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Psychedelics and Mental Health

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  Psychedelics and Mental Health *Disclaimer*  This article is for entertainment purposes, it is not intended to influence substance experimentation.  During our first episode of The Organic Matrix with Alex Chamizo, a wellness advocate and Reiki Practitioner, we spoke about psychedelics. Alex gave the audience a few tips on sourcing mushrooms and being safe while enjoying the mind bending ways of hallucinogens. Alex said, Basically, whatever you're going through is going to be amplified. He advised that if the user is under stress or a whirlwind of emotions that tripping might not be the best choice to make.  Psychedelics can actually turn the volume up on things we may be avoiding. Alex recommends the user to make sure they're in a good headspace before partaking in such an endeavor. If you're curious about a mushroom experience, start with the smallest dose. Alex thinks mushrooms are meant to be taken outside in nature around trees and the grass. He also believes ...

Do Mushrooms "Talk"?

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Do Mushrooms "Talk"? Did you know that mushrooms can communicate with multiple organisms within their environment?          In this article, were going to go over how mushrooms communicate with other organisms in nature!       During the first episode of our podcast, we had Alex Chamizo, a health and wellness advocate and Reiki practitioner, as a guest. Alex and I discussed the benefits of using mushrooms' fruiting bodies and psychedelics. Alex believes that psychedelics are a helpful resource. He uses mushrooms to expand his mind. Alex feels like it's easy for us to develop a routined way of thinking. He told me that psychedelics could give us insight into patterns and behaviors we live into. "We all need that reset." He sees them as tools that help us connect to nature.  That conversation inspired me to dive deep and research how exactly mushrooms connect us to nature.  A few initial questions popped into my head, can mushrooms co...

Top 5 Mushrooms Supplements: How to pick the Right Mushroom Product

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  The Organic Matrix Top 5 Mushrooms Supplements: How to pick the Right Mushroom Product By Samantha Aiko How to Pick the Right Mushroom Product If you've been keeping up with the latest health news, I'm sure you've heard of the incredible health benefits functional mushrooms have! Although mushroom products are becoming more popular and easier to find, having the ability to sift out products with low-grade quality ingredients is becoming critical. A few things are essential when finding the best quality mushroom supplements. Mushrooms are known to,  Improves memory and focus  Protects against age-related cognitive decline Improves immune system response  Fights inflammation manages blood sugar  Repairs damaged nerve cells  Boosts energy, stamina, and physical performance  Fights fatigue and reduces irritability anxiety  These are red flags to avoid when buying a mushroom supplements  Read your labels, Mycelium: Mycelium is the root of the m...

How are Mushrooms good for our health?

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  The Organic Matrix Mushroom News 04.15.2022 How are Mushrooms good for our health? Introduction      Alex Chamizo, a guest we had on our first podcast episode on The Organic Matrix, uses  Lion's Mane to improve his attention and focus. At the beginning of the podcast, I saw Alex take a Lion's-Mane extract before we started our recording. He wanted to get a little boost for the conversation to ensure he was in the right Headspace. Alex goes on to say, lions mane helps him feel more dialed in. Alex usually takes it to feel more focused. He said he always suffered from attention and focus and that it was something that helped.      Mushrooms can be excellent support for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Incorporating holistic measures and western medicine would be the best way to treat the disease that plagues us in America.      Why not take a dietary supplement to support you while going through medic...