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PTSD – how to get relief with Ayahuasca.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that can cast long shadows over one’s life. If you’re seeking avenues to alleviate its grip, you might wonder about Ayahuasca’s healing potential. Let’s dive into it. Accessing Deep Memories: Ayahuasca has a unique ability to help participants access and confront traumatic memories, providing a space for […]

Ayahuasca for finding direction. Ayahuasca can help get relief from depression.

Tired of being depressed – Ayahuasca can help get relief

I know first hand how heavy the weight of depression can feel. If you’re seeking alternatives or new paths to healing, you might have come across Ayahuasca. Let’s discuss how this ancient brew might offer some light in the shadows. Unearth Underlying Traumas: Sometimes, depression stems from buried traumas or unresolved emotions. Ayahuasca can act […]

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OCD and Ayahuasca healing – can Ayahuasca actually help?

Key Takeaways Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can disrupt daily life. Ayahuasca experiences may support insight into patterns, emotions, or past events linked to OCD symptoms, but results vary by person. Early research suggests ayahuasca may affect neuroplasticity, which could relate to changing thought patterns, but evidence for […]

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The Science Behind Ayahuasca’s Effect on the Brain

Key Takeaways Ayahuasca combines DMT (from Psychotria viridis) with harmala alkaloids (from Banisteriopsis caapi), which inhibit MAO so DMT can be active when taken orally. DMT primarily acts on serotonin receptors (especially 5-HT2A), which can change perception, mood, and emotional processing. Studies suggest ayahuasca can reduce activity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), which […]