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Mags Tanev

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Ayahuasca

What’s the Difference Between Ayahuasca and Yagé?

The Amazonian hallucinogenic brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine is most commonly known as ayahuasca, which in Quechua means “vine of the soul.” However, if you take a trip to parts of the Colombian Amazon, the word “ayahuasca” will mean little to many of the region’s indigenous communities who have been ritualistically brewing the […]

By Mags Tanev

5 min read
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Ayahuasca

The Ayahuasca Diet: What to Eat Before and After Your Ceremony

What is the Ayahuasca Diet? Preparing for an ayahuasca journey requires careful considerations, both mentally and physically. Central to this preparation is the ‘ayahuasca diet’ or ‘dieta’ – a set of guidelines designed to maximize the benefits of your ayahuasca experience. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover what the ayahuasca diet entails, its significance, […]

By Mags Tanev

7 min read
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Depression

Can Ayahuasca Help Treat Depression?

Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq It’s no secret that the world’s population is in a mental health crisis. Studies report that rates of depressive symptoms in the US tripled over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the US alone, it’s estimated that 16.2 million adults experience one major depressive episode each […]

By Mags Tanev

6 min read
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Ayahuasca

Boosting Your Brain Cells: Does Ayahuasca Promote Neurogenesis?

Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The sacred ayahuasca brew has long been used by Amazonian peoples for its therapeutic benefits and is now garnering attention from the scientific community for the ways in which it impacts how the brain functions. Ayahuasca is typically made by mixing two Amazonian plants: the ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis […]

By Mags Tanev

4 min read