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Podcast Description
The purpose of Simply Kristen is to explore all aspects of healthy living. Join me and learn how to garden, prepare nutrious foods, prenancy, baby care, and how to do it all - being an average mom. I'm no expert - but the people I interview are! So, come and learn through my adventures and mistakes!
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Enemas: How and Why | Ene-whats!? With all the information coming out about how important our GI tract is to our health, I wanted to know all the ins and outs about - everything! Well, enemas falls into this category and my friend Jillian shares with us how to do an enema, why they are so beneficial, and all the different types. Yup, I have a lot to learn about this subject. For example, did you know that enemas were so popular at the court of King Louis XIV of France that the duchess of Burgundy had her servant give her an enema in front of the King (her modesty being preserved by an adequate posture) before going to the comedy.To read more, click here. So, listen to my interview and be enlightened to the world of enemas - I certainly was! * Enemas should not be done on a regular basis. Consult a healthcare professional if you have persisting symptoms. | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Detergents: The Real Deal | Sudsy, soapy, bubbles that clean! Did you know that most (if not all) of our cleaning supplies contain detergents - even ones that clean your teeth or makeup that remains ON your skin throughout the day. Some big agency described detergents (or sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate) as a skin irritant that is okay as long as it is washed off immediately. Hmmm....... I bet these detergents are lingering longer than we realize. And, that is what this podcast is about: how common detergents are and what their effect is. HealthyBratt, the forum moderator from www.welltellme.com is here with us today. She will answer questions like: What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (the most common household detergent)? What does it do to the body? And, how to avoid it? Now, go look at your shampoo, liquid soaps, laundry detergent, and everything else to see if Sodium Laureth Sulfate or other detergents are on the ingredients list. You may be surprised! Recipes mentioned: Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse: 1. 5-3 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in 3 cups of water 1. Wash body and hair with soap. 2. Rinse with Water 3. Pour Apple Cider Vinegar Mix, start with hair and end with lower body (be sure to close your eyes!) 4. Rinse with Water | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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All About Water | Human bodies are almost 70% water. The earth's surface is almost 70% water. Our lives are truly centered around water! We harness its power for electricity, we build near water, we play in water, and most importantly.....we drink water. Since water is so very important, I wanted to dig around and find the answers to common and controversial questions like: How much water do we really need? What kind of water is right for you? What's in the tap water we drink? And what's the best way to store water? The answers I found in this podcast were really surprising - especially the part about tap water! Whew! Listen to my interview with Wanda and find out more. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Canning and Herb Storage | Canning - the idea used to intimidate me MAJORLY! I saw pretty canned jars at my grandmothers house and in old-timey stores and thought there was some sort of magic involved in getting vegetables and fruit to look so pretty and stored properly. Well, I was wrong! After doing this interview with Sarah about Basic Canning I tried it and it wasn't so bad. I did apple sauce, plum sauce, pear sauce, and peaches! It was much easier than I thought. Canning your own food has a lot of nutritional benefits. With home canning you avoid things like MSG, salt, added sweeteners, and artificial coloring--Yuck! There are also some major economical reasons to can. If you grow your own food, it's a free way to store it through the winter months, and it's safe from power outages (freezing foods is subject to constant electricity). Also, foods can be much cheaper if you buy them in season and from a local farmer. The extras you buy can be canned and enjoyed all year long. Canning really is an important skill - one missed by too many in my generation. I'm thankful I finally learned - and you can too. Just listen. I also talk to Shoshanna about how to properly store your herbs - so they retain their medicinal values and stay fresh and tasty. Great info there too! | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basic Gardening | If you want to have a garden, no matter how big, this show is for you!! Emily, an experienced Gardener from Mississippi, gives a fabulous lesson on starting, maintaining, and harvesting from your garden. I have very little experience with all of this, but after doing this interview with her I feel SO confident that I can do it. Well, atleast try....who knows how much will grow? Below are some of Emily and Mark’s notes for you to review when the time comes to plant your own garden: Basic Tools Needed, Tilling, Making Rows, Planting, Harvesting, Weed Control, and Bugs! Basic Tools Needed: For a teeny little garden, a hoe will go a long way, but if you’re going that route, don’t forget a sunhat & gloves, b/c you’ll be spending LOTS of time out in the garden! For a good sized garden (Mark says really for ANY garden), a tiller is almost a must-have item. Walk-behind tillers come in a big variety of sizes & prices. Lehman’s even has a manual one that my husband thinks is so neat! Aside from the hoe and/or tiller, it’s also great to have a hand-held pump sprayer, and a hand spreader, for fertilizer. My personal favorite “tool” is my husband and his Case tractor and disc! Amazing time saver! Till: Till plot of land using walk-behind tiller, tractor w/ disc, or for very small plots, a hoe. Fertilize the Soil: After garden plot is tilled, spread fertilizer. Other optional additions are lime (helps activate fertilizer) and a granulated herbicide for grass control. We use 8-8-8 for fertilizer. All these can be found at your local co-op, feed store, or nursery. You’ll now re-till the plot, to “mix” the fertilizer. For organic gardening, use a compost that you have made up yourself. Making Rows: There are several ways to make your rows. The first is to just let the second tilling make the rows for you. Or, there is a plow attachment that fits on the tiller that you can use. This will make a taller bed, which will hold more moisture. And the third is to hoe. For a large plot, this is a huge amount of work. For a decent size garden, a tiller is really a must. (Check out Lehman’s). Planting: There are a few different ways you’ll plant your garden. Some vegetables come in seeds, while others are already in plants. These can all be purchased at co-ops, feed stores, nursery’s or even Wal-Mart. Trench: Using the pointed tip of a hoe, make a 1-11/2” deep trench down the middle of entire row. Sprinkle seeds by hand into the trench. Cover seeds lightly. This method is used for: Carrots, corn, peas, butter beans, and okra… Holes for plants: For plants, such as tomatoes, bell & other peppers, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, & brussel sprouts, you’ll need to dig a hole deep enough to cover the root system of the plant. Then cover it, with leaves remaining above ground. *We fill our holes w/ water before dropping the plant in. The plants will need to be about 3 feet apart. (Bulbs will be done generally the same, but will need less spacing). Three-seed holes: Some seeds, such as squash, zucchini, cucumbers & melons, need to be planted individually, in much the same way as the plants. This is actually fun, and is great for the kids: You make a small hole 1- 1 ½” deep and simply drop three seeds into each hole, then cover lightly (don’t pack). Like the plants, these will be done about 3 feet apart. Pray for Rain & Watch it Grow! Harvesting: Basically, you pick it when it looks done! For underground veggies, like carrots, you’ll one up here & there to test. The main thing is not to let your veggies be too long on the vine, and get too big. You’ll know by looking when things are ripe & ready to be picked. Weed Control: There are several different things you can do for weed control, depending on your abilities & preferences: One is a spray herbicide, sprayed with a hand-held pump sprayer. Another is to till the rows until there is no room (plants get too big), and then use | 4/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Organic Does it Matter | You've heard, "You are what you eat", so listen and find out what you're made of! Rebekah Anast, owner of a health forum, tells us all about what the food labels really mean. She answers: What does Genetic Modification, Organic, Natural, Free Range, MSG, and Hormone Free mean and how does it affect our bodies? Also, what to do if you can't afford standard grocery store Organic prices. I learned a lot while interviewing Rebekah, and I think you will too! | 4/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Get Started | It can seem like a daunting task! You’ve always known “easy” snacks and meal preparation -- Food that is full of preservatives and other toxins. “Where do I start” is the question I most often hear from people wanting to get on the right track to health. This podcast will give you tips on how to start with Nutrition and Herbs AND maintain it. My friend, Aubrey, mother of four healthy children recalls her first days of eating naturally and gives great tips that helped her keep it going. She touches on subjects like: -What about snacks? -Isn’t it more expensive to eat naturally? -What about all the TIME involved? - And the biggest question....What will we eat now?!? | 4/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 7 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
I'm new to gardening, canning, homesteading, etc. and this podcast had been a wealth of information. I can't wait to see what else Kristen has in store for us!
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