How the DMN works The Default Mode Network (DMN) is an interconnected group of brain regions that are associated with introspective functions, internally directed thought, such as self-reflection, and self-criticism. The functional connections that make up the DMN increase from birth to adulthood, with the DMN not being fully active until later in a child’s development, emerging around the age…
With the current revival of psychedelics and exploding interest in natural cures, society has started to reconsider that substances that used to be considered illegal drugs are now being referred to as powerful healing plant medicines. Undeniable evidence is emerging, and continues to emerge, from well respected and established academic and research institutions on how, with the right dosage, set…
Self understanding, healing, change, transformation, insights into our inner workings and gaining new perspectives on the world around us are just some of the profound recognised benefits derived from the use of psychedelic compounds recorded over centuries and, increasingly now, emerging in both scientific literature and in the growing therapeutic use of these substances during this era of “psychedelic renaissance”. …
We are in the middle of an exciting psychedelic renaissance but what does this legally mean for those looking to pioneer research and practical therapy for an increasingly engaged and interested public? Decriminalisation doesn’t mean legal Progressive countries like Spain, Portugal and Italy have effectively decriminalised psilocybin for personal use, as they have cannabis. But this doesn’t mean that the…
As Hippocrates once quoted, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food”. This statement highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between food and our overall health and well-being. Food plays a crucial role in our daily lives and has the power to nourish and heal our bodies. When we focus on the quality of our food,…
