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What Are the Long-term Effects of Psilocybin Use
Long-term use of psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, has been the subject of extensive research to understand its effects on individuals. The long-term effects of psilocybin use have been studied in various aspects, including personality changes, mental...
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Health Authorities Work on Inter-institutional Strategy to Control Fentanyl in Costa Rica
The Ministry of Health is promoting a strategy that aims to generate actions and regulations to guarantee the safe use of fentanyl in the country and prevent the abuse of this substance.Fentanyl is a strong pain reliever, similar to...
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Costa Rican College of Physicians Urges the Population to Avoid Excesses during Holiday Season
Enjoying special moments with our loved ones should be one of the main watchwords at this time of year. To achieve this, it is not necessary to fall into excesses. Due to this, the College of Physicians and Surgeons...
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Metropolitan Hospital Launches Revolutionary Service Against Cancer In Costa Rica
In a constant effort to raise the standards of oncological care, the Metropolitan Hospital incorporated a new intraoperative radiotherapy service, a revolutionary technique that is applied during surgery to combat breast cancer and other types of cancer.Application of radiation...
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Learn About the Three Most Common Gastrointestinal Diseases during Christmas and their Main Symptoms
During the holiday season, it is common to enjoy gatherings and activities that often include a variety of foods and drinks. However, it is crucial to be aware of how food choices can affect gastrointestinal health.Dr. Marlon Rojas, Equilibrium...
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Why Recovering Your Health Staying by the Beach is the Best Option
Choosing to recover your health by staying at the beach can have numerous benefits and advantages.
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How Yoga and Wellness Go Hand in Hand
Yoga and wellness are closely interconnected and contribute to each other's growth and development. Both concepts focus on promoting a balanced and fulfilling life that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Let's explore how these two concepts are related.Yoga...
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Ayahuasca or Psilocybin, Which is the Right One for You?
Ayahuasca and psilocybin are both powerful psychedelics known for inducing profound transformative experiences.
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Dance Therapy for Healing Body and Mind
Dance therapy is an effective remedy for promoting health and wellness in both the mind and body. Integrating movement, music, and emotion, dance therapy offers a holistic approach to healing and self-expression. Whether used as a standalone therapy or...
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The ‘Psychedelic Renaissance’: Science Revives the Therapeutic Potential of Psychoactive Drugs
Psychedelic drugs are gaining ground in medicine. After decades in silence, cornered by prohibition laws and the smear campaign of Richard Nixon's government in the seventies, scientific research with MDMA, LSD, ketamine or psilocybin, present in hallucinogenic mushrooms, has...
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Which Are the Favorite Destinations for Costa Ricans to Say Goodbye and Start the New Year?
With the arrival of the end of the year season, Costa Ricans take advantage of the festivities to explore...