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Discover Calendula uses for more than just skin on this podcast with Julie. The post Surprising Calendula Uses for More than Skin appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

The benefits of lemon balm for the entire family are worth the effort. Join Julie on Crunchy Christian Podcast today as she talks about this wonderful, mild herb. The post Amazing Benefits of Lemon Balm for Everyday appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Listen to the podcast this week to hear how lavender uses turned the economy around in one American small town. The post 10+ Important Lavender Uses You Can’t Live Without appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Welcome to the Crunchy Christian Podcast! Join Julie Polanco on this episode as she talks about Thyme uses and benefits, from ancient history to modern discoveries. The post Thyme Uses and Benefits to Your Health You Need appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

In this episode, Julie discusses common and not so common oregano uses. Join her to discover culinary and medicinal oregano uses along with some growing tips. The post Oregano Uses: Do You Know Them All? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Have you ever wondered what a health coach does and how she might be able to help you? Today on Crunchy Christian Podcast, Julie talks with health coach and holistic nutritionist, Tresa Rolando Salters of Live Well Blessed. Tresa, tell our listeners a bit about what led you to become an integrative nutrition health coach. […] The post Can a Health Coach Help You Achieve Your Goals? appeared...

Have you ever wondered about postpartum exercise and how to do it safely? Gentle exercise is an important part of the recovery process and integral to health. Today, Julie interviews Beth Learn of Fit2B Studios about her journey and about some easy postpartum exercise tips. So, Beth, we were talking about how your interest in […] The post Easy Postpartum Exercise Tips for New Moms appeared f...

Join Julie today as she talks with herbalist and naturalist, Karen Stephenson of Edible Wild Food about how to combat food shortage and gain better nutrition through edible wild foods. The post Food Shortage? Not If You Eat Wild! 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 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Want to know about embracing an herbal lifestyle? Join Julie on today’s episode as she interviews Jamie Fivecoate Larrison of The Herbal Spoon. She is a trained herbalist and in addition to her own site, she is also the DIY and Natural Remedies Editor with Wellness Mama. She has trained with some notable herbalists such […] The post Embracing an Herbal Lifestyle: Some Insights appeared first...

Want to know how to control blood sugar naturally? Julie gives some tips in this week’s Crunchy Christian Podcast episode. First, she discusses the differences between simple and complex carbs. This is because controlling your intake of simple carbs is the heart of how to control blood sugar. How to Control Blood Sugar Naturally Understand […] The post How to Control Blood Sugar Naturally ap...

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 You May Gain Weight One way of […] The post 5+ Ways of How Sugar Affects the Body appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Do you use artificial sweeteners in your morning coffee? How about diet soda or in baking? Find out more about what they are and what they do to your body in this episode about the low down on artificial sweeteners with Julie Polanco. What are Artificial Sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are sweeteners that are manmade and […] The post The Low Down on Artificial Sweeteners appeared first on...

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 appeared fir...

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 appeared fi...

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 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Ne...

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. Holly Symbolism and Historic Roots Ilex aquifolium, or the Holly tree, is a small evergreen tree with deeply lobed, waxy, prickled leaves native […] The post Holly Symbolism and Benefits appeare...

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 appeared first on Ultimate...

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 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 appeared first on Ultimate Homescho...

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 appea...

Join Julie as she talks about mushroom benefits for a strong immune defense on Crunchy Christian Podcast. We don’t often think about fungi when we think about natural health, but mushrooms offer some awesome helps. Some Facts About Mushrooms Did you know that the plant and fungi kingdoms are so intertwined that one can’t really […] The post Super Food Mushroom Benefits for a Strong Immune De...

Benefits of the 3 Super G’s: Green Tea, Garlic, and Guts Check out the benefits of garlic, green tea, and guts on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast. Julie breaks down why these are great additions to your daily diet and a few ways to enjoy them. Benefits of Garlic Garlic, or Allium sativum, is […] The post Benefits of Super G’s appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcas...

Want to know more about the benefits of super greens? Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses green leafy vegetables, why you need them, and some sneaky ways to get more in your diet. What are Super Greens? All green vegetables are not super. That’s not to say that […] The post Benefits of Super Greens appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Net...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses what are superfoods and why you should eat them. What are superfoods? Most of the time when we hear about superfoods, we automatically think of expensive powders and shakes. But, God gave us fruits, vegetables, and animal sources that are naturally packed […] The post What Are Superfoods and Why You Should Eat T...