Fungi Perfecti. Psilocybin produces an immunology-related genetic response in the prefrontal cortex of pig brains. Psilocybin does not appear to severely impact gene expression, according to a new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology.
But the psychedelic substance — which is found in “magic” mushrooms — might produce lasting changes to the expression of a few immune-related genes in the brain. “It is really intriguing that just a single psychedelic dose of psilocybin has such profound long-lasting effects on people’s personality and mood. We wanted to understand the mechanism behind this effect because it could be key to understanding the drug’s effects in general,” said study author Gitte Moos Knudsen, a professor at the University of Copenhagen and chair of the neurobiology research unit at Rigshospitalet.
In the study, which examined brain tissue from pigs, the researchers first conducted tests to establish the proper dose to produce psychoactive effects in the animals. Rapid Depression Remission and the "Therapeutic Bends" with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy – Psychedelics Today. By Dr.
Jessica Katzman For the first time in nearly three decades, novel classes of medication are being offered to those suffering from chronic refractory mental health conditions. Studies have shown that 60% to 70% of people with treatment-resistant depression respond positively to ketamine, and some encouraging results are being found with OCD, PTSD, and alcohol dependence. Though this discovery has been hailed as a massive boon to those living with persistent mental health concerns, their loved ones, and clinicians alike, it may also behoove us to explore the potential unintended consequence of these effective, fast-acting antidepressants.
Many welcome rapid recovery with relief and gratitude in being able to return to their lives; however, in our work with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, we have noticed that a small percentage of clients also experience a period of disequilibrium and difficulty in adjusting to these changes. Confronting Reality: Cognitive-Behavioral Layer Dr. Dr. Dr. Britta Love. The Official Website of Richard L Haight – Dedicated to the practice of Total Embodiment Meditation (TEM). Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. Sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (alternatively Saint Teresa in Ecstasy or Transverberation of Saint Teresa; in Italian: L'Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is the central sculptural group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome.
It was designed and completed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the leading sculptor of his day, who also designed the setting of the Chapel in marble, stucco and paint. It is generally considered to be one of the sculptural masterpieces of the High Roman Baroque. It depicts Teresa of Ávila. Commission[edit] The entire ensemble was overseen and completed by a mature Bernini during the Pamphili papacy of Innocent X. Cornaro had chosen the hitherto unremarkable church of the Discalced Carmelites for his burial chapel. Sculptural group and its setting[edit] Wider view, including the Cornaro portraits, but omitting the lower parts of the chapel Gallery Interpretations[edit]
Selecting Music for Psychedelic Therapy – Psychedelics Today. By Pierre Bouchard, LPC As a professional DJ and full-time psychotherapist offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions, I love selecting music for people.
Almost universally, clients report a heightened sense of significance and interest in music while on psychedelics. How you select music for your client’s experience can have a profound impact on what they experience and the depth of experience they have. There are numerous approaches to selecting and playing music for psychedelic work. While the Holotropic Breathwork people have a sophisticated method of making playlists and supporting the arc of a session, they have the added burden of having to play music that is going to work for everyone in a group experience.
Music Selection – Recreational vs. Pierre Bouchard LPC. Psychedelica. The Tim Ferriss Show - Ep 66: The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide - Risks, Micro-Dosing, Ibogaine, and More. Amazon: Psychedelic Psychotherapy. Rick Doblin: Psychedelic Healing with Marijuana, MDMA, Psilocybin, & Ayahuasca - #200. Spiritual Retreat Center: Yoga & Meditation. To All Those Pouring Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines Without Legitimate Training: Please Stop — AfterLife Coach. The reluctant shaman is the safe one.
The one who rushes the process and is arrogant enough to assume they can bypass the protocol that’s existed for thousands of years—he/she is dangerous. Related Post: Why Do So Many Shamans Abuse Their Power? I have never met a facilitator that lacks traditional training that is not coming from ego. This is tricky, as many of these folks truly are well-intended. Many also have a sincere connection to the medicine. When we are deep inside Ayahuasca’s embrace, we are cracked open and oh-so vulnerable.
We have to know what we know, and even more important, be humble enough to know what we don’t know. My teacher would tell me if we are not as grounded as the earth itself, connected to our beingness and trusting the medicine to our core, we have absolutely no business helping someone else through a challenging altered space. Why Paying $6k for a Weeks-Long Program Does Not Make You a Shaman.