Welcome back to Season 2 of Crunchy Stewardship! In this premiere episode, Katie and Chrissy kick off the new year with a fresh look at winter wellness. They discuss the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain, break down the actual differences between a cold and the flu, and share why they ditch conventional treatments like Tamiflu and Red Gatorade. Instead, they offer a toolkit of natural, budget-friendly remedies to help your family fight sickness while honoring your body’s natural healing ability.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The "Second Brain" concept: How your enteric nervous system impacts your mood and immunity
• The difference between Influenza (Flu) and Coronaviruses (Cold) and how to spot them
• Why they avoid Red Gatorade and Tamiflu (and what they use instead)
• Specific natural remedies including: Menthol crystals, onion water, miso soup, and the "Special Drink" recipe
• Prevention strategies involving cod liver oil, sleep, and avoiding pork

Resources mentioned:

• Book: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price - https://amzn.to/45M45iS
• Book: The Forgotten Home Apothecary - https://amzn.to/49OMU2A
• Book: Ancient Remedies by Dr. Josh Axe - https://amzn.to/4qgf7W9
• Book: The Biblio Diet - https://amzn.to/3Zb9nRi
• Product: Menthol Crystals - https://amzn.to/4sAJQi5
• Bone Broth Brands: Kettle and Fire / Pacific Organic Foods
• Vitamins: Ancient Nutrition (Immune Support) - https://amzn.to/4qEXdMu

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship
00:33 Season Two Kickoff
02:16 Random Revelation: The Second Brain
04:02 The Importance of Gut Health
05:13 Western A. Price and Nutrition
09:44 Flu vs. Cold: Understanding the Differences
23:24 Natural Remedies for Common Illnesses
31:14 Favorite Store-Bought Broth Brands
32:55 Benefits of Bone Broth
34:48 Natural Remedies for Cold Symptoms
36:45 Homemade Remedies for Throat Phlegm
41:56 The Power of Oregano Oil
44:38 Parasites and Pork: A Surprising Connection
48:45 Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).

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