Three Reasons Advocates Should Understand the Limitations of Psychedelic Therapy
The past few years have been an exciting time in the world of psychedelic medicine. Every time I read about a new study being approved and funded, I am thrilled that psychedelics are finally being seen as the powerful medicinal substances they are. For too many years,...
Ayahuasca and the Geometry of Sound: An Interview with Artist Tanya Harris
In one of his most memorable stand-up acts, comedian Bill Hicks quipped, “Today, a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration—that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as...
How Kambo’s Physical and Spiritual Properties Reduce Pain and Treat Addiction
When US Attorney General Dr. Vivek Murthy sent a letter to the nation’s doctors earlier this year issuing a warning about how they prescribe drugs, it was a clear “wake up call” moment in our country’s ongoing opiate crisis. In the letter, Murthy warned that the US’s...
Dismantling the Stigma: How Psychedelic Therapy Can Decrease Suicidal Tendencies
When I first thought about taking psychedelics, I felt terrified. I was certain a psychedelic substance would change who I was and possibly put me at greater risk for depression, psychosis, or even suicide. After all, that was what I had been taught in school and by...
Catharsis After Tragedy: How Kambo Can Help Process Difficult Events
When I first heard about the tragedy of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, California, my immediate fear was for the safety of my friends in the Bay Area. I was relieved to learn they were safe, but my heart still went out to the victims and their friends and...
Kambo In the West: Balancing Western Applications With Tribal Knowledge
If you are seeking an alternative to Western medicine, then you may have come across kambo in your research. Kambo is a powerful cleansing medicine derived from the excretions of a frog. Traditionally used by various South American tribes, specifically in Peru and...
How the Social Aspect of Traditional Kambo Ceremonies Creates Bonding and Helps Treat Addiction
When I first started reading about kambo, I felt a little perplexed as to why people would want to take it. While kambo can help treat several physical ailments—such as migraines, Alzheimer’s, and cancer—the purgative nature of administering kambo makes it more...
The Altered State of Medicine: Pros and Cons of Treating PTSD With MDMA Psychotherapy
The following is a guest post from journalist and blogger Peter Piscitello. After experiencing first-hand the potential medical benefits of psychedelics, he has become an advocate of legalizing medical applications of these substances through monitoring and reporting...
Memory Impairment Caused By Marijuana Can Both Assist and Hinder PTSD Therapy
If you suffer from PTSD, it may feel like you are stuck in a terrible memory. Your own mind becomes your enemy, and when you’re faced with reliving your trauma on a daily basis, the idea of decreasing your ability to recall events may sound like a form of relief....
How Donald Trump’s Cabinet Could Affect Executive Policies on Psychedelics
In the wake of the 2016 Presidential election, many people are wondering how the country will change under the leadership of President-elect Trump. Personally, I have been overjoyed at the increased freedom under the Obama Administration. Less than a year after...
