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Strength Training and Camellia Sinensis Pollen

Strength Training and Camellia Sinensis Pollen Just to keep you all in the loop about Camellia Sinensis... I spent Sunday morning at the gym maxing out every muscle group, following the advice of Art De Vany. I usually do not exercise like this (and I'm not recommending it), opting instead for exercises which mimic natural movements, like kettle balls, hiking/trail running, yoga, climbing, and I'm in no way in the type of shape to spend a morning maxing every muscle group. But I did it, be …

May 22, 2011 Ryan Wade

The Truth About Taking Tinctures Sublingually

A Careful Look at the Realities of Sublingual Tincture Use Weighing the Risks Against the Proposed Benefits Tinctures, particularly those derived from Pine Pollen, provide an efficient, alcohol-based method of delivering powerful botanical compounds. Recently, sublingual (under-the-tongue) administration has gained traction as an approach believed to enhance absorption and speed up effects. Proponents claim that placing Pine Pollen Tinctures under the tongue offers superior bioavailability …

May 22, 2011 Ryan Wade

Why a Pine Pollen for Everyone Else?

Why a Pine Pollen for Everyone Else? One year ago RAW Forest Foods became the first company to offer raw pine pollen powder in the US. We started after pine pollen proved to be a vital, tremendous component in a path of healing. It was obvious, because there was no one in the US selling rawpine pollen powder. What to do: become a resource for you and for your healing. Over the past year we've been researching and trying many, many products, to find something that parallels, out preforms, or si …

May 06, 2011 Ryan Wade

Exploring Ascended Health Life Extension Elixir Benefits

Exploring the Efficacy of Ascended Health's Life Extension Elixir Recently, I embarked on a new phase in my journey towards holistic health by incorporating the Life Extension Elixir from Ascended Health into my regimen. As an individual who has navigated the challenges of Lyme Disease and its aftermath, I've shifted my focus from predominantly Yang tonics to nurturing my Yin energy, which was significantly depleted during my illness and subsequent recovery. In traditional practices, achi …

Mar 06, 2011 Ryan Wade

Powerful Yin, & Jing, Tonic to Restore Health & Vitality

Jing Strengthening Formula (...Everything and the Kitchen Sink) I went on an amazing walk yesterday in the woods, during a heavy snowfall. Walked along the fjords. After several months of snow I'm still excited about it, and get a little depressed whenever it lets up. Spending my entire life on the Central California and Northern California Coasts before moving to Maine last summer means that I'll probably never tire of the winter wonderland (although wildharvesting avocados means this is not …

Feb 28, 2011 Ryan Wade

The Fourfold Path to Healing

The Fourfold Path to Healing: Rediscovering Holistic Health There’s a shift happening—a deeper way of thinking is emerging in discussions about health and herbalism. Many of us were raised in an allopathic medical model, a system rooted in symptom-focused treatments, and while this approach has its place, it often leaves out the broader understanding of well-being that true health requires. The evolution of herbalism, too, can sometimes mirror this, as we rush to try the latest …

Feb 17, 2011 Ryan Wade

Aphro-Tea-siac or Aphro-Chai-siac? More Lovers' Tea

A Spicy, Aromatic Blend to Warm the Senses and the Soul Inspired by a little Valentine's Day tea-making I wrote about the other day, a beautiful blend from the now-closed Worts & Cunning Apothecary, and—let’s be honest—my deep love for chai, I just whipped up a batch of something special. The only real question is: is it Aphro-Tea-siac or Aphro-Chai-siac? Either way, it’s spicy, aromatic, and absolutely worth making. This blend is highly customizable—mine l …

Feb 17, 2011 Ryan Wade

Aphrodi-Tea: The Elixir of Aphrodite

Embrace the Elixir of Lovers in the Spirit of Aphrodite It’s Valentine’s Day, and honestly, the older I get, the more I love the charm of cheesy holidays. One of my presents today was a lovely, beautifully crafted tea mix from the awesome Homegrown Herbs here in Portland, Maine. If you’re ever in the area, Homeegrown Herbs is a must-visit destination. I haven’t tried this particular tea mix yet, but just from the look and aroma of it, I can tell it&rsq …

Feb 13, 2011 Ryan Wade

Repairing and Rejenerating with Ho Shou Wu

Repairing and Rejenerating with Ho Shou Wu For the past year or so, since recovering from a serious illness, I've been focusing on a lot of Yang herbs to regain and build my vitality, but I've also started to notice some serious signs of aging. My once oily skin had become dry and prone to wrinkles and skin flaking, and my high metabolism and propensity for lean muscle and low body fat had begun to change and I started getting softer around the edges. Reading Michael Tierra's book The Way …

Feb 09, 2011 Ryan Wade

Hyperion Herbs: Hormonal Health Elixir Recipe

Hyperion Herbs: Hormonal Health Elixir Recipe Another fantastic video from Brandon over at Hyperion Herbs , this one called Hormonal Health Elixir Recipe. I just cannot get enough of his videos; I'm so thoroughly inspired and impressed with the work he is doing through his YouTube channel HerbGardner00. The world needs more people like this, who are truly in it to spread wellness through knowledge. I'm putting an order in first thing tomorrow morning! Check out the video below, then follow …

Dec 01, 2010 Ryan Wade

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