Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

The Gut is a Zen Universe – and the Vagus Nerve is the Inner Bridge

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 22, 2026

Modern science is beginning to echo what ancient systems have long understood. At the center of this conversation is the vagus nerve—a powerful communication pathway linking the brain and the digestive system. When this connection is strong and harmonious, digestion improves, inflammation decreases, and the body shifts into a state of healing. When it is […]

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Better Bitters

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 20, 2026

Bitters not only stimulates digestion, but tasting the bitter flavor on your tongue stimulates the vagus nerve.

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Gut-Brain Reset by Microbiome Labs

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 15, 2026

In both modern research and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the connection between digestion and emotional health is well recognized. In TCM, the Spleen and Stomach play a central role not only in digestion, but also in supporting mental clarity and emotional balance. Microbiome Labs’ Gut-Brain Reset (formerly Zenbiome Dual) is a targeted probiotic designed to support […]

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Pomegranate Extract

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 18, 2026

Pomegranate is one of several foods rich in polyphenols—plant compounds that act as antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols help protect the body from oxidative stress and chronic disease. They may support heart and brain health and contribute to better blood sugar control. Some chronic diseases linked to oxidative stress include cancer, autoimmune diseases, and […]

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The Gut MicroBiome – Akkermansia muciniphila

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 18, 2026

Akkermanisa has a very important role in the health of the lining of your gut, which serves to regulate what gets absorbed into your bloodstream, and what leaves as waste. Akkermansia muciniphila strengthens the gut barrier (the mucosal lining of the intestines) by keeping it in balance, which reduces inflammation, improves metabolism, and supports blood […]

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Fire Element and Year of the Yang Fire Horse

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 18, 2026

In Chinese medicine, the fire element is generally associated with the Heart, but there are actually 4 organs/channels associated with the fire element. All the other elements – earth, metal, water and wood – have two channels, one yin and one yang, but in the fire element it is doubled. Heart is yin fire and […]

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Nourish Your Skin Naturally with ReDermaVive Body Butter

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: March 11, 2026

ReDermaVive Nourishing Skin Moisturizing Body Butter deeply moisturizes and replenishes skin. I absolutely love the fresh floral rose and sweet orange scent.

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2026 Year of the Fire Horse

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 19, 2026

Yang Fire Horse – begins February 17, 2026 Are you up for an adventure this year? It’s the year of the yang fire horse… the Wild Stallion. Are you ready for a ride? Will you enjoy being in the saddle? Where are you headed? Two years ago was another type of ride, the rollercoaster of […]

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Keystone species are key to gut health

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: February 18, 2026

Last summer we posted a couple articles about the microbiome and Biome Rx, a stool test offered by Microbiome Labs. Stool tests can be useful for evaluating the state of our individual gut microbiome, and the Biome Rx stool test specifically analyzes: Keystone Species A Keystone species is a species that exerts a large, stabilizing […]

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Zero Balancing I

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: August 20, 2025

11-14 December 2025 ZB I is a 25-hour professional, hands-on, body-mind therapy training, taught by Michele Doucette DC at Vermont Acupuncture and Wellness – 161 North Street in Burlington Vermont. 25 CEUs for MT, PT, OT, DC (VT), LAcRegister before October 11 at $595, November 11 at $695, and $795 thereafter. Email Michele directly to […]

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