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Is MDMA about to become medicine?

Is MDMA about to become medicine?

In 2021, a clinical trial uncovered the impressive efficacy of the club drug in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Three years later, and the F.D.A. is scheduled to make an announcement on whether it’s ready to move forward with approving Ecstasy for therapeutic use. In what’s poised to be a watershed...

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Opinion – rebranding diet culture is keeping us hooked on thinness

Opinion – rebranding diet culture is keeping us hooked on thinness

The toxic behaviours we’ve turned to in the past to ‘get skinny’ are supposedly out and wellness is in. But while the ‘clean eating’ revolution is touted as being all about ‘health,’ weight loss is still very much the subliminal message and ‘lifestyle changes’ are often just disordered habits in sheep’s clothing. I was in a secondhand book store recently when a section caught my eye. Across multiple shelves, I...

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What’s with social media’s growing anti-sunscreen movement?

What’s with social media’s growing anti-sunscreen movement?

With sunnier days starting to roll in, experts are warning against the worrying and unwarranted vilification of sunscreen taking place in digital spaces. Hallelujah, summer is finally on the horizon. As we look forward to long walks in the sun, days spent stretched out in the park, and afternoons by the sea, there’s one thing we should all be considering: purchasing some decent sunscreen. Diligent use of SPF to protect our skin...

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Can psychedelics treat physical pain?

Can psychedelics treat physical pain?

Sufferers of chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and cluster headaches have been raving about their ‘life-saving’ experiences with hallucinogenic drugs. Now, scientists are exploring the use of LSD and psilocybin in pain management. In light of new findings that psychedelic drugs could transform mental health, scientists and researchers are persisting with their dedication to change our attitudes towards the medical potential of these once heavily frowned-upon compounds. Simply put, their benefits are...

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Explaining the rise of sleep tourism

Explaining the rise of sleep tourism

Fast becoming one of the biggest trends in the wellness industry, more and more travellers are foregoing itineraries jam-packed with activities in favour of pillow menus and an early night. A holiday can be many things; for some, it involves exploration, adventure, and trying local cuisine. For others, it’s an opportunity to sit back and relax, to do nothing but lounge by the pool for a week or two before...

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