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FridayJul 24, 2020 10:15 am

Why Psychedelics and Meditation Go Well Together

Meditation can be described as a way of changing your state of awareness without using any substances. This practice is not new, especially in the Buddhist community, to whose religion meditation is a vital part of. Recent developments in scientific research have led to the interest of scientists in studying the benefits of meditation as part of psychedelic treatment modalities. It is unclear how important psychedelics are in the meditation path for the Buddhist community. What is clear though, is that meditation and psychedelics are somehow entangled and work well together. The scientific research of meditation in cognitive neuroscience has…

ThursdayJul 23, 2020 3:30 pm

5 Great Psychedelics Movies You Should Watch

Psychedelics have come a long way in the film industry. They can be seen in early 1960s film experiments by filmmakers like Jonas Mekas, Jordan Belson and Stan Brakhage as their movies gave several instances of recreational drug use. These films use figurative scenes that grow into shapes or figures that signify hallucinations and mythical figures. Such experiences soon found their way into mainstream movies like Kubrick's 2001 Space Odyssey in 1968. To reenact a psychedelic trip in a film is however not as easy as it sounds and accurately converting the experience into images is something filmmakers have had…

ThursdayJul 23, 2020 10:00 am

Psychedelic Navigation and the RAIN Technique

So much goes on during a psychedelic 'trip.' For example, a patient undertaking psychedelic treatment goes through a mixture of emotions throughout the journey process. The emotions can be deep and overwhelming, confusing, or upsetting the patient even more. The change of perception and visualizing unexplainable phenomena can be too much for the mind to take. That's why therapists came up with a meditation technique called "RAIN' to help patients control emotions during therapeutic experiences. This technique allows you to face difficult emotions with an open mindset that allows psychedelic exploration. It helps eliminate any fears, and the patient can…

WednesdayJul 22, 2020 3:00 pm

Quiet Rooms and Psychedelic Trips

Noise and social gatherings are two of the most inappropriate environments for taking psychedelics. They are the major causes of bad trips, especially since the individual's mind is not at peace. Psychiatrists now advocate for a quiet room to be set aside to allow patients to find time to themselves during sessions. The quiet room is a space set apart free of any distractions, such as music or conversations. If, for instance, the sessions are in an apartment, get an extra room, separate from the main room where the sessions will take place. The quiet room is necessary when individuals…

WednesdayJul 22, 2020 10:00 am

Psychedelics Can Improve Moods for Hours Following Dosing

New research shows the impact of psychedelic substances on the mood of a patient hours after the treatment. As you may know, psychedelics, such as psilocybin, (magic mushrooms), LSD, and DMT cause psychological, auditory, and visual changes. It now emerges that they may also boost mood long after the high is gone. The study was done by Yale University researchers who tested more than 1200 festival-goers and their findings revealed increased feelings of belonging and well-being. Take note that these were regular people and not patients confined in controlled clinical tests. One of the students, Matthias Forstmann, stated that, "Our…

TuesdayJul 21, 2020 3:00 pm

Therapists Seek Government Approval to Take Psychedelics While Treating Patients

Therapists in Canada have requested the federal government to allow them to take psychedelics doses as they treat patients, for a better understanding of the experiences. This comes after a few terminally ill patients filed a petition to have them access the drugs. As bizarre as it may seem, the therapists highlight reasons why dosing themselves will be beneficial for improving levels of treatment. These requests come from a nonprofit organization, TheraPsil, whose mission is to increase access to psilocybin as a psychotherapy treatment in Canada. The group states that if therapists are allowed to take doses of psilocybin, they…

TuesdayJul 21, 2020 10:00 am

Why Psychedelic Dosage Matters

Finding the right dosage is a major challenge, not just with psychedelics, but any other drug. Some people try microdosing and fail to get any results. Others overdose and get bad trips. It really is a question of trial and error, but a wrong dose is the cause of many psychedelic-related problems. Considering people are different, the effects of the dose will not be the same from one person to another. It doesn’t matter whether you are microdosing or taking very high doses, the effect and how well the drug functions varies. That’s why finding the correct psychedelic dosage matters.…

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…

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…

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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