This is the first in a series of articles all about ghee. Here we cover the basics of what it is, how it’s been used in Ayurveda, and the research around it. In later articles, we’ll show you how to make it, and the combination of herbs with ghee. For those unfamiliar with ghee, it is also known … [Read more...] about All About Ghee
Our Core Values
Often times a business' core values (if they have even identified them) are just used internally. We've decided to share our core values publicly with you for two reasons. #1 - You can better hold us to them to make sure that we're embodying each of these six values. #2 - If you resonate with … [Read more...] about Our Core Values
Unboxing Video
Unboxing videos have been popular in recent years at many companies. I figured it might be fun showing what an order from Lost Empire Herbs could look like for you. Since I needed a bunch of herbs for myself and for some upcoming videos I had a big box delivered to my home. Of course, … [Read more...] about Unboxing Video
Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Once I saw this new research report come out, I knew I had to share it with you. One complaint we get is around our mushrooms being a bit more expensive than competitors on the market. Well, you see, you get what you pay for. A new study titled, “Evaluation on quality consistency of … [Read more...] about Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Are Capsules Good for You?
For a long time at Lost Empire Herbs, we only dealt in herbal powders and tinctures, and never in capsules. Finally, after five years in business, we finally released our first capsulized product, with pine pollen capsules. (And our second, tongkat ali capsules, are in production.) Why did … [Read more...] about Are Capsules Good for You?
Lion’s Mane – Which is Better? Water or Alcohol Extract?
With the release of our second variation of lion’s mane extract, many people are asking which one is better water or alcohol extracts, or what is the difference? In this article, we aim to lay out all the details. First off, let’s start with a little background. Water and alcohol are used … [Read more...] about Lion’s Mane – Which is Better? Water or Alcohol Extract?
Dosage with Herbs
What dose of XYZ should I take? Besides HOW to take them, this is the number one question we get. I was reading through Stephen Harrod Buhner’s Healing Lyme, to learn more about the disease specifically for a coaching client of mine, and came across one of the best discussion of dosing with herbs … [Read more...] about Dosage with Herbs
How Long Does It Take For Herbs To Work?
We often get questions along the lines of feeling herbs effects, such as: “Approximately, when should I expect a marked improvement in my health combining the Cistanche, Black Ant Extract, and He Shou Wu?” And like many answers in life the answer is… It depends. But, I’m not just going … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take For Herbs To Work?
992 Total Testosterone
I just got my latest bloodwork back, that I’ve been doing regularly with InsideTracker. I am surprised and elated by one of the results. My Total Testosterone came in at 992 ng/dL! My last result was 845, which at the time was the highest I had ever had it tested at. Previous to that … [Read more...] about 992 Total Testosterone
3 Herbs to Add to Coffee for Health and Longevity
Most people drink coffee. So why not take coffee and give it more potent effects on your health by turning it into herbal coffee? Everyone knows that coffee is stimulating. What you may not know is that because of that property, it can help “stimulate” your body into uptaking more of any herbs … [Read more...] about 3 Herbs to Add to Coffee for Health and Longevity
Shilajit Powder vs Resin
Which one should I get, shilajit powder or shilajit resin? In this video, I talk about some of the differences between these two different types. First of all, both are great, just a bit different. The shilajit resin is a little higher quality. It is found up higher in the Himalayan … [Read more...] about Shilajit Powder vs Resin
Seaweed Foraging
The other week I attended a seaweed foraging class that was put on through ForageSF. This required me to wake up at 2:45 in the morning to drive a few hours up the coast, but it was worth it. I’m amazed at how something that seems so difficult at first, can turn into something so easy with a … [Read more...] about Seaweed Foraging
Combining Tinctures
At the time of the writing of this article we have three tinctures available at Lost Empire Herbs. Pine Pollen Tincture Ashwagandha Tincture Nettle Root Tincture The good news is we have a few other tinctures (including tincture formulas) in various stages of production, and have plans … [Read more...] about Combining Tinctures
Herbal Pick Me Up Tea Recipes
What I call the “Herbal Pick Me Up” is a fantastic way to take powdered herbs and extracts in a super simple way. When you understand some of the ideas you can also find out how to make a great tasting drink…even with some bad tasting herbs. Watch the video here, and then continue reading below … [Read more...] about Herbal Pick Me Up Tea Recipes
Dangers of Plastics
In a recent article, I dove deep into the horrors of BPA found in many plastics. As mentioned there, BPA-free plastics are not necessarily any better. Here you’ll see why that is. While eliminating BPA from many plastics is a good thing, it is not the complete picture. Far from it. BPA is the … [Read more...] about Dangers of Plastics
Top 50 Herbal Blogs
If you've read our mission, then you already know that we aim to drastically improve the life of people with herbs, but also using information we provide. Speaking of which, we simply do not have enough time to put out everything we want on our blog. For that reason, we decided to create a Top … [Read more...] about Top 50 Herbal Blogs
Cell Phones cause ED?
Attention men! What you have in your pocket may not only be zapping your sperm but also causing performance issues. I stumbled across this fascinating study looking at erectile function. A group of 20 men with ED were compared to 10 men without ED. They were evaluated according to the … [Read more...] about Cell Phones cause ED?
EMF’s killing your Brain and Hormones?
For about a century we’ve been told we’re chemical beings. The rise of pharmacology went on to say that this is the only thing that matters. But it’s not true, at least not the full truth. We are just as much electrical beings. “Electromagnetic frequencies” are a significant grouping of … [Read more...] about EMF’s killing your Brain and Hormones?
BPA (Bisphenol-A) and Plastic
"A poison kills you. A chemical like BPA reprograms your cells and ends up causing a disease in your grandchild that kills him." - Frederick vom Saal, Biology Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia and BPA researcher1 Read that again. Let it sink in for a moment... BPA or … [Read more...] about BPA (Bisphenol-A) and Plastic
How to Make Herbal Tinctures
In this article, we'll be giving step by step into how to make herbal tinctures at home. Specifically for this walkthrough, I'll be showing you how to make what I affectionately call "ginseng whiskey." Making herbal tinctures typically involve using alcohol extracts of … [Read more...] about How to Make Herbal Tinctures
How to Get 845 Testosterone
After sharing my latest blood test results, with my highest ever testosterone level of 845 ng/dL I received the following question from Collin: “Wow. I was told it's impossible to get above 850 without steroids, so you're near perfect. What is your personal regimen Logan? Can you write a post … [Read more...] about How to Get 845 Testosterone
Dong Quai for Men
Dong quai has a strong reputation for being a female herb. But just like tongkat ali is known as a male herb, women can significantly benefit from it too. So it is that dong quai is for men too. I’m just beginning to use this one personally and regularly. It was in reviewing some … [Read more...] about Dong Quai for Men