Content warning: Sensitive subject. We all know we’re going to die, but some choose to by suicide. In Canada, about 4000 people die annually by suicide. It causes one-third of deaths in adults ages 45 to 59 years and is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults aged 15 to 34 …
By Catherine Kakenya The study of psychedelics and their use has been on the rise. Many people have become informed and are using plant medicines to improve their lives. Recently, Ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms (known as magic mushrooms) have been proven to help heal brain trauma, depression, and other mental illnesses. Ayahuasca The indigenous upper …
By Sandra Nomoto Selective, Beneficial Effects on Mood and Cognition Observed A study aimed to determine whether a low dose of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) positively affects cognition and mood, and at which dose these effects occur. It was recently published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology. Controlled research on the efficacy of microdosing is scarce. …
By Sandra Nomoto A Recap of Dr. Ball’s Keynote Speech During the 2020 Nonduality Global Summit In late June, Spiritual Safari Media hosted the first global virtual two-day NonDuality Summit. Author, artist, and energy worker Dr. Martin Ball presented a keynote at the end of the first day entitled “Molecular Mysticism: Neurotransmitters as a Direct …
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It’s one thing to read articles and study reports, or the results of trials on the potential benefits of psychedelic plants on humans. It’s another to watch and listen to experts in the field speaking about their research, discoveries, and insights on the topic. Here are six of our favourite talks on psychedelic plant medicine: …
By Sandra Nomoto These six plants are reported to have both medicinal and psychedelic properties, though many more exist. Types of fungi — which are also known to have psychedelic properties — are not listed here. 1. Salvia Also called diviner’s or seer’s sage but commonly referred to as salvia, salvia divinorum — a plant …
By Sandra Nomoto Adults around the world are learning about Ayahuasca (also known as yagé) and experiencing its effects. Ayahuasca is a brew made out of the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and other ingredients such as the shrub chacruna/chacrona (Psychotria viridis), native to Amazon countries such as Peru. Annually, thousands of people visit the region to …
