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
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5 Factors in Erectile Dysfunction
Comedian George Burns said something that rings true… Unfortunately, this is true for many people that aren’t yet 90. Whether you call it impotence or erectile dysfunction it is a problem for most men at some point in their life. Is there something you can do about it? YES! If you … [Read more...] about 5 Factors in Erectile Dysfunction
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
Tongkat Ali [Amazing For Women and Energy]
A word before we start… We recently acquired and tested a powerful herb we had been interested in acquiring for many years now. Our experience with the strength that this plant possessed lead me to a desire for a grander understanding of the way it works within the human body to provide the gifts … [Read more...] about Tongkat Ali [Amazing For Women and Energy]
Pine Pollen For Women
Since Lost Empire Herbs was founded by myself and my two brothers, and we are “men“, we have devoted our time to helping men. We know and understand them better. Although Pine Pollen may be known as a “male herb,” it can be EVERY bit as helpful for women too. In some cases, even more … [Read more...] about Pine Pollen For Women
Pine Pollen Tincture vs. Powder
Which one is right for you, pine pollen tincture vs powder? Pine pollen is best known for its hormone supporting effects. For this reason, men especially love it, although its great for women too. And there are some pretty big differences between the pine pollen powder and the pine pollen … [Read more...] about Pine Pollen Tincture vs. Powder
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
Megadose Pine Pollen
There has not been much scientific work on pine pollen in the west. However, studies are beginning to show that the uses of it in Traditional Chinese Medicine for radiant vitality and slowing or reversing aging are not misleading. Stephan Harrod Buhner, a leading investigator on plant androgens, … [Read more...] about Megadose Pine Pollen
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
Optimize Your Hormones
Let’s face it. Problems with hormones are rampant in our society, whether male or female. And if you hormones are out of whack then that leads to lots of problems. Lack of health and the beginnings of various diseases. Lack of enjoyment out of life (and I’m not just talking about sex drive … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Hormones
Menopause Herbs
We have been getting a lot of questions on which of the herbs we sell would be helpful for women about to go through or are currently going through menopause. There are many, many menopausal herbs that are extremely beneficial for this transitory experience in a woman's life. As menopause … [Read more...] about Menopause Herbs