Church of Nature is a concept I've been using for a few months. It helps to ensure that I make the time to get outdoors in nature more regularly and to acknowledge the awe and respect for nature it deserves. What's involved in this? Watch this video to find … [Read more...] about Church of Nature
mushrooms
Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Mushrooms are often associated with mystery. They are indeed fascinating, being neither plant nor animal, yet having characteristics of both. In ancient times mushrooms were regarded as magical, as people could not figure out how they were produced. Could they also be magical when it comes to … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
You may have heard of herbal adaptogens, which is a class of substances that work with the body to help it adapt and to promote balance (homeostasis). Adaptogens are well regarded for helping people to handle and manage stress and fatigue. Adaptogens do so in a way that regulates … [Read more...] about Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
Hiking for Mushrooms
At first, when I started hiking for mushrooms, I was bummed out to learn that Reishi, Chaga or Cordyceps don't grow in my area. Some of the most famous mushrooms just aren't here where I live. But then I got to know more about the mushrooms that do grow in my area and discovered: Lots of … [Read more...] about Hiking for Mushrooms
Amazing Paul Stamets Fungi Interview
I recently watched this amazing interview with Paul Stamets, one of the world's foremost mycologists, on the Joe Rogan Experience. (And in case you missed it Lost Empire Herbs was recently featured in an episode of Rogan's show where Ben Greenfield mentioned our Ant Extract. Check it out HERE. … [Read more...] about Amazing Paul Stamets Fungi Interview
Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Once I saw this new research report come out, I knew I had to share it with you. One complaint we get is around our mushrooms being a bit more expensive than competitors on the market. Well, you see, you get what you pay for. A new study titled, “Evaluation on quality consistency of … [Read more...] about Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
The Difference Between Cordyceps Sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris
With the launch of our higher quality mushroom line comes some questions. One such question is what is the difference between Cordyceps militaris and the traditional Cordyceps sinensis, which we used to sell and is commonly sold in stores and marketed online? These are two distinct species, with … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Cordyceps Sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris
Anti-Androgenic Effects of Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum, better known as reishi, is one of the very top herbs in Chinese medicine. It has earned the reputation as the mushroom of immortality and is well known for its healthful effects across a broad spectrum of areas. Yet, some men are steering clear of it for one reason...that it … [Read more...] about Anti-Androgenic Effects of Reishi
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