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5 Therapeutic Magic Mushroom Strains You Should Know About

Were you aware that magic mushrooms deliver benefits beyond profound, transformative experiences? The Psilocybin Cubensis variety is known to have several therapeutic advantages. Based on both anecdotal accounts and multiple scientific investigations, magic mushrooms have been found to significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, and neurological harm. To fully experience these therapeutic effects, it’s important for users to take particular strains in the doses that are recommended.

Most consumers and enthusiasts believe that all mushrooms are the same and offer similar benefits; hence the phrase ‘a shroom is a shroom.’ However, different mushroom strains differ in terms of their potency levels and whether the effects are body-centered or visual. Below is a list of five therapeutic strains that can aid in the management of various conditions. 

1. Golden Teachers Magic Mushrooms

Since it emerged in the 1980s, Golden Teachers has grown to become a favorite among mushrooms lovers across the globe. This popularity can be attributed to its shamanistic-like trip that is highly beneficial to a consumer’s spiritual, physical, and mental wellness. The trip is mild and smooth, making it ideal for beginners and veteran shroom consumers. 

2. Penis Envy Magic Mushrooms

Penis Envy is a popular shroom strain and is one of the most potent Psilocybin Cubensis varieties. It is rare and offers a euphoric trip that tends to melt away any stress, negative thoughts, and anxiety. It is also effective in fighting addiction and restoring damaged neural connections. Research has indicated that psilocybin has numerous therapeutic benefits that can help millions of individuals suffering from various conditions.  

3. Brazilian Cubensis Magic Mushrooms

As suggested in its name, this strain originates from Brazil. For centuries, it was used by the indigenous communities to foster enlightenment and communing with the spirits. Brazilian Cubensis is relatively potent and offers a gentle experience that tends to be more visual than physical. 

The enlightenment it causes makes it an ideal strain in treating depression and stress. One can see themselves beyond the struggles and issues facing them and visualize a stronger, conquering individual. 

4. Albino A+ Magic Mushrooms

This aesthetic, Ghostly white Psilocybin Cubensis strain, is a fan favorite, especially in Canada. It offers a 4-5 hour, visually centered high that is intense. Higher doses may lead to changes in cognition and perspective, thanks to ego dissolution. Consequently, Albino A+ is best used to alleviate anxiety and depression. Due to its potency, a dose of 2 to 2.5 grams is enough to induce a memorable trip. 

5. Lizard King Magic Mushrooms

Lizard King is one of the famous magic mushroom strains. It has average to above-average potency, making it ideal for new consumers at lower doses. A trip induced by Lizard King is enlightening and introspective with a bit of a physical high. It is a perfect strain to consume while outdoors enjoying nature. Thanks to its spiritual and cerebral effects, Lizard King is ideal for anyone looking to manage mental conditions such as anxiety, OCD, stress, and depression. 

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Originally posted on October 21, 2021 @ 9:11 pm

A Brief History of Magic Mushrooms

Today, there’s a significant focus on magic mushrooms. We are all keen to explore the vast advantages they present for our mental health and spiritual well-being. Research has shown that shrooms can have a profound positive impact on our lives, offering spiritual enlightenment and helping to ease mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and substance dependence. But where did this all begin? Who were the pioneers of shrooms, and what led us to this point? Let’s delve into a concise history of magic mushrooms across various historical periods.

Prehistoric Times

Archeologists have discovered mushroom-depicting iconographies that date back to 10,000 B.C.E. This proves that mushrooms have been used since the pre-civilization era. They were considered sacred by the various communities. Shrooms are common across all seven continents, which means that people have consumed them throughout history.

Ancient Times

In the more recent past, tribal societies like the shamans have used mushrooms for spiritual, religious, and therapeutic purposes. During this time, most communities like the Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs assumed that the psychedelic experience offered by the shrooms was an indication that the shrooms paved the way for the people to communicate with the gods.

Serbia’s ancient tribes incorporated psychedelic shrooms in their divinatory rituals. They also used the shrooms to promote higher than the typical physical capacity that enabled them to withstand the high temperatures of the Serbian region.

Ancient civilizations like the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians were regular consumers of psychedelics. They used them recreationally as intoxicants and also as anesthesia during human blood sacrifices.

Modern History  

The use of psychedelic mushrooms in modern history can be traced back to 1799, when a family picked, cooked, and consumed psychotropic shrooms unknowingly. Consequently, they experienced euphoria, confusion, altered perception of time and self, nausea, and hallucinations.

The Haida Gwaii community found in Canada holds all the Canadian magic mushroom history. They were the first community in Canada to join other nations in utilizing shrooms for therapeutic and spiritual purposes.

How did the Term Magic Mushrooms Come to be?

In 1957, Life Magazine wrote an expose dubbed ‘Seeking the Magic Mushrooms,’ which featured a story that involved a husband, wife, a famous mycologist. The three were the first people from the West to participate in a sacred indigenous ceremony officiated and presided over by Maria Sabina, a famous shaman.

The news of the event travelled fast and soon caught the attention of the famous LSD creator, Dr. Albert Hoffman. By 1958, the scientist had identified and isolated the two main active compounds in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, and psilocin.

Between 1960 and 1963, scientists Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert conducted several studies that explored the shrooms’ various applications. However, a concern was raised regarding the safety of the compound and the test subjects (students from Harvard University).

A bad trip that ended with a student being sedated, the scientists abusing the drug, and going against the law that prohibited the use of undergraduate students as test subjects led to the firing of the two scientists. This was around the time when the hippie movement was rampant.

Unfortunately, in 1971, psychedelics were banned via the 1971 UN convention on psychedelic substances. It wasn’t until recently that people worldwide began shaking off the stigma associated with psychedelics and gradually began to accept them for their myriad benefits.

Today, shrooms are very popular, especially in Canada. The use of psilocybin is slowly moving away from being a social or legal issue. Shroom enthusiasts are free to purchase a wide range of shrooms across the many dispensaries. Microdosing has become a growing trend that offers consumers numerous benefits. 

The Future

With the global psychedelic renaissance, we can expect more psychedelic-based studies in the future. Collaborations will be inevitable, and the only expected outcome is that science will finally catch up with the knowledge of the ancient civilization tribes.

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Originally posted on September 5, 2021 @ 1:14 am

What is Magic Mushrooms Tolerance?

The use of Magic Mushrooms is widespread, particularly in Canada, owing to their spiritual, physical, and mental health benefits. Beyond their use for enjoyment, these fungi are known for their numerous health advantages. Both anecdotal evidence and scientific studies indicate they can mitigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and neurological damage. Moreover, shrooms enhance concentration, amplify productivity, and stimulate imaginative thinking. Experiencing ego death allows a user to undergo a transformation in both perception and personality, leading to a greater openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Magic mushrooms have long-lasting effects, and therefore, do not need to be consumed daily or multiple times a week. According to research, a single megadose’s effects have been evident well past the one-month mark, and in other studies, up to one year past the initial dose. Microdosers take a tenth or twentieth of a trip-inducing dose twice or thrice a week and still experience a myriad of therapeutic benefits. What happens when magic mushrooms are consumed regularly? An individual develops a tolerance for the fungi.

What is Shroom Tolerance?

Magic mushroom tolerance occurs when an individual consumes the fungi frequently such that the body naturally becomes resilient to its effect at the same dose. Consequently, the consumer will have to take higher doses to achieve the impact they once did using a much lower dose.

Shrooms are one of the safest drugs compared to opioids, tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol. Despite the unfavorable laws, they have a low chance of misuse and does not lead to addiction or dependence. However, building up a tolerance will affect the effectiveness of a psychedelic journey in that one won’t achieve their desired outcome without having to take an extra amount of the shrooms.

Increasing the dosage may present issues like overdose, which presents unwanted effects such as paranoia, seizures, nausea, vomiting, sweating profusely, diarrhea, and psychosis. So how can one reverse magic mushroom tolerance?

Increasing the magic mushroom dose may work, but in time, it amplifies the tolerance to the drug. The best way to fight tolerance is to cease consuming the shrooms for a while. This solution, however, comes with the risk of overconsuming the shrooms. The dose one used to take before may be too much after taking a break. It is advised that one starts with a lower dose to avoid such unwanted effects. 

Take Away

The body naturally develops a tolerance for magic mushrooms, requiring the consumer to take higher doses to achieve the same effects. This happens when shrooms are consumed daily for several days. Taking higher doses poses the risk of overconsumption, and the best way to overcome the tolerance is to wean off the shrooms for a while and then take low doses when you resume consumption. 

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Originally posted on October 2, 2021 @ 5:42 am

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Originally posted on August 26, 2021 @ 11:10 pm

Lizard King: Magic Mushroom Strain Feature

Origin

The Lizard King Magic Mushrooms are highly sought after and have garnered a cult-like following in both Canada and other parts of the world. This strain of Psilocybe Cubensis was uncovered by a man known as Lizard King, who is renowned for unearthing a range of mushroom specimens originating from Mexico. His discovery came from mushrooms that were growing on a mix of horse manure and wood.

It is estimated that this mushroom strain rose to prominence back in the 60s. This is because its name (Lizard King) depicts the counterculture movement dominant at that time. The lead singer of the world-famous rock band dubbed ‘the Doors,’ Jim Morrison also went by the moniker Lizard King. His experience living with desert animals like lizards and snakes earned him the nickname. Additionally, Jim also identified the lizard as his spirit animal, or spiritual alter ego.

The Lizard King shroom variety has average to above-average potency and is guaranteed to offer its consumers a boost in moods and levels of excitement. In the right dosage, Lizard King offers spiritual awakening.

Appearance

While fresh, the Lizard King stem takes on a white hue while the cap is beige. When dried, the cap becomes dark beige or brown, and the stem is light brown. The strain is usually between 5 to 12 centimeters in height and 2cm to 3cm wide in diameter. Its dense, thick caps make it look puffy and stuffed, while the fruits are average-sized.

Psychedelic experience

The effects set in 10 to 30 minutes after consumption, and immediately, the consumer experiences enhanced moods, excitement, and euphoria. The Lizard King allows you to get in touch with your inner self and connect with the people and things around you. This strain is perfect for anyone seeking to get high while out exploring mother nature. It provides minimum body high.

You will experience mild or intense visual hallucinations, depending on the dosage. A majority of users have described the effects of Lizard King as life-changing, whereby it puts the user in deep reflective thoughts that are coupled with strong feelings and, sometimes, a mystical experience.

Therapeutic properties

The Lizard King heals the body, mind, and spirit. Shrooms have been scientifically proven to hold numerous therapeutic properties. They help with anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction.

Growing

If you are looking for a shroom that grows fast and offers average to above-average harvest with the same colonization levels, then Lizard King is your ideal strain. Within 4-5 days, you can expect them to complete a single flush. The strain’s cultivation process and requirements are minimal, making it the ideal shroom for an amateur mycologist.

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Originally posted on August 18, 2021 @ 4:13 pm

Single Dose of Psilocybin Can Repair the Loss of Neural Connections Resulting from Depression – Yale Study Confirms

Over the last ten years, psychedelics have garnered growing interest from authoritative bodies, including Health Canada and the FDA. Studies exploring their potential to enhance the mental and physical well-being of countless individuals are being conducted worldwide. The FDA has labeled psilocybin, a component of magic mushrooms, as a ‘breakthrough therapy.’ This designation indicates its significant potential in treating and managing depression and stress.

According to a new study by Yale researchers, psilocybin can repair the loss of neural connection resulting from depression and stress. While there have been numerous studies indicating the same, this is the first that explains how the whole process happens. Depression and stress damage the brain’s connections over time, interfering with signal transmission. A single dose of psilocybin reverses the damage and brings the cells to perfection.

According to the scientists, psilocybin caused a 10% increase in neural connection and increased their strength and size by 10%, making them better and more effective in accomplishing their tasks.

Details of the Study

Yale researchers conducted a study on mice to investigate the effects of psilocybin on damaged neural connections. The mice were given a single dose of the psilocybin, and their dendritic spines were observed under a high-resolution microscope. Within 24 hours, the researchers noted a significant change in the condition, size, and the number of dendritic spines.

What are dendritic spines? They are tiny protrusions that aid in the transmission of neural signals in the brain. They also play the secondary role of synaptic strength storage. When an individual goes through depression or chronic stress, the dendritic spines are damaged.

After a month, the researchers noted that the changes in the condition of the dendritic spines were still there. This showed that a single dose of psilocybin has long-lasting, positive effects on damaged neural connections.

Take Away

Psychedelic trips induced by psilocybin may offer life-changing effects to patients suffering from depression and chronic stress. This is positive news, especially when considering that millions of individuals are severely affected by these two conditions. Finding a permanent solution to a global issue is always something to celebrate.

Magic mushrooms have for a long time being associated with a myriad of mental and physical benefits. This is the first study that illustrates precisely how this happens. Although the study was conducted on mice, it offers hope as an effective treatment for neural damage in humans. There is a need to conduct more research to validate this study’s findings.

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Originally posted on September 18, 2021 @ 2:32 pm

What is the Future of Medical Psychedelics in Canada?

Canada is known for its advanced health policies and is leading the way in drug policy reforms. Not only does it possess the highest quality cannabis in the world, but it is also now seen as a focal point for both psychedelics at large and research involving psychedelic-assisted therapies.

The renaissance is real, and it’s just getting started. One thing is for sure; the future for medical psychedelics in Canada is bright. To understand the strides we have made, it is prudent that we look into the past, present, and future of psychedelics.

The Past

In the 1940s and 1950s, researchers across the globe were busy exploring the different types of psychedelics and the myriad of benefits they could provide. The substances displayed immense therapeutic, medical, and spiritual potential.

Substances like LSD and psilocybin were highly beneficial in treating mental illnesses, addiction and dependency. They provided a more efficient, quicker, and safer alternative to electroshock therapy, years of therapy, solitary confinement, and lobotomies. Some of these methods were crude and are considered significant contributors to the stigma associated with mental illness to date.

Psychedelics made the process of managing and treating addiction and mental illnesses more humane and economical.

Unfortunately, several high-profile individuals were concerned about the risks that psychedelics posed. Additionally, this was when the ‘hippies’ and ‘free spirits’ were rampant. The disdain for the psychedelics and the people who actively consumed them triggered a widespread movement that was specifically started to discontinue their use in any form. In 1968, psychedelics were denounced, and this meant that all the research conducted had to be abandoned.

The Present  

Fast forward to the present day. It’s a new dawn, and the psychedelic renaissance is here. Canada has become the hub for psychedelic-related research. How did we reach here? What is fueling this sudden interest in psychedelics?

The Canadian Mental Health Crisis

The Mental health crisis in Canada has become a menace. More and more people are suffering, and the current solutions don’t seem to work for everyone, hence the need to seek alternatives. Psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD offer the best alternative. Research indicates that psilocybin can positively alter lives by rewiring the brain to adapt new thoughts, ideas, habits, and memories (neuroplasticity).  

Rediscovery of Past Research and the Push from other Countries

Canada is slowly revisiting the research that was either abandoned, criminalized, or forgotten during the earlier days. We are starting from where we stopped, and now, the laws are more accommodative and flexible (although we are not 100% there).

In the US, numerous states are taking bold steps by decriminalizing psychedelics through ballot measures. Oregon became the first state to legalize the use of psilocybin for the treatment of mental conditions. This acceptance of psychedelics by the people and the government in other states has helped create awareness of the immense benefits the substances have to offer.

The Booming Cannabis Industry

The evolution of the law surrounding cannabis has shown that it is possible for things to change, even those that seem impossible. Cannabis has been through a series of social and legal evolutions to attain its status as a legal substance. The optimism it brought has allowed psychedelic advocates to push for some leeway, which they have attained in the form of exemptions. Canadians can now access psychedelic-centered treatment through an exemption under section 56 of the CDSA.

The Future

Looking at the promising research, the shift in government perspective on psychedelics, and the global psychedelic trend, it is safe to predict that there is a high chance that the Canadian government will legalize the medical use of psychedelics for specific conditions, scientific purposes, palliative care, and maybe for spiritual reasons.

This groundbreaking change may result from legislation, exemptions under section 56 of the CDSA, individualized approvals from Health Canada, or through a court challenge.

In August 2020, the Health minister granted exemptions to several cancer patients to use psilocybin as part of their end-of-life care. Since then, many Canadians have received the same exemptions for various conditions and others for non-palliative care.

The hope is that the Canadian federal government will continue with its progressive drug policy reforms and lead the way towards the medicinal acceptance of psychedelics such as magic mushrooms.  

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Originally posted on August 23, 2021 @ 4:22 pm

Psilocybin for Athletes

Globally, there’s a revival in the use of psychedelics. The previously misguided and prejudiced perspectives on these substances are gradually shifting towards recognition. An increasing number of individuals are exploring the vast advantages of hallucinogens, with athletes leading the charge.

According to researchers, different psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, DMT ibogaine, and ketamine are highly beneficial to athletes due to their ability to heal and manage mental conditions like anxiety, stress, and depression.

Major sports associations like the UFC are looking into how psychedelics can help their athletes with brain health. Notable celebrity athletes like Mike Tyson, Riley Cote, Lamar Odom, and Ian McCall have come out to say how psychedelics helped them overcome addiction, brain injuries, and mental health conditions.

Below, we look at how psilocybin from magic mushrooms can help athletes with their performance and overall physical and mental health.

Psilocybin Rewires the Brain

Athletes who engage in high-impact games like hockey and wrestling are subject to numerous body blows, and some might end up on the head. Such blows may lead to concussions, which could have adverse long-term effects on the athlete, leading to headaches, insomnia, migraines, dizziness, aggression, and in some cases, suicidal tendencies.

Results gathered from a 2018 study indicated that psychedelics like psilocybin could rewire the brain by facilitating the increase of neural connections.

Psilocybin Enhances Convergent and Divergent Thinking

Did you know that psilocybin can improve cognitive function? According to recent studies, microdosing psilocybin does enhance divergent and convergent thinking. For athletes, this means that they can perform optimally during matches. They can come up with better strategies that give them the upper hand against an opponent.

Psilocybin Increases Focus

A psilocybin ‘trip’ can cause ego dissolution. With ego death, a person becomes the best version of themselves: they let go of the negative state of mind, competitiveness, and selfishness. This allows them to immerse themselves in the game entirely.

An athlete’s level of focus can make or break the game. With the help of psilocybin, the plays can keep their mind on the activity ahead of them. When the athlete is focused, the body and mind become one: the individual experiences balance and quicker, more precise reflexes.

Psilocybin Improves Cardiovascular Endurance

Small to moderate doses of psilocybin can help improve cardiovascular endurance. With magic mushrooms, an athlete can get a boost in their physical stamina. This happens since the heart is able to pump extra blood that boosts their stamina during any activity they engage in.

As a result, the athlete can perform better and for a longer duration without feeling fatigued.

Psilocybin Helps Curb Performance-Related Anxiety and Stress 

When an athlete is faced with mental distress, their performance dwindles. Stress and anxiety are some of the leading factors that push athletes to drug and substance abuse.

Psilocybin alleviates mental conditions by working on serotonin receptors, which are responsible for improved moods. With the mental issues handled, the athlete can concentrate fully on the game and give it his best. The psychedelic has also been known to help with pain and inflammation. 

Additionally, psilocybin offers an effective and natural solution for all athletes who struggle with various types of addictions. Hundreds of athletes like Riley Cote have attested to its effectiveness.

Take Away

Psilocybin has so many benefits to offer athletes. However, the necessary research needed to push for its legalization is still limited. In the next few years, the hope is that the stigma around psychedelics will be discarded and that more countries, states, and provinces will embrace the therapeutic potential that psilocybin possesses.

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Originally posted on August 1, 2021 @ 4:58 am