Eastern Medicine and Eastern Culture have overlaps in concepts of Food As Medicine. In Japan, when someone isn’t feeling well, we make a rice porridge called “Okayu”. Its a simple home-remedy for when a family member is home with a cold, flu or stomach bug… pretty much anytime you or someone isn’t feeling well, expect to be eating this while you’re on the mend. In Korea its called Jook, Congee in Chinese, and I’m sure eat Asian country has its own variation. Its warming for the stomach, easy to digest, and has no oils or fats to slow absorption. Basic recipe I’m most familiar with is Japanese white rice, slow cooked with extra water to make it like a thick soup. You can try this next time when you’re not feeling well or you’re taking care of someone, eaten too much or overindulged.. the list can go on. I’ve included a link for a recipe that the author further explains and a variation on the regular porridge. The main premise of this is nourishing the body in a gentle way so that your digestion can do its job and your body can expend minimal energy while recovering. Read on if you’re interested in making it or learning more. I find its always best to know these things ahead of time and recollect when you need it. Hope you give it a try and let Food be your Medicine!
Qigong for Good Health and Vitality
Qigong has been around for centuries and has helped people maintain good health all around the world. Lucky for you, one of my long-time favorite teachers, Bill Helm, has kindly posted Qigong that even a newbie can start practicing right away. Ideally, you should be wearing comfortable clothes and have enough space where you can swing your arms without hitting anyone or thing. Best of all, you don’t need any equipment or go anywhere to practice this, which is great if you’re Sheltering in place like most of the world right now. There’s plenty of workout/yoga/taichi/qigong videos out there; but for those who want a reliable start with a great teacher, here you go! If possible, practice Qigong daily for best health benefits. Below are direct links to the qigong videos. Hope you give them a try!
Crane Breathing for supporting the Lungs
Taiji Ball exercise with Bill Helm
Qi Cultivation Exercises
Yi Jin Jing with Bill Helm
Seated meditation with Bill Helm
Meet the Practitioner
Hello!✨ My name is Aisa Yamaguchi licensed Acupuncture physician here in Orlando. I've been calling Florida my home now for about 15 years. Aisa Yamaguchi Acupuncture is all about utilizing my training in Kiiko Matsumoto-style Acupuncture (Japanese Acupuncture), Tuina Chinese Medical Massage, Chinese herbology, sound healing, and much more. I'm very much a hands-on practitioner and work with one patient at a time.
What I enjoy most about this medicine is that it's so dynamic. Every person is different. When patients lay on my treatment table, I get to be a detective and find where they are stuck. It's my Zen space. I get to use my well-trained palpation skills/senses and often check reflexes in the abdomen, head/neck/shoulders/feet, and energy. The appropriate Acupuncture points can gently relax the jaw, ease pain, bring about calmness and some new information.
Look forward to meeting you or seeing you again.✨ Stay healthy Orlando! 💪