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
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When High Tech is Not Scientific
An insidious confusion of terms is what is preventing most people from having greater health and happiness. After noodling around this area for some time, I have finally figured out the root. It is the confusion between science and technology. While these two are certainly related, they are NOT the … [Read more...] about When High Tech is Not Scientific
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?
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
How to Take Tinctures
New to the herbal world and unfamiliar with how to take tinctures? Don't worry, I made a video for you..... A tincture is an alcohol extract of an herb or other material. While other things can be used and are sometimes called tinctures, alcohol is the solvent for a true tincture. A vinegar … [Read more...] about How to Take Tinctures
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
Bitter is Better: What Bitter Means in the Herb World
Many folks avoid eating bitter foods. Why? Well, some scientists think it may be because of evolution, or maybe modern day has us used to being comfortable with fancy and "good" tasting foods, and so we may have forgotten that not everything good for us.... tastes great! Since back in the … [Read more...] about Bitter is Better: What Bitter Means in the Herb World
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
Culinary Herbs and Spices and Their Bioactive Properties
Although the importance of culinary herbs and spices as health remedies has been known and appraised for centuries, it is only in the last decade that dedicated time and resources to analyze folk medicine’s superheroes was invested to try to determine their exact bioactive properties. While nobody … [Read more...] about Culinary Herbs and Spices and Their Bioactive Properties
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
The Value of Western Medicine
As much as the Western Medical model is broken there are certainly some good aspects to it. In broad generalizations I would say that: 1) Western Medicine is absolutely great in acute conditions and can be the best option for saving lives. 2) Western Medicine is pretty horrible in chronic … [Read more...] about The Value of Western Medicine
Human Idiocy
It’s interesting just how far off we can get from any semblance of natural health. Like the whole “Evil Fat” thing that has been one of the biggest ideas of "healthy eating" for decades. It is starting to lose its grip, but sadly, many people still believe in it. One eye-opening book on the … [Read more...] about Human Idiocy
Cold and Hot Water Digestion
In Ayurveda one of the terms used is Agni, which refers to the “digestive fire”. It is really likened to an elemental force of fire that not only breaks down our food, but aids in spreading warmth to the rest of the body. Of course it is not actual fire, but a metaphor. Yet in the West, ice … [Read more...] about Cold and Hot Water Digestion
Insomnia: Why It’s Bad for Your Health
On average Americans sleep about 6.8 hours a day. That’s an hour less than in 1942 (1). Losing sleep is depressing and ends up causing a malaise of sleep deprivation in the general populace. Out of all the things we can do to promote a healthy lifestyle, good quality sleep is often the first … [Read more...] about Insomnia: Why It’s Bad for Your 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
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
Athlete Herbal Profile – Aaron “Tex” Johnson
Training schedule Tex is currently working hard for his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. But he, like most of us, still has a day job and so can’t train as much as he would like too. But working as a trainer at a UFC gym he gets to impart his knowledge and stay in that state of mind. On most … [Read more...] about Athlete Herbal Profile – Aaron “Tex” Johnson
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)
Ep2: Introduction Part 2 – The Vital Way Podcast
In the second episode we dive into Zane's back story and experience with herbs, as well as detail some of what's coming in the future. Download here Subscribe in iTunes Click the link below to access the complete transcript. [spoiler] Logan: Hey guys, welcome back to The Vital … [Read more...] about Ep2: Introduction Part 2 – The Vital Way Podcast
Ep1: Introduction
Welcome to the first episode of The Vital Way podcast. Logan and Zane Christopher from Super Man Herbs introduce the brand new podcast The Vital Way, and what it means. Then Logan introduces his back story and how Super Man Herbs came to be. Download here Subscribe in iTunes Click the … [Read more...] about Ep1: Introduction