This pandemic and the resulting effects have lots of different effects, some expected and some not. From the middle of February to the middle of March a report from Express Scripts say, [1] 34.1% increased sales in anti-anxiety medications 18.6% increased sales in anti-depressant … [Read more...] about Mental Health Medication Sales Spike
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Can I take XXX with YYY herbs?
This question is one of the most common we get. So I decided to write one long blog post that answers every version of it with the herbs we sell at Lost Empire Herbs. (Yes, this is meant to be a bit of a joke but one meant to prove the point!) Can I take Tongkat Ali with … [Read more...] about Can I take XXX with YYY herbs?
How to Pronounce Names of Herbs
How do you pronounce... Tongkat Ali, Shilajit, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha, Eleuthero, Dong Quai, Cistanche, or our other herbs? Watch this video to learn how to properly pronounce these herbs, plus find a complete list below. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) Shilajit He Shou … [Read more...] about How to Pronounce Names of Herbs
Megadosing Herbs
With the popularity of our Megadose Pine Pollen (the idea of taking 3 tablespoons of a powder, when a normal “regular” dose is just ½ to 1 teaspoon per day), we’re sometimes asked "can I megadose other herbs? What about megadosing medicinal mushrooms?" Yes, you can megadose some other herbs. But … [Read more...] about Megadosing Herbs
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
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
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 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3_xrRoyjxkA Over the course of … [Read more...] about How to Use and Feel Nervines and Shen Tonics
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