Herbs, The Crunchy Christian

Stop Calling Wild Yam Cream a Natural Source of Progesterone!

by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Dec 20, 2022 | Herbs, Hormones, Menstrual Cycle

I see it over and over again in holistic health groups…women stating that they use wild yam cream as a natural source of progesterone. They usually recommend it when a woman is asking about progesterone support for pregnancy, a short luteal phase, or if they’ve had...

7 Herbs to Eliminate Period Pain

by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Oct 15, 2021 | Herbs, Hormones, Menstrual Cycle

I talk to women nearly weekly who struggle with painful periods, some of them for decades. They may or may not be getting some relief from things like birth control, ibuprofen, or other painkillers, but they don’t want to be on these things anymore. If that’s you...

Elderberry Syrup

by Denise @ The Crunchy Christian | Aug 9, 2021 | Herbs, Plant Remedies, Recipes

Elderberry syrup has held a place in my refrigerator for close to 10 years now. It’s so easy to make, and it’s something great to have on hand should you (or one of your family members) start coming down with cold symptoms. For the first couple years, I...

Potassium – Why You Need It, How to Get It

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...

Adaptogens – A Woman’s Best Friend

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...

The Best Plant Ally For Bee and Wasp Stings!

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,...