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
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How to Raise or Lower Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin - Part 2 In my previous article, I detailed what Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is, the old theory about it being strictly a bad thing, and how new science shows that this is not the case. If you missed that you can find it here. In this article, we’ll dive … [Read more...] about How to Raise or Lower Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Protein Powders I Use and Recommend
I am often asked about the protein powders I use and recommend, so I created a video about what I use. Check it out... https://www.youtube.com/embed/0r48lPnnnoA WHY do you want to consume a protein powder? If it is simply because somebody told you, you should, then you may want to dig a … [Read more...] about Protein Powders I Use and Recommend
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?
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
Yin Within the Yang: The Importance of Testosterone in Women’s Health
Understanding Testosterone and the Hormonal Ecosystem Testosterone—it’s in all of us! This hormone is important for male sexual function increased muscle mass, and has also been known to stoke male aggression. You may also know that it has many interesting health implications for people of both … [Read more...] about Yin Within the Yang: The Importance of Testosterone in Women’s Health
Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Your energy level can be a major indicator of the state of your health and well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the concept of chi, or energy, is synonymous with life itself; hence, it is also referred to as our life force—the body’s vital energy. While chi is invisible there is a … [Read more...] about Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Testimonial to Healthy Living
Hi Lost Empire Team, Not sure if you could use this, but it worked for me and I've shared my 'success' formula with friends that have wanted to feel better and/or improve their heath situation. As a 53 year old male, here's what I've personally learned that has made a tremendous impact on … [Read more...] about Testimonial to Healthy Living
Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
Everything old is new again. - Peter Allen Today with big groups of people moving towards hunter-gather, ancestral and paleo nutrition, there has been a shift to look back at our ancient roots to discern what the best ways to eat are. I like to think about nutrition outside the lens of a … [Read more...] about Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
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
Thought Experiment on Ideal Health
The other day I started to do a thought experiment. You know, like the kind Albert Einstein use to frequently do, which was a big piece of his genius. Thinking about what it would look like to ride a beam of light at the speed as it moves helped lead to his theory of relativity. Don’t worry, … [Read more...] about Thought Experiment on Ideal Health
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
All many people know of this now common disorder is that diabetes involves the pancreatic hormone insulin and blood sugar in some way. This simple answer is right though so generalized it does not go into the specifics of the two types of diabetes. However, just as in every other system or state of … [Read more...] about Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Wild Foods
By Zane Christopher People seem to be waking up to the fact that their food doesn't just magically appear in a box waiting to be grabbed from a grocery store. They are learning that it is 'harvested,' sometimes in disturbing and unnatural ways. The desire to be healthier and happier more than … [Read more...] about Wild Foods
Healthy Nutrition Tips (Top 16)
A customer recently asked for my recommendation on a 3,500-5,000 calorie diet. Since I personally don’t count calories, I replied with a not-so-quick email outlining the general guidelines I have found to work best for me throughout the years. This incorporates basically everything I have learned … [Read more...] about Healthy Nutrition Tips (Top 16)
Fat Fuel Adaptation
Over the past couple of months I’ve been doing a few dietary experiments with fat fuel adaptation and ketosis. In this article I will lay out the basics, the results of my experiments, how you can do the same, and additional resources to check out for more information. What is Ketosis? The easiest … [Read more...] about Fat Fuel Adaptation
Why You Should Stop Eating Wheat
Just because an idea is pervasive doesn’t mean it's right. After all, it was widely “known” at one time that the earth was flat and also that the everything revolved around our planet, not the sun. In a previous article we talked about much-maligned salt and how it's actually necessary and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stop Eating Wheat
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