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RAW Pine Pollen Capsules, Powder, & Tablets
In depth with RAW Pine Pollen
Often used to boost testosterone levels, Pine Pollen is a nutritional powerhouse that comes with a multitude of health and wellness benefits. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids, this natural remedy is available to take in capsule, powder and tablet form. If you’re new to Pine Pollen or just want to brush up on your knowledge, here’s what you need to know about the incredible superfood.
Got any questions about RAW Pine Pollen that
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Aug 27, 2019
Enhancing Male Fertility and Overall Health: The Nutritional Impact of Nuts on Sperm Quality
Enhancing Sperm Health: A Comprehensive Approach
The Significance of Sperm Health
Recent research by the Human Nutrition Unit at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has underscored a simple yet effective strategy for improving sperm quality: incorporating nuts into one's diet. This revelation emerged from
a 2019 study highlighting the impact of certain nuts on sperm health in individuals following a typical Western diet.
Insights from the 2019 Study
The study in question, con
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Aug 14, 2019
Sex Hormones and the Importance of Understanding Them
Sex Hormones and the Importance of Understanding (or Misunderstanding!) Them
Despite that which some sources might suggest, androgenic hormones, and sex hormones in general, are complicated things that we see over-simplified all too often. The misleading information on sex hormones can often cause those researching the subject to waste considerable time, energy and money trying to accomplish something they simply can’t or trying to achieve it the wrong way.
Because we’re big on transparen
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Aug 14, 2019
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Astragalus Root: A Comprehensive Guide
Unveiling Astragalus: Immune Strength from Ancient Roots
Astragalus (also known as Huáng Qí or Milkvetch) is considered one of the most important adaptogenic herbs on the planet, commonly used to strengthen the body’s immune system. It boasts a long history of use in herbal medicine and has undergone significant study within modern scientific medical research.Exploring Astragalus Varieties: The Root of Health Benefits
The Astragalus used for medicinal properties comes from the root of a legu
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Jul 15, 2019
Build Jing Through Food and Diet
Eating for Jing
In the historical context of Chinese medicine, diet gave birth to herbalism. And within the overall context of Chinese medicine, diet is considered a stand-alone therapy—not an adjust therapy.
Any disease or disorder that can be treated through acupuncture or herbs can be treated through diet. Understanding that herbalism is really just a type of dietary therapy aids in the understanding of the five pillars of Chinese medicine: Acupressure (Tui Na), acupuncture, dietary th
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Apr 24, 2019
The New Elevated Pine Pollen Tincture Collection
Discover Our Elevated Pine Pollen Tinctures
Crafted by Master Herbalists, Now with Refined Formulas, Extraction, and Product Artwork
We’re proud to introduce the most significant evolution in our tincture collection since we first began our journey. This latest release is not merely about aesthetics—although the new artwork elegantly captures the elevated essence of our products. More importantly, it reflects a commitment to superior craftsmanship and our continuous pur
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Sep 04, 2018
The Mystery of Mental Health
It's Time to Talk about Mental Health
And About How We Know Nothing About It
It's a curious conundrum of how many people are affected by depression yet real conversations about and surrounding mental health are largely lacking. Is it shame? General uncomfortableness regarding vulnerability? A lack of vocabulary about mental health which stifles dialog? Something else altogether?
In the immediate wake of the suicides of
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain we saw some much-needed dialog, in m
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Jul 20, 2018
Wake Up! Morning Energy Booster & Pre-Workout Formula
AM Energy Booster &
Pre-Workout Formula
Developed Exclusively and in Collaboration with
Pine Pollen Superfoods
This has been a long time coming and I am so very excited to be able to announce the release of our first collaboration with Michael over at Pine Pollen Superfoods. With a ton of experience in the fitness industry—and a ton of experience with Pine Pollen—Michael wanted something unique for himself and his customers that supplied the nutrients, the foundation, and the energ
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May 31, 2018
Elwha River Eucommia & Deer Antler Velvet
Restore the Yang
While for the most part I agree with the
Wen Bing Warm Disease Theory, where the school of thought roots the cause of all disease in heat. This is similar to the inflammation theory of disease in the West. And we certainly live in a hot culture and many of us are suffering from true excess heat in the body.
But what about those times when we need heat, where the cause of our illness isn't excess heat but the cause of our illness is cold. This is
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May 24, 2018
Meditation for Brain and Mental Health
When Science Meets (Meditation) Practice
While it's of no surprise to the gurus, the Buddhas, the Dharma Punks, the mystics, sages, and hermits of time past (and anyone else with a mindfulness or meditation practice), it is nice to have science to confirm what many of us already know: Meditation has vast rewards for brain and mental health.
An eight week study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s
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May 23, 2018
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