Food as Medicine

Lotus Seeds in TCM for Heart Health, Sleep & Calm

February 02, 2026Jennifer Sun

Lotus seeds (Lian Zi) are a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine used to support Heart health, calm the Shen, and regulate the nervous system. Commonly prescribed for insomnia, anxiety,...

Jujube & Adzuki Bean Blood-Replenishing Soup

October 01, 2025Jennifer Sun

A Traditional Chinese Medicine recipe made with red dates (jujube), adzuki beans, and fresh ginger. This warming soup helps replenish blood and qi after menstruation, supports digestion, and restores energy....

Immunity Herbs (Bone Broth Recipe)

January 12, 2024Jennifer Sun

Explore the healing traditions of Chinese medicine with our bone broth recipe — a Sun family kitchen staple. This nourishing broth recipe embodies cultural practices while integrating Chinese medicinal wisdom into everyday meals....

Pear Soup for lung and cough

January 10, 2024Jennifer Sun

This classic Chinese pear soup is a gentle home remedy for coughs and dry throat. In TCM, pears nourish the Lungs, clear heat, and ease respiratory discomfort. Simmered with rock...

Spring Tips | Holland Herald @ KLM

March 05, 2023Jennifer Sun

Excited for the feature this March in the Holland Herald!

What is a chinese medicine diet (for omnicron)?

January 21, 2022Jennifer Sun

To start 2022, I got covid. After managing to not get any form of covid in the last 2 years, this fate inevitable. At around this time, every second person...