SARM’s or Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators are now popular in bodybuilding. For better or worse, this group tends to push the boundaries on performance and biohacking. The term refers to compounds that have similar anabolic properties to anabolic steroids but with reduced androgenic … [Read more...] about Cistanche as Natural Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM)
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Case Study: Athlete and Father of Three Makes Comeback After Two Heart Attacks
My name is Brad Wilson. A health and wellness explorationist for most of my life, both to my detriment and benefit. I have been generally fit for most of my 59 years of age, enjoying competitive and recreational cycling as well as weight training from a teenager to a competitive power lift in my … [Read more...] about Case Study: Athlete and Father of Three Makes Comeback After Two Heart Attacks
Herbs For Social Anxiety
The events of today’s world can be traumatic, and even the pace of everyday life can be cause for social anxiety. Who hasn’t experienced it? All too often we put up with the stresses that cause anxiety while forgetting that we have the power to take actions that can create more peace … [Read more...] about Herbs For Social Anxiety
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
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’
Use Your Gut Instinct: Navigating the Holiday Season
In Chinese elemental theory, fear is the emotion associated with the Winter season. When observing the winter time, we see that things slow down and even freeze. The natural world is in a state of contraction and condensation. It is a time for conserving energy. While the world outside us is … [Read more...] about Use Your Gut Instinct: Navigating the Holiday Season
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
Ep57: Five Element Theory
In this podcast, Logan Christopher and Brandon Amalani discuss one of the major models of Chinese medicine and Taoism, the Five Element Theory. This includes: The Origination of this Model The Five Tastes 5 Positive and Negative Emotions 12 Yin and Yang Meridians How the Flow and … [Read more...] about Ep57: Five Element Theory
Ep39: Chinese Medicine Basics with William Potter
William Potter is a licensed acupuncturist and has a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. He is also an Advanced Food Healing instructor certified by Supreme Science Qigong with a history of studying Internal and External … [Read more...] about Ep39: Chinese Medicine Basics with William Potter
The Five Elements and Five Tastes
Are you ready to learn... about the five elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) and how they correspond to the five tastes? Water - Salty Wood - Sour Fire - Bitter Earth - Sweet Metal - Pungent One of the major models of Chinese medicine is the five elements. This … [Read more...] about The Five Elements and Five Tastes
He Shou Wu Megadosing – Premiere Anti Aging Herb
He Shou Wu is something most people haven't heard of yet, but it's actually one of the most powerful anti-aging herbs in Chinese medicine. It is known as one of the best kidney fortifiers, but that doesn't mean it only helps the kidneys. In Chinese medicine the kidneys are the storage of the Jing … [Read more...] about He Shou Wu Megadosing – Premiere Anti Aging Herb