Psychedelic therapy’s legalization in Oregon is raising questions about whether or not the industry is prepared to offer it to patients.
Most of the early investment into psychedelic therapy was pharmacological: start ups and investors were focused almost entirely on drug development. The space became saturated quickly, despite there being no FDA approval for a psychedelic drug on the horizon.
All the attention and funding for pharmaceutical companies came at the expense of another crucial aspect: therapists. It’s becoming clear that there simply aren’t enough trained practitioners out there to deliver psychedelic therapy, nor is there a standard training protocol to ensure consistency.
Lion’s mane mushrooms have gained popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits. These fascinating fungi have become a staple in many natural wellness communities, leaving some to wonder: is lion’s mane a psychedelic? The short answer is no. Lion’s mane mushrooms do not contain any psychedelic properties. That doesn’t mean they aren’t beneficial though.
Adaptogens are special plants and fungi that can help your body adapt to stress. They work by helping the body cope with physical and psychological
Adrenal fatigue is a condition naturopathic doctors often point to when patients show symptoms of chronic exhaustion, and recommending adaptogens for adrenal fatigue is relatively common practice. But is adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis? Here’s what you need to know about the condition, what western medicine has to say about it, and how adaptogens may be able to help with symptoms.
At the most basic level, comparing functional mushrooms vs. psychedelic mushrooms comes down to the presence of hallucinogenic effects. Psychedelic mushrooms have psychoactive effects and can produce a “trip”, whereas functional mushrooms do not. Both types of mushrooms can offer both physical and mental health benefits, but the specific effects they have on the mind and body are very different.
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