Rawforestfoods

W inter Solstice and Immune Support The 21st of December (11:19pm EST to be exact) brings us the Winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year. And while the Winter Solstice marks the return of longer days ahead—the sun reaching higher and higher into the sky—it also marks the true beginning of winter. It is, after all, still Fall, and as I write this right now, the temperature is reading 8 degree Fahrenheit. We’re in the middle of it. The seasonal change offers a point of reflection on seasonal changes—around and within us. We can feel our energy ebb, both physically and mentally, as the cold sets in, and we can feel our energy flow as the world begins to thaw. I love living somewhere where I can experience the raw seasons. Winter is not a time to push ourselves—it is a time of rest. Spring arrives soon enough. That rampant growth is just around the corner. A study into Classical Chinese Medicine offers the 5 Phases (5 Element) model. Within this, each season, or phase, engenders a ce...

RAW Green Tea Flower Pollen Camellia pollen is full of raw amino acids and living enzymes, vitamins, protein, minerals, essential fatty acids, and a whole host of other macro and micro-nutrients and phytonutrients. Additionally, highly accessible forms of the many beneficial compounds found in green tea (the leaves of camellia sinensis) plant are present in our camellia sinensis pollen. This is an ideal product for anyone looking for an alternative to pine pollen, without phyto-androgens, but still containing high amounts of nutrients and enzymes. While especially popular with women, our raw green tea pollen (another raw forest foods first) is perfect for men, too. Health Benefits Of Green Tea May help increase hematopoiesis (red blood cell production). Restorative benefits to fight fatigue. Amino acids and prebiotic fiber to increase detoxification. Believed to aid memory and mental function. May benefit the immune system. Pro...

Polygala & Schisandra Extract  (Shen Shu Storehouse) Shen Shu Storehouse contains equal parts of Polygala Root and Schisandra Berries. Together, Shen Shu Storehouse aims to deeply fortify the body. It restores, strengthens, and tones. Shen Shu Storehouse is formulated without any Yang herbs. It is intentionally devoid of any herbs that may be artificially stimulating or warming. Instead, it is formulated to awake and refine what is already present within. This is a formula to help restore by relaxing an overworked, overstimulated, and anxious mind. It clears muddled thoughts and allows the path forward to be revealed.  Polygala Root ( Polygala tenuifolia ) Historically, Polygala Root, also known as Yuan Zhi, has been used to help manage stress, calm the spirit and improve memory. Polygala is one of the eight “herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit.” In Chinese medicine, Polygala is said to “open the orifices.” Indications for the use...