Functional vs Psychedelic Mushrooms: Understand the Difference

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There are several associations that come to mind when the term “mushroom” is mentioned. Many people associate mushrooms with cooking, as they are frequently used as a condiment for meals. However, there’s much more to mushrooms than one may realize. In the broad world of mushrooms, there are two types that commonly get mixed up, […]

Combining Shrooms With Orange Juice: Enhancing the Trip

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Combining shrooms and orange juice may be an idea that crossed your mind at some point, due to its impact on the psychedelic experience. Many people claim that sipping on orange juice while taking shrooms can tweak both the intensity and the duration of the trip. But what is the science behind it and does […]

Microdosing Psilocybin and Cacao – An Ancient Practice

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The fusion of psilocybin and cacao is gaining traction and it’s not without a reason. You probably already stumbled upon products like Mama’s Cacao Caps that finely blend Mother Earth’s natural ingredients and you may wonder what’s the science behind this combination. When combined, psilocybin and cacao synergize and complement each other, amplifying their effects. […]

Amanita Muscaria vs Psilocybin Mushrooms

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Are legal psychedelics too good to be true? Surprisingly, there are psychedelic mushrooms other than those belonging to the psilocybin family. One of these mushrooms is Amanita Muscaria, commonly known as Fly Agaric. While it’s still psychedelic its chemical composition and effects are completely different, as well as the safety profile. With ongoing efforts of […]

Why Psilocybin Causes Nausea and How to Avoid It

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Psilocybin mushrooms sometimes cause nausea as a side effect, especially after consumption. Nausea is frequently accompanied by gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, and stomach cramps. But why is this occurrence so common? One word – Chitin. Chitin is broken down when mushrooms are cooked, therefore it’s probably the reason why we don’t feel nauseous after eating delicious […]

Microdosing and Breathwork

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Microdosing, when used as a stand-alone plan, has several benefits. These include improved mental health, increased focus and creativity, and decreased pain perception. People often report feeling that adding microdosing to other elements has a synergistic effect, which means that the whole effect of various substances or activities is greater than the sum effect of […]

What’s Ego Death And Why Is It Beneficial

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If you’re involved in psychedelics, you’ve likely come across the term “ego death,” a phenomenon frequently linked to the use of psychedelic substances. But what exactly is ego death, and how can you discern if you’re experiencing it? Individuals who have undergone ego death describe it as a profound sensation of losing their sense of […]

The Stoned Ape Theory

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The Stoned Ape Theory proposes a unique perspective on human evolution by suggesting that the consumption of psychedelic substances played a significant role in the development of the human mind and society. This theory, popularized by Terence McKenna in the 1960s, explores the potential impact of psychedelics on cognitive development, social behavior, and cultural evolution. […]

The Benefits of Macrodosing Magic Mushrooms

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Evidence from archaeological findings suggests that humans have been macrodosing magic mushrooms, for medicinal and ceremonial purposes for thousands of years. In Central America, the Aztec and Mazateca cultures regarded these mushrooms as possessing divine properties and used them during important events such as coronations until the 1500s. Despite the opposition and criminalization of their […]