LSD as an Antidepressant + Other Stories
As self-described wellness geeks, we spend plenty of time on the internet, tracking down new information about everything from meditation to the chemicals in our beauty products. In our weekly update, we share the best of the best with you, just in time to add them to your weekend reading list.
How LSD Saved One Woman’s Marriage
A fascinating explanation of how microdosing on LSD (and potentially other recreational drugs) could lead to better mood and increased happiness for people suffering from depression.
The Voices in Our Heads
A deep-dive into the grey area between the normal banter of our inner voices and the more sinister signs of mental illness, plus the role they each play in creativity and genius.
Successful People Use These Techniques to Speak up for Themselves
An expert in negotiation weighs in on when—and how—to speak up for yourself.
Warming Oceans Could Boost Dangerous Toxin
Domoic acid, which makes seafood unsafe to eat, is widely tested by the FDA, but scientists are still learning more about it.
Why Pain Is So Hard to Measure
From the perspective of his wife’s painful gall bladder surgery, a reporter investigates the way doctors understand pain, and how new technology could make the process more seamless.
Mistakes in 'Paleo' Eating
A few helpful warnings around the popular meal plan—we were particularly disturbed by the environmental repercussions.