Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

Chinese Herbal Flower Garden

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: September 29, 2020

A Monarch butterfly came by as I was taking photos to share with you. I’ve been working on the landscaping around my office all summer and the gardens are looking beautiful. I’ve been planting Chinese herbal medicinal plants, including Peony, Black Cohosh, Skullcap, Wild Rose, Belamcamda and Solomon Seal, which can serve to demonstration the […]

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Blueberry Crumb Cake

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: August 23, 2020

If you have an extra pint of blueberries in your fridge, here’s one of my favorite ever cake recipes. I made the recipe from Smitten Kitchen’s Blueberry Crumb Cake but increased the chopped walnuts to 3/4 cup and used an 8 inch pan, which increased the cooking time to over an hour. It gets better […]

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Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumbers

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: August 23, 2020

2 pounds fresh cucumbers, cut lengthwise into spears (if the cucumbers are big and has big seeds, you can cut out some of the seeds) ¼ cup white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar 1 t sugar ¾ t crushed red pepper flakes 2 t sea salt, plus more 2 T chopped dill or other […]

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Immune System Tip #4 Stop Thinking

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 28, 2020

Over-thinking and Digestion A lot of people are experiencing stress and anxiety about the Corona virus and its effects on the world. Are you finding yourself worrying, or perhaps having trouble sleeping? In Chinese medicine it is clear that anxiety and worry effect our digestive system. Overthinking damages the Spleen, and, conversely, a weak Spleen […]

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Immune System Tip #3 Focus Inward

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 26, 2020

I encourage you to focus inward. Of course we want to connect with our community and not be completely isolated. But don’t just focus outward. Bringing your energy inward is good for your immune system because the exterior of our body is where our defensive Qi is, but it comes from having strong Qi grounded […]

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Immune System Tip #2 Get Some Sleep

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 24, 2020

Sleep! That’s it. Sleep. Sleep is one of the best things you can do to boost your immune system. Get enough sleep at night and if you are tired, take a NAP. Naps, or even some down time with a book, are a great way to maximize your energy. I feel like I am stating […]

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Immune System Tip #1 Put Down Your Phone

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 13, 2020

One good thing you can do for your immune system is put your phone down. No, I’m serious. Putting down your phone is one of the best things you can do for your immune system. Do you check Facebook and/or other media regularly? Are you experiencing anxiety and stress these days? Cortisol levels in the […]

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Important Intake Questions for COVID-19 and/or Flu

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 26, 2020

Here is a list of symptoms that I will want to know if you (my current client) are looking for treatment for COVID-19 or a serious cold/flu: What symptoms came on at the beginning of this? What symptoms are present now? Body temperature – Do you feel hot or cold, or both alternating? Do you […]

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Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultations

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 26, 2020

New clients will need to fill in my intake forms and do an online intake, which will take approximately 45-60 minutes. Current clients can schedule online follow-up visits, which will take 15-30 minutes. 15 minutes = $45 30 minutes = $85 45 minutes = $125 60 minutes = $165 Most herbs are 30 cents per […]

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Corona Virus COVID-19, flu, epidemics & Chinese herbal medicine

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 26, 2020

Chinese medicine has historically proven effective for colds and flues, including epidemics such as SARS and COVID-19. I have been reading what my teachers and colleagues in China and the US have been writing about the presentation and treatment of COVID-19, including cases, and Chinese herbal medicine has clearly been very helpful. A have a […]

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