Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source.
Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports.
On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 followers, users claim mushrooms are improving their mental health.
Others, however, are concerned about the possible health risks and legal issues associated with these psychedelic substances.
Read on for both sides of the issue, including a doctor’s warning. Potential benefits
Peggy Van de Plassche, a Canada-based former business and finance executive, quit her job to focus her time and energy on the psychedelic industry.
Van De Plassche is a mom and founder of The Microdose Diet, a holistic program that includes alternative medicines such as psilocybin to “rewire the brain, calm the body, master emotions and raise energy to reach more success.” Peggy Van de Plassche quit her job to focus her time and energy on the psychedelic industry. She calls microdosing the new “biohack” for mothers to navigate their stress and anxiety around parenting, aging and work.
“Microdosing can help moms find calm and clarity in parenting, improve their emotional resilience, and even help manage postpartum depression,” Van de Plassche said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
There are three potential benefits of microdosing mushrooms, according to Van de Plassche, who is also the author of the book “MORE! The Microdose Diet – The 90-Day Plan for More Success, Passion, and Happiness.” 1. Enhanced emotional and mental well-being Many women report significant improvements in their emotional and mental health when they begin microdosing psychedelics, according to Van de Plassche. There are three potential benefits of microdosing mushrooms, according to Van de Plassche. “These small, sub-hallucinogenic doses can stabilize mood and improve emotional responsiveness,” she told Fox News Digital via email.“Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that microdosing may help diminish symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD, which disproportionately affect women.”In theory, these substances can balance women’s emotions and make everyday challenges more manageable, claimed Van de Plassche.One mother […]
Moms are taking ‘magic’ mushrooms to manage their parenting stress — but is it safe?
