Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

2020 Year of the Rat

Chinese New Year starts on January 25, 2020 – it’s the Year of the Metal Rat. The Rat is the first sign in the 12 animal cycle of the Chinese Astrology, and this is just one reason that 2020 is considered a year of new beginnings and renewals! In the Chinese Zodiac there are 12 animals […]

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The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine by Daniel Keown

Spark in the Machine blew me away. Dan Keown’s writing is witty and accessible and his connections between Chinese and western medicine are illuminating. This book details the different systems in Chinese medicine and fills in the blanks using western medical anatomy and physiology – and shows that the ancient Chinese knew these things thousands […]

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Zero Balancing I – Colchester, VT – April 2-5, 2020

This is a four day class April 02, 2020 – April 05, 2020 that will be held at my home in Colchester, VT and will be taught by Michele Doucette, D.C.   Zero Balancing is a leading-edge, hands-on, body-mind therapy.  It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with […]

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Trifecta Meatballs (Whole30 compliant)

  These meatballs are sooo much better than the turkey meatballs I made last week, which I over-cooked because I was following a recipe that said to use a meat thermometer to check the inside temperature, but it didn’t work and I cooked them too long. I suggest when you think they might be done, […]

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Zero Balancing, Acupuncture, Physics and Delux Treatments

I have been doing Zero Balancing for about 12 years and certified for nearly 10. Have you heard me talk about it? It is amazing stuff, and I want to share it with you. See below about my Delux treatment. Zero Balancing works on the level of the bones, ligaments, tendons and fascia. All of […]

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New Rates

It is time to raise my rates. My rates for acupuncture follow-up appointments haven’t changed for so long that I cannot remember when I last raised them. After a little research I found that 12 years ago I was charging the same as I am now, so it has been at least 12 years since […]

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Happy Year of the Earth Pig 2019

2019 is the Year of the Earth Pig according to Chinese Zodiac. Starting from Feb. 5, 2019 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to Jan. 24, 2020. Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac Sign. The Years of the Pig include: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043… Come […]

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Soup Basics: How to Make Soup in 6 Easy Steps

If you know the basics of soup making, you don’t need to follow the recipe word for word, but instead can glean inspiration from recipes and use what you have on hand. With a nice sharp chef knife, a cutting board and a Dutch oven there are endless possibilities. See equipment below. Step 1: Soup […]

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Gretchen Hidell

Gretchen Hidell: Intuitive Astrologer, NLP Life Coach, Hypnotist, & Reiki Master Gretchen has worked with me in my office for, wow, 10 years. If you haven’t had an astrology reading with her, it might be time. Gretchen is just fabulous. Introducing, Gretchen Hidell: Make personal discoveries which lead to self-empowerment & healing. Allow me to […]

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Year of the Dog 2018

2018 is the Year of the Earth Dog. Friday 16 February was the first day of the Chinese New Year this year. Dog years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030… The Dog is known to be friendly, kind, loyal and pack-oriented. Some of the major themes of the Dog Year are […]

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