It’s finally come. The dreaded time in our life when our hair seems to start taking its retirement, leaving us frustrated and “understaffed” in that department. For many, light hair loss is the opening act for full-blown baldness and something that is totally unavoidable…or so they say. Luckily, … [Read more...] about The Battle Of The Bald: Claim Victory Over Hair Loss
Hormones
992 Total Testosterone
I just got my latest bloodwork back, that I’ve been doing regularly with InsideTracker. I am surprised and elated by one of the results. My Total Testosterone came in at 992 ng/dL! My last result was 845, which at the time was the highest I had ever had it tested at. Previous to that … [Read more...] about 992 Total Testosterone
Combining Tinctures
At the time of the writing of this article we have three tinctures available at Lost Empire Herbs. Pine Pollen Tincture Ashwagandha Tincture Nettle Root Tincture The good news is we have a few other tinctures (including tincture formulas) in various stages of production, and have plans … [Read more...] about Combining Tinctures
Dangers of Plastics
In a recent article, I dove deep into the horrors of BPA found in many plastics. As mentioned there, BPA-free plastics are not necessarily any better. Here you’ll see why that is. While eliminating BPA from many plastics is a good thing, it is not the complete picture. Far from it. BPA is the … [Read more...] about Dangers of Plastics
Cell Phones cause ED?
Attention men! What you have in your pocket may not only be zapping your sperm but also causing performance issues. I stumbled across this fascinating study looking at erectile function. A group of 20 men with ED were compared to 10 men without ED. They were evaluated according to the … [Read more...] about Cell Phones cause ED?
Zane’s 2nd InsideTracker Results…Finally!
This article is long past due, but I felt it still should be written. Partly because of the tax write-off benefits for taking the test but mainly because it can show just how some simple actions can influence your insides. This article covers my second test with InsideTracker.com. My latest test … [Read more...] about Zane’s 2nd InsideTracker Results…Finally!
BPA (Bisphenol-A) and Plastic
"A poison kills you. A chemical like BPA reprograms your cells and ends up causing a disease in your grandchild that kills him." - Frederick vom Saal, Biology Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia and BPA researcher1 Read that again. Let it sink in for a moment... BPA or … [Read more...] about BPA (Bisphenol-A) and Plastic
How to Get 845 Testosterone
After sharing my latest blood test results, with my highest ever testosterone level of 845 ng/dL I received the following question from Collin: “Wow. I was told it's impossible to get above 850 without steroids, so you're near perfect. What is your personal regimen Logan? Can you write a post … [Read more...] about How to Get 845 Testosterone
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
Should I take Nettle Root Tincture or Powder?
The question you may be asking yourself is, "Should I take Nettle Root Tincture or Powder?" In this article we'll discuss some of the differences between these two and whether you will want one, the other or both. The fact is that different methods of preparation bring out different benefits … [Read more...] about Should I take Nettle Root Tincture or Powder?
7 Day 7 Herb Cycling Method
To the best of my knowledge, cycling was largely created bodybuilders for the use of drugs. When taking exogenous hormones you would cycle off them for a time so that you didn't shut down your own production. As many things in the bodybuilding world do, this idea of cycling spread out from its … [Read more...] about 7 Day 7 Herb Cycling Method
Why is the Thyroid Important for Good Health?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland, below the larynx in your throat, that plays a major role in the metabolism of the human body. Its effects are felt by every single cell within your body. Sadly, issues with the thyroid producing either too much hormone or too little are rampant in … [Read more...] about Why is the Thyroid Important for Good Health?
The Dangers and Benefits of the… SUN
The following article on the benefits of sunlight is a chapter from the newest book I'm working on tentatively called "Powered by Nature". In this book will be all the ways and methods in which nature is good for our health, happiness and even peak performance. It covers why it is in our best … [Read more...] about The Dangers and Benefits of the… SUN
Three Herbs that Affect Your Blood Tests
Herbs have played an integral role in medicine for centuries, yet somehow they have fallen off the radar in today’s Western medical practice. Despite this, scientific research has revealed that the use of herbs has clinical significance in health. InsideTracker, a company that integrates science and … [Read more...] about Three Herbs that Affect Your Blood Tests
Ep58: Health Testing with InsideTracker
InsideTracker is a personalized health analytics company founded by leading scientists, physicians, nutritionists and exercise physiologists from MIT, Harvard and Tufts University. The InsideTracker platform tracks and analyzes key biochemical and physiological markers and applies sophisticated … [Read more...] about Ep58: Health Testing with InsideTracker
Herbs For Testicular Atrophy
Herbs are a powerful tools. You can use them to boost erections, enhance sex drive and increase life motivation so you can go out and dominate the world. But many men who use these herbal gifts fail to dominate anything - let alone planet earth. Because they haven’t figured out that the enemy is … [Read more...] about Herbs For Testicular Atrophy
Ep55: The Aphrodisiac Secret with Meredith Shirk
Meredith Shirk is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified personal trainer, Fitness Nutritional Specialist, with a Magna Cum Laude Degree in Biology and self-proclaimed scientific research geek. For the past decade, Meredith has been passionate about achieving peak performance. She helps … [Read more...] about Ep55: The Aphrodisiac Secret with Meredith Shirk
How to Take Pine Pollen
These instructions are to guide you through the steps and different methods of consuming pine pollen. This video also gives a good overview of how to take pine pollen, but there's even more in the steps below, including the best dosage. There are six “steps” covered here. Go ahead and open … [Read more...] about How to Take Pine Pollen
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
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
Prolactin
This article is going to be dealing with a hormone by the name of prolactin, a subject most men do not spend a lot of time in quiet contemplation on. Prolactin is exactly the type of hormone it sounds like: ‘pro’ meaning before + lactation Because of this, it makes sense that females would … [Read more...] about Prolactin
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