Psychedelics
A psychedelic is any substance that produces a profoundly altered state of consciousness, and a sense of expansion of perception. They typically (but not always) work by affecting the serotonin system in the brain, but most importantly can induce mystical or spiritual experiences in those who take them.
Psychedelics can include both plant medicines (like ayahuasca or peyote) and synthetic substances (like LSD and ketamine). Arguably, any substance that can evoke profound changes in consciousness could potentially be grouped psychedelics – such as cannabis and MDMA.
The common factor with all psychedelics is their power to show people a very different way of seeing the world, and their potential to catalyze profound personal transformation.
Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms: Treating Depression
The tide is turning in the battle to treat depression. Gradually, we are becoming more aware of the relative ineffectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions in cases of severe depression, and have developed a healthy suspicion of the involvement of ‘big pharma’ in pushing poorly-researched and questionably justified treatments. Although pharmaceuticals may work for some people, they…
Read MoreHow to Have an Amazing Magic Mushroom Trip – in 9 Easy Steps
Magic mushrooms have been used by indigenous peoples around the world for healing, prayer, and divination for at least 10,000 years. Their sacred ritual use has been captured in 6,000 year old rock paintings in Spain, 7,000 – 9,000 year old cave paintings in Algeria, and effigies, motifs, and statues Central America. In the 1960s,…
Read MoreThe Easy Guide On How To Identify Psilocybin Mushrooms
What are Psilocybin Mushrooms? Before we go into details about identifying mushrooms, what exactly are psilocybin mushrooms? Psilocybin mushrooms are the most popular “magic mushrooms,” which means that they are mushrooms with psychoactive properties. They are considered sacred medicine among indigenous tribes, having been used extensively in the past in religious and spiritual ceremonies, especially in…
Read MoreThe Fascinating History Of Psilocybin Mushrooms
What Are Psilocybin Mushrooms? Psychedelic medicine have a fascinating history – and psilocybin mushrooms are no exception. What are psilocybin mushrooms? They are a special type of mushrooms which contain particular chemical substances with psychoactive properties. More specifically, the substances called “psilocybin” and “psilocin” are the main chemical agents behind the psychoactive and psychedelic effects…
Read MoreWhat Are Psilocybin Mushrooms And How Can They Help You?
What Are Psilocybin Mushrooms? Psilocybin mushrooms are one of the oldest and most sacred medicines in the world. They have been used by many ancient cultures such as the Aztecs and other prehistoric nomadic tribes (which left for posterity the paintings in the caves in Algeria, for example). These “magic mushrooms”, as they have been…
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect From A Magic Mushroom Experience?
Have you always wanted to try magic mushrooms, but worried about what to expect? Given that the range of experiences people have range from amazingly life-changing to terrifying, it’s no doubt that many people are hesitant to consume this ancient indigenous medicine. Magic mushrooms refer to species of mushrooms which induce psychedelic experiences, thanks to…
Read MoreTop 10 Fascinating Facts About Psilocybin Mushrooms
Are you ready to enter the fascinating world of psilocybin mushrooms? First, what are psilocybin mushrooms? They are a special type of mushrooms (which are also called, more frequently, “magic mushrooms”) which contain psychoactive compounds. More specifically, these little brown and white mushrooms have the potential to completely change your outlook on life, both on…
Read MoreMicrodosing Magic Mushrooms: the Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms in Microdoses
Whether it’s an artist struggling with creative blocks, an athlete wanting to upgrade performance and technique, or just someone seeking natural alternatives for alleviating symptoms of depression, more and more people are turning to the emerging field of study that is microdosing psilocybin mushrooms. Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly and aptly referred to as “magic mushrooms” are…
Read MoreHow Psychedelics Saved My Life, Part 2
It took me a while to connect with my ayahuasca medicine family, largely because my intention was to sit up in a circle of genuine practitioners, and not experience ayahuasca as a tourist in Peru. What made me even more intrigued about experiencing this plant medicine was meeting a 16-year-old girl in Cuzco, who shared with me her experiences living with a curandero in the jungle. She had run away from her family because her father
Read MoreHow Psychedelics Saved My Life, Part 1
Had I not discovered and experienced that profound sense of Oneness, Universal love, the interconnectedness of all beings in the web of life, that LSD can elicit, I would have offed myself a long time ago. If you’d like to hear the story of how LSD saved my life, and what ultimately led me to create this site, here’s my story. Daily Racist Bullying Caused Me to Hate Myself as a Young Girl I started off life, happy and in awe of the world around me. I had no brothers or sisters but could keep myself
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