What Magic Mushrooms Do to Your Mind and Body
You may have heard about people who are raving about “microdoses psychedelics”, because this trend of taking small, consistent doses of otherwise intense substances like psilocybin or LSD has become very popular in recent years. Many successful entrepreneurs, well-known artists and athletes across many sports have discovered the mental health benefits of microdosing magic mushrooms. So, what’s holding you back from boosting your brainpower? It’s time to experience the medical benefits of microdosing magic mushrooms.
Microdosing has existed for many centuries – some ancient cultures relied on psychedelics like ayahuasca, mescaline and psilocybin for spiritual, “out of body” experiences in addition to the multitude of benefits it can have for your mental and physical well-being. However, “microdosing mushrooms” as it is known today was mostly borne out of the research into psychedelics in the 1950’s. The idea of taking very small, measured and frequent doses of psilocybin or LSD fascinated many people who might have otherwise never tried psychedelics due to their propensity for life changing and mind-altering experiences.
When you commit to microdosing magic mushrooms, you can boost your capacity for critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, imagination and overall motivation – again, without succumbing to altered states of consciousness. For many people suffering from debilitating mental conditions like depression, severe anxiety disorders or insomnia, the notion of altering one’s consciousness is not as daunting as someone who has a history of stable mental health. Nonetheless, the concept of microdosing capsules of psilocybin bridges the gap between those who absolutely need the help of psychedelics in order to be happy and healthy, and those who are simply looking to enhance their overall cognitive capabilities.
There has been a lot of research into the health benefits of psychedelics in the past century – from studies on how it affects cognition, to attempts at curing depression and even helping terminally ill patients to cope with their own mortality. Psychedelics have become a go-to for people seeking enhancements of consciousness, cognition, or mental well-being. It is perhaps this duality that makes microdosing psilocybin so prominent today. Magic mushrooms can help people achieve perspective, spiritual awakening, and an enhanced sense of self, but it is not just limited to these ethereal pursuits of the mind. Psychedelics have actual, quantifiable and qualitative effects on our mind and bodies; most of said effects are inherently positive, especially for those people who suffer from neurological conditions.
A lot of evidence is beginning to take shape when it comes to the benefits for treatment-resistant patients who have struggled with severe depression, anxiety or mental trauma. Many studies have concluded that psilocybin can be an effective treatment for patients with depression or PTSD, leading many scientists to ponder how this plant compound interacts with our brains. What do “magic mushrooms” do your brain? What does psilocybin do to your body? How do magic mushrooms work? These are among the first questions people ask about this confounded fungus, but there’s another query that you need to understand before you can answer the rest: Why do people choose to microdose psilocybin?
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WHY DO PEOPLE CONSUME “MAGIC MUSHROOMS”?
Since the study of psilocybin truly kicked off in the 1950’s, there’s been a number of theories about how it affects human biology. Attempts at explaining “what magic mushrooms do” has always led researchers back to the core of their pursuits: Why have people sought out the magic of these mushrooms? Throughout history, tribes of ancient peoples have consumed psilocybin and other psychedelic substances for a number of reasons: to experience an alternate dimension (consciousness); to see through another’s eyes (perspective); to see and to know their gods and goddesses (spirituality). Although much of their pursuits were focused on ritual and culturally significant concepts, all of these peoples’ mental health benefited greatly from consuming psychedelics.
Many people experiment with psychedelics seeking experiences with the “other”, but end up experiencing the most benefits in terms of their “self”. Throughout most of human history, psychedelics have either been held in the highest regard – as a spiritual enhancer to the very concept of what is “life” – or demonized by authorities who question the very nature of what it makes people feel. This notion of psychedelics leading people down dark paths, or being labelled as a mind-frying, trip-inducing “drug”, is an unfortunate but mostly recent development. Prior to the 1900’s, mushrooms containing psilocybin had already been consumed for over 7000 years! That’s a far greater resume compared to the modern era of the “War on Drugs” that’s been raging every since the 1920’s. People have continued to seek out the potential benefits of psychedelics even though most of these substances have been labelled as “illicit” in most countries throughout the world. This speaks to the powerful influences that psychedelics like psilocybin have over our cultures, our politics, and our very sense of being. For many devoted psychedelics users, the rule over one’s consciousness is not up to any government or authority, but it is the unique and fundamental right of each individual.
As to why authorities have had such a keen interest in limiting peoples’ ability to explore their consciousnesses, there are a lot of theories – ones we will not get into at this time. For the purposes of this article, however, it’s important to remember that one of the fundamental reasons – the all important “why” – people consume magic mushrooms is that they feel like something profound is missing in their life. The mysteries of the human mind, spirituality, and our concepts of consciousness can be brain-shattering when you try to comprehend them. It is most likely for these reasons – too many “unknowns” – why authorities refrain from exploring psychedelics as anything more than “controlled substances”, but as more and more people start investing their time and resources into their medical benefits we will begin to see a new narrative take shape around microdosing magic mushrooms.
WHAT MAGIC MUSHROOMS DO TO YOUR BRAIN
Even though people throughout history have had different reasons for consuming psilocybin, most of them have had their experiences shaped by feelings of calmness, clarity of mind, and increased critical thinking and creativity. So the question needs to be asked: does the person’s reasons for consuming psychedelics shape their experience? Or do magic mushrooms truly provide a host of medical benefits to our neurological health, in addition to expanding our consciousness? The answers might surprise you – or they might not, if you’ve already tried psilocybin.
First of all, psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin have a direct connection to how your brain processes information through the neurochemical known as ‘Serotonin’. Also known as “5-HT” (5-hydroxytryptamine), serotonin has been studied at great length and it is well-documented that it is largely responsible for a number of important brain functions. Mood, digestion, bone density, processing of information, sexual functioning and a host of other behaviors can be attributed to serotonin levels and how these neurotransmitters flow throughout the body. A person’s mood is one of the most noticeable functions of serotonin, and it has been reported by many researchers that low serotonin levels or other chemical imbalances in the brain might be the main culprits for depression.
What does serotonin have to do with magic mushrooms? Well, as we stated earlier, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) have similar chemical structures to serotonin, making it very easy and natural for your body & brain to process these plant compounds as if they were 5-HT. This means that whenever an imbalance occurs, wherever a deficiency might exist, psilocybin can effectively regulate your brain’s levels of 5-HT. This has the positive effects of leading to better moods (anti-depressant), greater awareness (clarity of mind), enhanced motivations (creativity) and even more physical coordination (productivity). So, when someone asks, “what can magic mushrooms do for your brain?”, you can confidently tell them that it’s like a boost to a car engine – the energy flows through its wiring to correct any imbalances that might’ve occurred.
WHAT MAGIC MUSHROOMS DO TO YOUR BODY
Technically speaking, the majority of effects that you might experience from consuming magic mushrooms are all processed through your brain, so they’re direct effects on your body can seem limited. Nonetheless, just like a car runs as efficiently as its engine does, your brain and nervous system are intrinsically linked to how you physically feel or operate. We mentioned that serotonin played a major part in certain bodily functions like digestion, but it also impacts other areas such as your blood, your bones and even your physical reactions.
Serotonin is considered to be a neurochemical, but the little-known-fact about it is that most of your body’s 5-HT is produced in your gut. Many studies have looked at how the gut and gastrointestinal system can have major impacts on your overall health, but researchers are also beginning to understand just how important the gut really is for your mental health as well as your physical well-being. Magic mushrooms can positively influence your gut health by regulating the serotonin levels in your gut, helping your body to digest and process what we eat/drink. Serotonin plays a supporting role in our body’s ability to process potentially toxic foods – such as unhealthy junk food. Not only is 5-HT “the feel good chemical”, but it can literally help you feel better by assisting your normal gut function, and therefore aiding your ability to process the bad foods we consume. Psilocybin has been known to instigate appetite, but through its relationship to your serotonin receptors it can actually work to boost your body’s processing power, making you feel better in more ways than just mood.
Additionally, magic mushrooms can influence more intimate behaviors, such as your sexual drive or intensity of desires. Whether it’s through increased blood flow, enhanced perceptions or a reduction of “undesirable states” (bad mood, lethargy) combined with a significant increase in “desirable states” (energetic, motivation), magic mushrooms have been reported to have positive influences on what people do together in the bedroom. This avenue of study has received less attention than the more serious impacts of psilocybin on mental health disorders.
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MICRODOSING MAGIC MUSHROOMS TO BENEFIT YOUR MIND & BODY
Nevertheless, magic mushrooms can have profound effects on our bodies beyond the hallucinations we might experience. This is especially true when you consider the leading method of consuming magic mushrooms: microdosing. Microdosing magic mushrooms and other psychedelic substances involves taking small, frequent doses with the aim of enhancing one’s health without having psychotropic experiences. Microdosing psilocybin is considered by many to be the best way to benefit from psychedelics on a daily basis. This is not to suggest that anyone who chooses to explore psychedelic experiences is doing anything wrong, but for most people the idea of hallucinating or having intense, psychotropic experiences on a day-to-day basis can seem very daunting.
For these reasons, microdosing magic mushrooms is on the rise as the practical way to benefit from psilocybin without altering one’s lifestyle significantly. There are definitive advantages to microdosing magic mushrooms, and not just for your mental well-being but for how you approach each day and live your life to the fullest. Microdosing magic mushrooms can enhance how you experience each day, how you sleep, how you dream, and the fluidity with which you problem solve your way through the ups and downs of daily life. Among other things, magic mushrooms can benefit your day-to-day well-being by:
- Increasing neuroplasticity – refreshing your brain and keeping you vibrant, motivated and energetic
- Enhancing your presence – increasing your sense of self, valuation, critical thinking and perspectives
- Diluting the ego – greater empathy, stronger relationships, increased leadership values, heightened awareness of social intricacies
- Improving mind & body efficiency – increases in physical alertness, mental focus, thinking-on-the-fly, creativity, and a general sense of preparedness/confidence
If these benefits sound like they interest you – and let’s be honest, everyone could use a boost in these mental faculties – then it’s time you considered microdosing magic mushrooms for yourself. There’s only one way that psilocybin can’t help you: if you don’t give it a chance, you’ll never know the potential benefits it can provide for your mental and physical health. Many of us struggle with mental health issues, problems getting ahead or feeling fulfilled, and there’s often not enough time or energy in a day to work on these incessant problems. If you invest your time, resources and most importantly your belief in the power of plants and try microdosing psilocybin, you can unlock potentials you might never have even dreamed of. Psychedelics can be life-changing, but they don’t have to be mind-altering. Try microdosing magic mushrooms today and live your life Limitless.
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