If you want to avoid getting sick, this article will dive into a number of things you can do from herbs and diet, energetics, mindset and more. There's no particular order as to importance in this list. If you missed it, be sure to go back and read part one for the foundational underpinnings to … [Read more...] about How to NOT Get Sick: Part 2
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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 Make a Liquid Suspension [Elderberry]
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]
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
Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Mushrooms are often associated with mystery. They are indeed fascinating, being neither plant nor animal, yet having characteristics of both. In ancient times mushrooms were regarded as magical, as people could not figure out how they were produced. Could they also be magical when it comes to … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
You may have heard of herbal adaptogens, which is a class of substances that work with the body to help it adapt and to promote balance (homeostasis). Adaptogens are well regarded for helping people to handle and manage stress and fatigue. Adaptogens do so in a way that regulates … [Read more...] about Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
Hiking for Mushrooms
At first, when I started hiking for mushrooms, I was bummed out to learn that Reishi, Chaga or Cordyceps don't grow in my area. Some of the most famous mushrooms just aren't here where I live. But then I got to know more about the mushrooms that do grow in my area and discovered: Lots of … [Read more...] about Hiking for Mushrooms
How to Improve Your Immunity with Chaga
Chaga (Inonotus Obliquus) also known as the KING OF MUSHROOMS is a curative mushroom and may be one of the best mushrooms for healthy immune function. Let's Talk Chaga Chaga is a medicinal mushroom that is traditionally used for its unique capabilities through its containment of polysaccharides, … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Immunity with Chaga
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
Amazing Paul Stamets Fungi Interview
I recently watched this amazing interview with Paul Stamets, one of the world's foremost mycologists, on the Joe Rogan Experience. (And in case you missed it Lost Empire Herbs was recently featured in an episode of Rogan's show where Ben Greenfield mentioned our Ant Extract. Check it out HERE. … [Read more...] about Amazing Paul Stamets Fungi Interview
Inotodiol
Chaga is big in the health community right now. So many claims have been made at the feet of this “King of the Mushrooms” that it seems to those believers to be a panacea. While research into chaga is at an all time high, it is still an insignificant amount to prove beyond a doubt that this … [Read more...] about Inotodiol
Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
Before I got into medicinal mushrooms I had never heard of polysaccharides or beta-glucans, but these compounds are not unique to fungi, and instead are widely pervasive. There are very different functions among polysaccharides and even beta-glucans. The aim of this article is to clear up the … [Read more...] about Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
How To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
This is something I've used in the past to stop a cold dead in its tracks and it worked pretty well. It's not the best experience for the senses, but it's much better than sneezing, coughing and laying in bed for a couple of days or more. This method works best if used at first sign of a … [Read more...] about How To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
Ep22: Random Q&A
Once again, you ask and we answer. This week we had a wide range of questions. Are any of your herbs organic? Would you go into more detail about the health benefits of schisandra ( positive effects it might have on aging well)? Thank you. How long will herbs maintain their potency and … [Read more...] about Ep22: Random Q&A
Immunity
We all long to be healthy. No one enjoys being sick or injured. Enjoyment is never the issue here. So it is of utmost importance to have an immune system working at the highest levels. (we're going to also talk about a concentrated wei qi booster for humans later). So what does a healthy one look … [Read more...] about Immunity
Benefits of Mushrooms
By Logan Christopher This past weekend was the 41st annual Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz, California. This was the second time I’ve gone to it. Its great for learning how to identify mushrooms, from the edible to inedible, medicinal to poisonous. They even have an ID table where you can bring … [Read more...] about Benefits of Mushrooms
Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation
Let’s face it. Our environment is quite messed up. Our technological advances are pretty amazing. I love the fact that I can communicate with you through the computer even if you're halfway across the world. But this has come at a cost, in what we’ve done to the environment and food supply. The … [Read more...] about Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation