MondayJul 20, 2020 3:00 pm

How Attitudes About Drugs Have Been Evolving

The last two decades have seen a huge change in society's collective perspective on drugs. Surprisingly, even traditionally taboo drugs like psychedelics have slowly become accepted in some parts of the world. Some party drugs like ketamine and MDMA are even being respected as therapeutic drugs. This sudden shift can be seen in the legalization of marijuana in different states, and countries around the world. Just a short while ago, marijuana was in the eyes of the society, a drug used by lazy, idle people and drug addicts. That image has now almost been fully erased and replaced with that…

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MondayJul 20, 2020 10:00 am

How Conscious Breathing Can Enhance Psychedelic Treatment

Psychedelic breathing is a conscious practice whose goal is to increase consciousness. It is vital in the deep healing process as it opens the mind and helps in self-exploration. It serves to help you have more insight, new thoughts, and gain more clarity. An example of breathwork is taking long breaths with minimal gap between the inhales and exhales. In yoga, the practice is called pranayama - a process which employs breathing techniques to improve awareness. Many have adapted this breathing technique and use it as a clearing practice before meditation as it's a way of preparing the mind before…

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FridayJul 17, 2020 3:00 pm

Top Tips for Psychedelic Integration

Psychedelic integration is a psychological process that helps patients get the best experiences from their journeys. It’s a tool for personal growth and is more effective when participants integrate new insights and deep lessons in their lives. Perhaps their approach towards life changed, or they experienced new feelings and preferences. At some point, everyone that takes a trip, whether good or bad, experiences something very powerful. How these changes impact their lives is what integration is all about. Integration involves a host of many practices, some of which include journaling, yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness techniques. Integration helps people heal…

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FridayJul 17, 2020 10:00 am

Why Clearing is Vital Before Psychedelic Treatment Sessions

The best way to maximize psychedelic experiences is through early preparation before undertaking the treatment. In scientific terms, this process is called clearing, and it refers to the physical and emotional release of anything that may be causing a burden to your mind. One of the main characteristics of psychedelic effects is the inner journey a patient takes. The goal of the treatment is to ensure the patient gets new insights, improved awareness and a feeling of connection with their inner self and wellbeing. Rick Strassman, a DMT researcher published the importance of clearing before a psychedelic treatment session in…

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ThursdayJul 16, 2020 3:00 pm

Research Shows LSD Could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's is a disease that eats up brain cells and destroys vital mental functions, and the main symptoms include confusion and memory loss. With time it causes dementia, a condition that limits a person's independence and social skills. Even though the illness can't be cured, getting good treatment can be of great help. For years, researchers have tried to find an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease to no avail. However, new research now indicates that the answer lies in psychedelics. The only challenge is that psychedelic substances are criminalized in many countries, including the U.S. There have been groundbreaking findings…

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ThursdayJul 16, 2020 1:38 pm

Pure Extract’s Vitalis Extraction Technology Produces Highest Quality Oil in Growing Market

With CO2 extraction, consumers benefit from premium-quality, full-spectrum oil (“FSO”) with no toxic byproducts Pure Extract is also focusing on mushrooms because of the myriad of health benefits consumers are experiencing Pure Extract, a private, plant-based extraction company with a new vertical in functional mushrooms, is committed to providing the highest-quality products possible. With that in mind, the company relies on CO2 extraction, a process based on pressurized carbon dioxide that provides some of the cleanest, healthiest products available on the market today. Methods of mushroom extraction, or the process of releasing and concentrating compounds for medicinal dosages, vary. With…

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ThursdayJul 16, 2020 10:00 am

Key Precautions in Treating Patients Using Psychedelics

There are different types of psychedelics some natural, others artificially made in laboratories. The natural ones occur in trees, plant fungi, vines, and leaves. Each of these substances works differently on the body. Overall, psychedelics are being used in clinical trials to determine the effect of these substances, and their medicinal value, if any. Over the years across the globe, various cultures have been using psychedelics for their spiritual and mystical associations. They are commonly used to treat mental disorders and are known to have emotional, physiological, and psychological effects. Even though there have been some promising results, recent studies…

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WednesdayJul 15, 2020 3:00 pm

Researchers Study How Psychedelic Drugs Could Prevent Asthma

A new study has provided a glimpse of hope for researchers as they are on the brink of discovering an effective asthma prevention drug. The aim of the tests was to establish if there was a connection between psychedelics and asthma, using mice as the test subject.  The conclusion was that a psychedelic drug (R)-DOI to a large extent helped reduce asthma symptoms in mice. The research was done by LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine. In a news release, an Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at the school explained that in addition to affecting the brain,…

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WednesdayJul 15, 2020 10:15 am

Why Scientists, Researchers Advocate for Decriminalization of Psychedelics

Even though many scientists and researchers are pushing for decriminalization of psychedelic substances, a few are against it. Last year saw a rise in psychedelics proponents advocating for its decriminalization. A number of cities in the United States have already achieved this goal. Denver, Colorado approved the use of psilocybin mushrooms while Oakland and Santa Cruz in California decriminalized psychedelic plants and fungi. Other cities are following suit and have put more effort into having authorities legalize the cultivation and consumption of these substances. For instance, Oregon is campaigning for a law that allows the use of psilocybin under supervision,…

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TuesdayJul 14, 2020 3:30 pm

Why Chronic Psychedelic Microdosing May Not Be Appropriate

Clinical trials of macro dosage of psychedelics have revealed positive results. However, the same can't be said of chronic microdosing. Users need to be aware of possible risks involved with continuous heavy use of psychedelics as researchers are working on determining the balance between the risks and benefits of psychedelic treatment. One of the key things that are coming up is the risk of heart diseases, specifically Valvular Heart Disease ("VHD"). Psychedelics work by activating the serotonin 2B receptor and some scientists report changes in heart valves and murmurs as a result of this activation. VHD symptoms include shortness of…

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