Do you ever wish your day wasn't ruled by your health? Penny gets raw and real in this powerful origin episode of Becoming Natural. She shares her 25-year battle with debilitating Crohn's disease, how traditional medicine saved her but didn’t heal her, and the radical shift that finally brought relief—faith, natural living, and a mom-sized dose of stubborn hope.

In this repeat of her foundational episode, learn:

• Why Penny shifted to more holistic health

• How essential oils and plant-based remedies changed her life

• What it means to live clean in a dirty world

• Why healing is physical, emotional, and deeply spiritual

If you're a tired mama looking for answers, this one's for you.

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Keywords and Tags

Crohn's healing, natural remedies, holistic health, essential oils, occupational therapist, mom podcast, faith and healing, autoimmune relief, clean living, chronic illness support, Becoming Natural, holistic lifestyle, Christian wellness, toxin-free living

In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history of witch hazel for skin:

• 🌿 Roots in creation: Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub

• 🔬 Botanical brilliance: How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone

• 🧴 Which type for what: Choosing between alcohol‑based, glycerin‑based, or potent pure extracts

• 📝 DIY healing: Easy recipes—toners, wipes, sun‑burn compresses, and bug‑bite relief

• 🙏 Real guidance: Safety considerations, FAQs, and a faith-filled reflection grounded in Psalm 104:14

Grab your tea and stick around for practical healing and soul-filling grace.

🛒 Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free

🛒 Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free with Rose Water

🛒 Organic Witch Hazel Extract

• Avula, B. et al. (2019). Witch Hazel Overview

• Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Company (est. 1866).

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witch hazel benefits, DIY witch hazel recipes, witch hazel for skin, witch hazel uses, natural remedy podcast, postpartum witch hazel, alcohol-free witch hazel, homemade toner recipe, faith-based natural healing

Vinegar Health Benefits: Ancient Remedy for Your Health & Home

Did you know vinegar health benefits go far beyond salad dressings? 🥗 In this episode, I share how plain vinegar and apple cider vinegar (ACV) have been used for centuries for healing, cleaning, and everyday wellness. You’ll learn its fascinating history, science-backed uses, and practical ways to replace harsh chemicals in your home. 💡 From Hippocrates to your laundry room, vinegar is a simple, God-given tool for health and home.

👉 Listen in as we uncover:

• How vinegar was used by ancient cultures (and even in Scripture!)
• The science behind vinegar’s power to heal and clean
• My favorite ways to use ACV for digestion, detox, and beauty ✨

Resources:

📗Antibacterial action of vinegar against food-borne pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli O157:H7

📗Can You Use Vinegar as a Disinfectant?

📗Effect and mechanisms of action of vinegar on glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and body weight

📗The improvement effect of apple cider vinegar as a functional food on anthropometric indices, blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetic patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial

📗Vinegar intake reduces body weight, body fat mass, and serum triglyceride levels in obese Japanese subjects

📗Beneficial effect of vinegar consumption associated with regulating gut microbiome and metabolome

WHERE TO FIND ME:

🌿 Website & Podcast Hub 📩 Email Sign-Up 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Spotify 📧 Contact Penny ⭐️ Listen Notes Interview

📌 Note: I’m just a girl with a wild story and a passion for sharing what has helped me feel my best during difficult times. I share personal experience, documented research, and a whole lot of heart. Always talk to a professional when making changes to your health routine.

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