Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

Manuka Honey

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: December 9, 2024

The medicinal use of honey has been a thing for over a millennia. Manuka honey from New Zealand and western Australia are especially potent and have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and have been used to heal wounds and infections (including MRSA). In fact, in 2007 the FDA approved the use of Manuka honey in […]

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Vitamin D and the Immune System

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: November 18, 2024

Vitamin D is well-known for helping the body fight illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer. It can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses and decrease the risk of autoimmunity. To know how much you should take, get your levels tested next time your doctor does bloodwork. Many lab ranges say that above […]

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The Healing Power of Chicken Soup: A Remedy for Upper Respiratory Infections

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: November 6, 2024

By Shawndra Meader, FNTP, MScN Chicken soup is known as a comfort food and traditional recipe the world over. While it’s difficult to narrow down the location of the roots of this ubiquitous medicine, it is widely believed that chicken soup as we know it today has its earliest origins in ancient China and Egypt. […]

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Introducing Shawndra

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: October 24, 2024

I have a new office and herbal assistant that I’m excited to introduce you to, Shawndra. I’m excited because we have so much in common, including her passion for holistic nutrition. I studied nutrition and acupuncture in Seattle at Bastyr University in the 90’s and she just completed her masters in nutrition at National in […]

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Happy Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day!

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: October 24, 2024

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day (AHM Day) has been celebrated every October 24th since its conception in 2002.  Established by a group of leading acupuncture and Chinese medicine organizations in North America, its purpose is to raise awareness about the awesomeness of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

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EVIL BONE WATER

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: October 21, 2024

Saint Apothecary I’d like to introduce you to a new topical product that is available in my office. My clients are loving it. This topical liniment was inspired by a 500 year old Chinese herbal liniment, Zheng Gu Shui. It’s main purpose is to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. It is used for […]

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Science is the New Language of the Mystical

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: September 25, 2024

I just got back from the Advanced Week-long Retreat with Joe Dispenza in Nashville. It was nothing less than awesome. There were 1900 people at event, representing 62 countries. The energy was next level, it really was an incredible experience. Themes were:Love, heart, brain, pineal gland, coherence, endless possibilities, the unknown.This is energy. Feel it! Lots of […]

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Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: September 13, 2024

How to Lose Your Mind and Create Another One Once or twice a decade I need a fix of quantum mechanics and I like to see what’s out there in the literature. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself had been on my shelf for a few years and it was finally time to read it […]

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Seeking Office + Herbal Assistant – PT

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: September 7, 2024

Small natural health care clinic in need of assistance with admin, herbs & social media. Monday Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons. 6-9 hours per week with room for growth. $20 per hour depending upon experience, ability and adaptability. Facility with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, WordPress & Social Media required. Writing skills and basic bookkeeping are essential.   If […]

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The Magical Mystery Soar part 3 – Free and Easy Wanderer

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 25, 2024

Yang naturally sprouts upward in the spring and that upward flow can get blocked creating stagnation. Help it flow smoothly by moving your body, being outside in nature and getting your creative juices flowing. Wood is the element related to spring and which is the beginning of the new cycle of life when yang emerges. […]

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