Ayahuasca: Effects, Risks, and Considerations
Caapi preparations demonstrate antidepressant activity, possibly due to the presence of harmine and other substances that contribute to neurogenesis. According to some studies, ayahuasca may increase a person’s ability to be in a mindful state. The findings of a 2017 study in mice suggest that harmine, the primary beta-carboline in ayahuasca, may have neuroprotective and […]
Alcohol-Induced Seizures: Why Does Alcohol Cause Seizures
It is highly likely that subjects with well-controlled epilepsies on monotherapy are more likely to consume alcoholic beverages than those with difficult-to-treat variants. Physicians’ advice that “a light alcohol intake is harmless” was identified as an additional predictor for alcohol use. Patients with epilepsy may feel unsure about alcohol consumption on chronic medication and therefore […]
Cognitive Dissonance: Where Weve Been and Where Were Going International Review of Social Psychology
For instance, someone might believe they’re worthless while simultaneously holding onto the hope that they can improve their life. Cognitive dissonance therapy can help resolve this conflict, leading to a more balanced and positive self-view. Though a person may not always resolve cognitive dissonance, the response to it may range from ignoring the source of […]