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Dispelling Myths about Magic Shrooms

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Did you know that according to research  Central Americans began using psilocybin mushrooms even before Europeans came to the New World's shores? Yes, this fungi dates back to 9,000 years, according to archeological evidence found in Sahara, in which rock art  depicted hallucinogenic mushrooms . Magic mushrooms can be both wild or cultivated mushrooms that essentially contain  psilocybin . This is a  psychoactive  and  hallucinogenic  compound that is one of the most psychedelics, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations.  However, like every other psychedelic, shrooms have tons of myths tied around them. Lucky for you, we’ve dispelled some of the most common ones here to help you make an informed decision: Myth #1: Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin) Are Party Drugs Let’s face it, whenever people think of magic mushrooms, they automatically associate them with recreation, high, and parties. However, the fact is several...

CBD for Anxiety: Everything You Need to Know

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According to statistics,  anxiety   is one of the leading mental illnesses globally, that affects more than 284 million people! This  disorder  is often accompanied by a never-ending feeling of fear, stress, nervousness, making every scene feel twice as intense.   Research  has shown that anxiety is linked to  low self-esteem and high self-criticism . People with anxiety often blame themselves for being the problem and often have a negative outlook towards life in general. While therapy and counseling can surely help people channel out their feelings, one such chemical compound that’s soaring in popularity in the health and wellness realm is CBD or Cannabidiol. Here’s everything you need to know: What is CBD? CBD is a natural chemical compound that’s found in the cannabis plant.  Unlike other compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , CBD is non-psychoactive. This means it doesn’t produce a euphoric “high.” CBD research is still in its ea...