Microdosing

Psychedelic Mushrooms

There are many reasons people use magic mushrooms. In higher doses, the active ingredient psilocybin can be used for self-exploration, recreation or spiritual purposes. On the other hand, others microdose to improve mental health. Microdosing cannot cause a psychedelic experience, in fact, many exhibit clearer thinking.

Microdosing is the practice of consuming very low doses of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, to minimize hallucinogenic effects but still desire its physiological benefits. The amount of psilocybin in a microdose varies from 150mg to 600mg.

Microdosing psilocybin has a wide range of benefits by improving wellness and cognition. Many studies have shown participants exhibit lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress. It helps many get off anti-depressants, alcohol, cigarettes, addictive drugs and stimulants such as Adderall. Elevate your self-awareness to become mindful of your emotions, thoughts and habits. Microdosing helps you break undesired patterns.

How Psilocybin Works

Consuming psilocybin mushrooms increases communication between hemispheres of the brain by creating new neural connections. Previously unconnected parts of the brain become organized and form stable links. Microdosing mushrooms can help rewire deeply ingrained thought patterns linked to anxiety, depression and addiction. Many people break compulsive thought and behavior patterns with psilocybin therapy.

Magic mushrooms work on the mind in fundamentally different ways than pharmaceutical medication. Microdosing psilocybin enhances self-reflection to alter perspective on the meaning of experiences that cause the condition. Affliction from past trauma (depression) and excessive worry about the future (anxiety) become less severe after each microdose.

Psychedelics like psilocybin stimulate abstract thinking and self-reflection, which are all pivotal in regulating mood. Microdosing mushrooms not only boosts mental performance, but attenuates the Default Mode Network (DMN) which when overactive is linked to depression and anxiety.

How To Microdose

There's no fixed protocol for microdosing because everyone has their own journey to improve mental health; however, it's highly recommended to determine what you want to get out of each microdose. Referred to as your "intention", this will help guide your mind to reach its full potential.

Factors such as weight, height, age and sex all play a part in tolerance. In addition, like prescriptions and alcohol, psilocybin has a stronger effect on your body if consumed on an empty stomach. Therefore, it's recommended to microdose before your first meal. Start with a low dose and build up gradually each week as you become aware of your tolerance.

Microdose schedules vary but what remains suggested are intermittent days "off" and "on". If you're new to microdosing, we recommend taking daily for fastest relief or try 3 days on following 1 day off. Alternative schedules include 5 days on followed by 2 days off and many customers enjoy the benefits of microdosing each day. In general, after the first week your intuition will let you know what works best for you.

What Microdosing Helps

• ADDICTION

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  Microdosing mushrooms treats substance abuse two-fold by offering both preventative and therapeutic results. It's a commonly held belief addiction is caused by drugs alone, but many psychologists suggest it to be a symptom of past trauma and the resulting depression. For those who abuse alcohol, illegal drugs or prescriptions, microdosing mushrooms helps people reflect on past trauma from a healthier perspective thereby reducing the desire to use these substances excessively.

• ADHD

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  Microdosing helps individuals with ADHD by promoting increased focus, enhanced cognitive flexibility and reduced impulsivity. Ppsilocybin impacts serotonin receptors and neural connectivity mitigating ADHD-related challenges.

• ANXIETY

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  Constant worrying about the future makes life for those experiencing severe anxiety overwhelming. Prescription medications to alleviate anxiety ironically have side effects such as increased anxiety, suicidal thoughts and violent behavior. Microdosing mushrooms has shown to not only alleviate anxiety but to also help people look within at the root causes of their fears. Having a different outlook on the future that's more positive is the key to reducing anxiety, which is what psilocybin has been shown to do in small dosages.

• CREATIVITY

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  Research has shown participants scoring higher on measures of wisdom, creativity, open mindedness and problem solving after microdosing mushrooms. People also report having uninterrupted mental clarity.

• DEPRESSION

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  Psilocybin alters existing brain pathways and creates new connections which creates new thinking. Even after microdosing magic mushrooms once, people suffering from depression can experience immediate and sustained relief from negative thoughts.

• HEADACHES

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  Chronic headaches (migraines) are debilitating and affects quality of life in many ways from maintaining employment to enjoying social activities. Many people suffering from migraines exhaust prescription treatments and report unsatisfactory relief often with harmful side effects. Psilocybin is part of the tryptamine family which includes triptans and ergot alkaloids found in migraine medication. It acts on the same receptors as pharmaceutical drugs, but without any of the harmful side effects.

• OCD

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  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is known to be extremely difficult to treat. As the symptoms can be unusual and wide ranging, those suffering from OCD often feel ashamed and stigmatized which can lead to social anxiety. Psilocybin mushrooms has been shown to significantly reduce negative compulsive and self-conscience thoughts.

• PTSD

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  People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), often associated with veterans and sexual abuse victims, have extreme challenges recovering from trauma and find traditional therapy and prescription medication do not ease symptoms. In many instances, PTSD causes social isolation that only serves to compound suffering. The FDA has granted fast-track therapy designation for psilocybin to reduce PTSD severity.

• SPIRITUALITY

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  With the appropriate dosage, environment and intentions, consuming magic mushrooms can create a spiritual experience that profoundly shifts your perspective forever. Many people report feelings of interconnectedness, self-love, spiritual awakening and deeper connection to nature. Increased thoughts of curiousity and reflection occur after microdosing.