Do you know how to make tea? I know, I know, it sounds like a stupid question. But there is a lot more to making tea then simply steeping a tea bag in hot water. First off, there is some confusion in the terms. Tea specifically refers to the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. This is … [Read more...] about How to Make Herbal Tea
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How Matcha Improves Metabolism, Weight Loss, Energy and Immunity
Matcha: you may have seen, heard of, or tasted this Japanese delicacy in anything from Frappuccinos to cupcakes. Whether you think the matcha craze has gone too far or you can’t get enough of matcha-mania, this specialized tea is still an incredible superfood that you should be consuming. Let’s … [Read more...] about How Matcha Improves Metabolism, Weight Loss, Energy and Immunity
Opioids, Pain Management and Natural Alternatives
Western medicine strives to maintain the stranglehold it has built around the topic of health. But the cracks in the foundation are becoming more and more apparent. While there are many great aspects of Western medicine, there are also some very dark corners as well. One area it shines in is … [Read more...] about Opioids, Pain Management and Natural Alternatives
How To Cycle Pine Pollen Tincture and Tongkat Ali
We get a lot of questions for more details about cycling Pine Pollen Tincture and cycling Tongkat Ali, two of our more powerful hormonal herbs. This article aims to give you all the details you could possibly want to know on how to cycle pine pollen vs tongkat ali. What is Cycling? First of all, … [Read more...] about How To Cycle Pine Pollen Tincture and Tongkat Ali
What is Performance Herbalism?
Performance herbalism is all about using herbs to enhance performance. Performance is defined as “the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.” So, when we’re talking about performing better that means such thing as: • Athletic Performance • Sexual … [Read more...] about What is Performance Herbalism?
Women’s Herb Guide for Better Sex: Increase the Passion
Do you want to have better sex and more passion in your life? Concerned about your low sex drive and want to do something about it? You aren’t alone. In our culture sex is often an awkward topic of conversation and creates a lack of meaningful dialogue. The truth is that there are millions of … [Read more...] about Women’s Herb Guide for Better Sex: Increase the Passion
Herb Changes in Color, Taste and Appearance
Your shipment from Lost Empire Herbs arrives. You quickly open up the box and rip open a bag to get your herbal fix right away. You first notice that the herb looks a bit different than you remember, but maybe you’re just imagining things, so you take a dose. Hmmm, the taste has changed … [Read more...] about Herb Changes in Color, Taste and Appearance
What is Type 3 C – Diabetes? And How Can You Prevent It?
Have you ever heard of Type 3c Diabetes? Compared to diabetes type 1 and type 2, it is not as well-known, yet it ought to be recognized more. Here’s why: research shows that type 3c diabetes is often misdiagnosed as type 2, which leads to improper treatment. Type 3c diabetes is surprisingly … [Read more...] about What is Type 3 C – Diabetes? And How Can You Prevent It?
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?
How to Get a Legendary Body
How does one achieve a legendary body? It all starts with making healthier choices and creating better habits. There are tons of ideas out there on how to get in the best shape—and perhaps we make getting and staying in shape much more complicated than it should be. Using scientific evidence, … [Read more...] about How to Get a Legendary Body
Lack of Sleep Wreaks Havoc on the Brain
Sleepless Nights... We all know how they make us groggy and grumpy in the morning, but have you ever considered the physiological effects of insufficient sleep? The science and effects of sleep deprivation are scary! Research shows that sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on hormonal function and … [Read more...] about Lack of Sleep Wreaks Havoc on the Brain
Herbs for Weight Loss
Before we dive into the details of using herbs for weight loss, there is something very important I want you to understand... If you’re looking for an herb that will 'auto-magically' help you shed 30 pounds overnight, I'm here to tell you, it's not going to happen. Herbs can and will provide … [Read more...] about Herbs for Weight Loss
Bitter is Better: What Bitter Means in the Herb World
Many folks avoid eating bitter foods. Why? Well, some scientists think it may be because of evolution, or maybe modern day has us used to being comfortable with fancy and "good" tasting foods, and so we may have forgotten that not everything good for us.... tastes great! Since back in the … [Read more...] about Bitter is Better: What Bitter Means in the Herb World
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
How Long Should You Take Herbs?
This is one of the questions we get all the time. How long should you take herbs? As with most things, the answer is… It depends. It depends on you. It depends on the herb. It depends on what you’re taking them for. So there is no quick and easy answer like exactly 32.67 days. First of … [Read more...] about How Long Should You Take Herbs?
Herpes, Lysine-Arginine and Herbs
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the mouth and genitals. The general consensus is that once you get the virus, you have it for life, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be active throughout that time. The best thing to do is to try to avoid herpes in the … [Read more...] about Herpes, Lysine-Arginine and Herbs
How to Encapsulate Powdered Herbs
We sell lots of powders here at Lost Empire Herbs. This is quite a bit different from the pills and capsules most people take. While there are certain benefits that come from tasting the herbs, cluing your body into what to do with them, some of them just plain taste horrible. That's why we … [Read more...] about How to Encapsulate Powdered Herbs
What To Eat To Maintain Great Body Composition
Attaining and then maintaining a great body composition is hard work. There aren’t a lot of shortcuts you can take (though you can always be more efficient), but more often than not, knowing what to do and implementing it is half of the work. One of the most common sources of contention comes in … [Read more...] about What To Eat To Maintain Great Body Composition
Herbal Infused Ghee – Tips and Recipe
In our final article on ghee (at least for now), we cover the combining of ghee and herbs. Actually, this whole series began based on this comment we received the other day. I use ghee in most of my cooking. Upon reading your guide on how to take shilajeet, I match the type that benefits from … [Read more...] about Herbal Infused Ghee – Tips and Recipe
Herbal Supplements for Pets
Herbal supplements for pets is a growing market. Did you know that 68% of US households own a pet? I, myself, have 3 cats; Ragnarok, Vahalla and Thor. Rupert Sheldrake wrote in Science and Spiritual Practices, “Even though most people now live in cities, keeping pets is a mainstream … [Read more...] about Herbal Supplements for Pets