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09/18/2025

Researchers have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” may extend the lifespan of human cells by over 50%. This unexpected result comes from a 2025 study that tested psilocybin’s effects on skin and lung cells. Scientists found that treated cells showed slower aging, improved repair mechanisms, and resistance to stress damage.
This finding adds to a growing body of evidence that psilocybin and related compounds could have anti-aging and regenerative properties, far beyond their current reputation as mental health therapies. Already being studied for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, psilocybin could also become part of longevity science, potentially leading to new treatments that delay age-related decline.
If validated in human trials, this breakthrough could mean psilocybin isn’t just about altering perception—it could reshape medicine itself. From anti-aging supplements to regenerative therapies, nature’s “magic” molecule may be hiding the keys to both mental health and extended lifespan.

09/16/2025

In today’s healthcare climate, expensive health insurance rarely equals good care. Trying to find physicians who are accepting new patients, having to wait months to see a provider only to have 10 minutes to address an issue, physicians who seem rushed or don’t listen… The list goes on and on.

What are some barriers to quality care that you’ve experienced? What would you like to see done differently?

09/08/2025

This study reports that ashwagandha supplementation is associated with significant increases in muscle mass and strength 💪💪💪 and suggests that ashwagandha supplementation may be useful in conjunction with a resistance training program.

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is a prominent herb in Ayurveda. This study was conducted to examine the possible effects of ashwagandha root extract consumption on muscle mass and strength in healthy young men engaged in resistance training. In ...

08/28/2025

In the traditional "fee for service" model of medicine, finding a doctor that you can trust and build rapport with can be a challenge. With 10-15 minute appointment times it's difficult for a provider to even to address the concerns that you have, much less get to know you as the unique person that you are. It might even be a challenge to see YOUR doctor, as often they become so busy that you may have to see their PA or NP instead.

What are some of your experiences in the medical system? If you could change one thing, what would it be?

07/21/2025

In addition to being great for mental well-being, spending time in a forest, also known as forest bathing, can enhance the activity and number of natural killer (NK) cells, which play a crucial role in the body's immune response, particularly in fighting cancer.

In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called “Shinrinyoku” in Japanese, is a short, leisurely visit to a forest; it is regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy. This review focuses on the effects of forest bathing trips on human immune function. ...