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]
Herbs
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?)
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
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
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]
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?]
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
Pine Pollen vs. Tongkat Ali [Comprehensive Comparison]
Pine Pollen and Tongkat Ali are two of our most popular herbs and are known for supporting hormones in the human body. These are two of the top herbs available for that critical function, in my opinion. The two substances work a bit differently from each other though. Let's find out about … [Read more...] about Pine Pollen vs. Tongkat Ali [Comprehensive Comparison]
Hot vs. Cold : Herbal Temperature Dynamics
Hot and cold are two of the general energetics used to describe herbs. When using the term “energetics” here, it’s not in any sort of mystical way, but simply referring to the temperature reaction in the body. Imagine eating a cayenne pepper right now. Is it hot, or is it cold? Pretty easy to … [Read more...] about Hot vs. Cold : Herbal Temperature Dynamics
Maca vs. Pine Pollen [In-Depth Comparison]
Maca and Pine Pollen are two great herbs, but two very different herbs so we thought it'd be a good idea to compare the two. Our Pine Pollen is our best-selling product by far and that's because it's absolutely amazing stuff that gets results, and the customer reviews prove it. Here are just a … [Read more...] about Maca vs. Pine Pollen [In-Depth Comparison]
Herbal Extract Strength and Type [Comprehensive Guide]
Not all herbs are created equal. Perhaps even more true is that not all herbs are extracted equally. This article details two very important areas you must know about before buying any herbal supplements: the type and strength of herbal extracts. The video gives a brief summary but then … [Read more...] about Herbal Extract Strength and Type [Comprehensive Guide]
Anchoring With Herbs [Instant Benefits]
Did you know that you could increase the benefits of taking herbs by understanding how to anchor with them? Besides being an herbalist and strongman, I’m also an NLP Trainer (neuro-linguistic programming). One of the tools in the NLP skill-set is that of anchoring. Anchoring refers to a process … [Read more...] about Anchoring With Herbs [Instant Benefits]
Placebo Effect
It’s about time we cover the placebo effect. This is a fascinating topic that few people seem to grasp. Yet if you can harness the placebo effect for yourself, you can do some amazing things. For those who are not familiar with placebos, this will serve as a comprehensive introduction. And for … [Read more...] about Placebo Effect
Urtification or Stinging Nettles on the Skin
Urtification refers to the flogging of the body with the fresh nettle plant. The name urtification comes from the latin name of nettles, Urtica dioica. This process has historically been popular in folk medicine. What are the benefits of urtification? And does it work? I had heard about this … [Read more...] about Urtification or Stinging Nettles on the Skin
Taste and Health Benefits of Berries
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, these are all great foods worth eating. Pretty much everyone agrees. They’re vegan-friendly. They’re Paleo friendly. They’re even included in the Standard American Diet (SAD). Even those on extremely low-carb diets sometimes include berries … [Read more...] about Taste and Health Benefits of Berries