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In no particular order 😎I could go on. What would you add?
04/13/2026

In no particular order 😎

I could go on. What would you add?

Ear infections are an all too common ailment that we see so often. We love garlic oil for ear infections. It’s easy, ine...
04/06/2026

Ear infections are an all too common ailment that we see so often.

We love garlic oil for ear infections. It’s easy, inexpensive and effective.

❌ Never use garlic oil if an ear drum is perforated in any capacity.
❌ Use WARM oil not hot oil. That’s a terrible idea.

Garlic Oil Recipe for Ear Infections:
• 2-3 organic garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup of olive oil

OR for smaller batch: 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 clove of garlic

Instructions:
1. Crush, peel and mince the garlic cloves.
2. Add the garlic and the olive oil into a small pot or saucepan.
3. Heat the garlic and the olive oil on low heat for about 15 minutes. Do not boil. Do not allow the oil to smoke.
4. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool down.
5. Strain the mixture to remove the garlic pieces.
6. Store the garlic olive oil in a clean, dry container in the fridge.

04/03/2026

Don’t let your health slip. 🕊️

Welcome to The Haven. Where the whole person is assessed. Where you’re heard. Where families are loved and cared for.

Where cost is fair and time is honored.

Where God is glorified.

Welcome to The Haven 🕊️🤍

04/02/2026

Meet our new(ish) practitioner assistant! 😊

Everyone give Lorna a warm welcome! 👋

Lorna comes with many years of experience assisting in the exam room! As things are booming we appreciate her help keeping us organized and on schedule!

Her favorite animals are grass fed cows. Her favorite herb is pau d’arco. She likes fishing and holding baby Esmae at work 😉

The Haven has patient hours Monday through Thursday and evening hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday!

🕊️ A prayer for those navigating through health concerns 🕊️Lord,You see the heaviness they’re carrying right now—the unc...
03/30/2026

🕊️ A prayer for those navigating through health concerns 🕊️

Lord,

You see the heaviness they’re carrying right now—the uncertainty, the fear, the frustration of a body that isn’t cooperating. You are not distant from their suffering. You are near, attentive, and full of compassion.

Bring peace to their mind when anxiety rises. Strength to their body where it feels weak. And steady hope to their heart when the path feels unclear. Remind them that their identity is not defined by their health, but by Your love.

Give them wisdom in every decision, grace for each day, and the quiet assurance that You are working even here—in the unseen, in the waiting, in the healing.

Hold them close, Lord, and carry them when they feel they can’t go on.

In Jesus name,
Amen.

03/29/2026

Pack up some 💩 with me. 📦 Ready for evaluation 😉

A GI-MAP stool test (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is a comprehensive stool analysis that uses DNA technology (qPCR) to evaluate what’s happening in your gut microbiome. It’s often used in functional and integrative medicine to uncover root causes of digestive and systemic issues.

💩GI Maps detects pathogens with high accuracy.
💩 It evaluates gut microbiome balance
💩 It measures inflammation markers
💩 It assesses digestive function
💩 It provides insight into immune function
💩 it identifies overgrowths
💩 GI Maps help connect gut health to whole body symptoms.

Assessing the whole person helps us find answers! Test! Don’t guess!

03/24/2026

Izzi is back at The Haven running full force! 💐💐💐

How sweet are these flowers from Shawna celebrating the first day back?!

See you all soon!

03/20/2026

Anyone else remember playing the Sims?! 🙋‍♀️

He chose YOU ✨🤍   For the sweet moments.For the challenges.For the changes.For the tears, injuries and sickness. For the...
03/05/2026

He chose YOU ✨🤍

For the sweet moments.
For the challenges.
For the changes.
For the tears, injuries and sickness.
For the tournament wins and losses.
For the teaching moments.
For the victories.
For the valleys.
For the guidance, coaching, teaching and the sheparding of their hearts.
For the accountability.
For the example setting.

He divinely chose YOU ✨🤍

02/26/2026

Yes I said it 💪

Build the foundation first then fill the gaps.

Supplements shouldn’t be a crutch but a tool to fine tune.

Eat healthy.
Sleep well.
Manage stress.
Pray boldly.
Love your village.

See you all soon!

Xo Izzi

When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, your body thinks survival comes first… not digestion, not reproduc...
02/23/2026

When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, your body thinks survival comes first… not digestion, not reproduction, not hormones, not healing, not rest, not repair.

Healing begins when your system feels calm enough to say, “I’m safe now.”

🕊️Regulation is medicine.
And the beautiful thing? It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Here are simple ways to help your nervous system reset:

🕊️Breathe slow & deep
Try 4–6 breaths per minute. Long exhales tell your brain: “We’re okay.”

🕊️ Morning sunlight
Even 5–10 minutes helps regulate cortisol and circadian rhythm.

🕊️ Barefoot grounding
Walk on grass, dirt, or sand. It sounds simple because it is—and it works.

🕊️ Create a nightly wind-down ritual
Low lights, no phone, warm tea, prayer or journaling. Teach your body when it’s time to rest.

🕊️ Music + humming
Stimulates the vagus nerve and shifts your body out of stress mode.

🕊️Gentle movement
Walking, stretching, or slow yoga > intense workouts when healing.

🕊️Gratitude & prayer
Peace isn’t just emotional—it’s biological. Faith calms the nervous system too.

Healing isn’t just about what you take…
It’s about how safe your body feels while it heals.

Slow down. Breathe deep. Let your body remember it was designed to restore. 🌱

Your nervous system is not your enemy—it’s your guide.

HealingJourney MindBodySoul VagusNerve CalmIsPower

02/19/2026

Confession time.. I’m guilty of putting myself last. I hope this lands with the mama who needs the reminder that her health matters too 🫂

Mama, taking care of yourself is not selfish—it’s stewardship.
When you rest, nourish your body, and guard your peace, you’re not taking away from your family… you’re giving them your best.
A filled cup pours love more freely.
Strong moms are not the ones who run on empty—they’re the ones who choose to be healthy, whole, and present.

✨ You matter. Your body matters. Your joy matters.
And your family thrives when you do too. ✨

Address

Urbandale, IA
50322

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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