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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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HU58 & MegaSporeBiotic

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: July 23, 2025

Here are a couple Microbiome Labs probiotic products that I carry in my office: HU58 and MegaSporeBiotic. MegaSpore is Microbiome Labs’ flagship product and HU58 is its little sister. I love this company’s top of the line products. HU58 is a single-strain probiotic with a concentrated dose of Bacillus subtilis HU58, formulated to support healthy […]

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Liver Cleanse by Gaia Herbs’

By Kelly Kaeding | Published: April 23, 2025

Spring is the season of the liver and gallbladder, and of growth and transformation, the season when life is exploding everywhere around us. But that rising, expansive energy can get stuck and lead to stagnation symptoms such as irritability, frustration, explosive anger, tight shoulders and neck, headaches, and PMS. When in balance, the liver gives […]

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