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Vitamin D, SHBG, and Testosterone

The Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, technically a secosteroid—a type of steroid. Many biological processes within the body rely on vitamin D, though its major functions are regulating the absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc in the small intestine, and promoting healthy growth and bone remodeling. It is because it plays such a major role in calcium regulation that a lack of vitamin D can lead to osteomalacia or rickets. Without adequate levels …

Mar 07, 2017 Ryan Wade

Homemade Chai Recipe – With Aphrodisiac Additions

It’s the Middle of Winter—Let’s Turn Up the Heat Today, the snow has been falling off and on, and the last time I checked, it was 22°F outside. As we settle into mid-February—well into a long, cold winter—it’s the perfect time for something warming and comforting. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not make it something special? Whether or not you're celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one, we still have more than a month …

Feb 07, 2017 Ryan Wade

Stacking and Cycling Pine Pollen to Improve Testosterone

Beyond a Simple Routine:A Holistic Approach to Using Pine Pollen and Complementary Proandrogenic Herbs Pine Pollen has garnered attention for its phytoandrogens—plant-derived compounds similar to male sex hormones. While measuring testosterone levels offers some insight, focusing solely on Pine Pollen’s phytoandrogens overlooks its full range of benefits. This holistic approach to wellness emphasizes not only enhancing androgen levels but also fostering long-term health and vitality. This …

Jan 27, 2017 Ryan Wade

A Quick Guide To Using Our Products

Putting Your Order To Good Use Always Take on an Empty Stomach We recommend taking all of our products on an empty stomach for optimal digestion and absorption, particularly before the first meal of the day. We advise taking them twice daily, ideally 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after eating. A good schedule for many people is once before breakfast and again mid-afternoon. However, the most important thing is to take our products, even if the above schedule does not work for you …

Jan 20, 2017 Ryan Wade

Goal Refining with Pine Pollen Formulas

Goal Refining with Pine Pollen RAW Forest Foods takes pride in its diverse range of formulas, which includes the renowned Endocrine Strengthening Formula Tincture, now rebranded as Mountain Alchemy Pine Pollen Elixir. Initially available in a 1-ounce bottle, this formula was meticulously crafted using RAW Pine Pollen, Chinese Ginseng Root, Tribulus terrestris, Nettle Root, and Ginger Root. Over time, our collection of formulas has expanded, with a special focus on Pine Pollen-based for …

Jan 10, 2017 Ryan Wade

Make the Most of 2017

Developing Sustainable and Healthy Habits Personally, I always think of my birthday as the milestone to reflect on the year(s) past and to plan for the year(s) to come. My birthday resides at the point in the year that summer turns to fall and summer vacation turns to back-to-school. In this way, it just naturally feels like the right time to find resolve for what's ahead. But the New Year is the universal (at least for those following the Gregorian calendar) time for making positiv …

Dec 31, 2016 Ryan Wade

Liver Health and Estrogen Dominance

It's Not Just Alcohol and Hepatitis While alcoholic liver cirrhosis and hepatitis C (HVC) both cause potentially fatal liver disease, they are not the major causes of liver disease. In fact, it is estimated that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 25% of the US population—81.3 million people. Just like cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol, NAFLD can prove fatal if left untreated. Frighteningly, until the health of the liver is severely compromised, most liver dise …

Dec 14, 2016 Ryan Wade

Using RAW Pine Pollen

Pine Pollen: Our First Product As the first company here in the US offering RAW Pine Pollen, we are able to leverage our long standing relationships that we have with forged with our harvesters, gatherers, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver to our customers Pine Pollen that is of the highest quality and integrity. Clean Sourcing We work with a nature conservation co-operative to wild-harvest our RAW Pine Pollen, which we use in our line of Mountain Harvest Pine Pollen products …

Oct 28, 2016 Ryan Wade

Elixir Mock Lattés (or Mockttés)

Adding in Strengthening and Tonic Herbs—Deliciously While not the most convenient way to use powdered extracts, making elixir lattés (mockttés) is one of the more fun ways to use them—especially as we move into the colder months. Many people are drawn towards roasted flavors (chocolate, coffee, and even breads and beers), and many associate the colder months with these flavors. This recipe will provide you with a coffee alternative, one that is restorative and replenishing, in stark con …

Oct 07, 2016 Ryan Wade

Understanding Pine Pollen Tablets & Its Benefits

What is Pine Pollen? Pine Pollen is a type of nutritional supplement that is extracted from pine trees. Pollens—including Pine Pollen, Green Tea/ Camellia sinensis, and Brassica Pollen—are increasingly used as dietary supplements and as superfoods. Different pollens have been used historically in classical Chinese medicine, other indigenous medicines, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), due to their wide range of benefits (including powerful anti-inflammatory effects). Throughou …

Sep 01, 2016 Ryan Wade

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