Here is an easy, but powerful mineral to add to your regular daily herbal routine. Shilajit Resin, aka the “Destroyer of Weakness” and the “Conqueror of Mountains,” is an amazing mineral pitch. Shilajit is the #1 rated herb in Ayurvedic Medicine. It is highly regarded as the most powerful … [Read more...] about Shilajit Resin: Daily Anti-Aging Ritual for Longevity
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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?
Top 12 Best Selling Herbs
This article is meant to give you an overview of some of our most popular herbs and what they can do for you. If you head to the Lost Empire home page you’ll see the current Top 12 list of Best Sellers at any time. This is updated based on sales numbers, so depending on when you see it, it could … [Read more...] about Top 12 Best Selling Herbs
All Components that Make up Schisandra and Way Cofactors are Important
We received a report on schisandra that describes most if not all of the components in this plant. This is an excellent opportunity then to discuss the importance of cofactors in our food. The huge list of components (found at the end of this article cause it is so long!) just goes to show how … [Read more...] about All Components that Make up Schisandra and Way Cofactors are Important
Boron
Boron is interesting in that its elemental form is not found in earth, but in meteorites. It is a trace mineral that has many functions within the body, though only lately has this come to light. What it Does and Benefits • Cell wall strength • Helps the body to use glucose • Builds strong bones … [Read more...] about Boron
Ep28: Micronutrients with the Caltons
Jayson and Mira Calton may just be the leading people in the world on micronutrients. As I start off the call, while so much of the nutrition focus is on MACROnutrients, when it comes to health the MICROnutrients are so much more important. In this exciting call you'll learn much more than you ever … [Read more...] about Ep28: Micronutrients with the Caltons
What Stops Herbs from Working?
It’s funny. People generally think in all or nothing categories. Either the herbs work or they don’t work, and if that is the case for them, it must be true for ALL people. But that’s not how the world works. Although herbs are considered a form of alternative medicine, this is true even in the … [Read more...] about What Stops Herbs from Working?
Wild Brazil Nuts And Selenium
There is one superfood, that many people have heard of, which is loaded with selenium. It's brazil nuts! In this video here and the article below I go into detail on why you may want to eat these every single day. Selenium in Brazil Nuts Each nut has around 50 micrograms of selenium, depending … [Read more...] about Wild Brazil Nuts And Selenium
Ayurveda Documentary
I was referred to this Ayurveda documentary the other week, during an herbalism course I'm taking and thought it was worth sharing with you. In the future, we'll be covering more information from Ayurveda, like the 3 doshas, as it can be very useful information and methods to enhance your … [Read more...] about Ayurveda Documentary
My One a Day Multivitamin is Dangerous?
We got a question about whether you need to take a multivitamin if you're taking pine pollen. First off, let's look at the difference between whole food and synthetic vitamins. Whole food ingredients can be easily absorbed by your body. They are created from unadulterated raw materials that … [Read more...] about My One a Day Multivitamin is Dangerous?