For whatever reason, SARS-CoV-2 seems to be killing more men than women. Some have implicated testosterone in this! Seeing as increasing testosterone levels is something we’re very focused on here at Lost Empire Herbs I felt this was worth exploring further. Does COVID19 Affect Hormones? ACE2 … [Read more...] about COVID19 and Testosterone
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Why I’m Losing Faith in Science
Over the past few months, ever since the results of my most recent blood test, I've dove deep into studying certain hormones and related compounds to understand them better. This resulted in six different articles covering three compounds: Estrogen for Men Sex Hormone Binding Globulin … [Read more...] about Why I’m Losing Faith in Science
How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
Finally, the part you’ve been waiting for, how to decrease or increase your DHT (dihydrotestosterone). As a quick recap, in the first article, we detailed some of the basics of DHT and why it is important. Click here to read part one. Then in the second part, we covered how and why DHT has … [Read more...] about How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
The Basics and Benefits of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Part I
Read Part 2 Read Part 3 Everyone has heard of testosterone. But few are familiar with dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone. The enzyme 5α-reductase catalyzes the formation of DHT from testosterone in certain tissues including … [Read more...] about The Basics and Benefits of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Part I
Estrogen for Men’s Health
Both men and women need estrogen and testosterone. While the ratios are different between the genders, both of these are absolutely critical for overall health and wellness. In this article, we’ll be diving deep into the important role of estrogen for men. When men begin testosterone replacement … [Read more...] about Estrogen for Men’s Health
Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
I teach about health. And I feel that in order to not be a hypocrite, I should share my health results with people as proof that what I teach works. I would similarly challenge anyone else who is in the health space to do the same. I understand privacy concerns and all that, but do you practice … [Read more...] about Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
Ashwagandha Benefits for Thyroid, Hormones, Sleep and More
Ashwagandha supplement benefits many different areas and functions of the body. When someone asked “what does it do?” it’s a bit of a silly question as it can’t be answered easily. Jeff, our Ashwagandha farmer, and spagyric tincture preparer shares some of the benefits in the following … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha Benefits for Thyroid, Hormones, Sleep and More
Estrogen Dominance: Lose the Fat and Ignite Your Sex Life
Men aren't the only ones who have to worry about having too much estrogen. The human body has a very particular set of uses for its sex hormones. These hormones are supposed to be balanced in a certain way, and if they aren't balanced properly, drastic problems can emerge. The symptoms of a sex … [Read more...] about Estrogen Dominance: Lose the Fat and Ignite Your Sex Life
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
What To Eat To Maintain Great Body Composition
Attaining and then maintaining a great body composition is hard work. There aren’t a lot of shortcuts you can take (though you can always be more efficient), but more often than not, knowing what to do and implementing it is half of the work. One of the most common sources of contention comes in … [Read more...] about What To Eat To Maintain Great Body Composition
The Battle Of The Bald: Claim Victory Over Hair Loss
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
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
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?
Is Mother Nature more Feminine?
We use the term “Mother Nature” to describe nature often times. In many cultures and myths this is often juxtaposed to “Father Sky”. Like in Greek mythology you have Gaia and Ouranos respectively, who parented the Titans. So as I was thinking about plant hormones it got me to wondering, is … [Read more...] about Is Mother Nature more Feminine?
Herbs for Men’s Prostate Health
This article is going to look at herbal supplements for prostate health, as well as other supplements, nutrition, diet and lifestyle factors. But before we get to the herbs it's important that you understand the basics of what the prostate is and the various issues around its health. What is the … [Read more...] about Herbs for Men’s Prostate Health
How Hormones Affect Women’s Health
Women's hormone health is a BIG topic. I’ll do my best to cover it as well as can be done in a single article, and this is a long article. Since 500 page plus books are written on the subject this can really only give you a glimpse of the complexity. There will be three hormones discussed here, … [Read more...] about How Hormones Affect Women’s Health
Virtuous and Vicious Cycles
In my studies of hormones one thing becomes very apparent. Whether good or bad, these things tend to perpetuate themselves. In fact, this extends to all areas of health, beyond hormones. All hormones work in the body via feedback loops. Ideally, what this means is that if something … [Read more...] about Virtuous and Vicious Cycles
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
Five Important Hormones for Men’s Health
When it comes to men’s hormones, we can keep it relatively simple. It’s all about more testosterone and less estrogen. In other articles, we’ll be going into more detail about other hormones like cortisol, insulin, and the thyroid hormones, which interact mostly the same among men and women. But … [Read more...] about Five Important Hormones for Men’s Health
Tongkat Ali – Part 2: Testosterone
Part 1 of this series on the benefits of Tongkat Ali, including testosterone and more, can be found here. Most of the studies performed on Tongkat Ali have revolved around its ability to raise testosterone levels, expand libido or its effects on athletic performance. This shows what our society … [Read more...] about Tongkat Ali – Part 2: Testosterone
Estrogens vs. Androgens
We live in a world of estrogen dominance and this is a leading factor in many of the health problems people face today. To investigate this we’ll discuss what estrogens and androgens are, the many effects of estrogen dominance, how we become overloaded with four bad kinds of estrogens, and lastly … [Read more...] about Estrogens vs. Androgens
The Importance of Zinc for Testosterone and Reproduction in Males
As has been established in an earlier post, zinc is a vital mineral, used by every cell in the body. Its deficiency is becoming more and more common in men these days. That is unfortunate, as it plays such a huge role in the production of testosterone. Around 95 percent of testosterone in men is … [Read more...] about The Importance of Zinc for Testosterone and Reproduction in Males