What Are Adaptogens? Origins, Effects, and the Idea of Adaptation April 1, 2017What are adaptogens, and where does the term come from? About Nikolai Lazarev, the idea behind adaptogens, and why adaptability plays a special role in health and resilience.
Testosterone, piperine, and chrysin March 1, 2017What do pine pollen, black pepper, and passionflower have in common? A brief look at testosterone from pine pollen, piperine, and chrysin—and the idea behind this unusual combination.
Pine pollen, mitochondria and midi-chlorians February 1, 2017What do pine pollen have to do with mitochondria—and what, in turn, do mitochondria have to do with the midi-chlorians from Star Wars? About cellular energy, ATP, and an interesting...
My experience with Pine pollen Tincture January 6, 2017How does pine pollen tincture affect everyday life? I tried raw pine pollen and homemade tincture and am sharing my personal experiences with energy, training, libido, and recovery.
Secondary plant substances from wild plants December 1, 2016Why do wild plants contain special secondary plant compounds? About antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols—and what Artemisia annua, rockrose, and pine pollen have to do with “Rewild Yourself.”
Moringa stenopetala: The tree of life from Ethiopia November 1, 2016Moringa stenopetala is the lesser-known Ethiopian relative of Moringa oleifera. A portrait of the “tree of life,” its traditional use as a food, and the remarkable properties of its seeds.
