There is much research into psychedelic treatment of mental disorders, but psychedelics might be effective in treating autoimmune disorders as well.
Read moreMagic Mushrooms Research Update
Magic mushrooms are expanding minds and advancing an emerging field of science. Research on psychedelic fungi is thawing after decades of prohibition. Here’s what we know so far.
Read moreShadow Work: It's Not What You Think
What is shadow work? The Shadow was coined by psychiatrist Carl Jung, but has become trendy in self-help and New Age groups, leading to spiritual bypassing. Here’s a look at what it is, and what it is not.
Read moreGratitude
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
Ayahuasca Afterglow
The afterglow effect is commonly referenced in psychedelic literature. However, limited attention is being paid to several uncontrolled variables. Here’s a look at the ayahuasca afterglow, its significance and limitations.
Read morePerfectionism
Deep down, many perfectionists feel like phonies. Their lofty, self-imposed standards also isolates them from others. A recovering perfectionist shares how they became free.
Read moreNew Theory of Dreaming
Why do we dream? Psychologists and neuroscientists have been debating the function of dreams for centuries, but there is still no accepted answer. Here’s the latest theory.
Read moreCoping with Pandemic Blues
How to cope with this winter’s double whammy of pandemic blues and seasonal depression.
Read moreConsciousness and Psychedelics
Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin are being tested to treat mental illness. They're also expanding our understanding about human consciousness.
Read moreChallenges of Studying Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca, the quintessential Amazonian psychedelic brew, harbors a complex pharmacology that researchers are disentangling.
Read moreSoothing Sounds of the Amazon
Need a break from politics and the pandemic?
You’re probably not in the Amazon rain forest right now, but we can take you there in audio. Today, in part two of our three-part audio sound escape, we descend into a nighttime flood of frog music.
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