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Elephant Mountain Ginseng Formula
I developed this formula for myself. I wanted an adaptogenic formula
that was not stimulatory or hot in nature. One that felt balanced and
offered me both energy and a deep relaxation. I also wanted it to
highlight some of my favorite adaptogenic herbs, including American
Ginseng (
Panax quinquefolius), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula). I worked with our master formulator and our Elephant Mountain Ginseng Formula was developed.
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Oct 21, 2014
Desire, Dopamine, and Libido
Desire and Libido
In a recent
post I wrote I mentioned that libido is a type of desire, and how desire and sexual desire--ie: libido--are not separate forces within us but stem from the same root. In this post, I hope to elaborate upon this idea and provide a useful road map for regaining healthy desire and zeal for life.Libido as a Subtype of Desire
There is very little talk about different types of desire or drive in our lives, and it seems that there are only two different kinds of
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Jul 20, 2014
Burnout: Adaptogens versus TapRoot
Burnout: Adaptogens versus TapRoot
We have been receiving an increasing number of e-mails from people recently who are talking about their burnout and use of stimulating adaptogens, wondering if we have a product for them. These are e-mails from people ranging in age from their early twenties to their fifties and sixties. Sometimes people will use the term burnout when writing into us, and sometimes I group their symptoms into this category.
The idea that burnout is a prevalent problem
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Jul 19, 2014
Unlocking the Power of Cistanche Tubulosa: Crafting Tonics and Elixirs
Mastering the Art of Tonics and Elixirs with Cistanche tubulosaMany popular tonic herbs, particularly adaptogens and adaptogenic formulas like Ginseng, Rhodiola, and Ashwagandha, may inadvertently contribute to feelings of depletion due to their stimulatory effects. While these herbs can offer an immediate boost in energy, their stimulating nature can exacerbate an already overstimulated and fatigued lifestyle, potentially worsening underlying conditions over time instead of providing genuine re
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Jul 16, 2014
Concentrated vs. Standardized Powdered Extracts
Understanding the Differences Between Concentrated and Standardized Extracts
Powdered herb extracts come in two forms: the concentrated extract and the standardized powdered extract. Because these two products are similar, and because they look similar, most people do not consider the differences between the two. But the differences exists, and it is worth understanding how the differences affect the final product.
Before discussing the differences, let's first note that powdere
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Jul 14, 2014
Deeper Understanding of Reishi
Deeper Understanding of Reishi
Surprise, because being in the presence of the fungi in the wild, and using this fungi, awakens in you the presence of a deeper wisdom. Reishi holds that wisdom.
Personally, I am just as excited to read contemporary research articles as I am to read the classics, and Reishi shares a firm stance in both. With the objective in furthering a deeper understand of Reishi, we have put together a new page
devoted to a more thorough analysis of Reishi. In this art
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Jul 09, 2014
Uncovering Medical and Scientific Pine Pollen Research
Medical and Scientific Pine Pollen Research
While the research--to put it mildly--into Pine Pollen is still in its infancy here in the West, this is not the case in China, which since the early 1980's Pine Pollen has enjoyed scientific and medical research into its efficacy as a medicine and medicinal herb.
The problem (if it is a problem) is that all this research is still in Chinese and has not been translated to English. That makes it incredibly difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fi
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Jun 19, 2014
A Historical Perspective on Pine Pollen
Plants, History, Ecology
Some of the beauty in studying and using Chinese herbs is the deep connection these traditions have both in history and in ecology. There is just no separating, no bifurcating these medicinal herbs and the history and natural environment which they are borne out of--it is more than context, it is almost part of the DNA.
Pine Pollen, while not the most common herb of today's Chinese medicine practitioners, is no exception to these historical and ecological th
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Jun 19, 2014
What is Low Testosterone Trying to Tell You?
What is Low Testosterone Trying to Tell You?
As we have mentioned previously, low testosterone—and the symptoms that
accompany it—are often the result of driving the body too hard and for
too long. There are many ways to talk about this, from burnout to
chronic stress to adrenal fatigue/disorders to heat and Jing depletion,
but the results are all the same: the body is worn out and is aging more
quickly than it should be.
In short, the way that many of us live our
lives
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May 04, 2014
Reclaiming Vitality: Understanding The Pro-Androgenic Effects of Tongkat Ali and Clomiphene Citrate
How Tongkat Ali Combats Stress-Induced Low Testosterone
With global testosterone levels in decline, the imperative to build our endocrine and hormonal health becomes increasingly paramount. In the midst of this, Tongkat Ali (
Eurycoma longifolia Jack) emerges as a cornerstone of an effective herbal arsenal, cherished for its pro-androgenic prowess. This revered herb does more than merely increase testosterone; it intricately interacts with our body's mechanisms to enhance testosterone
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May 03, 2014
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