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The Rise of Ayahuasca: Amazonian Remedy Growing in Popularity

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Host Jessica Reyes and guest Carlos Tanner, the founder of the the Ayahuasca Foundation. discuss how this Amazonian remedy is being used to address mental health issues.

Understanding Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca, a potent brew from the Amazon, known for its dimethyltryptamine (DMT) content and the ability to alter consciousness. Learn about its components, the ayahuasca vine and chacruna leaves, and how they work together to offer expanded awareness and access to deeper sensory information.

Bridging Healing Paradigms

The Ayahuasca Foundation is working to integrate indigenous healing practices with Western medicine to address the shortcomings of the modern healthcare system. Carlos discusses the importance of understanding non-material aspects of our being, like emotional trauma, through the lens of both paradigms for a more holistic approach to health.

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