(This piece was commissioned for drugscience.org.uk) At first glance, the title ‘a science of mysticism’ appears paradoxical. However, at its epistemological roots, science is considered by some schools of thought to be a product of the false dichotomy between the…
Winder Ton (BSc Msc) was born and raised in the Brazilian countryside, where he fostered a deep love for the relationship between nature, people and health. Receiving a first class in Nutrition and Dietetics at Universidade Federal de Viçosa,…
Vaccine (noun): a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing…
‘The Singularity’ or technological singularity is a hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human evolution and civilisation. Ray Kurzweil is an American inventor and futurist who predicted that…
Alexandra Shvarova is an artist, mentor and psychic who runs coaching sessions, courses and retreats based around her brand: New Earth Medicine. Having come across the Akashic Record buzzwords and had my interest peaked by archetypes such as Freya and…
The notion of a ‘second silent pandemic’ is already sweeping the nation as a growing mental health crisis looms large in the aftermath of COVID-19. As a result, underground healing rituals showing strength in psychoactive solutions are steadily on the…
Wasma Mansour is the founder of new East London pop-up Women In Mind. After experiencing personal health challenges that deepened her understanding of the true meaning behind ‘self-care’, she combined her experiences with her background as a visual artist to…
Ryan and Lorenzo are the co-founders of HOOHAA – a monthly fragrance subscription that allows you to explore the worlds of ylang ylang, citrus, woody aromas and more from the comfort of your sofa. Their boutique brand partners all have…
Lucid Dream / Ensueño (En- Sue -Nho): To Lucid Dream, To be Awake in the Dream, Yogi Sleep “Pituitary and Pineal Tonic – a relaxing botanical blend steeped in rich historical context, particularly due to its nervous system decompressing properties”. Current marketing trends…
Unplugged are a weekend ‘Digital Detox Retreat’ that help you to recharge – by disconnecting to reconnect. Here’s what happened when I locked my phone away in an off-grid cabin in order to escape from everyone and everything. I…
Psychiatry (noun): the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance and abnormal behaviour (This piece was originally commissioned for Reality Sandwhich) Lithium, Zoloft, Prozac, Clozapine and Risperidone – modern medicine mainly views psychiatric conditions as organic diseases…
