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Want a cheat sheet? Enter here to view a complete list of herbs, description and health benefits associated. For those who may have missed the last few products released let’s recap!


Maca Powder: Also called Peruvian Ginseng has been a popular herbal supplement in the West for years. The two things Maca is known for in the West is for its ability to promote healthy sexual function and as a nutritional powerhouse. Maca has been traditionally used in the following areas: increase endurance/stamina, help build muscle, adaptogenic effects, promote healthy bone density, memory stabilization, and neuroprotective effects. Great in FOOD and for cooking.

Beet Powder: The King of Nitric Oxide, Blood Boosting, Detoxification, and More. One of the beets most popular benefits comes from the dietary nitrates it provides. Nitric Oxide is important for healthy heart function, supporting athletic function and workouts, increasing recovery, decreasing fatigue, and providing better energy. Beets are also loaded with powerful antioxidants that work to quell oxidative stress in the body and support detoxification.


Gynostemma Tea: The Herb of Immortality, a Strong Adaptogen with Ginseng-like Activity. Gynostemma is widely known. Gynostemma is one of those herbs that can seemingly do-it-all. In Chinese Medicine, it is considered sweet (building) and slightly bitter (good for digestion), growing Yin and supporting the Yang. It is applied to many conditions. Here are a few uses: Neuroprotective, Helps support a healthy heart, Works as a powerful antioxidant, Immunomodulatory effects, Modulates the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.


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End of Summer sale 8/29/17-9/4/2017*No Rainchecks







You have a few days- but supplies are limited so don't wait until the end.

How Long Can You Go In The Jungle?

Every now and then I like to test myself in specific feats or see how long I last during a playout. At one time, I went a FULL HOUR of doing the animal dice game and I tell you man it was brutal and it was a killer set of animals. Roll after roll after roll of various animals, sweating like niagara falls and taking the brutal beating that is the Animal Kingdom.

Doing that was a dedication in a unique way to pro wrestlers that would do what were called "Hour Long Broadways", being able to wrestle continuously for a full hour time limit. The thing with the animals like wrestling is that you don't rest and you keep going even if you have to walk around a bit to catch your breath but you never stop to lay down or just stand. The jungle can be a dangerous place so you have to be prepared (no pun intended to Scar from the Lion King) for whatever comes at you and be able to move & handle your body in every direction and condition the body to keep moving cause if you stay in one spot too long and there's predators, you can get killed.

I ended up finishing the hour long (animal) broadway with I believe 82 rounds and over 935 total steps of movement. That's a lot for moving well over 250 lbs. It takes a mental mindset to push beyond certain limits; I'm not saying to the degree of passing out or throwing up or moving with a vengeance you pull a muscle or tear something. You go until you're done.

Now if I didn't count by writing it down after every roll, I could have easily done 100 rounds or more and if I didn't have a previous minor low back injury I would have moved far faster. It wasn't the greatest idea but I wanted to do it and yes I did take some time off doing other exercises while my back healed. I'm edging close to being 100% completely healed and I will pursue the hour long playout again and this time, I won't hold back; no writing down anything and not stopping unless I really have to to catch my breath but still walk a bit or do marches to keep my cardio up.

How long can you go? The most result producing I have found for me is around 15-30 minutes continuously doing this game. Most people can't handle 10 min. and even less people can do the simple movements. I just like to go until i'm done and call it a day so if there's a day where I'm not scheduled to be anywhere with my girl or family I would go until I say its over but if I have a small window, I use it however I can. You may not even be interested in the game which is fine, do whatever animals you like and keep going until you say it is done. Remember though that if you start to get sloppy at any point during the playout, you stop because that can really hurt you and quite frankly I want you succeeding at being an animal.

Make it fun and interesting for you and go however long you feel works. It is a hell of a way to build phenomenal conditioning and enduring strength. If you happen to get a few looks while you're doing this type of training, embrace it. You just might inspire someone to get fit while having fun while you also may have people run in fear because you are doing something they're not used to seeing. I have literally seen people walk out of parks the moment I started moving like an animal and it has happened quite a few times but you know what; I'm getting fit and conditioned while they live out their unadventurous ways and not see the fact that there is a world out there that can turn them into lean, mean fighting machines and that world is the Animal World.

Grab one or all three animal courses on the right side of this blog and share with me your thoughts on this type of training. Share it on facebook, twitter, send it to your friend's email, put it on tumblr and spread the word of adventurous movement and priceless info on getting the most functionally strong, agile and vigor body on the planet.

Why It Is Important To Switch Things Up

Have you ever been so bored from a routine you just want to strangle someone just so something is different? I certainly have; I hate being bored and I hate to say this but if you're repeating a routine and it becomes stale plus you're not having fun or getting anything out of it its time to change it up man.

Changing up a routine often can be a good thing as it keeps the brain active and learning new aspects and taking on different tasks to keep things interesting. You can only stick to something for so long before you start to dread it and just end up going down a blackhole into purgatory. To keep things interesting, it is important to find what you like and what gives you benefit plus a good solid challenge to test your abilities. You don't need to be hardcore in order for things to be interesting.

That's the beauty of playing with animal exercises (specifically primate as of late), it constantly changes and because of the movements it's practically different every time. The Animal Dice Game is a prime example of constantly changing things up, working your brain like crazy while developing a physique that excels at conditioning, functional strength, agility and preparedness. You expect the unexpected and you never know what you'll come up with.

There are routines however that some people just can't let go of because of the fear of change and starting over again. We mainly fear what we don't know know and we buckle under our own set of pressure. Switching things up can be a good thing, a new experience and challenging the norm. I take pride in finding out different things, moving a certain way from a different angle and developing my body in ways I haven't found yet. I rarely ever stay with a specific routine for an extended period of time mainly because I do bored very easily and I intuitively find things to learn or go back to something I love that lays that foundation.

Never give up on your training but don't go stale either. Everything can be learned so pick your battles and find exciting adventure.

Organic Beet Juice Powder Sale- LAST CALL - Benefits of Antioxidants

A few days left to grab Organic Beet Powder $5 OFF…Actually, you have until Sunday evening, but I would hurry as they are going quicker than we expected.

Today I want to focus on another one of the BIG BENEFITS Beet powder provides…

Antioxidants!

Besides the nitric oxide boosting nitrates, there is a whole lot else inside beets and our new Organic Beet Juice Powder.

Another powerful group of compounds is betalains.

These are further grouped based on colors. The red-violet color in beets come from betacyanins. There is also yellow-orange betaxanthins present. These are powerful antioxidants that work to quell oxidative stress in the body.

Juiced beets run red just like your blood, a clue to the positive effects they have on it.

One of these antioxidant compounds is known as betanin. “ Betanin’s high antioxidant activity appeared to stem from its exceptional electron donating capacity and ability to defuse highly reactive radicals targeting cell membranes.”

But that is just one of many antioxidants. Others include rutin, epicatechin, caffeic acid and more. Even the nitrates have been shown to have antioxidant benefits.

While research is still early, a review of the literature concluded that “ This raises the possibility that beetroot’s antioxidant potential is not limited to just scavenging and suppressing [free radicals], but includes the ability to reinforce the endogenous antioxidant network.”

If true, that means that beet juice powder can not only support your body directly but helps it better support itself.

Right now, you can pick up a bag or several of our Organic Beet Juice Powder for $5 off.

And we’re not done yet…

Dimethylglycine and trimethylglycine (the latter of which is also known as betaine, since it was first derived from beets) are other potent molecules found in beets.

Both of these are methyl donors, with DMG having two molecules to donate, and TMG having three.

The process of methylation involves attaching these methyl donors to proteins, including enzymes, hormones and even DNA and RNA, as well as to heavy metals.

While methylation plays many roles in the body, the most notable is that it helps your body to detoxify various toxins. Supporting methylation is extra important today because of the added pollution we’re all under.

That’s why this Organic Beet Juice Powder is great.

It tastes great. It easily mixes into water. And each serving is equal to approximately half a cup of beet juice. With the ease of use, you can get a lot more beet into your system.

I know I have been lately, and I hope you will too.

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The Art Of Moving Like A Wild Primate

We are mesmerized by the strength, agility and overall conditioning of Primates; they use what their daily lives require in order to hunt, climb, run and take on daunting tasks that no human can match. We can however determine some simulated movements to develop our body's chemistry to build muscle, increase strength in the tendons and tremendous endurance in the legs with given exercises that mimic a primate's movement.

Gorillas & Chimps/Bonobos walk on their inner knuckles that's above the finger nails, orangutans walk more on their fists in full knuckle position; monkeys use more of the palms since they have a different structure compared to the apes, more of a cat/dog type structure especially in certain species such as Baboons, Rhesus Macaques, Lemurs and others of such. To move as close as possible like them our positioning needs to coincide with the way our structures will allow us.

Nowadays the bear crawl movement has opposite hand/foot type movement with back aligned as straight as possible; I take that style but locking in my inner knuckles and pressing my thumb into the floor as I walk in that position. It's not as easy as it looks but it develops insane gripping power, tendon strength and makes the forearms like steel cords. I have gotten such great strength from it that when I do massages for people I have gotten the nickname "Boney Fingers" due to the solid hardness and muscular structure of the fingers.

There are many ways that don't have to do precisely how a primate moves because lets face it, we don't have the optimal ability to have that side by side strength and coordination with them so we use what we can to get as close as possible. The hanging exercises alone build the body in a very unique way. I love to hang in various grip positions and even the most simple one is a tough bastard because you're holding your entire bodyweight in your hands. To make things a little easier and hang longer is to tense the muscles from the fingertips to the toes and with that method at my size, holding for up to 30 seconds is decent. The lighter you are the greater the chance of hanging for a solid period of time but the bigger you are, the greater the difficulty of time spent hanging.

Whether you grip into the floor or by a pull-up bar, primate movements and holds develop a unique set of strengthened muscles and elongating the spine that trims fat of the obliques and lowers body fat along the entire core structure. Once you get into the advanced movements, your body will begin to change. One of the greatest examples of this magnitude is to look at a young girl back in the mid-2000's I believe where she had a pet monkey and mimicked it throughout her childhood and it changed her structure to a degree of the way her hands, fingers, shoulders & core were developed. They tested her at a clinic to see what her overall strength was and pound for pound she had developed strength that most men couldn't match. She went on to become a rock climbing champion. You can check out her story here>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcKclzbY4Yo

Primate Fitness Wins Again

My back issues are really dwindling now and I'am loving it. Been waking up the last couple days with hardly any pain in my lower back and slowly getting back to what I love the most and that's moving like a primate (ape/monkey) and hanging longer on the pull-up bar. I'm also down to 253 lbs which has been the lowest in the last couple years. The most I have ever weighed was 273 so i'm happy to stay 20 pounds off thus far.

Just getting on the mats, lock in my knuckles and just have at it. Seeing a bit more sinewy muscle and more definition in my abs and back. To me it is the most natural form of exercise; squats and push-ups work great and natural movements but moving with primal instincts, movement & precision is far more natural to me. It'll look goofy but as they say, looks can be deceiving.

I feel blessed to have such a strong intuition and I know not too many people believe in that kind of thing but it is something every person should practice. It teaches you how to harness your instincts, what feels the most natural to you and the understanding of right and wrong using emotions and what makes you feel good. Too many forget how to apply their own instincts by going by someone else's ideals and be more of a follower which for them is great but I believe being too much of a follower leads to fear of becoming a leader in your own right. You can't control everything in life but you can control your emotional content and applying it to your natural abilities to do something regardless of others.

I practice Primate Movements not for the sake of others and what they think is fitness, I do it because it's fun, natural & it keeps me fit that is unique. Being different is one of the most difficult things to learn because in some ways you were taught to be like everybody else, listen but don't do things that are right for you. It's good to have common sense and the understanding of right and wrong but it is also important to learn about your own individuality; your own self being and discovering your true self. People are very fearful for who they truly are because they have been taught to be like someone else because of status, creed, race, religion and other elements. I don't consider myself fitness royalty and i'm damn sure that I don't let the color of my skin define me; I'm a human being and want to do something is different, something not many people see but seem intrigued. I don't seek approval, I seek self and gives me the best benefit.

New Organic Beet Juice Powder

This is one you’ve probably heard of before…
Beets - ORGANIC USA Grown and Processed Beet Juice Powder 
…but just cause you've heard of it, doesn’t mean you’re familiar with all the benefits this amazing root can bring.

Nitrates
Antioxidants
Methylators
And More
$5 Off Now through Sunday, August 20th, 2017.
Only $29.99 for 250 grams.

It is great for many but in particular two great things…Athletics and Sex.

Plus, unlike many of our other herbs and formulas, this one tastes great, and it a good base when mixing it with other herbs.

But first, let me tell you why I’m personally excited about this one.

Beets and Nitric Oxide

One of beets most popular benefits comes from the dietary nitrates it provides.

What does this mean for you? Nitric Oxide (NO) is necessary for proper blood flow and functioning. Most notably:

NO is important for healthy heart function .
NO is important for supporting athletic function and workouts, increasing recovery , decreasing fatigue , and providing better energy .
NO is important for erectile function .
NO is important for brain function .
Rich in Antioxidants

Another powerful group of compounds inside beet roots are betalains.

One of these antioxidant compounds is known as betanin. “Betanin’s high antioxidant activity appeared to stem from its exceptional electron donating capacity and ability to defuse highly reactive radicals targeting cell membranes”

But that is just one of many antioxidants. Others include rutin, epicatechin, caffeic acid and more. Even the nitrates have been shown to have antioxidant benefits.

Beet Juice Powder for Cognitive Function

Blood flows to the brain. As such you might expect this can bring some beneficial effects.

“It is conceivable that a NO generator like beetroot has the potential to improve cerebrovascular blood flow and challenge detriments in cognitive function.”

That's not all but I think you get the point!

Grab yours today and SAVE $5 until August 20, 2017 ( $ 29.99 ) ON SALE

Bundle For BIG Saving…Pine Pollen & Miron Glass

Right now, Lost Empire Herbs is having a pretty spectacular offer! In order to move some 1 liter Miron Glass Containers! There is no better use for them than putting a whole bag of Megadose Pine Pollen in one!

That's right, it might barely fit but it does.

Right now we are offering 20% off the combo purchase of a 1 liter Miron Glass container and 1 Megadose Pine Pollen. With the code you only pay $87.99 instead, saving $22!

Be sure to include both in your cart for the code to work properly! The code to use is: MEGAMIRON

Miron glass is great for limiting the effects of photodegradation on foods. Whatever you place in a Miron glass container will retain more nutrients and color as described by Livestrong.com:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/523460-does-light-affect-how-fast-foods-spoil/

Photodegradation occurs when the absorption of light directly causes a chemical reaction in a constituent in the food, or when light indirectly causes a reaction in a second constituent by its effect on the first one. Photodegradation usually affects specific components in food, such as pigments, vitamins, fats and proteins. Absorption of light can cause food to develop off-flavors and lose or change color. It can also cause vitamin loss.

These 1L jars are perfect for keeping your herbs lasting fresher, longer than otherwise! Perfect for storing lots of Pine Pollen!

Don’t forget you must choose Pine Pollen Megadose 250 grams And 1 Litre Miron glass jar to be able to use the discount

Code: MEGAMIRON (Valid 8/9/17 – 8/14/17)

Hurry There is a Limited Supply

Taking Care Of Yourself

We're all human and we get caught up in certain moments when we train and feel that confident in our abilities that we sometimes forget that we need to also be aware of the consequences that could happen, not by paranoia but by acknowledging that if something does happen we need to back off. Injuries happen, they can come at you at any moment and if it does happen and you don't do anything about it to let it heal, it can bite you in the ass. I have been having low back spasms and aches for a while now and doing movement does help and when the adrenaline is flowing the pain is gone but once it comes off, holy shit.

It finally occurred to me that I need to get strength and mobility back into my back (how redundant huh?) by backing off the intense training I've done lately (500 Hindu Squats, jumping movements, Finishers, long animal playouts) and focus on giving my body time to recover. That's not to say I'm going to stop training completely just means doing other things without taking on such intense formalities. My cardio for a time being will be most likely DDP Yoga which is always awesome, MovNat type training to get mobility going, Gymnastic Abs to really hit the Core Muscles to give my back that specific training through Core Training and more Hanging Exercise to really target the lengthening o my back and strengthening the little muscle along there. Bridging a little more often as well to hit everything and getting that stretch along the spine and oblique area.

That sounds like a lot of training but the thing is, i'm not doing them all at once, do little warmups, than do a solid playout for up to a half hour maybe more max and do little things throughout the day to stay active and sedentary. Some days do DDP Yoga, do bridging exercise at night, Gymnastic Abs on other days, MovNat here and there; it's all about mixing things up and putting your body through recovery training. I will be back doing 500 Hindu Squats, maybe not every single freaking day like I was doing but frequently so I can keep up my conditioning and only do the animal moves up to 4x a week (every other day) for no more than 20 min. Shift stuff around to when you feel ready and you are in the mood for that kind of training that day. I hate to sacrifice what I love to do at times but I want to be at my best every single session and if i'm not in shape that day for it, I'm not going to force it. You learn to compromise with yourself and do something everyday whether it is big or small down to the smallest fraction. If you need to only stretch that day, do so, if you have the energy for 500 Hindu Squats do so, feeling up to doing 20 minutes of intense animal training do so; be intuitive and back off when you need to.

People get so caught up in the moment that they forget that they're body is a tool and not just something to go so hardcore for they don't think of the consequences. It is a machine but it can also breakdown when it's not properly being put to good use. You can push yourself all you want but at the end of the day, you need to take care of it otherwise you can do some serious damage and putting your health at risk. I've heard too many stories of those crazy morons at the gym trying to one-up against others and show off their strength and think they're invincible. I have been training with various intensities for over 12 years without ever taking a day off and not one time ever having to go to the hospital because of training.

It drives me nuts that these crossfit psychopaths with a death wish spend so much time doing the most intense & hardcore form of extreme training. I've watched the latest film on The Fittest Person On Earth about the 2016 Crossfit Games and I have to say as much as I admire the work ethic and the drive they have I also feel sorry for those men and women who get injured on a frequent basis and torturing their bodies to the point where they have this mentality of thinking they can keep this up for years on end which quite frankly makes them age much faster. 75% or higher of those athletes are more than likely to not only have crippling side effects when they reach 50 (possibly 40) because they never took the REAL time to take care of themselves in a healthy manner. Their form on many of those exercises alone are so horrid and disgustingly terrifying to watch it boggles my mind that bones aren't popping out of their skin. I'm not knocking Crossfit in itself not all of it is horrifying, it's when you have some coaches and athletes that push so damn hard to the point where form and common sense becomes negative and you see people puking, passing out, screaming in agony when they tear muscles, rip tendons and other injuries that occur. I'm all for going the distance and seeing what you're capable of that's not what I'm getting at, I just don't see any reason why you go so damn hard you end up in the hospital and having to spend thousands of dollars on surgeries that could've been prevented if you were truly aware of what you're doing. It's not just crossfit, it's other areas too that put people in the crosshairs making them believe they're in the damn navy seals and pushing to limits that shouldn't have to go any further than they have to. Take care of your body.

It is important to realize that you don't need to go to extremes to make yourself fit. I'am stronger now at 33 than I was at 23 and far more conditioned and flexible yet haven't even remotely peaked yet. My goal for the next 10-20 years and beyond is to be as strong, conditioned and flexible as I' am at this very moment and be able to say that even in my twilight years, I can still go and be able to take on kids half my age. When you go to such extremes and not take care of yourself, you can end up crippled faster and you're going to utter these words at 50 if you're still alive "man I use to be able to do that but can't anymore." There shouldn't be a use to, there should be a "still can pull off" mentality. I want to still be able to bridge at 50, 60, 70 years old, still be able to knock out 100 Hindu Squats or more, still be able to do bear crawls and push-ups, still be able to bend spikes and bend steel; all those things can happen. You can do extraordinary things but it's also important to be mindful and have self-awareness and intuition. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!!

Taking On The Heat

It's hot out here in Idaho. Sometimes in the upper 90's and humid, holy crap. It's not easy training in that kind of heat no matter how many fans on in the house. Being in the Dungeon is no picnic either and end up most of the time doing playouts in my boxers only. One of the things that help on occasions is only doing a small bit of training than go on to do something later in the day. It gets so hot at times I barely want to eat and maybe a few exercises just to let myself know I have done something.

Usually regardless of the weather lately I still manage to do 500 Hindu Squats and do a workout either right after or later on or even do a little something at night when it's cooler. Drinking water is basically a necessity and refilling practically every time. If you're an athlete, 2 gallons of water a day might be your best option. I do my best to try to drink a gallon a day but even that is a challenge because heat can do crazy things to you; lose appetite at times, tired & other sorts. It's not fun when it's so hot you barely want to do anything and it can be even more challenging when you have trouble sleeping.

I build up heat very easily so one of the things I manage to keep consistent is taking cold showers a little more frequently sometimes up to 4x a day because if I overheat and no matter how much water I drink if I don't stay cool enough there's a possibility of heatstroke. Heatstroke is no joke and people can die from it of neglecting to keep their body at level temperature and drinking enough water. Cold Showers are a must in my opinion. You may hate it at first but if you're only taking hot showers it's practically redundant and not letting your body be at a level of temperature it needs to maintain energy. Some people can handle heat like nobody's business but regardless even for them there's a limit. Heat can be life giving but if it's past a certain limit it can also be damaging so it's important to maintain balance for your body.

If you plan on taking on the heat, be safe and keep cool as best as possible.