Castor oil packs were introduced to our family the first year we started our healing journey with functional medicine (2016), and we still regularly use them today. A castor oil pack is one of the oldest healing techniques in the world, dating back to Hippocrates. The medicinal benefits are impressive, and I encourage you to […]
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My daughter Morgan Keen, asked if I’d like to go check out a new “Low Tox” store in West Des Moines, and I could hardly wait! Our first impression was so fun… the outdoor window literally says “You can breathe easy here.” I was so excited—we scooted through the door and discovered what might be
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Discover how to support your body’s natural recovery process using gentle, effective homeopathic remedies that target symptoms without the use of harsh chemicals or artificial additives. This guide explores a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on proven alternatives that honor the body’s wisdom and promote a calm, resilient nervous system.
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While often dismissed as a guilty pleasure, high-quality dark chocolate is increasingly recognized by the scientific community as a functional food with legitimate health benefits. The secret lies in the cocoa bean itself, which is packed with organic compounds that are biologically active. When consumed in moderation—specifically varieties with at least 70% cocoa—chocolate can be
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Our family has become a tribe of sourdough junkies. We have been asked multiple times to share a list of our must-have sourdough bread tools, so you here go! We look forward to every time we get to enjoy one of our favorite recipes. Sourdough enthusiasts like us recommend using a quality scale that measures
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Forgive and Heal “Never wish them pain. That’s not who you are. If they caused you pain, they must have pain inside. Wish them healing.” – From the book “Sparks of Phoenix” © 2019 by Najwa Zebian, published by Andrews McMeel Publishing Why on earth would we bring up forgiving others as part of our healing journey? Well,
I wrote about Essiac Tea in the cancer section of my first book, “The Year I Stopped Wearing a Bra – How We Got Our Health Back”, for a very special reason. Yes, I completed the 6 month Essiac Tea protocol to help manage my skin cancer (basal cells). What happened, you ask? Let’s just
The Ultimate Guide to a Low-Toxic Lifestyle by Morgan Keen is officially available for download!
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Over the years our family has had the privilege of meeting, talking with, learning from, and being treated by some of the most amazing doctors, nurses, and technicians from an assortment of medical modalities. These and thousands others are open-minded people, willing to talk about a variety of treatment protocols, eager to learn, and are
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Do you know the root cause of you or your loved ones’ disease? If not, why? What is a root cause? Many functional doctors believe the root cause can include any of the following: heavy metals, parasites, mold, worms, protozoa, toxins from every perspective, fungus, opportunistic bacteria, candida, biofilms, foreign proteins, chronic infections (H. pylori,
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