In the event you begin experiencing signs of tetany during a trip and a simple bottle of water isn't sufficient to reduce symptoms, you should consider:eplenishing your electrolytes right away: The easiest, although not the healthiest solution, will be a bottle or two of Gatorade. However, in the event you have forgotten to bring your electrolytes, you can opt for adding ¼ tbsp salt and 1-2 tbsp of honey in a cup of water, coconut water and lemon juice.  Staying calm: Anxiety will only worsen the symptoms. Consider breathing exercises and changing your setting. Massaging and stretching your extremities: This will help with blood circulation. Asking your trip sitter to check your heart rate: Most psychedelic retreats have an ENT on stand-by who can diagnose the need for medical assistance. Oftentimes, it is not necessary if you’re able to replenish your electrolyte levels. The post Addressing Tetany aka Hand Cramps During a Psychedelic Experience: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment appeared first on Psychedelic Spotlight.

55.4% of patients in the ketamine group exhibited a significant reduction in depressive symptoms. In comparison, 41.2% of patients undergoing ECT showed similar improvement. The post Efficacy of Ketamine for Depression and Other Mental Health Conditions: Top 10 Studies of 2023 appeared first on Psychedelic Spotlight.

One of the most acclaimed benefits of Kanna is its potential to alleviate anxiety. The active alkaloids in Kanna, particularly mesembrine and mesembrenone, are believed to interact with serotonin receptors, promoting a calming effect and reducing anxiety levels. A 2012 study found Kanna to be promising in the treatment of anxiety. The post Kanna Effects: The Science Behind Kanna’s Health Benefits appeared first on Psychedelic Spotlight.

While yet another study shows psilocybin's efficacy in treating depression in cancer patients, and 2024 presidential candidates push for a psychedelics reform from all sides, Colorado public health officials fight over manure. The post The Biggest Psychedelic News This Week: December 18 – 22 appeared first on Psychedelic Spotlight.

As the news surrounding Perry’s cause of death spread across social media this past weekend, so too did waves of misinformed, speculative-driven comments about ketamine and in the process bringing to light the stigma that is still very much tied to ketamine and other psychedelic drugs that are being used exclusively for therapeutic purposes. The post Cause of Matthew Perry’s Tragic Passing Brings to Light the Stigma Still Tied to Ketamine and Other Psychedelics Being Used to Save Lives appeared first on Psychedelic Spotlight.