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ThursdayJun 18, 2020 4:20 am

Psychedelics Could Improve the Quality of Life of Older Adults

Older adults have more than their fair share of “old age ailments” like chronic pain, high blood pressure and diabetes or even heart conditions. These conditions often cause anxiety, insomnia, depression and other attendant ailments among this demographic, and the developments within the psychedelic space offer some promise of a reprieve to these older adults. Of all the conditions that older people, and the population in general, suffer from, mental health challenges are the most difficult to treat. The current treatment modalities invariably mean that someone will be taking antidepressants or other drugs for months or years. Some patients even…

WednesdayJun 17, 2020 4:20 pm

New Research Shows How Psychedelics Expand and Amplify Sections of the Brain

If you do some research about what people experience when they consume “magic mushrooms” and other psychedelics, you will come across expressions along the lines of “going on a trip.” The psychedelic experience users have has to do with how the substances affect the regions of the brain associated with dreaming, and now scientists have done research showing how this happens. The study, which was published in the journal Human Brain Mapping, relied on volunteers who were injected with psilocybin (a psychedelic chemical found in magic mushrooms). The brains of these study subjects were then scanned to analyze the regions…

WednesdayJun 17, 2020 12:10 pm

Pure Extracts Corp. is “One to Watch”

Pure Extracts is the development leader in the Canadian cannabis extract segment, which is valued by Deloitte at $2.7 billion annually. The Company is positioned to be the dominant extraction company and a leader in the rapid development and commercialization of functional and medicinal psychedelic products. The psychedelic and functional mushroom industries are among the fastest growing in North America, with the global medicinal mushroom market expected to grow by $13.88 billion annually by 2024. Growing societal awareness and acceptance of mental illness as a legitimate disease have served as catalysts for a new search for innovative treatments and, as…

WednesdayJun 17, 2020 4:20 am

Four Science-Backed Potential Medical Uses of Psychedelic Products

If you are wondering why Denver (Colorado), Santa Cruz and Oakland (California), as well as other cities are about to or have actually decriminalized psychedelics, also referred to as entheogenic plants, wonder no more. These plants have numerous potential therapeutic uses as the following analysis will show. Substance Dependency Isn’t it such an interesting irony that plants which are lumped together among dangerous substances are now being found to hold the key to help people overcome their addiction to various substances? Research suggests that a number of psychedelics including LSD, ibogaine, peyote and ayahuasca can help people beat addiction and…

TuesdayJun 16, 2020 4:20 pm

Could Psychedelics Breathe New Life into Environmental Conservation?

There is a flurry of activity within the scientific community as different groups try to investigate different attributes and potential uses of psychedelics. However, one particular angle that is eye-catching is the study of the link between consuming psychedelics and the impact on environmental conservation. Some researchers have discovered that when study participants are taken to a natural setting and are given psychedelics, the participants report a stronger and deepened sense of oneness with nature. This conclusion was arrived at after crunching the numbers from the feedback provided by no less than 600 study participants who seemed to agree that…

TuesdayJun 16, 2020 4:20 am

5 Expert Tips for First Time Psychedelics Users

As the drive to legalize psychedelics gains momentum in different U.S. cities and states, chances are you may want to try “magic mushrooms” and other psychedelics. Here are some handy expert tips that you need to keep in mind so that the experience is a fulfilling one. Don’t Drive Psychedelics can alter your perception of reality, and you don’t want to be in that mental space while driving. It is therefore prudent for you to have someone who will drive you back home so that you don’t get into any road accidents or other issues while driving under the influence…

MondayJun 15, 2020 4:20 pm

Psychedelics Could Hold the Key to Future Mental Health Care

Interest in psychedelics is spiking not just among the general population but even in the scientific and mental health communities. Several indicators point to the fact that these substances may hold the key to the future of mental health care as the following analysis shows. Investor Interest is Spiking Despite the Current COVID-19 Pandemic Most industries, including the marijuana industry, have seen declining investor interest amidst the turmoil triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought economies to a near crawl. However, psychedelics seem impervious to these goings on and a lot of investor activity has continued to take place.…

WednesdayMay 20, 2020 12:56 pm

Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496) Announces Appointment of New CEO, Board Member

SHRM appoints top depression researcher as new chief executive officer McIntyre established Canada’s first-ever center to provide rapid-onset treatments for individuals with mood disorders Champignon also announces appointment of new board member Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496), a Canada-based company dedicated applying novel and natural treatment protocols with an emphasis on psychedelic medicine, has appointed one of the world’s top researchers on depression as its new chief executive officer (http://nnw.fm/M6qzI). In his new role, Dr. Roger McIntyre brings impressive experience in the ketamine and psychedelic medicine space, a key focus area for Champignon. “My overarching aim…

FridayMar 13, 2020 9:00 am

Texas to Start Receiving Hemp Applications on March 16

The past few years have been good for hemp. The cash crop had been outlawed for decades due to its close relation to the illicit marijuana until the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law. The legislation classified industrial hemp as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC and instructed states and tribes to create their own hemp programs and submit them to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approval. The state of Texas had its hemp plan approved by the USDA earlier this year, a move that State Agriculture Commissioner called a 'victory for Texas farmers,' adding that the…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 4:00 pm

Minnesota Hemp Farmer Shocked When Samples Are Seized in the Mail

The current U.S. hemp scene can only be described as confusing. In fact, the cash crop’s resurgence has been marked with lots of confusion due to a lax regulatory structure. The Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp, and the only stipulation it made was that hemp had to have less than 0.3% THC to be considered legal. The industry has labored under this stipulation for the past year, and hemp farmers have had to bear the brunt. Ted Galaty, a Minnesota hemp farmer and owner of Hemp Maze Minnesota, recently had a package of industrial hemp…

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