My Most Intense Psychedelic Journey So Far
I blocked off Friday evening for another magic mushroom journey. For the two experiences last month, I used about 1.5g of dried mushrooms each time. This time I opted to take 4.2g, eating the dried mushrooms plain, starting at 5pm. I trust my intuition regarding how much to take, figuring this much could invite a fairly intense experience. It was actually super intense, way beyond what I experienced with ayahuasca and my two prior mushroom trips.
It really started kicking in after about 40 minutes. I put on an eye mask and laid back on the couch while listening to music. It flowed nicely at first with lots of red-orange...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - July 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
My First Two Magic Mushroom Journeys
At the end of our Denver trip for the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference (see my earlier full conference review if that interests you), I played a game at one of the afterparties and won a magic mushroom (shown below). It weighed about 3 grams. Magic mushrooms were decriminalized in Colorado last year, including for personal use and gifting but not for selling.
Saturday Night
The afterparty only went till 1am, and it wasn’t the right setting for a deep mushroom journey. I thought about my intention for this little guy and decided that for my first experience, I just wanted to energetically shake hands with...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - July 11, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
Psychedelic Science 2023 – Key Takeaways
In my previous post I shared my detailed review of the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver. In this post I’ll summarize my key takeaways after further reflection.
Effectiveness
There was abundant evidence of the transformational effectiveness of psychedelics, which shows great promise in treating issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, especially at relatively high doses (like 30-40mg of psilocybin).
Psychedelics can also create powerful effects that people describe as spiritual. Given a high enough dosage, most people report a profound mystical experience that they claim to be one of...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - July 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
The importance of physician education regarding psilocybin therapy
Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound produced by several species of mushrooms, which has been used for millennia across various cultures. It first gained broader awareness in the Western world during the 1960s and is now the subject of scientific inquiry due to renewed interest in the clinical applications of psychedelic medicines and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Research
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The importance of physician education regarding psilocybin therapy originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD Tags: Meds Medications Source Type: blogs
Psychedelic Science 2023 – Full Conference Review
In June I attended the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. We were told this was the largest psychedelic-related gathering in the history of the planet, attracting about 12,000 attendees and 500 speakers. In this post I’ll share about my experiences and insights from the conference.
Here’s a pic from inside the Bellco Theater where the main keynotes were held.
The Colorado Convention Center is sizable, and sessions were spread across many different rooms. Even though I didn’t do extra exercise on this trip, I was typically hitting about 1000 calories ...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - July 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
Not the Last of Them
BY KIM BELLARD
I’m seeing two conflicting yet connected visions about the future. One is when journalist David Wallace-Wells says we might be in for “golden age for medicine,” with CRISPR and mRNA revolutionizing drug development. The second is the dystopian HBO hit “The Last of Us,” in which a fungal infection has turned much of the world’s population into zombie-like creatures.
The conflict is clear but the connection not so much. Mr. Wallace-Wells never mentions fungi in his article, but if we’re going to have a golden age of medicine, or if we want to avoid a global fungal outbreak, we better be p...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Medical Practice Fungal Infections Kim Bellard Medical School Source Type: blogs
Not The Last of Them
By KIM BELLARD
I’m seeing two conflicting yet connected visions about the future. One is when journalist David Wallace-Wells says we might be in for “golden age for medicine,” with CRISPR and mRNA revolutionizing drug development. The second is the dystopian HBO hit “The Last of Us,” in which a fungal infection has turned much of the world’s population into zombie-like creatures.
The conflict is clear but the connection not so much. Mr. Wallace-Wells never mentions fungi in his article, but if we’re going to have a golden age of medicine, or if we want to avoid a global fungal outbreak, we better be pay...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Fungi Golden Age of Medicine Kim Bellard Source Type: blogs
St. John ’ s Wort: A Hidden Danger For Hypertension?
Conclusion: Navigating The Use Of St. John’s Wort Amidst Hypertension
While St. John’s Wort is generally safe for most people, it may pose challenges for individuals managing high blood pressure, especially those on specific medications, such as calcium blockers.
Reflecting on Trista Best’s wisdom, informed decision-making and regular healthcare consultations are key to safely traversing the landscape of supplements.
As we continually unearth the potentials of these natural remedies, balancing their benefits and risks is fundamental to our health journey.
This in-depth understanding helps ensur...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Mushroom Magic: A Natural Remedy For High Blood Pressure?
Conclusion
So there you have it, folks!
Mushrooms aren’t just delicious; they’re also potentially a secret weapon in our fight against hypertension.
By incorporating mushrooms into your diet, you’re not just treating your taste buds, but you’re also taking a proactive step towards better heart health.
But remember, while mushrooms and their bioactive compounds show great promise, they’re not an alternative to medical treatment.
They’re a dietary intervention, a way to supplement the efforts you’re already making to manage hypertension.
As always, if you have c...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 13, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
201 Monday Motivation Quotes (+ My 5 Favorite Tips for a Great Week)
Are you in need of some Monday motivation?
If you’re perhaps tired, unmotivated and just reluctant to do anything and want a few more days of weekend right now then I have something that can help you.
I’ve put together 201 of the best Monday motivation quotes I’ve ever come across to give you a boost of inspiration as you start your Monday and week and to maybe help you to find a change in perspective.
That’s the first part of this post.
In the second part I’ll share my own 5 favorite tips that I’ve used the most to overcome my own Monday blues and reluctance and to get my week off to a good and motivated star...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
The rise and dark side of fungi: Exploring health benefits and pathogenic threats
Fungi have a well-deserved surge in popularity. More mushroom varieties have found their way to grocery store shelves, shopping lists, and food blogs. Mushroom foraging is a trending activity as people endeavor to connect to nature. There is a growing market of mushroom coffee shops touting health-related boosts and “medicinal fungi” being sold as herbal teas and supplements.
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The rise and dark side of fungi: Exploring health benefits and pathogenic threats originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sandra Vamos, EdD and Deanna Lernihan, MPH Tags: Meds Medications Source Type: blogs
Mushroom Extract Grows New Brain Cells And Boosts Memory (M)
A study shows that the active compounds in these unusual mushrooms enhances memory and stimulates brain cell growth. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 31, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Memory subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
poem
Op Note XXXVIIAfter surgery she had a lot of questions. Mostly to do with eating. Can I have milk? Can I have cheese? Can I eat a salad? What about meat? Fried or grilled? When can I have nuts again? Or fruit? Ones with seeds? Bananas that are still a little green? Should I cut my carrots into dimed slivers? Popcorn without butter? Popcorn with butter? Mushrooms. Beef jerky. Cereals with marshmallows. Cereals that turn the color of the milk aquamarine. Chocolate covered cherries. Chocolate covered strawberries. Chocolate dripped into my mouth like candle wax. A hot candle next to my leg. The taste of tiramisu on a lo...
Source: Buckeye Surgeon - March 5, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffrey Parks MD FACS Source Type: blogs
Ayahuasca And Mushrooms For Alcoholism And Depression
Ayahuasca for alcoholism and depression may be effective, according to a survey of almost 100,000 people. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - February 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Alcohol Depression Source Type: blogs
Chicken with Dried Mushrooms & Tomatoes
When it comes time to figure out what to make for dinner, I love the internet as much as anyone. I usually head straight to the NY Times Cooking section, or to Epicurious, Saveur or Food 52 for ideas and inspiration. But one weekend this past year, with our Philly travel plans cancelled by an upcoming storm (there is nothing worse than the Jersey turnpike in a thunderstorm with tornado and flood warnings), I had the unexpected luxury of free time on a Saturday morning. Sitting with a cup of coffee, I opened Biba’s Taste of Italy, a cookbook whose spine I had yet to crack in the year since it had been gifted to me by ...
Source: The Blog That Ate Manhattan - January 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Margaret Polaneczky, MD Tags: Meat & Poultry Borgotaro braised Chicken Dinner party Dried mushrooms Emilia Romagna italian Make-ahead PGI Porcini recipe Stove top Tomatoes Source Type: blogs
