How to Have Faith When the Going Gets Tough
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by Julie Brow-Polanco
1M ago
Sometimes, God takes us to the desert to teach us how to have faith and fill us with new life. When we think of a desert, we don’t often think of it as a place full of life. The desert conjures up feelings of thirst, scorching heat, exhaustion, and death. If we fell out of an airplane, it would be the last place we want to find ourselves in. It is a landscape we usually pass through, not live in. And yet, God leads us there on purpose. He leads us there to test our faith and teach us, like … The post How to Have Faith When the Going Gets Tough appeared first on Julie Naturally | Health Coachin ..read more
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Mindset development: can praise hurt a growth mindset?
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by Julie Brow-Polanco
1M ago
As a health coach and high school teacher, there are some patterns that I see which determine a student’s success. One of them is mindset. By junior high, mindset development has hit its peak and will either help or hurt that student as they plan for their future. How does this happen? Well, it starts with us. As parents, we don’t think about mindset development when we praise our children for good behavior, academic achievement, and other desirable traits. For example, have you ever said any of these things to your child? An Impossible Standard Of course, we want to … The post Mindset develop ..read more
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Christmas Herbs: 10 Weird Things You Didn’t Know
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by Julie Brow-Polanco
3M ago
When we think of Christmas, we think of the three wise men and maybe mistletoe. But, there are actually eight Christmas herbs. These are: frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, holly, poinsettia, pine, peppermint, and cinnamon. On my podcast, Crunchy Christian Podcast, I cover seven of these in depth over the holiday season. When we think of these plants, certain traditions often come to mind. We affiliate frankincense and myrrh with the three wise men, mistletoe with stealing a kiss, and holly with wreaths. We decorate a pine or fir tree and place poinsettias all around the church sanctuary. And, we ..read more
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Teaching teens about Jesus is the most important act you can do
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by Julie Brow-Polanco
3M ago
After homeschooling for 23 years, I have the privilege of teaching teens about Jesus at a small, alternative Christian high school near me. I also have the opportunity to be health coach and personal trainer for these kids. It’s pretty awesome to influence both the physical and the spiritual health of teens. But, if they lose weight and get fit but don’t know Jesus, what difference does it make? So, teaching teens about Jesus is the most important thing that any teacher or parent can do. Some of the best books and materials I’ve come across for doing this are … The post Teaching teens about Je ..read more
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Anatomy lessons for high schoolers based on truth & science
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by Julie Polanco
6M ago
Did you know that even in healthcare degree programs, anatomy lessons can sometimes be peppered with phrases like “I have to teach it that way because that’s what the book says?” Those exact words were spoken by one of my anatomy teachers at a Chinese Medicine school. She was trying to be politically correct, of course. But, anatomy is anatomy. There is no denying skeletal, muscular, endocrine, reproductive, and other differences between male and female bodies. Thankfully, my personal trainer program didn’t dance around this because after all, it is dangerous to try to train men and women the ..read more
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Review of the Best Nebulizer Diffusers for Aromatherapy Bliss
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by Julie Polanco
8M ago
There are a lot of different ways to use and enjoy essential oils. You can inhale them, dilute them in a carrier oil and apply them to the skin, create body care products with them, and some are even safe to cook with. But, the most popular and easiest way to use essential oils is by diffusing them in a room. In this post, I am going to discuss the best nebulizer diffusers. Nebulizer diffusers don’t use water or heat, just the essential oil, unlike other types of diffusers. As an aromatherapist certified by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy, … The post Review of the Best Nebuli ..read more
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Apologetics study for students defending their faith
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by Julie Polanco
8M ago
You know, teens ask some of the hardest questions when it comes to the Christian faith. For example, the teens I work with deal with some difficult life issues and they have serious doubts about God. They are bombarded by social media, peer pressure, and their own thoughts. So, an apologetics study for students that meets them where they’re at is essential. For the students at the small Christian alternative high school where I teach and offer health coaching, Master Books’ Apologetics in Action was a great fit. After homeschooling for 22 years, I’m familiar with many homeschooling styles and ..read more
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Want to learn music production? Do this!
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by Julie Polanco
1y ago
As I shared in my post about learning to sing better, music is a big part of my life. Worship is very important to me and I enjoy many creative ways to worship. But, singing has been a passion of mine since I was a small child, making up my own songs. Now, I still have melodies on my heart and write lyrics, but have never learned an instrument well enough to play the music that is in my head. Secretly, I want to learn music production. This has been a secret frustration of mine for a very long time, … The post Want to learn music production? Do this! appeared first on Julie Naturally ..read more
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A great tool to learn how to sing better
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by Julie Polanco
1y ago
First, you might ask yourself, “How can I learn how to sing better without a live vocal coach?” Well, I asked myself that, too. See, I’ve been singing all my life and I am currently a worship leader at my church. It is my firm belief that music has many health benefits, in addition to worship. But, I noticed that as I got older, my voice got a bit lower. Now, I’m no longer able to hit notes that I could when I was in my 20’s. It also frustrates me that I have trouble finding and singing harmonies. That’s … The post A great tool to learn how to sing better appeared first on Julie Naturally ..read more
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How to encourage kindness in children
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by Julie Polanco
1y ago
As a health coach and veteran homeschooling mom, I hear a lot of stories of trauma. Parents homeschool because of school violence or bullying. People who come to me for health coaching often have stories of childhood abuse or trauma at the root of their chronic illness. With so much hurt occurring in the early years, we need to learn how to encourage kindness in our children and let it heal our own hurts in the process. Ways to encourage kindness in children One of the key ways we can encourage kindness in our children is through empathy. Young children … The post How to encourage kindness in ..read more
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