We kick this one off with a general but great question… “Which herbs are the best to reduce stress?” My top pick for this is probably going to be Ashwagandha. Unlike most of the other adaptogens, that I’ll talk about in a bit, this one is more relaxing than the bunch. In fact, many people use it … [Read more...] about Which Herbs for Stress?
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4 Incredible Benefits of Rhodiola
Rhodiola is a herb that has been traditionally used in Russia and Scandinavia for centuries. You may have heard of Rhodiola and how it works to support brain health, but did you know that it has a variety of other benefits? In this article, we'll review the benefits of Rhodiola and how you can … [Read more...] about 4 Incredible Benefits of Rhodiola
Ashwagandha vs. Tongkat Ali (Which Is Best For You?)
Ashwagandha and Tongkat Ali are two of our most popular herbal supplements here at Lost Empire Herbs and two very important hormone-supporting herbs! Before we go further, I need you to understand that half of what I'm talking about here applies to any Ashwagandha or Tongkat Ali out there on the … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha vs. Tongkat Ali (Which Is Best For You?)
Ashwagandha vs. Maca [Which Should You Choose?]
As we begin this comparison, you'll notice that we have an Ashwagandha tincture but a Maca powder. Which you choose and how you use these herbs is going to depend on what you're trying to achieve and what works best for you. Ashwagandha Ashwagandha's main benefit is lowering stress in the … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha vs. Maca [Which Should You Choose?]
Dry vs. Wet – Herbal Energetic Dynamics
This is the final article in this series on herbal energetic dynamics. First up we covered the basic polarity of Yin vs. Yang. Then, we dove into Cold vs. Hot. Now we're going to finish up with Dry vs. Wet. The purpose of all this has been to give you a better idea of the … [Read more...] about Dry vs. Wet – Herbal Energetic Dynamics
Benefits Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea – Primary Adaptogen of Russian Research and Sacred Root of Tibet Rhodiola rosea is a well-known root that grows in the cold mountains of Europe and Asia. It is known as a powerful adaptogen and the most well-known kind of Rhodiola in the world. There is also the Tibetan Rhodiolas, … [Read more...] about Benefits Rhodiola rosea
Best Herbs For Stress [Top 3 For 2019]
Chances are you can identify some of your own stress symptoms. Maybe your heart races, your stomach churns, you hold tension in certain areas of your body, or you feel a general sense of being overwhelmed and feeling helpless. All of these “symptoms” are part of the fight-or-flight response that … [Read more...] about Best Herbs For Stress [Top 3 For 2019]
Deer Antler Velvet Extract: Benefits of Spray, Tincture, Powder Supplements For Men
Deer antler velvet…just what is this stuff and why is it so popular? And which is the best way to use it? Does deer antler spray work? Deer antlers are pretty amazing. (Note that Elk antlers are also used too. For the most part I’ll be using the term deer antlers, but later on, I’ll address the … [Read more...] about Deer Antler Velvet Extract: Benefits of Spray, Tincture, Powder Supplements For Men
Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Mushrooms are often associated with mystery. They are indeed fascinating, being neither plant nor animal, yet having characteristics of both. In ancient times mushrooms were regarded as magical, as people could not figure out how they were produced. Could they also be magical when it comes to … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Ashwagandha Benefits for Thyroid, Hormones, Sleep and More
Ashwagandha supplement benefits many different areas and functions of the body. When someone asked “what does it do?” it’s a bit of a silly question as it can’t be answered easily. Jeff, our Ashwagandha farmer, and spagyric tincture preparer shares some of the benefits in the following … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha Benefits for Thyroid, Hormones, Sleep and More
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?
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
Ashwagandha: A Real World Story, Textbook Results
I am going to be honest with you. During my undergraduate and graduate studies in the nutritional sciences at Cornell, we didn’t learn a whole lot about herbs, beyond their potential interaction with western medicines, that is. However, we did devote hundreds of hours to learning how to identify … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha: A Real World Story, Textbook Results
Fighting Stress with Adaptogens
Flash back a couple of years... (see Breaking Down and then Taking Back Control for more details of the health story that changed my life and was the impetus for me to team up with Gav on 35to65.com). My health is failing and falling fast... from insulin and digestive issues to torn and ruptured … [Read more...] about Fighting Stress with Adaptogens
Top 12 Best Selling Herbs
This article is meant to give you an overview of some of our most popular herbs and what they can do for you. If you head to the Lost Empire home page you’ll see the current Top 12 list of Best Sellers at any time. This is updated based on sales numbers, so depending on when you see it, it could … [Read more...] about Top 12 Best Selling Herbs
Herbs for Stress
If you’ve been into herbs for any amount of time and think about stress your mind likely goes to… adaptogens. After all the definition of this, is an herbal substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. That’s all well and … [Read more...] about Herbs for Stress
Duke City Gladiators use Spartan Formula
Last year we decided to sponsor the Duke City Gladiator Football Team. They are the only professional Football team in the state of New Mexico at the moment, as their is no NFL team currently there. So if anyone in New Mexico wants to see live professional football, they head to the Gladiators … [Read more...] about Duke City Gladiators use Spartan Formula
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
Cognitive Performance and Nootropics Overview
At Lost Empire Herbs we have a particular bent on performance. This started out with athletic performance. That, in turn, led to sexual performance (basically the herbs that help with one, help the other). And there is a third area of performance we like to focus on...cognitive. I have a … [Read more...] about Cognitive Performance and Nootropics Overview
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