# Our Crunchy Home — Full Site Reference
> Real protocols from a real mom. Natural-first remedies, fertility support, low-tox living, and real protocols from a mom who's tried it all.

## About This Site
**Our Crunchy Home** is a natural-first wellness website for families seeking real, tested alternatives to conventional medicine. The author is an anonymous mom sharing protocols she has personally developed through her own health journey — including diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), fertility challenges, immune support for a family of five, gut recovery, and transitioning to a low-tox lifestyle.

The site provides detailed step-by-step protocols, product recommendations (Amazon affiliate links), and practical advice organized by health need. All products listed have been personally tested and vetted.

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## Site Structure

### Home Page
**URL:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/
- Hero section with site tagline
- About section describing the mission and author's bio
- Protocol preview cards linking to detailed protocols
- Shop shelf preview showing featured products
- Navigation: Home, Protocols, Shop My Shelf, About

### Protocols Page
**URL:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html
Five detailed protocol sections in accordion format:

#### 1. Cold & Flu Protocol
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html#cold-flu
A step-by-step 9-action protocol for treating cold and flu symptoms naturally:

| Step | Action | Details |
|------|--------|---------|
| 1 | Propolis throat spray + oil of oregano under tongue | Per label, continue throughout |
| 2 | Quercetin + bromelain | 500mg-1g, opens respiratory pathways |
| 3 | Mullein tincture | Per label in warm water or juice |
| 4 | Sinupret (sinus relief) | Herbal decongestant, per label |
| 5 | Colloidal silver | Short-term use only — 3-5 days max |
| 6 | High-dose vitamin C | Liposomal preferred, Ester-C alternative |
| 7 | Steam / hot shower with eucalyptus | Mucous membrane relief |
| 8 | Elderberry syrup | Immune support |
| 9 | Beef organ capsules | Nutrient-dense recovery support |

#### 2. Daily Immune Support Protocol
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html#immune
Baseline daily stack for immune resilience:

- **Vitamin D3 + K2** — 5,000 IU daily (foundational)
- **Camu camu powder** — Whole-food vitamin C source
- **Liquid zinc** — 15-30mg daily
- **Oil of oregano** — Immune support, antimicrobial
- **Quercetin** — Mast cell support, seasonal allergy support
- **Elderberry gummies** — Year-round immune maintenance (kid-friendly)

#### 3. Fertility & Hormone Support Protocol
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html#fertility
Targeted at DOR (diminished ovarian reserve), perimenopause, and overall fertility:

- **Magnesium glycinate** — 400mg nightly
- **Ubiquinol (CoQ10)** — 200-400mg daily, mitochondrial support
- **DHEA** — 25-50mg daily (hormone precursor, consult provider)
- **Selenium** — 200mcg daily (thyroid + ovarian health)
- **L-lysine** — 1,000mg daily (cervical health, immune modulation)
- **RALA (R-lipoic acid)** — Mitochondrial antioxidant
- **Myo-inositol** — 2,000mg daily (PCOS support, egg quality)
- **Shatavari** — Ayurvedic adaptogen for female reproductive health
- **Resveratrol** — Mitochondrial health, anti-aging
- **Cell salts (tissue salts)** — Mineral balancing
- **Perimenopause support** — Herbal blend for hormonal transition
- **Cramp relief** — Natural muscle relaxant for menstrual cramps
- **Bath soak (magnesium flakes + essential oils)** — Stress reduction, PMS relief

#### 4. Gut Recovery & Digestion Protocol
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html#gut

- **Ginger** — Fresh or capsules, anti-inflammatory, digestion support
- **Bone broth** — Collagen, gut lining repair
- **Probiotics** — Broad-spectrum, refrigerated preferred
- **Digestive enzymes** — With meals for breakdown support

#### 5. Low-Tox Home & Personal Care Protocol
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/protocols.html#low-tox

- **Kitchen:** Stainless steel cookware, glass storage, beeswax wraps, chemical-free coffee filters, natural dish soap
- **Personal Care:** Non-toxic shampoo/conditioner (adult + kids), deodorant, hair dye alternatives, toddler detangler, pre-shampoo treatments, witch hazel toner
- **Home Gadgets:** Steamer iron, fabric protector, upholstery cleaner, oxygen brightener (non-chlorine bleach)
- **Cleaning:** All-purpose cleaner, pool-wash castile soap, husband-wash heavy-duty soap
- **Restless Legs Support:** Magnesium lotion + iron protocol

### Shop Page
**URL:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/shop.html
Approximately 63 curated products organized into 4 categories, all Amazon affiliate links:

#### Natural Wellness & Supplements
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/shop.html#wellness
- Fertility: Magnesium glycinate, ubiquinol, DHEA, selenium, L-lysine, RALA, myo-inositol, shatavari, resveratrol, cell salts, perimenopause support, cramp relief, bath soak
- Cold & Flu: Propolis throat spray, quercetin + bromelain, mullein tincture, sinupret, colloidal silver, high-dose liposomal vitamin C, travel vitamin C, elderberry syrup, beef organ capsules, fever support, nasal spray
- Immune Maintenance: Liquid zinc, oil of oregano, elderberry gummies, vitamin D3+K2, camu camu, kids immune rinse

#### Non-Toxic Home & Body Care
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/shop.html#home-body
- Shampoo/conditioner, pre-shampoo treatment, kids shampoo
- Deodorant, hair dye, witch hazel toner, toddler detangler
- Panty liners, bath soak
- Steamer iron, upholstery cleaner, fabric protector, oxygen brightener
- All-purpose cleaner, pool-wash soap, husband-wash soap

#### Kitchen & Pantry
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/shop.html#pantry
- Coffee filters, xylitol sweetener, monk fruit sweetener

#### Tech & Gadgets
**Anchor:** https://ourcrunchyhome.com/shop.html#tech
- Home security, misc tech products

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## Technical Details
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Content type:** Health & wellness, lifestyle
- **Monetization:** Amazon affiliate links (all products personally tested)
- **Authorship:** Anonymous mom
- **Target audience:** Families seeking natural-first alternatives to conventional medicine
- **Key topics:** Natural remedies, fertility, DOR, holistic health, low-tox living, immune support, gut health, crunchy parenting

## External Links
- All product links go to Amazon.com with affiliate tracking
- No other external outbound links