In 2012, the desire to be larger than life was overwhelming John Saul. The pressure and stress were taking a huge toll. Saul owned a yacht brokerage in Sausalito, California until the stress became untenable and snapped his immune system. He was then diagnosed with Scleroderma, also known as Systemic Sclerosis. This life-threatening auto-immune disease makes his body … [Read more...] about Taking a Trip With a Psychedelic Treatment Subject Through His Experience
Psychedelics
The Next Steps in Psychedelic Health Treatment
Psychedelic mushrooms are becoming an increasingly popular alternative health route for many people. After Oregon and other cities such as Denver, Oakland, and Santa Cruz decriminalized psilocybin and legalized it for therapeutic use, more people are realizing the different health benefits that psychedelic therapy offers. Psilocybin is the psychedelic compound active in … [Read more...] about The Next Steps in Psychedelic Health Treatment
Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Bicycle Day, April 19th, is upon us! This is not to be mistaken with World Bicycle Day, which celebrates the familiar two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycle Day, as psychedelic enthusiasts know, commemorates the day that Albert Hofmann first took a trip from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). In 1943, due to automobile restrictions during World War II, he experienced its effects while … [Read more...] about Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Otherworldly Beings: Machine Elves — a Shared Phenomenon Among DMT Users
Artist’s representation of machine elves. Photo Credit: flickr/Bob Smerecki Art. Users of DMT report seeing otherworldly entities which many describe as machine elves, otherwise known as clockwork or DMT elves. People note common characteristics among their encounters, such as constantly–changing geometric patterns and playful natures. With their experiences sharing … [Read more...] about Otherworldly Beings: Machine Elves — a Shared Phenomenon Among DMT Users
Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy – a Stepping Stone to Healing?
Image by: ckstockphoto. Recent research suggests that cannabis-assisted psychotherapy can lead to mental health breakthroughs. Psychotherapy, in general, is a practice that incorporates talking to a professional about mental health and emotional well-being, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Similar to psychedelic-assisted therapy, the practice combines … [Read more...] about Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy – a Stepping Stone to Healing?