I always find it useful to reflect back on time as I plan out the future. And here at Lost Empire Herbs, it's no different. So in this post, I want to share some of the "best of the best" that took place this past year. New or Improved Herbs The only brand-new herb we released this year was … [Read more...] about The BEST of 2019
Gateway Herbs: Goji, Pine Pollen, and More
I’m guessing you’ve heard the term “gateway drug” before, right? This was basically to say that if someone started smoking cannabis then soon enough, they’d be smoking crack and shooting heroin. That the more common and easier drug would be a gateway into the harder stuff. Sure, we can find … [Read more...] about Gateway Herbs: Goji, Pine Pollen, and More
Can I take XXX with YYY herbs?
This question is one of the most common we get. So I decided to write one long blog post that answers every version of it with the herbs we sell at Lost Empire Herbs. (Yes, this is meant to be a bit of a joke but one meant to prove the point!) Can I take Tongkat Ali with … [Read more...] about Can I take XXX with YYY herbs?
How to Make a Liquid Suspension [Elderberry]
Personally, my preferred method of taking herbs is a tincture, because they are so simple and easy to use. Squirt it in your mouth and you’re done. This is easier than mixing powders into some sort of drink. Capsules are easy too, but still not as easy as tinctures in my opinion. And with any sort … [Read more...] about How to Make a Liquid Suspension [Elderberry]
Six(6) Pine Pollen Videos
Recently, I recorded a bunch of new videos on specific topics about our most popular herb, Pine Pollen. You’ll find these shown in a variety of places around our website but also figured it was worth putting them all in one place here on the blog. (We did something similar with Ashwagandha … [Read more...] about Six(6) Pine Pollen Videos
How to Become Intuitive with Herb Use
I’m often asked which herbs I take. And my answer is that I am largely intuitive about my herb taking. Despite saying that for years, I’ve never really covered HOW I am intuitive...until now. I do this to share with you but also to become more conscious of what I’m doing so that I can improve my … [Read more...] about How to Become Intuitive with Herb Use
How to Make Elderberry Honey: Simple DIY Recipe
Elderberry Honey has long been used as a home remedy for colds and flu. It is specifically recommended for kids because it tastes good. You know the old saying, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. The good news is that with the right kind of honey you’re not only helping the medicine … [Read more...] about How to Make Elderberry Honey: Simple DIY Recipe
The Feelable Effects of Our Herbs
Part of the idea of performance herbalism is for you to be able to feel what the herbs do for you right away. Knowing that they’re doing something in the background, below conscious perception, is fine but isn’t it best to have things work so great you can feel it instantly? Many of the herbs … [Read more...] about The Feelable Effects of Our Herbs
Pine Pollen and Morning Wood (How well does it really work?)
Ever since noticing the effect ourselves and hearing reports from customers we’ve known that Pine Pollen helps with morning wood. It may seem like a silly or juvenile thing to be concerned about, but it turns out that this is a great indicator of men’s health. How exactly we don’t know since the … [Read more...] about Pine Pollen and Morning Wood (How well does it really work?)
Why I’m Losing Faith in Science
Over the past few months, ever since the results of my most recent blood test, I've dove deep into studying certain hormones and related compounds to understand them better. This resulted in six different articles covering three compounds: Estrogen for Men Sex Hormone Binding Globulin … [Read more...] about Why I’m Losing Faith in Science
Shilajit Resin: Daily Anti-Aging Ritual for Longevity
Here is an easy, but powerful mineral to add to your regular daily herbal routine. Shilajit Resin, aka the “Destroyer of Weakness” and the “Conqueror of Mountains,” is an amazing mineral pitch. Shilajit is the #1 rated herb in Ayurvedic Medicine. It is highly regarded as the most powerful … [Read more...] about Shilajit Resin: Daily Anti-Aging Ritual for Longevity
How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
Finally, the part you’ve been waiting for, how to decrease or increase your DHT (dihydrotestosterone). As a quick recap, in the first article, we detailed some of the basics of DHT and why it is important. Click here to read part one. Then in the second part, we covered how and why DHT has … [Read more...] about How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
DHT’s Role in Prostate Issues, Hair Loss and Acne: Part II
For a long time, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) has been given a bad rap because of its role in acne, hair loss, and prostate issues. This article examines previous theories about DHT, and the latest studies to see what science now reveals about this endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone. … [Read more...] about DHT’s Role in Prostate Issues, Hair Loss and Acne: Part II
The Basics and Benefits of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Part I
Read Part 2 Read Part 3 Everyone has heard of testosterone. But few are familiar with dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone. The enzyme 5α-reductase catalyzes the formation of DHT from testosterone in certain tissues including … [Read more...] about The Basics and Benefits of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Part I
7 Videos on Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & MORE
Ashwagandha is an amazing plant. It is probably one of the most well-known and popular herbs in Ayurvedic medicine and for good reason. It offers many helpful benefits to the majority of people who use it, and with minimal side effects. [pt_view id="8c5ec89wgr"] Recently, I recorded a number of … [Read more...] about 7 Videos on Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & MORE
How to Raise or Lower Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin - Part 2 In my previous article, I detailed what Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is, the old theory about it being strictly a bad thing, and how new science shows that this is not the case. If you missed that you can find it here. In this article, we’ll dive … [Read more...] about How to Raise or Lower Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Good or Bad?
What is the real story on SHBG? As the name implies sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a globulin (a protein made up of about 400 amino acids) that binds to sex hormones which include testosterone, estrogen and more. It is the main component that is the difference between Total … [Read more...] about Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Good or Bad?
Estrogen for Men’s Health
Both men and women need estrogen and testosterone. While the ratios are different between the genders, both of these are absolutely critical for overall health and wellness. In this article, we’ll be diving deep into the important role of estrogen for men. When men begin testosterone replacement … [Read more...] about Estrogen for Men’s Health
Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
I teach about health. And I feel that in order to not be a hypocrite, I should share my health results with people as proof that what I teach works. I would similarly challenge anyone else who is in the health space to do the same. I understand privacy concerns and all that, but do you practice … [Read more...] about Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
Experimenting with Herbs [How and Why]
I’m always harping on the fact that you need to experiment to find the herbs that work for you. However, I haven’t really covered HOW you should experiment. While there is no one right way, the aim of this article and video is to give you several methods and ideas so you know what to do and what to … [Read more...] about Experimenting with Herbs [How and Why]
Win Up to $1000 in Lost Empire Credit by Giving Us Your Case Study
We’re offering a bounty for your case study aka your results in using our herbs. ESPECIALLY if you have before and after blood (or other) test results to prove it! Why? Science is limited in many of these herbs. (For example, Pine Pollen doesn’t have a single human trial.) But … [Read more...] about Win Up to $1000 in Lost Empire Credit by Giving Us Your Case Study
Maca vs. Tongkat Ali [Which One Works Best?]
Tongkat Ali is certainly one of the top hormone-supporting herbs that we have available for sale here at Lost Empire Herbs. It's very effective at getting into the system and helping your body not only to up-regulate testosterone production but also to keep it freely available. Among other things, … [Read more...] about Maca vs. Tongkat Ali [Which One Works Best?]