7 Ways to Care for Your Kidneys

Kidneys
  1. Eat foods that nourish the Kidneys. for almost everybody, both men and women, Chinese yams are the best food for the Kidneys. They nourish the Kidneys, as well as help with lower back pain. Another food good for the Kidneys is chestnut. If you have Kidney problems, do not have raw, cold, very spicy, oily foods or drinks, such as cucumbers, watermelons, persimmons, ice water, spicy chili, and deep-fried foods.
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The People Eating Out Every Day Vs. the Homeless

Are you still eating out at fast food or other restaurants every day or even every meal?

Too many articles to read now regarding poisonous chemicals or other non-food items served at these popular restaurants: Continue reading “The People Eating Out Every Day Vs. the Homeless”

Five Seasons a Year for Better Health

The ancient Romans were among the first to carve up the year into quarters (four seasons), which has been widely adopted by Western countries*. But not every culture in the world divides a year into four seasons like that in modern Western countries. Different cultures have different ways of separating a year into seasons. A year may be divided into five seasons or more. Continue reading “Five Seasons a Year for Better Health”

10 Mistakes Keeping You from Living a Long, Healthy Life

  1. Waiting until your golden years to start taking care of yourself.

Many people let themselves become overwhelmed by daily activities and never learn how to properly take care of their body. Taking good care of the body should begin when we are infants, or better yet before our mothers even get pregnant. When a couple is well prepared and their bodies are well nourished before and during pregnancy, their newborn infant will be healthy and strong. The earlier we start taking care of our bodies, the less our bodies become ill, the less life energy our bodies waste fighting illnesses, and the longer our bodies live. Continue reading “10 Mistakes Keeping You from Living a Long, Healthy Life”

10 Habits that Damage the Heart

The heart is an organ that pumps blood for the movement of blood throughout the body via the circulatory system, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart system also includes the brain and the heart meridian besides the organ heart.

The heart is so important to the body that we die when the heart fails to pump blood. Taking special care of the heart is vitally important to our life. But many people are unknowingly damaging their hearts, making the heart disease the number one killer of our precious life. Continue reading “10 Habits that Damage the Heart”

Springtime: Dressing Appropriately is Key to Healthy and Happy Year

Spring Season

In spring, the residual cold air and incoming hot air causes whiplash weather and frequent changes between cold and warm. If not protected, the body is easily susceptible to getting sick from the frequent weather changes. Continue reading “Springtime: Dressing Appropriately is Key to Healthy and Happy Year”

Is drinking water in the morning healthy?

Is drinking water in the morning healthy—or could it actually harm your body over time?

Many modern health experts encourage drinking 2 to 3 cups of water the moment you wake up. They claim it “kickstarts hydration” and “flushes toxins.” But from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, that advice may do more harm than good—especially if the water is cold, pure, and excessive.

Let’s explore why.

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Nobody Can Take Better Care of Our Health Than Ourself

Julia H. Sun
Julia H. Sun, Researcher, Author, Health Consultant & Wellness Coach, Qigong Master/Teacher/Healer, Public Speaker, and Founder of The Total Life Energy Plan.

Welcome! I’m Julia Sun, a lifelong health enthusiast and transformation guide, dedicated to helping people reclaim their well-being through natural, holistic methods. As a Qigong master, Reiki healer, and founder of The Total Life Energy Plan, I bring together ancient healing wisdom and modern wellness research to support self-care, energy healing, and long-term health from the inside out.

My passion is to empower others—especially those dealing with chronic fatigue, complex illnesses, or even terminal diagnoses—to take charge of their health at home with practical tools and compassionate guidance.

On this blog, I share insights gathered from years of study in both ancient and modern healing systems, particularly from China and cultures around the world. Whether it’s food as medicine, energy practices, or lifestyle habits, my goal is to offer you knowledge that can truly transform your life.

I live in the Greater Boston area with my two wonderful sons. When I’m not working with clients or writing, you’ll find me exploring global cuisines in the kitchen or practicing Qigong, Reiki, and meditation.

Thank you for being here—I hope this space becomes a source of inspiration and healing for you.