Crunchy Christian Podcast

About Crunchy Christian Podcast

Hope, how-to’s, and a little humor for the natural life. On the Crunchy Christian Podcast, Master Herbalist and Christian unschooler Julie Polanco shares faith-rooted, practical help for living closer to the way God made us — herbal remedies, aromatherapy, gardening, whole foods, women’s health, and everyday natural wellness for your family. For Christian homeschool moms who want to grow more self-reliant and care for their families naturally. Follow the show and grow in the good gifts of God’s creation, one episode at a time. (Educational only; not a substitute for medical advice.)

Publisher

Julie Polanco

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2020

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Sweet 13 Bonus: Thirteen Questions, One Network

   The Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network turns thirteen. Hosts from across the network each answer one real homeschool question, all in one episode. The post Sweet 13 Bonus: Thirteen Questions, One Network (https://ultimateradioshow.com/sweet-13-bonus-thirteen-questions-one-network/) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network (https://ultimateradioshow.com).

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   14 Jan 2026

   Benefits of Cod Liver Oil: Grandma’s Super Food (Replay)

   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) (https://ultimateradioshow.com/benefits-of-cod-liver-oil-grandmas-super-food-2/) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network (https://ultimateradioshow.com).

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   1 Oct 2024

   Fun Catnip Uses for Humans You Need to Know

   Catnip is a popular herb for a bit of fun with our cats, but do you know catnip uses for humans? Join Julie on this episode of Crunchy Christian podcast to learn more about catnip. Thanks to NOW Programs (https://www.nowprograms.com/), this evidence-based program helps students learn differences. Catnip Uses in History Nepeta cataria is a native to Europe and Asia. The Greeks and Romans knew it and probably the Egyptians as well. After all, they revered cats. It is rumored that Nepeta is named after Nepete or Nepi in central Italy, where it grew prolifically. There aren’t many specific records of its use outside of medical texts. Sorry no mythology or weird historical stories. Old herbals speak of catnip uses to promote sweating, cure fevers, relieve congestion and phlegm, and help with coughs and colds. The English used it as a tea before the arrival of black tea. While cats love it, rats, deer, and many insects hate it. While the tea made from the leaves is mildly sedating, the root has quite the opposite effect and has been rumored to make a gentle person quarrelsome. People have long used catnip for childhood infections, fevers, aches and pains, bad-tempered moods, sleeplessness and digestive upsets. Once upon a time, it was even recommended as a front-line treatment against the dreaded fever of smallpox. Growing Catnip Catnip is a perennial that looks a lot like other members of the mint family with square stems and toothed somewhat heart-shaped leaves. It has small, purplish flowers. Catnip likes to grow in well-drained average soil in full sun but will tolerate some shade. It can become weedy like other members of the family, so manage the plants to prevent this. It doesn’t need fertilizer or other help and repels insects, so it’s pretty easy to grow. Modern Catnip Uses Modern research (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31337687/) shows that the essential oil of catnip protects the liver from damage caused by acetaminophen use. Research (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11738350/) has also suggested catnip has antimicrobial activity against fungi and gram-positive bacteria. And other possible catnip uses could be as a possible natural food preservative as it is effective against common food-borne pathogens. In addition, a study published in Iran in 2013 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24396352/) showed that the essential oil of catnip was effective in killing oral microbial infections, especially candida. Learn more about catnip on the podcast! Warnings Catnip does have possible emmenagogue and abortifacient effects, so it is best to avoid using it during pregnancy.

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