by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Dec 22, 2020 | Diet, Herbs, Minerals
I’ve been asked before what my favorite mineral is. While it’s hard to choose just one, if I HAD to pick, I’d say potassium. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking that’s a weird choice, especially when things like magnesium are all the rage these days. The reason I...
by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Dec 12, 2020 | Hormones, Nutrients, Recipes
Zinc is getting a lot of attention right now for improving immune function, but I was interested in this important mineral long before that and discovered that pumpkin seeds are an excellent source. But I wasn’t impressed with their flavor plain, so I started...
by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Dec 5, 2020 | Herbs, Stress
You might be asking, “Adapt-a-what?” Adaptogens are a category of herbs that help you to balance your body’s stress response. In a good year, many women could use help with that. But in 2020? Sign practically everyone up! One of the most important benefits of...
by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Sep 30, 2020 | Hormones, Menstrual Cycle
How are severe menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, PCOS, and endometriosis all treated by mainstream medical doctors? Birth control. The problem with this “solution” is that it does nothing to actually fix the problem. It merely masks the symptoms, and...
by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Sep 15, 2020 | Herbs, Plant Remedies
While bees, wasps, and other stinging insects are out all summer long, they become especially active here in the fall…and mean! But have no fear because you may have the perfect remedy to treat a sting growing right in your yard! Plantain is considered a weed by many,...
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