Crunchy Christian Podcast

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses purslane uses and benefits. Find out how this common weed has been used for centuries as a nutritious vegetable and helpful plant. Some Facts About Purslane History Purslane, or Portulaca oleraceae, is an incredibly old plant. Seeds found in the modern United […] The post Purslane Uses and Benefits appeared firs...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses chicory’s purse uses and benefits. Find out how this common weed has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Chicory History Common chicory or Cichorium intybus in Latin, is well-known in the United States as the […] The post Chicory Uses and Benefits appeared first on Ultimate...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses shepherd’s purse uses and benefits. Find out how this common weed has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Shepherd’s Purse   History Capsella bursa-pastoris, as shepherd’s purse is known in Latin, is native to Europe, […] The post Shepherds Purse Uses and Benefits appea...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses plantain uses and benefits. Find out how this common weed has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Plantain History Plantago major (and its related species, Plantago lanceolata), as plantain is known in Latin, now grows […] The post Plantain Uses and Benefits appeared first o...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses sassafras uses and benefits. Find out how this common, aggressive weedy tree has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Sassafras History Sassafras albidum is a distinctly North American weed tree and North America’s only spice. […] The post Sassafras Uses and Benefits appeared...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses chickweed uses and benefits. Find out how this common plant has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Chickweed History Not much is written about Stellaria media, or chickweed. We know it originated in Europe because […] The post Chickweed Uses and Benefits appeared first on U...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses red clover uses and benefits. Find out how this common plant has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Red Clover History Red clover, whose scientific name is Trifolium praetense, was first grown in Europe and […] The post Red Clover Uses and Benefits appeared first on Ultimat...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses dandelion uses and benefits. Find out how this common weed has been used for centuries to help with many health issues. Some Facts About Dandelion Pretty much everyone knows what a dandelion looks like, with its toothed leaves gathered around the round, […] The post Dandelion Uses and Benefits appeared first on...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses natural summer foot care. Learn how to use natural remedies for warts and athlete’s foot. Natural Summer Foot Care Summertime seems to be fraught with foot challenges. After spending some time walking around barefoot at a pool, we often contract warts. If […] The post Natural Summer Foot Care appeared first on U...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses natural hydration drinks. Ditch those sugary electrolyte sports beverages and learn how to properly re-hydrate after hiking, biking, running, swimming, and the like. Nourish your body right! Natural Hydration Drinks Perfect for Summer Now that we’re all more active, we run the […] The post Natural Hydration Drin...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses herbal first aid. She talks about what you need to keep in your cupboard or take with you on your outdoor adventures. Ready to stock your medicine cabinet with natural helps for scrapes, bruises, and other emergencies? Let’s dig in! Herbal First […] The post Herbal First Aid Essentials appeared first on Ultimate...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses natural remedies for bug bites. She talks about natural repellents, mosquito bites, and bee stings. The post Natural Remedies for Bug Bites appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses natural remedies for sunburn. She talks about both protecting your skin and helping your skin heal. Natural Remedies for Sunburn Conditioning the Skin There are ways to prevent sunburn besides avoiding the sun. In fact, we shouldn’t avoid sunlight altogether since we […] The post Natural Remedies for Sunburn app...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses natural ways to fight inflammation that makes our noses, ears, and throats all itchy during allergy season. Natural Ways to Fight Inflammation A bit about histamines Since the sneezing and itching associated with seasonal allergies are caused by histamines, this episode is […] The post Natural Ways to Fight Infl...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses how to fight allergies naturally with herbs and essential oils. Fight Allergies Naturally! Before talking about herbs and essential oils, please remember that all information shared is for educational purposes only. This discussion about the historical and personal uses of herbs and […] The post Fight Allergies...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she discusses help with seasonal allergies using non-medicinal methods. The post Help with Seasonal Allergies appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she shares her personal story and lessons about the link between diet and seasonal allergies. The Link Between Diet and Seasonal Allergies Julie’s Personal Story First, Julie shares her long struggle to overcome allergies, including seasonal ones. Julie’s journey began with undiagnosed food allergies […] The post The Link Bet...

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...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she shares how to start composting. Composting is a great way to recycle the way that God recycles! How to start composting What is compost? What are the types? Compost is basically decomposed waste matter from animals or plants. It is a major component […] The post How to Start Composting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschoo...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she shares how to get started with square foot gardening. This method is one of the most popular ways for beginning gardeners to grow food successfully. Square foot gardening can be customized to suit any size yard and any type of plant. How to […] The post Get Started on Square Foot Gardening appeared first on Ultimate Homes...

Join Julie Polanco on this episode of Crunchy Christian Podcast as she shares how to start a garden in a small space. Growing food in a small space brings special challenges that owners of larger pieces of land don’t have to deal with. What if you live in an apartment, townhouse, or condo? What if you own a small city lot, like Julie does? How can you still enjoy the benefits of growing your own f...

Join Julie Polanco as she shares what Crunchy Christian Podcast is all about. It all started in a vacant lot down the street where common weeds became her sanctuary. Find out how the Vine of the Gospel of John beautifully wove plants into Julie’s story and what you can expect each week on the new Crunchy Christian Podcast. The post What is Crunchy Christian Podcast About? appeared first on Ultimat...