Microdosing for mental health The following are the latest statistics available from the National Institute of Mental Health Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health: Mental health disorders account for several of the top causes of disability in established market economies, such as the U.S., worldwide, and include: major depression (also called clinical depression), …
Mental Health
Mushrooms & Motherhood
Motherhood & Microdosing: Being a mother can be a tough job with immense responsibilities. It can reveal triggers you were never conscious of before, and can bring up a lot of emotions that may have been suppressed for years prior. In trying to balance it all, more and more women (particularly mothers) have taken up …
The hidden dangers of the copper IUD
My experience with the Paragard IUD I’m writing this post in hopes it’ll help someone whose struggling and/or has unanswered questions. But first, I want to share my own personal experience with the Paragard copper IUD, which I had for 5 years (2013-2018), to explain a little about how I learned about copper toxicity and …
Beginner’s Guide to Microdosing
Are you curious about microdosing mushrooms as a means of medicine, but you’re not sure where or how to start? Well, then welcome! You’re in the right place! I used to be that person, too, so intrigued by mushrooms yet too stuck on my bad experiences in my teen years to move forward, until finally …
Beginning your yoga journey
Are you wanting to start a yoga practice, but not sure where to start? Trust me, everyone’s been there. I remember how intimidating it was in the beginning, but it’s important to remember: yoga is for every BODY. Begin where you are, TODAY. It can be quite discouraging to see the “experienced yogis” on social …
The power of positive thoughts
Affirmations should be a part of everybody’s daily self care regime. The power of affirmations goes beyond the conscious mind, penetrating the subconscious and allowing you to truly believe in yourself and your capabilities. They can be used to increase the positive energy in and around you, and they can also aid in changing your …
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Have you or are you someone that suffers from S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? It’s actually a real thing that’s caused by a reduction of light in the colder winter months. It affects over 500,000 people per year in the US and about 60-90% of those are females between the ages 18-55, meaning women are 4 …
Importance of self care
“The most important factor of a happy life, in my personal opinion, is loving yourself completely and unapologetically.” It took me a really long time to learn to love myself. For so many years, I picked myself apart daily. My skin, my stomach, my hair, my face. Everything. Growing up, I was the skinny, …