Check out this podcast- Skeptic Check: Shroom with a View.
Magic mushrooms – or psilocybin - may be associated with tripping hippies and Woodstock, but they are now being studied as new treatments for depression and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Is this Age of Aquarius medicine or something that could really work? Plus, the centuries-long use of psychedelics by indigenous peoples, and a discovery in California’s Pinwheel Cave offers new clues about the relationship between hallucinogens and cave art.
Read moreA recent study shows DMT reduces the cellular stress caused by a stroke and speeds up recovery time in rats. These findings highlight the expanding therapeutic potential of DMT regarding neurological disorders.
Read moreBrain imaging research reveals where psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin and LSD manifest their effects.
Read moreThere is much research into psychedelic treatment of mental disorders, but psychedelics might be effective in treating autoimmune disorders as well.
Read moreMagic 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 moreWhat 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 moreThe 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 moreDeep 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 moreWhy 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 moreHow to cope with this winter’s double whammy of pandemic blues and seasonal depression.
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