Crunchy Christian Podcast

Join Julie on Crunchy Christian Podcast as she talks about the benefits of cod liver oil, grandma’s super food for the cold weather months. Ever wondered why she traditionally gave each child a spoonful every day? Listen and find out! Historical Uses of Cod Liver Oil For centuries, the people of northern Europe knew the […] The post Benefits of Cod Liver Oil: Grandma’s Super Food (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Join Julie today as she talks with personal trainer, De Bolton of Faith Fueled Mom about honoring your body through fitness. As we know, our bodies are the temple of God and are an important part of how we honor our Lord. Listen to this interview to learn more about the role of fitness and […] The post Honoring Your Body Through Fitness (New Year Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ever wonder how peppermint came to be associated with Christmas? Learn the story and more about peppermint benefits and uses with Julie Polanco in this podcast episode. Peppermint Benefits and Historic Uses Mentha piperita, a natural hybrid of Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata (water mint and spearmint), has a long history of use. It was […] The post Peppermint Benefits and Uses (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

We love our pumpkin spice, apple pies, snickerdoodle cookies, and other cinnamon flavored goodies during the holidays. But did you know that cinnamon benefits your health in many ways, too? Learn more in this podcast with Julie Polanco. Cinnamon Through History Cinnamomum zeylanicum, or Cinnamon has a long history of use, going back to the […] The post Cinnamon Benefits and Uses (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Welcome to the Holiday series on Crunchy Christian podcast! Join Julie today as she talks about the benefits of frankincense. Frankincense was one of the gifts of the magi who visited Jesus after his birth. But, what is frankincense? We know that it played an important role in worship, offerings, and prayer in both the […] The post Benefits of Frankincense (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ever wondered about myrrh? What is it and what are the benefits of myrrh? Why was it one of the gifts of the magi? Listen to this week’s podcast as Julie discusses this ancient resin. The History of Myrrh Commiphora myrrha grows in the same areas as Frankincense, namely the Horn of Africa and parts […] The post Benefits of Myrrh (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ever wonder about mistletoe and why it’s part of Christmas lore and tradition? Join Julie on this week’s episode to learn about mistletoe secret history and uses. It’s been around a long time! Mistletoe Secret History Some of the mistletoe secret history starts with the ancient Norse, Greek, and Roman legends. In Norse mythology, the […] The post Mistletoe Secrets (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ever wondered why holly is associated with Christmas? What even is holly, really? Learn more about holly symbolism, its roots in pagan traditions and beliefs, and its beneficial uses on this episode on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Holly Symbolism and Historic Roots Ilex aquifolium, or the Holly tree, is a small evergreen tree with […] The post Holly Symbolism and Benefits (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Are you ready for Christmas yet? How about some historical fun with pine tree symbolism and uses? Check out the podcast with Julie and dig into lore from around the world. Pine Tree Symbolism from History and Around the World Europe Did you know that the oldest living tree in the world is a Bristlecone […] The post Pine Tree Symbolism and Uses (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 55-Aside from menstrual issues, we women also regularly deal with breast health issues. Do your breasts feel tender, lumpy, or painful around your period? Maybe you’re dealing with breast cysts. In this episode, we’ll talk about natural remedies for breast cysts and the difference between cysts and tumors. Thanks to NowProgams for sponsoring this episode. Learning […] The post Natural Remedies for Breast Cysts You Need Now! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ever wonder if that donut is as harmless as it looks? An occasional treat won’t hurt you, but a daily habit might do more harm than just add a few pounds. Find out more about how sugar affects the body in this podcast. How Sugar Affects the Body Thanks to our sponsor! NowPrograms.com – visit the website […] The post 5+ Ways of How Sugar Affects the Body appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Catnip is a popular herb for a bit of fun with our cats, but do you know catnip uses for humans? The post Fun Catnip Uses for Humans You Need to Know appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Today, on Crunchy Christian Podcast, Julie talks about four ways for food to grow indoors. Maybe you live in an apartment, have a small yard or patio, or your region allows for only a short growing season. Here are some ways to maximize your ability to grow your own food. You may not be able […] The post Four Ways for Food to Grow Indoors appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 60- We’ve been talking about emotional eating and how bad it is for your health. Last week, I discussed how to take simple steps to stop emotional eating. But, what can you do to handle the stress instead of satisfying that urge to eat? In this episode, I talk about how to relieve stress naturally […] The post How to Relieve Stress Naturally With These Easy Helps appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 59–We’ve been talking about the roots and damaging effects of emotional eating. But, how can we escape this vicious cycle that drags us down into depression and obesity? What are some key steps that can help? After all, dieting usually doesn’t help. In fact, dieting can sometimes make it worse. This is because emotional […] The post How to Stop Emotional Eating Right Now With These Simple Steps appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 58-The holidays aren’t always cheery and joyful, right? Sometimes they stir up stress, hurt, and other negative feelings. We deal with these feelings in different ways, but one way is eating. Do you eat when you feel sad? Hurt? Disappointed? If you do this often, it may be a sign of something much bigger […] The post Emotional eating effects that shorten your life! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 57–Around the holidays, we often engage in emotional eating. That’s because the holidays bring both joy and stress. Who makes all the food and often buys all the gifts? Mom. Who plans the parties and decorates? Mom. And, you guessed it, it’s mom who gathers all the craft supplies and situates all the guests […] The post The Nasty Truth About Roots of Emotional Eating appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 56-In the United States, about 12% of women aged 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant and/or carrying a baby to term. That percentage increases as couples wait longer to have children and is in addition to the 6% who can’t get pregnant at all. That means that nearly 20% of women or 1 in 5 […] The post 9 Best Fertility Herbs for Happy New Parents appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 55-Aside from menstrual issues, we women also regularly deal with breast health issues. Do your breasts feel tender, lumpy, or painful around your period? Maybe you’re dealing with breast cysts. In this episode, we’ll talk about natural remedies for breast cysts and the difference between cysts and tumors. Learning more about breast cysts What […] The post Natural Remedies for Breast Cysts You Need Now! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Episode 54-Many, many women dread “that time of the month” because every month, they experience crippling painful periods. When I was a teenager, I became a frequent visitor to the nurse’s office every month because of this. Of course, the nurse couldn’t dispense any pain medications, so all I ever got was a hot water […] The post Banish Painful Periods Forever With These Tips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.