by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Aug 11, 2022 | Psychedelic Research
MBSR training led to greater increases in overall mindfulness scores after the 8-week period. MBSR but not ayahuasca led to increases in the MINDSENS Composite Index. However, the ayahuasca sessions induced comparable increases in the Non-Judging subscale of the FFMQ,...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Aug 11, 2022 | Psychedelic Research
Results Ayahuasca ceremony attendants (N = 57) in the Netherlands and Colombia were assessed before, the day after, and 4 weeks following the ritual. Relative to baseline, ratings of depression and stress significantly decreased after the ayahuasca ceremony and these...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Aug 4, 2022 | Addiction, Anxiety, Ayahuasca, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, MDMA Sassafras Molly, Psychedelic Medicine, Psychotropics
Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain nerve cells (neurons). SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into neurons. This makes more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Jul 11, 2022 | Ayahuasca, Bipolar Disorder, Cancer, Iboga, Kambo, MDMA Sassafras Molly, Psychedelic Medicine, Psychotropics
Remember that psychedelic substances are illegal in most jurisdictions. If you have physical or mental health issues, speak to a mental health professional before experimenting with psychedelics. Ensure you are in a physically safe, controlled environment. Always...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Jul 5, 2022 | Ayahuasca, Iboga, Kambo, LSD, Psychedelic Medicine, Psychotropics, PTSD, San Pedro Mescaline
What are the most common natural psychedelics? The natural world is full of psychedelic and other psychoactive substances. In fact, most synthetic psychedelics are derived or inspired by naturally-occurring substances. Many natural psychedelics are considered...