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Posts to know more about magic mushrooms and related topics
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Psychedelic Profile: Rick Doblin, The Founder of MAPS
March 8, 2021
In this month’s Magic Mushrooms Shop psychedelic profile, we’re going to pay homage to a humble man who has been at the forefront of psychedelic research. We are talking about Rick Doblin, the founder of MAPS, a man that has contributed an incredible amount to the world of psychedelics. Continue reading
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The healing power of magic mushrooms (psilocybin)
February 7, 2021
What is it about Magic Mushrooms that is so transformative? Could it be that ultimately, they make us feel good? That when we come back from a trip, we feel something has changed somehow? That we feel a little bit wiser, that we look at life through a different lens? Our ancestors have used magic mushrooms to cure many illnesses. The great news is that science is finally being allowed to investigate their therapeutic effects, and discoveries are quite impressive. Let’s take a closer look at the amazing benefits of using magic mushrooms as medicine.
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The Magic Mushrooms Shop Psychedelic Profile: Terence McKenna
December 14, 2020
If the wonderful universe of psychedelic is of any interest to you, our Magic Mushrooms Shop Psychedelic profile will be very familiar. Introducing you to the free spirit, natural mystic, and heroic psychonaut: Terence McKenna.
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Magic Mushrooms and Creativity
November 18, 2020
Psychedelics have inspired creativity in so many geniuses over the years. Musicians, artists, and even scientists have all had “eureka” moments when they´ve been high. We wouldn´t have Pink Floyd or DNA coding if it wasn’t for acid. It's fair to say that psychedelic substances heighten creativity. But why is it that we value creativity so much? Find out below along with everything else you need to know about how magic mushrooms can fuel creativity.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Mushrooms
September 1, 2020
It’s fair to say that we take mushrooms a bit for granted. We all know some are tasty and others get you high. But when you take a closer look, there’s so much more to the fascinating fungi species. Here at Magic Mushrooms shop, we believe fungi make the world go around and without shrooms, the earth would be a very different place. Curious to know more? Read on to discover 10 fascinating facts about mushrooms.
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Psychedelic Profiles: Maria Sabina
August 10, 2020
Welcome to the first installment of our Psychedelic Profiles. Each month we´re going to share with you a little bit of history about our favorite and most influential people from the psychedelic scene. First up, we're going to look at Mazetec healer, Priestess of Mushrooms, and counter-culture icon Maria Sabina.
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Shamanism and Magic Mushrooms
August 3, 2020
In this blog post, we are going to look at Shamanism and how it is linked to Magic Mushrooms, and even how you can add a bit of Shamanic spirit to your trip.
We´re lucky to live in an age of modern medicine. When we get ill, we put our trust in doctors, psychologists, and pharmaceuticals, to sort us out. But our ancestors’ way of treating illness, was a totally different story.
They would’ve checked in with the local shaman to help cure their ills.
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How to Cook with Magic Mushrooms
June 24, 2020
Eating magic mushrooms alone, in dried or fresh form, is not the most pleasant experience, and if you think about it, we’d never eat “culinary” mushrooms in this way, so no reason to do it with magic ones. There are so many stories people gagging and choking to get those little guys down, that we decided it was time to show you how to eliminate the suffering from eating magic mushrooms by preparing them in pleasant and delicious ways.
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In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at “Set and Setting”, an expression which was coined by Timothy Leary in 1964. In his book, The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, he talks about the importance of carefully preparing yourself, and your environment before setting out on any psychedelic adventure.
To the indigenous people of Central America though, this was old news. For over 3500 years, they’ve been using important “set and setting” rituals.
Let us tell you a little more about set and setting and how it can truly enhance the pleasure and safety of any mushroom trip.
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What is a bad trip?
June 5, 2020
We’re living in an exciting new age when it comes to psychedelics, research is thriving and we’re learning so much about their potential health benefits. One of the most surprising things studies are revealing, is that the dreaded “bad trip” might not be so bad after all.
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