Talk about a magic mushroom. New research from the cancer treatment center City of Hope suggests that white button mushroom extract may slow prostate cancer progression by hindering tumor growth and supporting cancer-fighting immune cells. But one of the study’s authors has a warning for anyone buying their own mushroom extract as a cure-all. White … Read more
A man in Austria reportedly amputated his own penis with an axe after ingesting a hefty dose of psychedelic mushrooms. Fortunately, doctors in Austria were able to reattach the severed organ. The patient’s shocking story is the first of its kind, according to PsyPost.org, and now detailed in the Mega Journal of Surgery. The man, … Read more
A UK doctor is sharing his holy trinity of survival supplements. Dr. Zalan Alam, a general practitioner specializing in quality of life for the elderly, maintains that when choosing a supplement regimen, “it’s all about personalization. It depends on your biological age and what you’re looking to target,” he told Business Insider. Many dietitians recommend getting nutrients … Read more
Sometimes even a bar can’t fix your fix. “Cheers” stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson once had a “hooky day” during their time on the iconic TV show and got high on mushrooms. On the Tuesday, August 13 episode of Danson and Harrelson’s “Cheers” podcast titled, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” the duo brought on … Read more
Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is warning that a chocolate bar laced with mushrooms is causing a bevy of serious health problems with users. Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars are designed for consumers to engage with mushrooms in tiny increments. However, multiple people nationwide who ate the chocolate — the brand’s website calls them “a … Read more
When nutritional consultant Lori Shemek tweeted last week that “cancer absolutely hates mushrooms,” she dug up the age-old morel dilemma — can eating mushrooms really help reduce the risk of cancer? Shemek referenced a 2021 Penn State University study that found that people who ate 18 grams of any kind of mushroom — about 1/8 to … Read more
This is giving business trips a whole new meaning. People are turning to psilocybin to help them climb the career ladder — and making a vacation of it by attending cushy retreats, sometimes dropping magic mushrooms with coworkers or their bosses in the hopes of doing “conscious business.” “What people are looking for is to … Read more
Did you know that some foods can help boost your immune system naturally and work to keep you healthy? In this article, learn how to incorporate the best immunity-boosting foods into your diet – and why these foods in particular help protect your health. Nature’s best illness fighters Many foods you’ll find at your local … Read more
There’s no cap to the magic of mushrooms. One recent study found that three fungal strains removed potentially dangerous plastic particles from water. Fungi are also being used to create a novel burger with minimal processing. And “mycotecture” is gaining momentum — using mushrooms and other fungal materials for architectural purposes. In this form of … Read more
This apartment had bad ‘fung’ shui. Cousins Alissa Barton, 32, and Lara Norbury, 24, were forced to flee their $1,650-a-month apartment after discovering massive mushrooms growing through their floor. The roommates claim no mushrooms were visible when they moved into the UK property, but they soon saw the fungus growing behind their television with more … Read more
You’re not trippin’. Mushrooms are taking over the U.S. dining scene, filling grocery stores and cropping up in foods from Chaga coffee to chocolate bars. Just in time for the blooming fungus fad, vegan restaurant juggernaut Overthrow Hospitality has opened its first restaurant in NYC to offer a “100% mushroom-focused menu.” Third Kingdom, which opened … Read more
Michael Bible is having a psychedelic time at the NHL’s All-Star weekend in Toronto. The “Feeling Good” crooner was just that at the draft portion of the festivities when he revealed how his fantasy hockey skills translated — and gave a little insight into his magical day Thursday. “I’m in more than one hockey league,” … Read more
Forget peppermint mochas — the hottest java trend is fungi. Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi or lion’s mane, are touted by wellness gurus for being beneficial to overall health by reducing inflammation, beating fatigue, or boosting immunity. Now, health-conscious brands are investing in therapeutic ‘shrooms in the form of coffee, combining ground java beans and … Read more
A recent Alaska Airlines flight where an off-duty pilot’s alleged psychedelics-induced outburst exposed passengers and crew to serious risk has prompted the question: What exactly happens to your brain on psilocybin? Psilocybin, the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms, has been touted as an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, addiction and PTSD. This is due to the … Read more
His skin looked like shiitake. A man had to be hospitalized after an adverse reaction to eating undercooked mushrooms caused him to contract a painful-looking skin condition. His fungus-induced affliction was detailed recently in “The New England Journal Of Medicine.” According to the case study, the unnamed 72-year-old patient had reportedly “prepared and eaten a … Read more
They’re psyche-holics. A reformed UK party animal who runs psychedelic retreats claims that psychotropic drugs are “the new booze” — with health-conscious revelers ditching the bottle in favor of taking mushrooms. “They change your perspective for the better without making you reliant on them,” Jack Hunt, 36, declared while espousing the virtues of psychotropic fungi … Read more
Do you believe in magic? Studies that support the use of psychedelics to treat mental health problems are popping up like mushrooms. Yesterday, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an investigation into the use of psilocybin mushrooms to treat major depressive disorder. MDD, or clinical depression, is a long-lasting emotional state that involves … Read more
Tracey Tee went more than four decades without trying psychedelics — then, she discovered micro-dosing ‘shrooms worked like magic. At 44, the Colorado mom went on a camping excursion with fellow parents and found “relief” in “magic mushrooms,” which now allow her to be “present” at home. “It was, like, the most beautiful, confirming, joyful experience … Read more
Australian woman Erin Patterson, 48, is suspected of intentionally killing three family members and critically wounding a fourth by feeding them a meal laced with death cap mushrooms last month. As that investigation continues, an Australian man who miraculously survived eating the lethal fungus 25 years ago recently shared he felt like he was “preparing … Read more