Unlocking the Power of Ziziphus: A Deep Dive into Lost Empire Herbs' Adaptogenic Marvel

In the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, few herbs have garnered as much attention and reverence as Ziziphus, also known as Suan Zao Ren. This revered herb has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being. Lost Empire Herbs, a company dedicated to crafting top of the line quality, research-backed supplements, has harnessed the potency of Ziziphus to help certain struggles with sleep and anxiety. Today, we'll explore the fascinating world of Ziziphus, its benefits, and how this bad ass product can be a game-changer for those seeking a natural approach to stress management and improved sleep.

What Is Ziziphus?

Ziziphus, is a type of seed derived from the Ziziphus jujuba plant, a species of jujube tree native to Asia. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine has utilized Ziziphus seeds to treat a range of ailments, including insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. The seeds contain a rich array of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, and alkaloids, which are believed to contribute to their therapeutic effects.

What Are The Benefits Of Ziziphus?

Research has shed light on the potential benefits of Ziziphus, making it an optimal supplement for those seeking a natural approach to managing stress/anxiety and improving sleep so we can be productive the following day. Some of the key benefits of Ziziphus include:

1. Improved sleep quality: Ziziphus has been shown to promote relaxation, reduce sleep latency, and enhance overall sleep quality. This makes it an awesome supplement for individuals that struggle with insomnia or other sleep-related disorders.

2. Anxiolytic effects: The bioactive compounds present in Ziziphus seeds have been found to exhibit anxiolytic properties, helping to reduce anxiety and stress levels. In other words, give you that calm and peaceful feeling to stay relaxed.

3. Neuroprotective effects: Ziziphus contains compounds that may help protect the brain against oxidative stress and inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Meaning, it helps clear the cobwebs along with better focus and reducing the mind being all over the place.

4. Cardiovascular health: Some studies suggest that Ziziphus may help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve overall cardiovascular health. As we get older, this can be a very good attribute to have. 

Here's what sets their product apart:

1. High-quality sourcing: Lost Empire Herbs sources their Ziziphus seeds from reputable suppliers, ensuring that each batch meets the highest standards of quality and purity. No bullshit ingredients that could be potentially harmful to your system. Still, be sure to understand what you're getting into.

2. Standardized extract: The company uses a standardized extract, guaranteeing that the powder contains a consistent amount of bioactive compounds.

3. Research-backed formula: Ziziphus is backed by scientific research, ensuring that the formula is both effective and safe. Do some research on your own as well and find out if it'll be a good fit for your health.

How to Use Ziziphus Safely...

To get the most out of Ziziphus, follow these guidelines:

1. Dosage: Take 1-2 tbsp per day, ideally 30-60 minutes before bedtime. This is what I do as well.

2. Stacking: Consider combining Ziziphus with other adaptogenic herbs, such as ashwagandha or rhodiola, to enhance its effects. It's necessarily recommended but it is an option that could be effective.

3. Be Consistent: For optimal results, take Ziziphus consistently for at least 4-6 weeks.

Something I highly recommend knowing. 

As with any supplement, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before adding Lost Empire Herbs' Ziziphus to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications. By providing a high-quality, research-backed supplement like Ziziphus, Lost Empire Herbs is helping individuals take control of their health and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply looking to improve your sleep quality, Lost Empire Herbs' Ziziphus product is definitely worth considering. Also as a side note, Ziziphus is not a Sleep Aid, it could improve things but it's not meant as a reliant on sleep.

What is it Recommended For....

- Individuals struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality

- Those experiencing anxiety or stress

- Athletes seeking to enhance recovery and improve sleep

- Anyone looking for a natural approach to stress management and relaxation

Not recommended for:

- Pregnant or breastfeeding women

- Individuals taking medications or with

Be amazingly awesome and get the best quality sleep you can. It's not always easy to relax and our brains at times go a million miles a second. One thing I do while taking this, I would also do meditations for about 10 minutes or so to get in that relaxed state as well and breathing deeply. As a Star Wars Nerd, I listen and follow along to Jedi Meditations on Youtube. Very cool stuff and helpful. My favorites are Yoda & Obi Wan. 

Another idea you can look into is the Ultimate Sleep Bundle that potentially enhances your quality of sleep, relaxiation and destressing to another level. Give it a go and see what it does for you. This book can give you ideas as well.

Does Batman Train With Resistance Bands?

If the Dark Knight trains in Martial Arts, Combat, Bodyweight, Weights here and there, I would imagine he would hit a band or two. There's a quote out there somewhere that says Batman never skips leg day which I always found funny because it's true. He might as well be the first Superhero to "practice" Parkour cause of all the jumping and running in between buildings chasing and catching baddies. 

Resistance Bands have been around a long time and there's always innovative stuff coming around like the X3 Bands for example and of course the Lifeline Bands such as the TNT cables but when it comes to longevity and having a hard time breaking or snapping, it seems that the latest style of cables called Dopamineo have stood head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe they're just regular bands for wrestlers to some but for guys like me who's always researching and learning, these bands are legit. Ever since I got them, I've trained solid on them and it has only been a few workouts.

From day 1, I tried many exercises, some I learned on the website and youtube  and others I tried on my own like Crab Walks, Gorilla Jumps, Hindu Jumpers and others. This band is just so much fun to work with and getting the most out of a workout in a short amount of time. The last workout was the other day doing Sprints, Hindu Push-ups, Frog Jumps, Hindu Jumpers, Crab Walks, Gorilla Jumps and a couple more. I would go until I hit a certain number of reps or until I got out of breath, rest and repeat a set or two. The workouts aren't long and I feel high as a kite afterwards along with getting stronger again. 

I had filmed doing about three exercises or so wearing my Batman shirt and using Batman Music to have a little fun with it and noticed something; even a couple months ago, that shirt was ok to wear but my stomach would pop out every now and then and felt a little tight, since I lost the weight, it felt comfortable and not as tight. I guess losing weight because of no appetite does have its perks LOL. In all fairness, I don't wish that on anyone because when you've been in that much pain and it consumes you at times, it's not an ideal way to lose weight. I' am healing and I don't feel pain in that area anymore, just annoyance and keeping up with maintenance. Hell I did a full Isometric Workout yesterday for the first time in over a month and I'm glad I did. I couldn't do Isometrics the way I wanted to when this whole thing with me was going on and I needed to test myself. 

The Dopa Bands have been a godsend in getting my body back into shape even in the first few workouts. Each workout, the pain levels kept going down and my stress was going down as well because of the endorphin high and lessening the Heat and Ice afterwards. I'm probably about 85-90% healed now and just need to pay attention to the discomfort levels and slowly build up my speed and strength. Like I said no pain but I also don't want to be pushing so hard something might flare up again so I'm gradually getting stronger and training my legs and back building those nerves and retraining those muscles. If you've read this blog long enough, you know that I'm very stubborn and rehabbing myself has worked for me. 

It's not much longer before I'm at full capacity and devouring my workouts hard again. I may look like I'm going hard but I'm not and it's not my best but that's just part of the process and being smarter about workouts and listening to my body more. This is my life and I want to continue making the best of it when it comes to fitness and avoid injuries for as long as I can. This has been the worst injury I've had in years and in a span of 5 months, I got seriously hurt twice. I've had minor aches and pains that easily were manageable and healed quickly and hurt my back back in 2017 which has since healed, but never this bad in that short span of time in the last 18+ years that I've been training everyday. It is a wake up call I'm not going to lie.

Train to the best of your abilities but within reason and be mindful of what you can do. We're not going to be training the way we did in our 20's and think we are so damn invincible that injuries never happen, they do and we can't 100% avoid them, we can however keep them at bay for as far in between as we can. I hate it that people are in pain all the time or just accept it, living with pain especially if it's excruciating for years on end is no way to live. In some cases, certain aspects of pain is inevitable but it's manageable and you can be comfortable. The idea is to live pain-free as much as possible and getting great quality out of life instead of quantifying the days until you're ready to die. Be mindful and do what's possible along with being amazingly awesome. 

Don't forget that you can get these bands at a discounted price when you use my code POWERANDMIGHT at checkout. Get a bundle pack of bands and find even more discounted stuff. Get them for group classes, your MMA Gym or wrestling room for your High School or College Athletes. Wrestlers in the world championships right now that are winning matches uses some of these very same bands. Go kill it.