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Supplementation Strategies As established in  Vitamin D, Testosterone, and SHBG, there is great benefit in maintaining healthy—and appropriate—high levels of vitamin D, including bone health, endocrine health, immune health, and others. While the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that adults receive a conservative 600 IU of vitamin D daily (and 800 IU if 70+ years of age), and the more progressive Endocrine Society recommends 1500 - 2000 IU daily (and that up to 10,000 IU is s …

Why Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, technically a secosteroid—a steroid. Many biological processes within the body rely on vitamin D, though its major functions are regulating 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 in calcium regulation that lack of vitamin D can lead to osteomalacia or rickets. Without adequate levels of vitamin D, the body can onl …

Turning Up the Heat in the Middle of Winter Today the snow has been off and on and the last time I checked it was 22 degrees Fahrenheit out. Come the middle of February—and well into a long, cold winter—it is time for something warm. Not to mention, next week is Valentine's Day. So irregardless of whether or not you are celebrating Valentine’s day with a loved one, when it is still over a month away from the first day of Spring (Monday, March 20 th, in the Northern Hemisphere) it is …

Looking Beyond a Simple Routine Pine Pollen has gained significant attention due to its Phyto-Androgens (plant analogues of male sex hormones). While measuring testosterone levels can provide an overview, focusing solely on the Phyto-Androgens present in pine pollen fails to acknowledge all the benefits that it has to offer. Additionally, it fails to demonstrate how a foundational approach to wellness can provide long-lasting effects and benefits—a holistic approach beyond focusing on the an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …