Rates of depression are historically high. Roughly one in six American adults have depression, and 30% of them have tried multiple medications without getting the relief they need. While the first-line treatments are still therapy and traditional antidepressant medications, others are making a splash, offering a different approach to treating this disorder. People are treating … Read more
Forget trekking into the Amazon — or dropping thousands on a luxury jungle retreat. For centuries, ayahuasca has been a cornerstone of Indigenous healing practices and spiritual traditions across the Amazon. More recently, the potent brew has gained a following among Westerners seeking everything from emotional healing and enlightenment to a mind-bending adventure. But what … Read more
A drug once synonymous with rave culture could soon be making its way into a very different setting: the therapist’s office. A leading psychedelics advocate is “very optimistic” the Food and Drug Administration could approve MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder as early as January. But even if the treatment gets the green light, a … Read more
Austin, Texas, is known for keeping things weird, but last week, the city got downright trippy when 600 people descended on it to expand their minds. There were neuroscientists and researchers, wellness gurus and biohackers, seasoned psychonauts who’d journeyed to South America to take ayahuasca with a shaman — and enough women who looked like … Read more
Mike Stratton was on a “hell ride,” unable to move, as visions laid bare buried thoughts, resentments and destructive habits that had eroded his quality of life. This was the 34-year-old’s first encounter with ibogaine, a compound extracted from plants native to Africa that is sometimes called the “Mount Everest” of psychedelics. “I remember being … Read more
Before his tragic death at 27, model Presley Gerber turned to a powerful psychedelic drug in a desperate bid to “rewire” his brain. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and brother of model Kaia Gerber, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility in California. His exact cause and manner of … Read more
It’s a trip doctors hope leads to a breakthrough. A small new study suggests that magic mushrooms may one day offer a new treatment for anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder marked by severe food restriction, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. That could be a major breakthrough, as anorexia … Read more
Magic mushrooms? You have gnome idea. Move over psilocybin — there’s a new psychoactive agent on the scene. A study published last month in Mycologia has unearthed new details on how one freaky fungus makes those who ingest it hallucinate teeny, tiny people all around them — something that no other ‘shroom is known to … Read more
A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday greenlit the first-ever human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the US, opening the door to testing the psychedelic drug as a potential treatment for alcohol-use disorder. The move comes just days after President … Read more
Wellness retreats featuring spa treatments and yoga classes have long attracted travelers. But now a new trend is emerging: psychedelic retreats. These retreats are often structured travel experiences in which participants use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, or other plant-based medicines. Hadas Alterman, a psychedelic medicine attorney in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital she’s seen … Read more
He’s got the magic in him. Biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson is known for his wild claims and wellness practices to age backwards, reportedly spending $2 million a year to reduce his chronological age. And his latest research shows how psilocybin — also known as magic mushrooms — may have a negative impact on men. Bryan Johnson, … Read more
‘Tis the season for visions of sugarplums dancing in your head. But if you started seeing visions of teeny-tiny people dancing around, you probably wouldn’t think of the classic Christmas carol and would call 911 instead. While this sounds straight out of a fairy tale, it’s a normal reaction from eating a type of fungi … Read more
This trip might just be worth taking. New research suggests that microdosing a popular psychedelic may provide relief for people struggling with major depressive disorder. That’s noteworthy, since traditional antidepressants can be slow to work, cause side effects and fail to help many patients. Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses … Read more
A microdosing mom who took psychedelic mushrooms while pregnant and breastfeeding says it has given her “more patience” as a parent. Mikaela de la Myco, 31, began ingesting psylocibin mushrooms – a type of hallucinogenic mushroom – four months into her pregnancy with her son, aged five. Following battles with alcohol addiction, ingesting mushrooms was … Read more
Don’t panic — relief might be just one trip away. A mind-bending new study suggests a single dose of a psychedelic drug straight out of the Summer of Love could help ease symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The best part: There’s no awkward talk therapy required. Roughly 5.7% of US adults will … Read more
Dave Asprey’s psychedelic journey spans continents and states of consciousness — from microdosing LSD in LA to sipping Ayahuasca with shamans in the mountains of Peru. The self-proclaimed “father of biohacking” has long touted the potential brain-boosting, trauma-releasing and even life-extending power of these mind-bending substances. But it’s not all bliss and breakthroughs. In his … Read more
Biohacking isn’t just about six-packs and stem cells anymore. Now, longevity junkies are turning inward — using cutting-edge technology and ancient medicine to expand their consciousness, unlock hidden brain power and find inner peace. The Post caught up with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “father of biohacking,” to learn more about how three trending techniques are … Read more
Blood boys. Butthole sunning. Body modifications. There’s no stunt too bizarre for biohackers obsessed with extending their lives — but that doesn’t mean you have to turn yourself into a human guinea pig to get healthy. The Post sat down with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” to get the inside scoop on the … Read more
People who land in the ER for psychedelic use are at significantly higher risk of schizophrenia, according to an eye-opening new study. Canadian researchers tracked more than 9.2 million people in Ontario over 13 years, finding that those with a hallucinogen-related emergency had a 3.5-fold increase in schizophrenia risk when taking into account their substance … Read more
Spore us the details! Taking magic mushrooms, LSD or other psychoactive compounds can improve your enjoyment of sex, feelings of arousal, and sense of attraction to your partner for up to six months after the psychedelic experience, a UK study has found. “On the surface, this type of research may seem ‘quirky,’” study author Tommaso … Read more