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Unlocking the Vital Role of Estradiol in Male Sexual Health: Looking Beyond Testosterone

Unlocking the Vital Role of Estradiol in Male Sexual Health: Looking Beyond Testosterone

Exploring the Complex Interplay of Estradiol and Androgens in Male Sexual HealthBeyond the Shadows of TestosteroneOriginally published on March 3rd, 2017. Updated on October 30th, 2023. In the intricate realm of male urological health, the pivotal role of estradiol in male sexual well-being often remains in the shadows of its androgenic counterpart, testosterone. To achieve a comprehensive understanding, we must recognize the profound significance of estrogens, particularly estradiol. This a …
Oct 30, 2023 Ryan Wade
Witches' Qi Elixir: Eleven Cauldron Flavors

Witches' Qi Elixir: Eleven Cauldron Flavors

All Hallows Evening: Celebrating Growth, Death, Renewal, and the Mystical Cycles Eleven Cauldron Flavors The Witches' Qi Elixir As the moonlight bathes the Earth during the last Full Moon in the Virgo Zodiac—falling between August 22nd and September 22nd, or alternatively, between August 17th and September 17th—we embark on an ethereal journey into the realm of "Eleven Cauldron Flavors." This ancient and enigmatic elixir mirrors profound themes of growth, death, and renewal. …
Oct 30, 2023 Ryan Wade
Unstandardized Extracts

Unstandardized Extracts

A Dedication to Excellence Over Quantity In the upcoming week, we are thrilled to reintroduce a curated selection of our beloved products and customer favorites. These updates epitomize our central focus on product development at RAW Forest Foods: making nuanced yet substantial enhancements to the items and formulas already part of our catalog. In a world that often prioritizes quantity over quality, we are steadfast in our commitment to delivering the utmost in product excellence rather th …
Jan 07, 2023 Ryan Wade
Improving Extracts and Formulas in the Product Collection

Improving Extracts and Formulas in the Product Collection

A Commitment to Quality Over Quantity In the coming week, we will relaunch a carefully curated selection of our beloved products and customer favorites. These updates reflect our unwavering focus at RAW Forest Foods: making subtle yet significant improvements to the products and formulas that our customers have come to trust. In a world where quantity often overshadows quality, we remain dedicated to delivering the finest products rather than expanding our offerings indiscriminately. …
Aug 04, 2021 Ryan Wade
Vaccines, Spike Proteins, Viral Shedding, and Pine Pollen

Vaccines, Spike Proteins, Viral Shedding, and Pine Pollen

Do Pine Needles Prevent Viral Shedding Due to COVID Vaccination? The issue of viral shedding due to COVID-19 vaccination has become somewhat of a—well—viral topic. This topic has been placed on our radar here at RAW Forest Foods due to the misinformation claiming that pine needles, specifically pine needles from the white pine tree (Pinus strobus), contain a synthetic compound known as suramin. Below, I will address both the substance of the claim—whether …
Jul 08, 2021 Ryan Wade
Nettle Root and Women's Hormonal Health

Nettle Root and Women's Hormonal Health

An Ally for Women's Endocrine Health and PCOS Management For many, encountering the sting of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) while exploring the forest—or even the backyard—leaves a lasting impression. In the form of a painful rash. Temporary. But still painful. While its sting often defines it, the reality is that nettle is a remarkable phytotherapeutic that holds far more than meets the eye. Historically praised for a myriad of many uses—and not limited to medicinal uses—nettle leaf has garne …
Jan 25, 2021 Ryan Wade

COVID-19 and Vitamin D: Does the Evidence Support Supplementation for Preventing and Fighting Infection?

We wanted to know if vitamin D supplementation could help prevent and fight COVID-19 infection. So we hit the books, did the research, and here are the results—provided as a resource to help you decide if vitamin D supplementation is right for you. Since the early days of the pandemic, I have been closely following the research on the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19. And now, a solid 8 months into the pandemic in the US, this relationship has become somewhat of a trending t …
Nov 09, 2020 Ryan Wade

Upgraded Tongkat Ali Extract Capsules

Tongkat Ali: Much More Than "The Original Indonesian Aphrodisiac" Over the years—through our website and through Amazon—our Tongkat Ali Extract Capsules are consistently a top selling product. And for good reason: Not only is Tongkat Ali an outstanding Pro-Androgenic herb, but the Tongkat Ali that goes into our products (either our bulk powder pouches or our extract capsules) is always of the highest quality and integrity. We've long been proponents of using a broad, full spectrum To …
Aug 31, 2020 Ryan Wade
The Three Classes of Proandrogenic Herbs

The Three Classes of Proandrogenic Herbs

The Androgenic Approach: Understanding the Three Classes of Proandrogenic Herbs The Androgenic Approach is a holistic lifestyle strategy that integrates therapeutic proandrogenic herbs, such as our renowned Mountain Harvest Pine Pollen™, with thoughtful diet and lifestyle modifications. While the approach extends beyond merely taking supplements—encompassing a broader commitment to overall wellness—this article will specifically focus on the role of proandrogenic herbs in this journey. In es …
Aug 20, 2020 Ryan Wade
Poor Sleep and Low Libido

Poor Sleep and Low Libido

Libido Begins with Rest: Why Quality Sleep is the Foundation We receive a lot of questions about libido—specifically, how to enhance it. After a decade of working with RAW Forest Foods, I’ve become convinced that the first question to ask isn’t how to raise libido but rather how to improve sleep. Before anything else, sleep should be the primary focus, the foundation upon which everything else rests. No amount of interventions or supplements can make up for a lack of quality sleep. While …
Feb 17, 2020 Ryan Wade