For years, I’ve heard of Myer’s cocktails and doing intravenous nutrient therapy. What is Intravenous Nutrient Therapy? Intravenous Nutrient Therapy is the process of giving vital nutrients to the body via the bloodstream by accessing a vein with a very small needle. The nutrients can be … [Read more...] about Intravenous Nutrient Therapy
Minerals
Aluminum Toxicity from Herbs? What you Should Know
There has recently been raised concern about aluminum toxicity from herbs. This article aims to clear up this issue. This article is essentially part two in the claims of shilajit's heavy metal toxicity which is covered here, as aluminum was one of the implicated metals mentioned there. First … [Read more...] about Aluminum Toxicity from Herbs? What you Should Know
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
Boron
Boron is interesting in that its elemental form is not found in earth, but in meteorites. It is a trace mineral that has many functions within the body, though only lately has this come to light. What it Does and Benefits • Cell wall strength • Helps the body to use glucose • Builds strong bones … [Read more...] about Boron
Iodine
Iodine is a trace mineral which is primarily used for thyroid hormone production and is necessary for appropriate development and growth. Our body contains between 20 to 30 milligrams of iodine. Of this, about three-quarters is in the thyroid. This is because iodine makes up the thyroid hormones. … [Read more...] about Iodine
Ep28: Micronutrients with the Caltons
Jayson and Mira Calton may just be the leading people in the world on micronutrients. As I start off the call, while so much of the nutrition focus is on MACROnutrients, when it comes to health the MICROnutrients are so much more important. In this exciting call you'll learn much more than you ever … [Read more...] about Ep28: Micronutrients with the Caltons
Ep22: Random Q&A
Once again, you ask and we answer. This week we had a wide range of questions. Are any of your herbs organic? Would you go into more detail about the health benefits of schisandra ( positive effects it might have on aging well)? Thank you. How long will herbs maintain their potency and … [Read more...] about Ep22: Random Q&A
Wild Brazil Nuts And Selenium
There is one superfood, that many people have heard of, which is loaded with selenium. It's brazil nuts! In this video here and the article below I go into detail on why you may want to eat these every single day. Selenium in Brazil Nuts Each nut has around 50 micrograms of selenium, depending … [Read more...] about Wild Brazil Nuts And Selenium
The Importance of Salt
Salt has been an important part of the human diet as long as humans have existed. And it's not just us, mammals like elephants will sometimes travel long distances to find sources of salt. The word salary comes from sal, meaning salt. Roman soldiers had part of their pay for their work come in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Salt
Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation
Let’s face it. Our environment is quite messed up. Our technological advances are pretty amazing. I love the fact that I can communicate with you through the computer even if you're halfway across the world. But this has come at a cost, in what we’ve done to the environment and food supply. The … [Read more...] about Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation
Megadose Pine Pollen
There has not been much scientific work on pine pollen in the west. However, studies are beginning to show that the uses of it in Traditional Chinese Medicine for radiant vitality and slowing or reversing aging are not misleading. Stephan Harrod Buhner, a leading investigator on plant androgens, … [Read more...] about Megadose Pine Pollen
Hydrilla Verticillata
Hydrilla is an awesome herb that we haven’t talked about much and many people have never even heard of yet in the herbal community. But we love Hydrilla especially if you are working out. First let's take a look at some of the nutrition that Hydrilla has to offer. Most of us have heard of or even … [Read more...] about Hydrilla Verticillata
Zinc: Benefits and Sources
Zinc is a trace mineral used by our body for many different functions. In this article, we'll be talking about its many benefits as well as dietary and supplemental sources. The recommended daily allowance as set forth by the US government (which means it's probably not all that helpful, but … [Read more...] about Zinc: Benefits and Sources
Fulvic Acid Benefits
Here at Lost Empire Herbs, we have been actively consuming one of the greatest herbs in the world for years. We have found it to help us with our physical goals in extraordinary ways. This herb is called Shilajit. The benefits of "rock invincible," as Shilajit is sometimes translated, are many … [Read more...] about Fulvic Acid Benefits
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