Over the years there’s been some concerns about He Shou Wu being damaging to the liver, even though it has a reputation of helping the liver out. What is going on here? Are these legitimate concerns? Here was one such question we recently received: I have bought several things from your … [Read more...] about Does He Shou Wu Damage the Liver?
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Mental Health Medication Sales Spike
This pandemic and the resulting effects have lots of different effects, some expected and some not. From the middle of February to the middle of March a report from Express Scripts say, [1] 34.1% increased sales in anti-anxiety medications 18.6% increased sales in anti-depressant … [Read more...] about Mental Health Medication Sales Spike
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
Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
You may have heard of herbal adaptogens, which is a class of substances that work with the body to help it adapt and to promote balance (homeostasis). Adaptogens are well regarded for helping people to handle and manage stress and fatigue. Adaptogens do so in a way that regulates … [Read more...] about Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
He Shou Wu for Hair Loss, Hair Growth and Gray Hair
He Shou Wu is one of the top anti-aging tonic herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a reputation for assisting in several hair-related issues including hair loss, hair growth and for stopping or reversing the graying of hair—darkening it and reversing it back to its natural … [Read more...] about He Shou Wu for Hair Loss, Hair Growth and Gray Hair
Rehmannia Benefits
(We no longer carry this amazing here, but do check out our Athena Formulas for Women Here) Rehmannia benefits the kidneys, adrenals, joints, blood sugar and more. This article will dive deeper into what it does and how it does it. Rehmannia glutinosa, is a root that has long been used in a … [Read more...] about Rehmannia Benefits
Herbs For Social Anxiety
The events of today’s world can be traumatic, and even the pace of everyday life can be cause for social anxiety. Who hasn’t experienced it? All too often we put up with the stresses that cause anxiety while forgetting that we have the power to take actions that can create more peace … [Read more...] about Herbs For Social Anxiety
Top Five Chinese Herbs for Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men. This fact alone proves that our heart health is central to life itself. Western medicine focuses on heart health mostly from a physical standpoint. Our heart is the center of our circulatory system—pumping blood … [Read more...] about Top Five Chinese Herbs for Heart Health
How to Lose Weight Naturally: Does Dieting Work?
When it comes to weight loss, we all know the drill. You finally decide to take it seriously and set a strict diet for yourself. Maybe initially, you even see some results, but over time most people fall off the wagon and end up right back where they started… and are left with the feelings of … [Read more...] about How to Lose Weight Naturally: Does Dieting Work?
Yin Within the Yang: The Importance of Testosterone in Women’s Health
Understanding Testosterone and the Hormonal Ecosystem Testosterone—it’s in all of us! This hormone is important for male sexual function increased muscle mass, and has also been known to stoke male aggression. You may also know that it has many interesting health implications for people of both … [Read more...] about Yin Within the Yang: The Importance of Testosterone in Women’s Health
Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Your energy level can be a major indicator of the state of your health and well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the concept of chi, or energy, is synonymous with life itself; hence, it is also referred to as our life force—the body’s vital energy. While chi is invisible there is a … [Read more...] about Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Phoenix Formula and ‘The Three Treasures’
The ‘Three Treasures’ or ‘Three Jewels’ in Chinese Medicine are a simple concept for describing a complete human being. It is one way health is interpreted and issues identified to help find the appropriate treatment for many (some would say all) conditions the human body may experience. These … [Read more...] about Phoenix Formula and ‘The Three Treasures’
How to Use and Feel Nervines and Shen Tonics
If you want to feel the effects of herbs immediately, there are a few things you can do. One of the best categories of herbs to work with is the nervines. From Chinese medicine, the shen tonics, would largely include this group. Over the course of this video I talk about and show five of our … [Read more...] about How to Use and Feel Nervines and Shen Tonics
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
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
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
Ep57: Five Element Theory
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
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
Harvesting Tongkat Ali
Find out about harvesting tongkat ali. This amazing root has certainly piqued the interest in the holistic body, strength and mind community over the past few decades. Of course, to many, this root is not anything new and has been used for ages and even been deemed as a cure-all. In the video … [Read more...] about Harvesting Tongkat Ali
Anti-Androgenic Effects of Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum, better known as reishi, is one of the very top herbs in Chinese medicine. It has earned the reputation as the mushroom of immortality and is well known for its healthful effects across a broad spectrum of areas. Yet, some men are steering clear of it for one reason...that it … [Read more...] about Anti-Androgenic Effects of Reishi
Ep45: Qi Gong with Peter Ragnar and Tristan Truscott
What is Qi Gong and what are the many benefits it can bring into your life? Discover in this fun interview with Peter Ragnar, who has been our guest several times before, and Tristan Truscott. This includes benefits to: Longevity Pain Strength Athleticism Hormones And … [Read more...] about Ep45: Qi Gong with Peter Ragnar and Tristan Truscott
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