Sorority at UCF. The festivities were filled with food, fun and friendly competition. About 350 people attended the event. Zong zi, the glutinous rice dumpling filled with pork and mung bean, (some variations include boiled egg yolk, dried shrimp, and

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01 Event Organizers: Gary Lau, Gary King,

boiled peanuts) were served during the event. Shally Wong, Ada Wong, Agnes Chau, Echo King and Peter Lau Some newcomers to the event came with an interest in Asian culture. Lieutenant Anthony Willis of the Orange Co. 02 Winning Team: Evergreen Realty Fire Rescue and (team member of Evergreen Realty) was Mixed, Agnes Chau, the president of recruited by fellow firefighter Pam Yen. He came out to the CAACF and Vincent Ling, paddling coach from UCAF in Miami event with zeal and interest about the festival and Asian culture. First time attendee Lisa Kurcik and husband Jeff 03 1st Runner up: UCF Team with Agnes (member for Evergreen Realty) brought their adopted Chinese Chau daughters to the event because they were interested in Chinese 04 Lisa Kurcik, Jeff Kurcik (member of culture and wanted to “incorporate [their] children to learn Evergreen Realty Team) and their two daughabout [Chinese] heritage”. ters The United Chinese Association of Florida brought up two 05 Lieutenant Anothony Willis and Pamela Yen 48 feet dragon boats from Miami for the race. One boat can from Orange County Fire and Rescue hold up to 22 members: 20 paddlers, one steerer and the most 06 UCF Team (at the front) and Harvest Korean important person, the drummer who keeps the team synchroChurch (at the back) nized (which I did for a miscellaneous team). This dragon boat 07 Harvest Korean Church lost the game, but race was 350m, while a regular race is 500m. won the friendship Teams ranged from college students, a Korean church ■Photos by Vuong Nguyen, Peter Lau More Event Pictures on Page 20 group, business professionals and children. Since most of them and Gary Lau were rookies, they trained vigorously with a veteran dragon boat racer. After the prelims, teams UCF and Evergreen Realty Cindy Cheung is in her senior year studying Business Management competed for the win. The race was neck and neck, Team UCF with a Human Resources Track at the University of Central Florida. chanted “U-C-F!” at every stroke yet Team Evergreen became She is pursuing a career in consulting and diversity management. champions. Overall, the teams worked well together and had She was actively involved with the Asian Student Association at UCF fun. where she served as the Events Coordinator and Vice President Looking forward to the next Dragon Boat race? The 4th respectively. Most recently she was a pageant contestant in the Mr. Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival will be held on and Miss ASA Scholarship pageant. Cindy was also an intern with the Organization Oct 14-15, 2006 at Haulover Beach Park & Marina (10800 of Chinese Americans’ National Office in Washington, D.C. where she contributed an Collins Ave., Miami Beach). For further information, please article to OCA’s magazine Image and was a staff member for the 27th Annual OCA visit www.miamidragonboat.com or contact Johnson Ng Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Executive Director of United Chinese Association of Florida at 305-345-8489. Check our website to see more pictures http://www.asiatrendmagazine.com/ATM_EventsPictures.html

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“You’ll love Kuala Lumpur! It’s a year-round ﬂower-blooming city ﬁlled with friendly people - and you should see the architecture! Fairytale mosques and temples are overwhelmed by fantastic modern skyscrapers, yet they still reveal their grandeur.” My airline seat companion waxed poetic when I told him that I intended to spend a few weeks in Malaysia’s fast expanding capital. In the ensuing days, as I explored the busy streets and talked to its people, I found that his words rang true. Kuala Lumpur, commonly known as ‘KL’ was a friendly and vibrant city of 1.5 million with a majestic historic heart, overshadowed by ultramodern skyscrapers that, when lighted up at night, turn the city into a fairyland. Its array of historic buildings with their distinctive Moorish/Indian style architecture are edged by well-kept gardens and parks.

In between, soaring 21st century eye-catching structures like the KL Tower, the fourth highest of its kind in the world and the Petronas Twin Towers, soaring 443 m (1,453 ft) into the sky and overshadowing the greenery and the magniﬁcent buildings from the bygone ages. They are one of the world’s tallest buildings - true symbols of the astounding growth that has taken place in Malaysia over the last few decades. Retaining much of the character of a

colourful Asian city, Kuala Lumpur is an attractive mingle of the East and West, giving colour and lure to one of the Orient’s most liveable urban centres. The city is the vibrant centre of the country’s commercial and political life, surrounded by sweeping expressways which connect with other towns and neighbouring countries. Along with its Subang International Airport, these roads make Kuala Lumpur accessible to business persons and tourists. The best way to explore this exotic nerve centre of Malaysia is to stroll its avenues. Walking the streets, one sees all around a heady mix of races. Malays, Arabs, Chinese, Indians, Eurasians and peoples from the West have spawned an incongruous host of cultures, foods and contrasting lifestyles, giving birth to a truly multicultural and multi-lingual city. Even though Bahasa Malaysia is the ofﬁcial language, and there are a babel of other tongues spoken, almost everyone is ﬂuent in English. Bi¬lingualism and, even trilingualism, is a fact of life. Rare is a person who does not speak at least two but, more often, three or four languages. However, walking is not for everyone. In the humid weather, moving by foot is exhaustive and especially older travellers, should beware of walking in the sun. For the majority of tourists living in northern climates, the heat makes exploring the city by foot impracticable. A taxi from site to site is the way to move around for most visitors. From the Golden Triangle hotel and shopping strip, from $3. to $5. will take one by metered taxi to most of the important tourist attractions. Walking or by taxi, it is best to begin exploring the old sections of the city at the Padang (Merdeka Square), a stretch of green which was once the heart of the British community. To one side is Sultan Abdul Samad Building, housing the Supreme Court. It features Moorish, Indian and Arabic motifs and is the most photographed building in the city. During state occasions coloured bulbs light up its arches, giving it an aura of a structure, seemingly out of the Arabian

Nights. On the other side of the green is the Selangor Turf Club, built in Mock-Tudor style. Once a white man’s meeting place, it is now open to all Malaysians. Across the street, the 1894 built St Mary’s Church, where ofﬁcers from the Club used to worship, has now taken a back seat to the Masjid Jamek or Jame Mosque, a short distance away. Set in a grove of palms, this picturesque open-style mosque with onion domes and small minarets is the mecca of tourists visiting the city. Its pink and white colours are spectacular at sunset when a nearby modern glass skyscraper gives a mystical reﬂection of the mosque - linking the Orient to the West. Past the Dayabumi towering structure with its fragile Islamic arches, one can walk to Chinatown - the whole section slated to be preserved as a museum. On Jalan Petaling, its heart, there is a world of movement and colour. Masses of tourists, food vendors and merchants, spreading their products on the street, vie for space with autos, bicycles and roaring motorcycles. After the turmoil on the streets, the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple has its appeal. In its cool interior, surrounded by glazed tiles and ornamentations, one can rest awhile before visiting the nearby Sri Mahamariamman Temple. This ornate south Indian Hindu Temple takes one’s breath away with an explosion of colourful gods entangled in picturesque designs, but one need not linger for there is much more to see. From here, for less than $3., a taxi will deposit a sightseer at the awe-inspiring Railway Station - a fantastic structure of Arab arches, cupolas, minarets and spires. With its twin, the Railway Administration Building, it takes one back to the Moorish world of Andalusia. Just up the road is the ultra-modern Masjid Negara (National Mosque), completed in

1965. Set in five ha (13 ac) of land it is the largest mosque in South East Asia. Its 22 m (73 ft) minaret looks down on dozens of domes and an 18-point star roof, representing the 13 states of Malaysia plus the five pillars of Islam. Inside, there are reflecting pools, long galleries and cool marbled halls - a serene retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. From among the innumerable remaining sites, one should not miss the National Palace, residence of Malaysia’s kings who rotate every five years; the Tamain Tasek Perdana (Lake Gardens), 70 ha (173 ac) of magnificent trees and flowering shrubs; the National Museum, noted for its unique Malay-style architecture; and the National Monument, an important stop on all city tours. When one tires of sites and history, there remains the exotic eating places and topclass shopping. Kuala Lumpur is a shopping paradise - offering renowned designer clothing to made in Malaysia items. Its many peoples have given the city a treasure-house of culinary delights. No one who explores the city’s majestic structures, shops in its ultra-modern plazas, or samples its gourmet cuisine will regret visiting this ‘Garden City of Lights’.

nese, Thai and Indian foods excel those in their homeland. For a memorable dinner one should try the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant atop of one of the Petronas Twin Tower. Here one can enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner while admiring the breathtaking panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur. Meals in peoples’ eating places range from $3. to $5.; in tourist restaurants and top hotels from $15. to $30. 5) The city is filled with modern shopping complexes. For souvenirs like pewter, the best places to shop are the Central Market; Infokraf, the country’s official crafts centre; and Karyaneka. 6) Currency can be exchanged at moneychangers, hotels or large department stores, but the most favourable rates are to be found in the banks. Currently US$1. equals 3.69 ringgits. 7) Tours of the city are very reasonably priced - a 3 hour tour to see the city’s highlights costs only $11. 8) There is a 40 Malaysian Ringgit departure tax on all international flights.

IF YOU GO

For Further Information. Contact

There is a rail service between downtown Kuala Lumpur and it’s airport. Passengers are able to check in their baggage at the Malaysia Airlines counter at the Kuala Lumpur rail station and then proceed directly to the train and their gates at the airport. The travel time between the city and the airport is 28 minutes - half the time it takes by the super highway. In the city taxis and the metro system: Kuala Lumpur Putra Light Rail Transit, is the best way to get around the city.

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, (Ministry of Tourism), 17th Floor, Menara Dato’ Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 - 2615 8188 Fax: 03 - 2693 5884, 03 - 2693 0207. webmaster@tourism.gov. my Website: http://www.tourism.gov.my/ main/default.asp, or Tourism Malaysia, 1590-1111, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 4M3. Tel: 604 689 8899. Tel: 1 888 689 6872 (Toll-Free). Fax: 604 689 8804. Email: mtpb.vancouver@tourism.gov.my. For Information About Kuala Lumpur see website: http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/

Facts About Kuala Lumpur 1) For most countries, no visas are needed to enter Malaysia, only a valid passport. 2) The climate in Kuala Lumpur is hot with humidity between 70 and 80% and temperatures averaging between 24° and 32° C year-round. 3) Kuala Lumpur is well organized, reasonably clean and safe. There are virtually no beggars and violent crime is rare and theft is not a major problem. Beware! Drug trafﬁcking carries the death penalty. 4) Kuala Lumpur and, in fact, the whole of Malaysia is a real gastronomic adventure. Besides Western food like McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken, Malay, Chi-

Note, All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars.

ASIA HEALTH

Self-Defense Aspects of

Ta i C h i

Edited Text taken from the book “The Tai Chi World of Suzy Chan” author Suzy Chan Over the years, Tai Chi Chuan has become more appealing to middle-aged individuals who require a less strenuous exercise program. Therefore, this exercise program is primarily taught in the United States to promote good health, relieve stress, and tone the body. However, Tai Chi was first created as a self-defense art form; the old masters used these movements to protect themselves against their adversaries. As some Tai Chi movements originate from the crane and serpent fighting theories, you may hear phrases for Tai Chi movements such as “white crane spreading its wings,” “grasp the bird’s tail,” and “snake creeps down” to describe martial arts blocking or attacking techniques. Therefore, to be able to apply the martial arts aspect of Tai Chi, one must first learn and be proficient in the basics of Tai Chi.

Basic training consists of deep breathing exercises, stretching, strengthening of the legs for good “rooting,” and most importantly, applying the principles of Tai Chi philosophy of good balance and good ﬂow of the “chi” or energy. After learning the series of movements which may include defense and attack techniques, then the application of these movements are practiced with a partner by doing “pushing hands” exercises. When practicing pushing hands, both partners face each other to apply the techniques and to gain sensitivity of each other. They learn how to “root” their bodies from the waist down with good stances, and to be ﬂexible from the waist up so that they are not easily thrown off balance. As they advance, their sensitivity improves and their ability to feel and anticipate the opponent’s actions and knowing when to yield or resist

becomes spontaneous. They learn to determine when their opponent is “off balance” and understand when to apply the ward off, rollback, press and push techniques by using their sense of touch and basic training. There is a famous Chinese saying “using four ounces of power to overcome a thousand pounds.” If you try to push a cow, there is no way you can accomplish this using sheer force. However, you may lead the cow if you tie a string around his neck. This is the theory of not using sheer force to overcome your adversary. Tai Chi philosophy is based on using “soft” against “hard,” and to use the opponent’s energy to your advantage. The technique of using his energy to circle back and strike against himself with your additional force is shown in the tai chi symbol, which is a complete circle. In the Western civilization, for the younger generation, exercises that involve speed and power are more popular. Therefore Tai Chi continues to be more appealing for its health values for the more mature individuals. However, by using and mastering the Tai Chi philosophy of balance, absorbing another’s energy, and using circular movements to neutralize and attack, Tai Chi Chuan is one of the highest forms of martial arts for practitioners of all ages.

ASIA HEALTH

Yoga Cising!

 By Suzy Guttler

— Your grandparents do it. The celebs do it. Health enthusiasts do it. It works! What is yoga?

The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. This union occurs between the mind, body and spirit, and is an exercise system that consists of a series of postures and poses combined with breathing techniques. The typical yoga workout is a blend of strength, ﬂexibility and body awareness exercises. Besides the physical aspects of the workout, most yoga classes also include a spiritual element, like chanting, prayer, candles or incense.

Why practice yoga? Yoga works remarkably to achieve harmony, in helping our minds work in sync with our bodies. How often do we ﬁnd that we are unable to perform daily activities properly because of stress or fatigue? All these can be corrected through the wonderful yoga practice of meditation. In addition, yoga has proven to provide numerous physical beneﬁts to the human body:

• Increased Flexibility Yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are rarely exercised.

• Weight Loss Yogic practices that reduce anxiety tend to reduce anxious eating. In addition, yoga deep breathing increases the oxygen intake to the body cells, including the fat cells. This causes increased oxidation or burning up of fat cells.

• Complete Detoxification By gently stretching muscles and joints as well as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body. This helps in the flushing out of toxins and leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.

• Excellent Toning of the Muscles Muscles that have become ﬂaccid, weak or slothy are stimulated repeatedly through regular yoga practice.

Getting Started. You have no excuse! The Orlando area has many reputable yoga studios that cater to the beginning student. Not to mention, its great way to meet people! Go in with an open mind, and a positive attitude, and you’re sure to have a harmonious time!

Red Door Yoga 6908 Aloma Avenue Winter Park, Florida 32792 (321) 438-0771 College Park Yoga 706 W Smith St Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 999-7871 Full Circle Yoga Winter Park Orlando Florida (407) 644-328 Lake Center Yoga - Orlando 1250 S. Highway 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 831-2229 Erica Bouchér 817 East Washington Street Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 447-5497

Below are a few Dos and Don’ts for your first yoga class: 1. DO tell the teacher it’s your first class (you probably won’t be the only one). 2. DON’T have a big meal right before class. Try eating lightly a few hours before class starts. 3. DO familiarize yourself with some beginner’s yoga poses before you take your first class. 4. DON’T drink water during class, but have some before and after. 5. DO relax, and have a great time!

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ASIA CULTURE

Philippine Martial Arts — developed by the peasants, farmers, and fisherman  By Guro Neil Cajudo

Lolo Guro

The Philippine Islands consist of over 7,100 volcanic islands, over 100 tribes, over 80 dialects, and over 87 million people. The Philippines is one of the most culturally rich and most bio-diverse places on earth. Unfortunately, the Philippines also has a long history of occupation and oppression. It is against this background that martial arts developed in the Philippines. Nobody knows exactly when the people of the Philippines began practicing martial arts. It is only known for certain that the art predates the Spanish occupation in the 1500s C.E. In contrast to the martial arts of other cultures, which were developed by the elite, the martial arts of the Philippines were developed by the common people: peasants, farmers, and fisherman. It is said that the fighting arts of the Philippines began as a defense against bandits. Farmers would use common tools like machetes (bolo) to defend themselves and their families against assailants. In this way, hundreds of unique systems of martial arts were created in the many islands of the Philippines. Although people refer to Filipino martial arts as one entity, each family’s system is unique. Throughout the Philippines, martial arts are variously referred to as Arnis (which is the most common name), Kali,

Kaliyi, Kabaroan, Eskrima, Baston, and Silat-kuntaw. The Filipino martial arts and their weaponry (sandata) are divided by the Christian north and the Muslim south (which is populated by the Moro people). During the occupation, the Spanish felt threatened by this native practice and so Filipino martial arts were outlawed. Underground, families continued to pass on this increasingly esoteric art. Some of the combative movements of the art were hidden in local folk dances like tinikling (the bamboo dance) and sayaw-sa-ilaw (the candle dance). Hundreds of years passed in which familial systems were taught to each new generation. In reaction to the Japanese occupation in the 1940s, Filipino martial arts gained in popularity amongst the people of the controlled islands. At the end of World War II, with the end of the Japanese occupation and the beginning of the American occupation, many families ceased practicing the fighting arts. Due to Westernization and lack of national pride, the Filipino martial arts are in decline in the Philippines. Unfortunately, it is a dying art. Most of the youth in the Philippines would rather study Korean and Japanese martial arts than their own. However, even as martial arts weakened in the Philippines, the art strengthened in popularity in the West. In fact, today Filipino martial arts Ama Guro

are more popular in United States than they are in the Philippines. In 1983, Ama Guro (the father teacher) Raffy Pambuan came to the U.S. from the Philippines and brought with him his family’s system. Raffy Pambuan learned the system from his father, Lolo Guro (the grandfather teacher) Isidro Pambuan, who began studying the art in his youth in the Phillippines. It was there that he learned the system of the Pambuan Arnis Tulisan Caballero Association (PATCA), which originated on the island of Luzon in the province of Laguna. It is a weapon-based (bladed) art, but it has hand-to-hand applications. PATCA is divided by different applications of the same art: Pambuan Arnis means the ‘familial art.’ Tulisan means the word ‘Bandit,’ which signifies the hard, more offensive application while Caballero means ‘gentleman,’ which signfies the soft, more defensive application. PATCA is known as the old man’s art because it is based on techniques that do not require a lot of conditioning, but rather a deep understanding of the principles of the art. A symbol of PATCA is the fighting cock (tadang)—on account of its poise and movements in battle. There are eight disciplines of the art of PATCA—each designates a different type of combat. (1) Solo baston employs a single rattan stick; (2) Doble baston employs two rattan sticks, which teaches weaving patterns; (3) Dumog refers to close combat grappling with a stick; (4) Mano Mano refers to empty hand application, which includes Buno (wrestling without a stick), Sipa (kicking), and Suntok (punching); (5) Daga refers to short knife, close range fighting; (6) Largo mano refers to the discipline of long range stick fighting; (7) Espada Daga refers to sword and dagger fighting, which deals with short and long range fighting; (8) Latigo refers to the use of the whip or any

 By Guro Neil Cajudo

ASIA CULTURE flexible weapon. The essence of PATCA is constant adaptation, beautiful natural flow, and good moral character. The training methods of the eight disciplines of the art emphasize footwork in order to develop a strong foundation of movement, weaving patterns in order to develop fluid movement of the upper-body, fighting with a rattan stick hanging from a rope in order to develop speed and coordination, block and strike drills in order to develop reflexes, candle dance (sayaw-sa-ilaw) in order to develop fluidity of movement, as well as stick-dance (Carenza) and live-stick sparring in order to develop overall skills in the fighting aspect of the art. In addition to the many principles of movement, the art relies on metaphors to convey its philosophy. Modesty is heavily emphasized and training is usually inconspicuous. Lolo Guro says, “don’t open your umbrella unless it’s raining,” meaning violence should be the last line of defense and never for show. Another of his proverbs is “Why did the fish get fried? –Because he opened his mouth.” In other words, the fish bit the bait and thus, got hooked. We, as students of the art, must be cautious and humble. The true essence of the art cannot be explained in words—it can only be learned throughout one’s lifetime. It is a deadly art, but also a gentleman’s art. For FilipinoAmericans, Arnis can be a way to reconnect with their heritage and cultural identity. Filipino martial arts have defended the islands for hundreds of years. As part of our cultural legacy, they still have a place within the spirit of our people. However, if people do not continue to practice the arts, they will be forgotten. Pambuan Arnis is taught in Winter Garden every Friday evening. For more information, contact Tiger’s Eye School at (407) 877-7510 or visit www.PambuanArnis.com.

Workshop ManekiNeko directed by Teri Mitchell — Shodo, Chanoyu, Japanese table manners

Teri and her attendees worked on Japanese table manners on 05/10(Wed). They practiced how to eat a Japanese meal according to true Japanese etiquette. The Spring 2006 course was very successful. The Summer 2006 course is starting in June. Be sure to register as soon as possible. For further information or questions, feel free to contact Teri at 407.506.4816 / teri_mitchell@hotmail.com. Koto performance as back ground music

Inspirational Talk

ife is unpredictable. What we think we want now may change in a heartbeat. Life is an ongoing battle. There will come crossroads in everyone’s life. Important moments of one decision will affect the rest of our lives. Some believe in destiny; believe that regardless of what we do our fate is already predetermined. The decisions we make along the way only make it easier or harder for us to get to the same place. The rest of the world believes that life is what you make of it and nobody has a specific destiny or fate. Whether one believes in a set destiny or one where destiny is undefined, everything is still based on decisions. These encompass decisions that we make, or do not make. Our lives, difficult or easy, rest upon the results of what we decide or do not decide. When we come to those crosswords, where our lives can split off, how do we know what the right decision is? My column can help you with any questions about life you may have. Sometimes it is better to ask someone anonymous for advice. Someone who is not a part of our lives cannot judge us. It is also a matter of privacy. So, please email me your questions and I will try my best to help. Email Nancy Tran at info@asiatrendmagazine.com your questions and comments.

This column will cover any and all topics (such as romance, life, family, philosophy), basically it is to help everyone with any questions they may have. My experiences as a writer include short stories, poetry, a literary magazine and an advice column. I hope that everyone will enjoy this column and I am always open to any suggestions.

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ASIAN RESTAURANT HOT PICKS

Chinese Authentic ■ China Garden Restaurant

118 S Semoran Blvd Winter Park FL 32792

407-671-2120

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■ China Town Seafood 1103 N Mills Ave Orlando FL 32803

407-896-9383

■ Magic Wok Restaurant 6700 Conroy Rd Orlando, FL 32835

407- 522-8688

Dim Sum

■ Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant

8365 S John Young Parkway Orlando FL 32819

407-352-3832

■ Ming’s Bistro

1212 Woodward St. Ste 6 Orlando, FL 32803

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■ Taste of Hong Kong

Japanese

Korean

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3255 W Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32818 407-295-8522

■ Aki Restaurant 407-354-0025

■ Ginza Japanese Hibachi Steak & Sushi Bar 8933 W Colonial Dr Ocoee, FL 34761

■ Gizmo Sushi

Philippine

407-677-5800

■ Jasmine Thai Cuisine & Sushi 750 S Hwy 17-92 Longwood FL 32750 407-331-2901

■ Kanpai of Tokyo

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■ Nagoya Sushi

6417 Raleigh St Orlando FL 32835

407-290-9411

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Indian

■ Ran-Getsu of Tokyo

■ Spice Cafe

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8400 International Dr Orlando FL 32819

407-345-0044

■ Sachi Sushi & Thai Grill 4060 Town Center Blvd Orlando, FL 32837 407-857-5173

750 S Hwy 17-92 Longwood FL 32750 407-331-2901

■ Shin Jung Korean Restaurant

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110 S Semoran Blvd Winter Park FL 32792

■ Jasmine Thai Cuisine & Sushi

■ Korean Kitchen

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■ Soong Thai

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Vegetarian ■ Garden Cafe

■ Cafe Mindanao

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Vietnamese

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Tea & Coffee

■ Little Saigon

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■ Phở Hòa

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■ Q-Cup Comtemporary Oriental Cafe 5086 W Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32808

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■ Phở Saigon Restaurant

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Thai

■ Ayothaya Thai Cuisine 7555 W Sand Lake Rd Orlando FL 32819 407-345-0040 www.ayothayathai.com

5100 W Colonial Dr Orlando FL 32808 407-253-7013

■ Phở 88

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■ Bangkok Restaurant

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Gourmet Corner

Shally Wong PROFILE

I was born in Hong Kong, a place where you can find the best selection of all Asian cuisine. The diversity of Asian influences in Hong Kong is reflected though the range of fantastic food such as the variety of flavors, aromas and textures of Chinese, the spices of Thailand, the rich aromatic flavors of India, the delicacies of Japan and Korea and a whole range of Vietnamese cuisine. I am honored to present you the different delightful and mouth-watering Asian dishes here starting next issue.

ASIA EATS

The Science of Kimchi  By Cuong Thiet Le

Kimchi, the extremely pungent fermented cabbage that is idolized by the Korean culture, is consumed at an annual rate of seventy-seven pounds per person. It is common knowledge that when discussing Korean cuisine, the subject of kimchi is the most popular. The kimchi industry is excelling all around the world. Many South Koreans eat it at every meal, and even the people that travel abroad take it with them. They spicy delicacy will even soon reach outer space. That’s right; “space kimchi” will make its debut in 2008, when the ﬁrst South

Korean astronauts travel for space on a Russian spacecraft called “Soyuz.” Byun Myung-woo is the head of the team of scientists that is developing a special sterilized form of kimchi for astronauts. This “space kimchi” idea came into being because due to the low-gravity conditions of outer space, taste and smells of food are greatly diminished, which inadvertently gives astronauts a fondness for richly spiced food. But the rich taste isn’t the only force behind the development of “space kimchi,” scientists are focusing on the health beneﬁts of the traditional Korean food as well. Astronauts usually suffer from digestive problems while in space, researchers believe that by eating kimchi, constipation will be prevented and the astronaut’s digestive functions will be enhanced as well. According to researches from the Seoul National University, the powers of kimchi are advantageous in many ways. First, the lactic acid bacteria found in kimchi, (also in yogurt and other fermented foods), helps in the process of digestion and

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the improvement of one’s immune system. Additionally, the high ﬁber contents of kimchi have been linked by scientists to aid in bowel functions. Furthermore, these fermented vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which is believed to protect cells from carcinogens, which are cancer-causing substances. What was once old Korean wives’ tale, kimchi has become the subject of serious research.

 By Teri Mitchell

As you might know, ‘Pocky’ (manufactured by Glico) probably is the best known and the most popular Japanese snack over the world. And you might know and may have tasted the original chocolate Pocky and strawberry Pocky. Recently, I tried very unique flavors; Kuro-goma (black sesame), Kinako (soybean powder), and Murasakiimo (purple sweet potatoes). These flavors are not rare for traditional Japanese sweets, but now they are starring even in J-pop snacks. Ummm, yum, yum… I love these aromatic flavors. Not only tasty, Kuro-goma, Kinako, and Murasaki-imo are known to be nutritional healthy. Let’s call each of these flavors as Black Pocky, Yellow Pocky (Kinako literally means yellow powder), and Purple Pocky. Black and Yellow were released in September, 2005 and Purple was released January, 2006 in Japan. Now they are available over here. Grab them at 1st Oriental Supermarket! a/ Kurogoma cream contains 5 black foods including black sesame, black rice, and black beans. b/ Kinako cream contains Japanese major 5 grains including soybeans, barley, and foxtail millet. c/ Murasaki-imo is one of the Mousse Pocky series. Flamboyant taste and beautiful color are outstanding. The package design is pretty too!

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c 1st Oriental Supermarket 5132 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808 407.292.3668 Open 7 days, 8:30am – 9:00pm

ASIA EATS

Sake

Nagoya Sushi

—Japanese rice wine

6417 Raleigh St, Orlando, FL 32835 407.290.1288 / 407.290.9411 Lunch: Mon - Fri Sat & Sun Dinner: Sun - Thu Fri & Sat

 By Teri Mitchell

Sake can be categorized in about 20 types, depending on the brewing process and the difference in ingredients. Nagoya Sushi provides a wide selection with quite a few types of Sake. Here you can see some of them. (The price is a reference at Nagoya Sushi) Junmai-shu is made from rice, water, yeast, and malted rice. Many Sake include distilled alcohol to modify the taste, however Junmai-shu does not. Junmai literally means “pure rice”. Junmai-daiginjo-shu is considered SUPER PREMIUM pure rice Sake, because it is made from rice that has been milled to 50% of its original size or less. No other ingredients may be used other than rice, malted rice, water, and yeast in this one too. Nigorizake is unﬁltered Sake. Genshu is unprocessed Sake. Unreﬁned Sake is compressed in the process. No water added.

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a/ Mutsu Otokoyama Extremely Dry「陸奥男山超辛」 Junmai-shu 純米酒 This sharp and ultra-dry Sake clears the throat smoothly, leaving behind the pleasant mellowness and the richness of rice itself. b/ Katana Super Dry「日本刀超辛口」Junmai-shu 純米酒 This displays medium rich texture with good acid structure followed by brings fruity flavor yet extra dryness brings clean and crystal finish. c/ Ka-no-izumi「香の泉」Junmai-daiginjo-shu 純米大吟醸酒 ($30) Fruity flamboyant aroma and plenty of body in taste. d/ Otokoyama「男山」Junmai-daiginjo-shu 純米大吟醸酒 ($300) If you are looking for something very special, try this one. Otokoyama Junmai-daiginjo has won awards every year since 1977, and won the gold medal in 2004 International liquor competition. e/ Shirakawago Nigorizake「白川郷にごり酒」Junmai-ginjo-shu 純米吟醸酒

f/ Shochikubai Nigorizake「松竹梅にごり酒」 Nigorizake is usually mild, smooth, and sweet. If you like sweet Sake, you will enjoy Shochikubai Nigori. If you don’t, you had better try Shirakawago Nigori. This one is medium. Both are unﬁltered Sake. The milky-white Sake produces a unique sensation when it passes through the palate and throat. Especially on Shirakawago, the mellow taste and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed when served slightly chilled. g/ Tenzan「天山」Junmai Genshu「純米原酒」($22) With a pleasant taste, it makes the most of the fundamental deliciousness of Japanese Sake. Best enjoyed as chilled or on the rocks. h/ If you prefer a little higher quality Sake than their House Sake, try Onikoroshi「鬼ころし」or Koyuki「小雪」.

ASIA EATS

Phở SAIGON

— Real ‘Pho’ from a true Saigon home; Vietnam is discovered in Orlando

 By Teri Mitchell

Sweet red beans, sweet green peas, and green agar strips make very interesting three layers, and coconut milk is poured on it. This is a delicious desert drink originally from Vietnam. The owner/manager Wesley Chiu is an Chinese businessman (華僑) who was born and grew up in Vietnam. He graduated from a Japan university and is well acquainted with Japanese culture. His multi-ethnic desert selections include Chocolate Parfait and Fruit Parfait as well as Che Ba Mau . These parfaits are very popular deserts in Japan, for little kids to elders. Please remember to try his parfait to complete your meal. You will see artiﬁcial food samples of Chocolate Parfait, Fruit Parfait, and Shaved Ice on the back counter. Those imitations will amaze your eyes.

Phở SAIGON is a very successful newor BBQ Pork/Chicken/Beef as born Vietnamese noodle house in town. your topping. Or you can be as Since their grand opening in November, greedy as to choose all of them. Bun 2005, people just keep stopping by to slurp is ﬂavored with Phở SAIGON’s Special their noodle soup. Many of the Vietnamese Fish-sauce Dressing. living in Orlando area visit this restaurant for The ‘Banh Hoi’ at this restaurant is both the genuine taste of ‘Phở’. famous and popular. Banh Hoi is a 1 x 2 inch ‘Phở’ is Vietnamese vermicelli which is rectangular sheet of vermicelli. It is steamed recognized as rice noodles. The most and rolled in Spring Rolls, Summer common Phở might be with Rolls, and Beef Wrapped in Grape beef and known as beef nooLeaves. dle soup. You can choose When I just want from different types of something small or beef such as brisket, light, I enjoy their Sumeye round, and ﬂank. mer Rolls or Papaya They serve chicken and Salad. Summer Rolls pork as well. are salad, rice noodles, Let me share a little basil leaves, and shrimp secret with you. If you prewrapped in rice paper. It goes fer egg noodles instead of rice great with their peanut sauce for noodles, Phở SAIGON would hapdipping. You can ask for roast pork c pily prepare it for you, though it is not the instead of shrimp too. Along with their hot original Vietnamese Phở. To my mouth, the tea, I can enjoy Vietnamese Yum Cha. egg noodle version is very tasty. I ask for it The weather in Vietnam is HOT all with shrimp or veggies as a topping. This is year long. People in Vietnam comanother way to enjoy their noodle soup. monly eat Summer Rolls, Bun, Phở is usually hot/warm. To heal yourself and Banh Hoi. It’s already from the heat out there, ‘Bun’ should be a summer in Orlando, so these great cool retreat. Bun is a cold noodle bowl foods are very suitable. with three layers; vegetables (salad) on the I shouldn’t forget to bottom, cold rice noodles in the middle, and mention their ‘Che Ba toppings. You can choose from Spring Rolls Mau’ (Tri-color Ice).

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Bathing the Buddha Ceremony & Building of a new Buddhist Temple in Orlando According to Buddhist legend, when the Buddha came forth from his mother’s womb, two jets of water appeared to pour from the sky, one cool and one warm, for bathing the baby Buddha and his mother. Hence, the highlight of the Buddha’s birthday celebration is the ritual of “Bathing the Buddha” The act of pouring fragrant water over the shoulders of the Buddha serves as a reminder to cleanse the mind from the three poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance. The ceremony symbolizes the washing away of greed, hatred and ignorance and purification of one’s heart and mind. 01

01 James Murphy, Karen Ardaman, Eddie Yip, 覺揚法師, Bethany Prendergast, Mildred Fernandez, Paul Leio 02 Rachel Siu and her family 03 Judy Nguyen, one of the volunteer guides of the new temple tour ■Photos by Peter Lau & Gary Lau

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Venerable Master Hsing Yun was born in Chiangsu Province, China in 1927 and entered a monastery near Nanjing at age twelve. He was fully ordained in 1941, and is the 48th patriarch of the Linchi(Rinzai)Ch’an school. In 1949, amid the turbulence of civil war, he went to Taiwan. In Taiwan, he began fulﬁlling his long-held vow of promoting Humanistic Buddhism, which takes to heart spiritual practice in daily life. With an emphasis on not needing to “go some place else” to ﬁnd enlightenment, we can realize our true nature in the here and now, within this precious human birth and this world. When we actualize altruism, joyfulness, and universality, we are practicing the fundamental concepts of Humanistic Buddhism. When we give faith, hope, joy, and service, we are helping all beings, as well as ourselves. For nearly a half century, Venerable Master Hsing Yun

has devoted his efforts to transforming this world through the practice of Humanistic Buddhism. He is the founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Order, which is headquartered in Taiwan and supports temples worldwide. The Order emphasizes education and service and maintains public universities, Buddhist colleges, libraries, publishing houses, Buddhist art galleries and tearooms, free mobile medical clinics, children’s home, retirement home, high school, and television station. The Order’s lay service organization, Buddha’s Light International Association, also has active chapters worldwide. Venerable Master Hsing Yun is an outspoken proponent of equality among all people and religious traditions. The Order has the largest number of female monastics of any Buddhist order today. By providing

and supporting educational and leadership opportunities, he has worked to improve the status of women in Taiwan. He has held full ordination ceremonies for women of the Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana traditions. In addition, Master Hsing Yun annually organizes conferences to bring together the various Buddhist schools and to promote dialogue between Buddhists and other major religious groups. Master Hsing Yun is a proliﬁc writer and has authored over one hundred books in Chinese. His writings have been translated into English and many other languages. His works of the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha and the sixteen-volume Fo Guang Buddhist Dictionary have both won Taiwan’s highest humanitarian awards. His biography Handing Down the Light, Hsing Yun’s Ch’an Talks, The Lion’s Roar, The Hundred Sayings Series, and The Humanistic Buddhism Series are published in Taiwan and are in English. Being Good: A Guide to Buddhist Ethics, Only a Great Rain, Lotus in a Stream, Where is Your Buddha Nature: Stories to Instruct and Inspire are published by American publishers and are in English. His numerous lectures also continue to be translated into English. Based in Taiwan, Venerable Master Hsing Yun travels extensively. His insightful, engaging, and witty lectures unfailingly endear him to audiences. He reminds us that to transform our world, we must be actively engaged in it. “Community transcends the individual,” he says, “and in doing so, fulﬁlls the individual in the most complete way possible.” Wherever he goes, he encourages people to unite both the local and global community into a world of complete equality, joyfulness, and perfect peace.

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hat’s Major players Boya International Group, which hosts 2006 Top Marques China (Guangzhou), as well as the Hong Yue An Group, a dealer of luxury cars in China, have decided to participate in the show displaying top of the line Ferraris, Rolls Royces, Maseratis and Porsches. The show will have an exhibition area of 7,000 sqm, said to be larger than any of its kind ever held in China. The hugely expensive exhibits will be heavily insured by the show organizer to ease the minds of exhibitors. Latest information is that Hong Yue An has signed up for exhibition space of 1,000 sqm to display its luxury cars. Top international brands such as Bentley, Cardillac, Hennessy and Cartier have also expressed interest in exhibiting, and so do VIP members of the Guangzhou Lion Marina Club and other domestic dealers. As well as top-end cars, there will be

Demand for luxury cars gears up.

yachts, private planes, villas, ﬁne wines, watches, jewellery, furniture, hotels, private club luxury items and related services on show at the exhibition. Over 100 luxury brands are expected to be exhibited. Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are the three pillars of China’s economy, and Guangzhou is internationally famous for its biannual Canton Fair. This fair is a natural extension. The Pan-PRD region, with Guangzhou at its core, is home to a large population of high-income earners. Since leading interna-

Every 1,000 Chinese to own 40 cars in 2010

hina’s car ownership ratio will rise to 40 cars for every 1,000 citizens by 2010, compared with the current 24, China News Services reported yesterday. The National Development and Reform Commission predicted that 55 million vehicles will be running on China’s roads, while the annual production rate will hit 9 million units a year in 2010. ‘In the coming ﬁve years, we will improve the product line of the whole auto industry,’ Li Gang, an ofﬁcial from the commission, said during a Sino-Germany forum on high-end technologies. ‘We hope, even given that increase, the oil consumption will increase by no more than 50 percent.’ ‘We also hope by 2010, domestic automakers will be able to sell 10 percent of their automobiles and 50 percent of their motorbikes to the international market,’ Li added. ‘At that point, major Chinese producers of auto parts will become a part of the world’s automotive production chain.’ As the third-largest car market in the world, the average number of cars retained in every 1,000 Chinese citizens is only 24, compared with more than 700 in the United States and world average of 120.

tional luxury brands all have ofﬁces in adjacent Hong Kong and Macau. Guangzhou has both geographic and strategic advantages for the hosting of top marques. According to latest research statistics, China’s luxury goods market is worth US$2 billion, accounting for about 12% of world consumption. Analysis by the China Brand Strategy Association shows that China’s consumption of luxury goods is growing at an annual rate of 10% to 20%, and China is set to overtake the US as the world’s second largest consumer of luxury goods after Japan by 2015. Most major international brands have embarked on China ventures. In addition to brands like Rolls Royce, Hennessy, Pernod Ricard and Cartier, some up-and-coming brands will also be seeking to enter the China market. from Angela Liu, Guangzhou Ofﬁce (Image courtesy of Xinhua News Agency)

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Unique of Fenom  By Arthur Tsui

Levi Strauss—the first jeans inventor in history. In 1853, he founded Levi Strauss &Co. in San Francisco, USA. In 1873, he and Jacob Davis successfully invented the patent right of the use of copper rivets in jeans. Hence, the first pair of jeans was born. In 1886, the appearance of the double horses brand proved the durability of Levi’s jeans. In 1890, Levi’s started to code its jeans. ‘Waist Overalls’ buttons jeans were named no. 501 which are the origins of Levi’s 501. Nowadays, Levi’s is not only trendy in USA, but all over the world, especially the most fashionable place in Asia, Japan. Japanese people even brought Levi’s into a new generation. Since Japanese people love vintage clothing, Levi’s of course becomes their first choice, since Levi’s is representative of jeans’ history. They then produced a range of Japanese edition Levi’s. In 1996, American Levi’s first issued LVC (Levi’s Vintage Clothing) edition, with jeans that are produced according to the classic Levi’s jeans produced before 1983. Then, the Japanese Levi’s immediately followed this trend and issued LVC edition as well. Comparing to American LVC, Japanese LVC jeans has a finer washing process. Its washed-lines and tattered parts show more exaggerated and special. However, both American and Japanese LVC jeans are produced from high quality denim, Cone Mills XX and all pair of LVC jeans is a limited production. The major specialty of LVC jeans is the use of ‘Big E’ red flag near the back pocket while the normal Levi’s jeans use ‘small e’. The most popular models of LVC jeans are 44-501, 47-501, 55-501 and 66-501. The first two numbers of the model show its production year and the last three numbers show the model of jeans. The different years have different cutting and details parts. For example, the cutting of 47-501 is the slimmest. These high quality productions make LVC become the most expensive edition of Levi’s (about US$250 each). Recently, another Levi’s Japanese edition became very popular—Fenom which is actually a cooperation between Levi’s and a Japanese brand, Fragment was founded by Fujiwara Hiroshi who is called the Father of Japanese fashion. The unique mark of Fenom is the double thunder, which is the logo of Fragment. 505, 207 are the most popular model in Fenom edition. The modern creative idea is also the specialty of Fenom. Unwashed-jeans are always advocated by Fenom to represent the trend of modern jeans. The use of the special leather, white-painted buttons, a silver zip on the side of jeans are unique in all type of Levi’s jeans. These special touches put Levi’s at the head of jeans fashion. Although it seems that Levi’s is outdated, the appeal of Japanese Levi’s made Levi’s popular again in Asia. Whether it is vintage jeans like LVC or modern designed jeans, Levi’s is always represented as the original jeans.

A special edition to celebrate Pooh’s 80 years of Friendship and adventures. I don’t know about you but as a kid I was totally fascinated by Winnie the Pooh. Now the hidden child inside me can’t help but get excited about the new and cute Winnie the Pooh Mobile Phone (aww). Dmobo a south Asian company today proudly unveiled the Dmobo P700 in collaboration with Disney. This new phone for now is only available in Hong Kong and Macau (damn!) and is not just a kids phone, adults will love it to. When it comes to features, the handset comes with preloaded Pooh menu, wallpapers and music and it alos includes 64-poly MP3 ring tones, an Mpeg 4 player, a digital camera with ﬂash and other standard functions. If all this is too blasé for you, then you can opt for the luxury package which includes a Hundred Acre Wood-themed photo frame, a Winnie the Pooh honey can plush phone holder and a Special Edition certiﬁcate. This special edition phone can be yours for about $360~$580.

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Not only does Lucy Liu have killer acting skills, she’s got the gorgeous look to complement.

Nothing says summer like a glowing tan - but we all know that endless basking in the sun can be bad for your skin and could lead to skin cancer. Don’t fret! There is no need to resolve yourself to a winter skin tone. Invest in a good self tanner and you’ll get as bronzed as a beach bunny without any of the risk. We like…

This season is all about loose curls and textured waves. Forget about last year’s obsession with ﬂat-ironed, stick straight hair. There’s more of an easy-going, natural bounce and vitality to curls that’s a perfect complement to this summer’s fashion scene.

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Green tea has long been used by the Chinese (and our Asian parents) as a remedy for almost everything. This healthy brew has gained intense popularity in the United States and become the preferred drink for weight watchers and supermodels alike. Not only is green tea good for your body, it’s revealed fabulous beauty secrets over the years. Here are my top three:

Refreshing Facemask Works wonders for home made facial cleansing! Mix three tablespoons of mayonnaise with one heaped teaspoon of green tea leaves. Apply evenly to the face, avoiding the eyes, and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off, then dry and moisturize your face.

Soothing Spritzer A great summer regimen! Simply steep green tea in still mineral water at room temperature for an hour. Strain the brew and it’s ready to go! Spritz on face for a refreshing feel, or soak in cotton pads and apply on tired and fatigued eyes.

Weight Loss According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, tea raises your body’s metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation. This in turn gives you more energy and more calories burnt! A cup of tea in the morning and you’re ready to go!

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in multilevel parking facilities. The interior abounds in a variety of handy storage places designed to match the uses of each seating position, including a multi-purpose drink holder on the driver’s side door. 4. Mechanisms

The 3G83 engine combines optimum city driving ease with outstanding economy. The 3G83 intercooled turbo engine delivers ample power for enjoyable driving in town, on expressways and even on mountain

Standard safety features on all models include ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and a highmounted stop lamp. Text and photos courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd What this means to you: Tiny Cars may not be popular in North America yet, but may be someday they will be in the cites everywhere. Just think of the savings of gas and room if you and the spouse could both park in one parking space in your apartment’s garage.

Very small cars are making a comeback in US Toyota unveiled the Yaris, which has been sold in other countries, including Japan, for some time. The Yaris is smaller and less expensive than the popular Toyota Corolla.

In addition, Honda will soon be introducing the Fit and Nissan plans to roll out the Versa. Like the Toyota Yaris, these are also versions of cars those companies currently sell in other countries.

Suzuki Aerio Redesigned for 2006. Prices start under $14,000

Hyundai Accent Redesigned for 2006. Prices start at about $11,000

Kia Rio Redesigned for 2006. Prices start at about $11,000

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Toyota Yaris New for 2006, replacing the Toyota Echo which was last sold here in the 2004 model year

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Nissan Versa New for 2007 model year. (Concept version shown.) Expected introduction this summer. Prices will start at about $12,000.

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COMMINITY NEWS

The 4th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival at Wooton Park in the City of Tavares

There were 21 Dragon Boat Racing Teams including Tampa Dragon Boat Club, On Leong Dragons from Miami, and Rain of Fire. The Festival also featured an hour of Chinese acrobat by Dragon Legend Entertainment, martial arts demonstrations by and Martial Arts at Studio 4, Indian Dance and many booths with crafts and food.

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01 Dragon Dance by Martial Arts at Studio 4 02 Volunteers from Buddha’s Light International Association 03 David Chen’s Dragon Legend Acrobatic Team ■Photos by Gary Lau

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Asian Gala 2006

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A Night for the Future

Fund-raising event for the Asian American Student Scholarship Awards More than 400 guests attended the Asian Gala 2006 on May 13th, organized by Asian American Heritage Council. The proceeds of the gala will beneﬁt the Asian American Student Achiever’s Awards which reward the students for their leadership, academic achievement and community service. Presenting sponsors include Siemens and Darden Restaurants. Please visit www.aahc-cﬂ.org if you would like to know more about the student scholarship which will be given out later of the year.

01 Buddy Dyer – Mayor, City of Orlando 02 Dr Puxiao Cen, Stephen Lincoln, Gary King and Echo King 03 Parade of Nations

04 4 Seasons Vietnamese Dance Troupe 05 Dance Troupe from Chinese School of CAACF 06 David Chen’s Dragon Legend Acrobatic Team 07 Board Members of Chinese American Association of Central Florida: Pauline Ho, Echo King, Gary King, Agnes Chau, Ada Wong, Angie Chow, Christine Chew and Shally Wong ■Photos by Gary Lau

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CL ASSIFIEDS

WANTED Seeking entrepreneurial-minded, selfstarting individuals who love music & want to be a part of the oncoming digital content revolution. No prior experience necessary, but must have a robust positive attitude and enjoy working with people. Ongoing training and support available…hours are flexible. CONTACT: Kirk Squires kwsquires@fullsail.edu 407-310-7606

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVES Healthcare company in Maitland is looking for Customer Service Executives / Member Services who are fluent in Cantonese and/or Mandarin. The position is Temp - Perm. The job duties include: inbound and outbound phone calls, data entry, answering customers’ questions and solving customers’ problems, and translation. Interested, please call Ken Malave at 631-495-1684 at Resource Search Company.

RESTAURANT SERVER & HOSTESS China Garden Restaurant at Winter Park needs a part-time, full-time server and hostess. Candidate must be fluent in English and good to have experience in restaurant industry. Good manner and communication skills. Interested, please call Anne Tsoi at 407-718-6972.

RESTAURANT WAITERS/KITCHEN Pho Hoa Restaurant is looking for waiters and kitchen workers. Full and parttime positions are available. Experience is not necessary. All new employees will receive full trainings. For more information, please call 407-895-6098.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Jade Security Printing is looking for a Printing Sales Representative. Flexible hours. Interested, please call 407-3634500. CHINESE RESTAURANT CHEF Ming Bistro Chinese Restaurant located at China Town, Orlando is looking for chef with experience. Good Salary. Interested, please call 407-898-9672 or 407-595-7868 SALES REPRESENTATIVE Global Media is looking for self-motivated individuals in Orlando, Tampa and Miami area to be the regional sales representative. Interested, please send resume to info@asiatrendmagazine.com

Place your classified ad here for $25/month (50 words maximum). Anything over that is charged 20 cents per word. Mail the check payable to Global Media LLC, with your classified ad wordings to the following address: PO Box 5352, Winter Park, FL 32793. Deadline: check and wordings must be received by the 1st of each month.

ASIAN ASSOCIATIONS Asian American Chamber of Commerce Contact Rina Brothers at 321-239-3525 or email rbrothers@bellsouth.net www.asianamericanchamber.org Asian American Heritage Council

— “Together we accomplish more!” to preserve the culture and heritage of Asians, to recognize and honor exemplary community leadership that enhances the quality of life and image of Asian Americans, and to reward Asian American students with scholarship grants to motivate them to excel.www.aahc-cfl.org

Asian American Women Association Contact Becky Szymanski at beckymszy@yahoo.com

ATAYAL Nurturing the spirit and culture of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan and providing economic and cultural development initiatives in the United States. Contact Tony Coolidge 321-206-8040. www.atayal.org Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) 中佛州中美協會 www.orlandochinese.com

Chinese School of CAACF 中佛州中華學校 www.orlandochineseschool.org

Chinese School of Tomorrow 明曰中文學校 http://www.ocst.org

The Evergreen Club 長青社 2250 Principal Row, Orlando. Meets every Thursday. Email Janet Nguyen at janet35255@earthlink.net

Guang Ming Temple School 佛州光明寺光明學院

2250 Principal Row, Orlando, FL 32837 Tel: (407) 240-9009

Han Foundation

www.hanwaves.org

J.Club— Japan oriented organization

provides exposure to the unique culture and fascinating experiences of Japan Contact Terri Mitchell at teri_mitchell@hotmail.com

Organization of Chinese Americans – South Florida Chapter 美華協會 Winnie Tang PO Box 56-2124, Miami, FL 33256 305-753-8791

Orlando Chinese Professionals Association (OCPA) 奧蘭多中國專業人仕協會 www.ocpa-usa.org

Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando 大奧蘭多台灣商會 Contact Paul Liau at 407-566-9478

UCF Asian Student Association www.ucfasa.org

UCF Vietnamese American Student Association http://vasa.ucf.edu vasa_ucf@hotmail.com

USF Vietnamese Student Association www.usfvsa.org

United Chinese Associations of FL 華人聯合會

18250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami 305-651-3800

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES REGULAR

Linedance with style At Casselberry Senior Center (at Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry 32707): Every Monday (for beginners) from 7:30~9:30pm; and Thursday (for more advanced), 7~9:30pm. $5 per person. At L. Claudia Allen Senior Center (1840 Mable Butler Ave., Orlando 32805): Every Friday (for beginners), 1:30~3:00pm. Donation accepted. Contact Ivan and Cecilia Mao at 407-222-8747 or mao.ivan@gmail.com. Orlando Badminton Club Every Wednesday (6:30-10pm), Friday (6:30-9pm) and Sunday(12:30-4pm) at Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St (by Lee Rd and I-4). Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407-361-4735 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com.

SPECIAL Philippine Independence Day Celebration 2006 Fiesta Filipina, June 11, 2006(Sun) 11:00am-7:00pm Orlando Expo Center 500 W Livingston St. Orlando, FL Admission: $3 Adults $2 Seniors (65+) $1 Children (6 yrs - 12yrs) Organized by Council for Filipino American Organizations Central Florida Fo Guang Shan Triple Gem Refuge and Five Precepts Ceremony 佛光山甘露灌頂三皈五戒典禮 Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星雲大師 will preside over the ceremony and give a Dharma talk. July 2, 2006 (Sun) 3:00pm – 5:00pm Address: 6555 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 佛光山光明寺 For details, please call 407- 240-9009 or email to IBPSFL @yahoo.com

Qi Gong Practice Come and learn every Sunday at 10am Lake Eola in Orlando, FL. Located on the east side of Lake near the gazebo. Call Mark at 407-235-5828 for details. www.falundafa.org

ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 20th ANNIVERSARY DINNER introducing you the new era of AACC. July 29th, 2006

Ch’an Buddhism Meditation Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhism Association (DDMBA), meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm at Southeast Branch Library (On Hoffner & 436), 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, FREE, meditation & book study. 407-538-6491, email: chihho2004@yahoo.com Local Table Tennis Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday Nights, 6-10pm at Winter Park Christian Church, 760 N. Lakemont Drive. All levels of players are welcome. We play for fun, and also offer Professional coaching and a Robot for training. $4 per person. Please call Adam at 407-854-6301 or www.owpttc.org. Monday evening Asian Social get together and get it started, meets at diverse location 6pm on Monday, Contact Mi Hoshino at 407.947.2031. Tai Chi with “Madame Wu” Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm at the Osceola County Council on Aging, 1099 Shady Lane, (minutes from the Turnpike entrance in St. Cloud). $1 donation. For more information, contact Madame Wu at 407-738-7001 or O.C.C.A. at 407-846-8532

Single listing is up to 40 words at no charge for non-proﬁt organization E-mail the events/activities to info@AsiaTrendMagazine.com or fax the information to 407-273-9913 Submit the information by the 1st of each month for the same month publication.

Come and meet our new board members, former Presidents, members and friends of the Chamber.

Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive, Orlando Ticket: $50 (member) & $60 (non-member) RSVP Please call Michelle Kim at 407-310-4364 or email to mkim1982@msn.com to reserve your tickets by July 8, 2006 Corporate Sponsorship is Available for $700 (for current corporate members) and $1,000 (for corporate non-members) Including

• One year Corporate Membership Fee - $300 • Corporate table of 10 - $600 • Company logo with hyper-link at the AACC NEW Web site • Company Logo on the program • Banner display at the event (banner provided by sponsored company) If you are one of the Asian Businesses who would like to have a booth at the Asian Business Expo, please contact Shally Wong at 407-808-0497 or email her at shallywong@asiatrendmagazine.com for more details.

Visit http://www.asiatrendmagazine.com/AT_events.html for Asia Trend Calendar of Events

ASIA HEALTH

Itching and Relief  Puxiao Cen, M.D.

Itching is annoying. Usually, if you have an itch, you scratch it and the itching stops. Itching caused by mosquito bites or wearing certain clothing is easily relieved, while itching from conditions such as eczema or shingles can last for years. Occasionally, itching is a symptom of an underlying problem. Itching, which is a symptom rather than a disease in itself, can result from many different conditions. Dry skin, insect bites, rashes from a wide variety of allergic reactions, hives, poison ivy, vaginal yeast infections, hemorrhoids, psoriasis, dandruff, shingles, and lice or scabies are common causes. Occasionally, itching that doesn’t go away is an early sign of disease, such as hepatitis, kidney disease, various blood disorders (for example, lack of iron), or a malignant tumor. Generalized itching often accompanies AIDS, thyroid or parathyroid disease, iron deﬁciency, pregnancy, and multiple sclerosis. Sometimes, medications are to blame. The most common offenders are body-building steroids, hormone replacement therapy for women, birth control pills, antibiotics, narcotics, cancer chemotherapies, and aspirin and medications related to aspirin. Stress and emotional factors, exercise, and environmental conditions, such as

high heat and humidity, can also lead to an urge to scratch. If the itchy area of your skin is oozing, you can apply a compress that has been soaked in cool water (or water with baking soda, white vinegar, or Epsom salts added) for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day until the skin stops oozing. Don’t apply creams, ointments, lotions, talcum powder, or cornstarch to an oozing wound. If it isn’t oozing, you can apply a topical moisturizer, such as Lubri-derm, Nivea, or Eucerin. Using a vibrator on the area may help reduce the itch. Over-the-counter drugs help stop the itch in some cases, but they are often ineffective, have side effects, and may even make the problem worse. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride (i.e. Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine maleate (i.e. Aller-Chlor), decrease symptoms in some cases. However, these drugs can lead to drowsiness and interfere with coordination, which pose a problem when driving a car or trying to concentrate at work or school. Other over-the-counter drugs that may be of some beneﬁt include the generally less effective but non-drowsy antihistamines, such as loratadine (i.e. Claritin). An ever-increasing array of prescription oral and topical medicines can provide major improvement. Your doctor will decide whether one of these drugs might work well for you. Included in the current list of options are tranquilizers and antidepressants, light-based therapies, electric stimulators, and acupuncture or acupressure.

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