Author Archives: Kelly Kaeding

Nettles for Health

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: January 29, 2025

Sip a cup of nettle tea daily to enrich liver yin and blood while gently clearing heat. Nettle Leaf harmonizes the blood by clearing and enriching. Nettles are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins. They’re also an excellent source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, making them a natural […]

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Flourish Aromatic Spray

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: January 29, 2025

We’re pleased to offer a locally handcrafted and delightful aromatic spray that I call Flourish. Flourish contains lavender, litsea, as well as citrus and floral oils with a touch of cedar to produce a scent that fosters calm and balance while also being fresh and uplifting. We hope this one will foster inspiration and a […]

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Stillness Aromatic Spray

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: January 29, 2025

I’m excited to offer an aromatherapy spray that has been long in the works called Stillness. The timing is perfect for the year of the snake as stillness is an integral part of the snake’s nature. The snake is endlessly patient, intuitive and elegant. Stillness, the aromaspray, will help you settle into yourself. Stillness is […]

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Immune Booster – Cinnamon Twig Tea

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: January 15, 2025

Cinnamon Twig Formula is a very widely used classic formula, and a formula that I talk about a lot. It is gentle and flavorful, and is useful for the very initial stages of a cold or flu – wind cold invasion – with mild symptoms such as sneezing, aversion to cold and wind, mild sweating, […]

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Black Sesame Seeds

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: December 11, 2024

Black sesame seeds are a nutrient-dense super food with a variety of health benefits. They can promote bone health, hair and skin health, boost cardiovascular health, support digestion, balance hormones, enhance cognitive function, support liver and kidney function, and help balance blood sugar. They are a rich source of calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin […]

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Immunity Roll-on

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: December 9, 2024

The Immunity Roll-on is a combination of essential oils that specifically target respiratory health. This combination of lemon, clove, cinnamon, thyme and tea tree essential oils has been combined with jojoba oil to make this a ready-to-use topical that will support the immune system to defend against incoming pathogens as well as to help you […]

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Manuka Honey Nasal Sprays

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: December 9, 2024

Often in my posts I talk about the role the sinuses and throat play as the first line of defense when fighting respiratory infections. These nasal sprays are additional products that can be used to support that role. Manuka honey has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Because of this, manuka honey nasal sprays are a […]

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Manuka Honey Throat Spray and Syrup

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: December 9, 2024

Sore throats can be a sign that your immune system is fighting a cold or other viral infection. Gargling with an antimicrobial mouthwash is one way to combat infection. These two products can also support that immune response and soothe a sore throat or cough. Wedderspoon Manuka Honey & Propolis Throat Spray provides fast, effective […]

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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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