With a nickname like “the Miracle Tree”, it’s not difficult to imagine that moringa deserves your attention. Moringa oleifera, or simply moringa, is a tropical tree that grows plentifully in Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Having been used medicinally for more … [Read more...] about The Miracle Tree: Moringa
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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
How to Butcher Your Own Meats
Warning: The tone of this article might put some off but I make no apologies for it. The fact that we try to sugar-coat how we talk about death to me is the biggest indicator that we have grown so detrimentally domesticated. Just the act of speaking about it can now cause us unhealthy levels of fear … [Read more...] about How to Butcher Your Own Meats
Testimonial to Healthy Living
Hi Lost Empire Team, Not sure if you could use this, but it worked for me and I've shared my 'success' formula with friends that have wanted to feel better and/or improve their heath situation. As a 53 year old male, here's what I've personally learned that has made a tremendous impact on … [Read more...] about Testimonial to Healthy Living
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
Culinary Herbs and Spices and Their Bioactive Properties
Although the importance of culinary herbs and spices as health remedies has been known and appraised for centuries, it is only in the last decade that dedicated time and resources to analyze folk medicine’s superheroes was invested to try to determine their exact bioactive properties. While nobody … [Read more...] about Culinary Herbs and Spices and Their Bioactive Properties
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
Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
Everything old is new again. - Peter Allen Today with big groups of people moving towards hunter-gather, ancestral and paleo nutrition, there has been a shift to look back at our ancient roots to discern what the best ways to eat are. I like to think about nutrition outside the lens of a … [Read more...] about Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
All Components that Make up Schisandra and Way Cofactors are Important
We received a report on schisandra that describes most if not all of the components in this plant. This is an excellent opportunity then to discuss the importance of cofactors in our food. The huge list of components (found at the end of this article cause it is so long!) just goes to show how … [Read more...] about All Components that Make up Schisandra and Way Cofactors are Important
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
Ep50: Effortless Meditation and Breathing with Joe Weaver
Joe Weaver grew up in the 50's on a small farm in the middle of the US where he learned the value of physical labor and persistence. In the 60's he became a hippie, learned to meditate, do yoga and started working out with weights. In the 70's he moved to Fairfield, Iowa and earned a degree in … [Read more...] about Ep50: Effortless Meditation and Breathing with Joe Weaver
Ep48: Practical Nutrition with Zack Zeller
Through his undergraduate career, working part-time jobs, managing several wellness-focused community organizations all while juggling family and friends Zack Zeller has forged himself into America’s #1 practical nutrition coach. When it comes to getting results with clients, regardless of their … [Read more...] about Ep48: Practical Nutrition with Zack Zeller
Ep41: Incorporating Tonic Herbs into Your Life with Michael Vasquez
Michael Vasquez has been a practitioner of the Internal Healing Arts since the age of 16. He began his formal training with the Martial practices, where his training & teaching included classes in Korean and Chinese Martial Arts. The natural development of the practice moved from “external” to … [Read more...] about Ep41: Incorporating Tonic Herbs into Your Life with Michael Vasquez
Human Idiocy
It’s interesting just how far off we can get from any semblance of natural health. Like the whole “Evil Fat” thing that has been one of the biggest ideas of "healthy eating" for decades. It is starting to lose its grip, but sadly, many people still believe in it. One eye-opening book on the … [Read more...] about Human Idiocy
Ep34: Your Relationship to Food and Weight Loss with Dr. Steve Young
Not to be confused with the former 49ers quarterback, Dr. Steve Young serves as the Director of Fitness and Physical Therapy for Body Solutions in Voorhees New Jersey where he coordinates the physical therapy, personal training, medical massage, performance training, and nutritional consultation … [Read more...] about Ep34: Your Relationship to Food and Weight Loss with Dr. Steve Young
Ep32: Crossfit Games vs. Training with Travis Stoetzel
Travis Stoetzel is one strong dude, competing in the Crossfit Regionals, and just being one well-rounded strong guy. In this episode you’ll discover: The Sport of Crossfit vs. Crossfit Training Programmed Strength and Skill with Random Conditioning How to Target Your Weaknesses … [Read more...] about Ep32: Crossfit Games vs. Training with Travis Stoetzel
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
Ep30: Mike Whitfield on Cheat Diets and Finishers
Mike Whitfield has quite the amazing weight loss story, losing over 115 lbs. In doing that he became a personal trainer and has been named Turbulence Trainer of the Year. In this episode you’ll discover: What it takes to lose 115 lbs. Early weight loss vs. those last few pounds … [Read more...] about Ep30: Mike Whitfield on Cheat Diets and Finishers
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
How Hormones Affect Women’s Health
Women's hormone health is a BIG topic. I’ll do my best to cover it as well as can be done in a single article, and this is a long article. Since 500 page plus books are written on the subject this can really only give you a glimpse of the complexity. There will be three hormones discussed here, … [Read more...] about How Hormones Affect Women’s Health
Ep26: Peter Ragnar on Longevity
I'm pleased to announce Peter Ragnar on The Vital Way Podcast. In my mind, he's one of the greatest examples of the possibilities of youthful longevity. In this interview you'll discover: The Chinese "Immortals" and What They Did Peter's Daily Meditation, Work and Training Routines How to … [Read more...] about Ep26: Peter Ragnar on Longevity