In this podcast, Logan Christopher and Brandon Amalani discuss one of the major models of Chinese medicine and Taoism, the Five Element Theory. This includes: The Origination of this Model The Five Tastes 5 Positive and Negative Emotions 12 Yin and Yang Meridians How the Flow and … [Read more...] about Ep57: Five Element Theory
Shilajit and Heavy Metals Toxicity
Mike Adams of Natural News recently put out an article regarding shilajit heavy metals toxicity that many of our customers saw, raising their concerns. For those of you not familiar with the article, here's a link to the original piece. Here we answer the claims and concerns put forth in that … [Read more...] about Shilajit and Heavy Metals Toxicity
Tabbed Sections
Apart from improved shopping experience and new features such as gift certificates and wait lists, we also changed the way our product pages work. Instead of having all the information about a certain product on one page, we split it into different pages accessible by tabs. We are often … [Read more...] about Tabbed Sections
Snuffing Tobacco
In the Amazon I got to try a method of herbal delivery that was completely new to me. Up the nose! Tobacco is a sacred plant of, well, pretty much every indigenous people that has it available. Certainly all over North and South America. Of course, because of how it’s been grown, processed … [Read more...] about Snuffing Tobacco
Your Account Dashboard
We're proud to present our new account area, easily accessed via the top bar links where you can register your account or login to an existing one. We strongly recommend creating a new account if you haven't done so yet, as there are multiple benefits to it. Review your previous orders, download … [Read more...] about Your Account Dashboard
Ep56: Amazon Rainforest Adventures
In this episode Logan details his recent adventures traveling to the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador and visiting indigenous peoples. This includes: Heeding the Call of the Amazon The Perception of Nature as Dangerous and Scary How the Simple Life can be Superior to Our Own Complex Lives … [Read more...] about Ep56: Amazon Rainforest Adventures
How to Use the Waiting List
Even though we do our best to keep everything in stock, unfortunately that is not always possible. Now you're able to join the waiting list for any out of stock products with a click of the button if you're logged in or by entering your email address if you aren't. For instance, our aswhagandha … [Read more...] about How to Use the Waiting List
The Dangerous! Amazon
Unless you’ve been there, chances are when you imagine the Amazon you might picture some horrible things. Swarms of mosquitoes sucking your blood dry…giving you malaria and Zika. Stay clear of the river as piranhas will eat you alive! Don’t got into the forest alone or you’ll be mauled … [Read more...] about The Dangerous! Amazon
How to Use Gift Certificates
You asked and we listened! Gift certificates are now available for purchase at any amount. This page covers details on buying and using gift certificates. Step 1 Just head over to the Gift Certificate page and enter the desired amount. If you'd like to buy more than one Gift Certificate, … [Read more...] about How to Use Gift Certificates
Yummm…Spit Beer
Chicha. The word is used to describe a number of different drinks all across Central and South America. It is a sacred and very important daily drink of the Achuar people in the Amazon jungle. There it is made with the manioc, also known as yuca or cassava, roots. After harvesting they are … [Read more...] about Yummm…Spit Beer
Walking and Phallic Trees
There are some very cool and very different trees inside the Amazon rainforest. A large portion of them are different types of palm. One of the most fascinating to look at is the Walking Palm, also known as cashapona or Socratea exorrhiza. The tree itself appears to levitate upwards as it … [Read more...] about Walking and Phallic Trees
Finding My First Reishi Mushroom
After several days of traveling by plane, bus, truck and boat we arrived deep in the Achuar territory in the Amazon jungle in the southern part of Ecuador. In Kapawi lodge where we were staying there was a number of flora and fauna guidebooks showing all the amazing biodiversity of the area (the … [Read more...] about Finding My First Reishi Mushroom
Super Man Herbs is now Lost Empire Herbs
If you want to see this represented in a fun way check out the video below. https://youtu.be/db6LfkbBL3E We changed our name due to a trademark issue with DC Comics (owners of Superman). While they did not take legal action against us it looked to be going in that direction so we decided to be … [Read more...] about Super Man Herbs is now Lost Empire Herbs
Ep55: The Aphrodisiac Secret with Meredith Shirk
Meredith Shirk is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified personal trainer, Fitness Nutritional Specialist, with a Magna Cum Laude Degree in Biology and self-proclaimed scientific research geek. For the past decade, Meredith has been passionate about achieving peak performance. She helps … [Read more...] about Ep55: The Aphrodisiac Secret with Meredith Shirk
Forest Bath
I received this emergency alert a few days ago. Wait...why can't I go outside alone or with my family that I’m already quarantined and in close quarters with? But I need forest bathing to stay healthy! Look, I get social distancing or wearing masks. So if I observe those, why is nature … [Read more...] about Forest Bath
How to Take Pine Pollen
These instructions are to guide you through the steps and different methods of consuming pine pollen. This video also gives a good overview of how to take pine pollen, but there's even more in the steps below, including the best dosage. There are six “steps” covered here. Go ahead and open … [Read more...] about How to Take Pine Pollen
Ep54: Benefits of Schisandra with Brandon Amalani
Brandon Amalani is partnered with Pioneer Valley Naturals as the exclusive distributor of the only American-Grown Organic Schizandra currently available. This is where our Schisandra comes from and in this podcast we dive into many of the benefits and uses of schisandra. The Energetic … [Read more...] about Ep54: Benefits of Schisandra with Brandon Amalani
Cordycepin
Cordyceps sinensis has quickly become one of the most popular adaptogens available. Its benefits range far and wide. Although this mushroom has been around for quite some time, it is now in high demand for its exceptional immune boosting qualities, lung support, and ability to support both yin and … [Read more...] about Cordycepin
1% to Pachamama Alliance Foundation
A few months back a business group I’m a part of was working with a charity organization called the Pachamama Alliance who happened to be a member. Their story intrigued me. What was particularly interesting to me was their connection to one of the last bastions of true ecological … [Read more...] about 1% to Pachamama Alliance Foundation
Ep53: NLP and Your Self-Concept with Damon Cart
Damon Cart is considered to be a natural talent by some of the best NLP trainers in the world. His approach to guiding and teaching students brings to their awareness that they've been doing NLP all of their lives without realizing it and he empowers them with skills and resources to thrive and … [Read more...] about Ep53: NLP and Your Self-Concept with Damon Cart
Ep52: Herbs for the Zombie Apocalypse with Dani Brooks
Danielle Brooks is a Nutritional Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Professional Speaker, and founder of Redmond Nutritional Therapy, Lake Washington Massage Therapy, and Good Decisions Inc. She is also the author of bestseller Good Decisions…Most of the Time, Danielle’s approach to diet combines … [Read more...] about Ep52: Herbs for the Zombie Apocalypse with Dani Brooks
Cordyceps Militaris Spores
Thought I'd share this video I came across just for fun. It shows the cordyceps militaris mushroom or fruiting body releasing its spores (the tiny thread-like things you see coming off the head). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Kzx7UfGHo These spores are then able to go out and "populate" … [Read more...] about Cordyceps Militaris Spores