While doing fieldwork with traditional healers in the Peruvian Amazon, I realized that their way of understanding nature was profoundly embedded within the categories of male and female ... - By Ana Gretel Echazú (PhD, Anthropology)
During 2012 to 2014, I had the great fortune of attending Ayahuasca ceremonies and spending much time with Ayahuasca drinkers in Australia for my PhD research on Ayahuasca healing... -By Alex Gearin (PhD, Anthropology)
I know what you are thinking: I must be running low on brain cells (and ayahuasca!) to think that growing new brain cells is possibly not a good thing... -By Alex Gearin (PhD, Anthropology)
New research shows the drug stimulates the generation of human neural cells that block the effects of DYRK1A, a gene that is overactivated in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome patients.
Una conversación con el artista huitoto Brus Rubio, que participa en la exposición "Imaginario e imágenes de la época del caucho", hasta el 28 de septiembre.
Esta exposición representa un quiebre en la pintura de este artista, quedando de lado aquel rostro de la exuberancia tropical, el desborde perpetuo y estridente y costumbres de la ciudad de selva para dar paso a una pintura más reflexiva, que alude a la historia de la Amazonía peruana, y sus diversos saqueos, atropellos y vejámenes.
As an Indigenous doctor, Marcia Anderson DeCoteau is dedicated to incorporating traditional knowledge in her day-to-day practice with clients. This dedication stems from the racism she saw first-hand in medical school and during her specialty training in internal medicine.
"In trying to understand that racism and who I am — as a Cree-Saulteaux woman — I started learning more about our cultures and our own knowledge around health and healing," said Anderson DeCoteau.
"And I think one of the ways to confront the racism in health care is to value Indigenous knowledge around health and healing."
Today, in a ground-breaking development in the field of psychiatry, two new studies were published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology showing that a single dose of psilocybin – a powerful, naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” – can radically improve the well-being and positivity of terminally ill cancer patients.
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center acquired federal waivers to test magic mushrooms on 29 subjects. One dose of the drug brought relief from distress to 80 percent of patients for six months.
What differentiates indigenous ayahuasca use from the universe that has erupted out of it is, in the first place, its indefiniteness... - By Oscar Calavia Sáez (PhD, Anthropology).
When a Cambridge University researcher took a famous ayahuasca shaman to his first cinema experience, the Yaminahua shaman Jose Chorro concluded that the cinema "was not as good as strong shori (ayahuasca)"... - By Alex Gearin (PhD, Anthropology)
Some of the myths are relatively innocent and partially true, others are completely misleading and dangerous.... -By Alex K. Gearin (PhD, Anthropology)
Recent studies suggest that psychedelic drug psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, may have profound benefits for cancer patients struggling with anxiety.
As the Policy and Advocacy Manager of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), I spend my time speaking with inspiring people who are passionate about psychedelics’ role in healing humanity. I find myself surrounded by our beautiful and brave psychedelic community in spaces ranging from academic conferences, to the United Nations, to Burning Man. Collectively, we are comprised of people who feel safe enough to speak publicly, and build our career around, illicit and deeply stigmatized substances
Amazónica: Corrientes, vertientes y emergencias, exposición de pintura de artistas amazónicos, en la cual se presenta la obra de 40 destacados artistas nativos de las urbes y etnias de la amazonía peruana.
The Manitoba Indigenous Doula Initiative will train students to support pregnant Indigenous women with traditional beliefs and ceremonies. Students will receive regular doula training, but will also be able to offer mothers traditional ceremonies, smudges and other spiritual support.
Bringing ancient healing to modern medicine. Dr. Marcia Anderson DeCoteau explains how combining the two has benefited her patients. Dr. Marcia Anderson DeCoteau. (Submitted by Melissa Brown) Ending the silence around depression and reaching out is an important part of healing. It's something musician Tracy Bone knows all about. She stops in to perform live and explain why she put her music career on hold to deal with a difficult time in her life. A cultural twist on an ancient practice, Jade Harper combined Anishinabe teachings with the Indian discipline of yoga to create SpiritFusion. And Indigenous doula Melissa Brown explains why combining cultural practice with pregnancy care can help return the miracle of birth to community.
RESULTS: Five hundred and thirty-eight exposures to ayahuasca botanical products were reported. The majority of the calls to poison control centers came from healthcare facilities (83%). The most common route of exposure was ingestion. Most cases were men (437, 81%, 95% CI 77.7% - 84.3%). The median age was 21 (IQR 18-29). Most exposures were acute. Three hundred thirty-seven (63%) were reported to have a major or moderate clinical effect. The most common clinical manifestations reported were hallucinations (35%), tachycardia (34%), agitation (34%), hypertension (16%), mydriasis (13%) and vomiting (6%). Benzodiazepines were commonly given (30%). There were 28 cases in the series who required endotracheal intubation (5%). Four cases were reported to have had a cardiac arrest and 7 a respiratory arrest. Twelve cases had a seizure. Reports of exposures called to poison centers appeared to increase during this period based on annual estimates. Three fatalities were reported.
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