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Ayahuasca Ceremony Preparation Diet

 

A specific diet should be followed 3 to 15 days before and after the ceremony. The duration of the diet depends on each person, but it must be understood that the medicine will be better tolerated, more pleasurable for the physical body, and it will provide greater benefits, with deeper insights, the longer the duration and the rigor of the diet. Abstinence also allows us to reduce unwanted physiological reactions, receive greater spiritual connection, sensitize our body to the benefits of the medicine, helping us break harmful habits and connecting us to a tradition of more than 3000 years. Failure to follow these recommendations will increase your chances of nausea, which may upset and distract your mind and body from experiencing the benefits of Ayahuasca.

It should be clarified that there are risks of serious adverse reactions if substances containing tyramine are ingested, found for example in fermented or aged meals, as this can increase blood pressure with its accompanying symptoms and signs: severe headaches, nosebleeds, fatigue, confusion, blurred vision, chest pain, cardiac arrhythmia, blood in urine, stroke, heart attack, among others.

You must also be strict when avoiding certain medications to prevent Serotonin syndrome, caused by the accumulation of serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, with the following signs and symptoms: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature instability, muscle rigidity, tremors, seizures, and reflex hyperreactivity.

The following lists may not include all existing substances. The required duration of drug avoidance depends on the duration of the drug and its derivatives in the body.

 

Foods and substances to be eliminated:

  • All types of toxins and recreational drugs such as alcohol, caffeine and all stimulants, tobacco, cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), opiates, Mescaline (any phenethylamine)
  • All types of meat and animal protein in general, especially if dried, aged or fermented, sausages, salami, animal fats (lard, etc.)
  • Sweets, processed products, with chemicals, sugars, artificial soft drinks, carbonated beverages (including diet soft drinks, energy drinks, non-alcoholic beer)
  • Cheeses, preserves, soy, sauerkraut, yeast extract, miso, chocolate, Tofu, excessive oils
  • Old or unhealthy foods, fermented foods, overripe fruits, Kombucha, dairy products, spicy foods, ice, ice cream, cold drinks
  • Better to follow a vegetarian diet with organic and fresh products, without preservatives or colorings and with few spices.
  • We also recommend abstaining from sex and masturbation.
  • Pay attention to all the nutrition you give your senses and avoid shocking situations like terror, violence, swearing in movies and too stimulating music for example

 

Drugs that alter serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine and should be avoided are:

  • Some antihypertensive medications
  • Analgesics: e.g. methadone, tramadol
  • Antidepressants: eg. prozac, venlafaxine
  • Antiepileptics: e.g. carbamazepine, barbiturates
  • Antipsychotics: eg. olanzapine, lithium
  • Parkinson's drugs
  • Migraine drugs: eg. Ergotamine, Triptans
  • Herbs: St John's herbal antidepressant (hypericum perforatum), Kava, Kratom, Ephedra, Ginseng, Yohimbe, Sinicuichi, Rhodiola Rosea, Kanna, Boswellia, Nutmeg, Scotch broom, Licorice root.
  • Mood stabilizers, tranquilizers
  • Stimulants: amphetamines (including Adderall), sympathomimetic amines (including pseudoephedrine and ephedrine), methylfemidate (Ritalin)
  • Medicines for cough, allergy and cold: eg. dextromethorphan, decongestants, antihistamines. Some medications for asthma, bronchitis, or other respiratory problems.
  • Weight loss medications and food supplements: eg. Phentermine (Adipex), Ephedra (Ma Huang)
  • Other national and international drugs: macromerin, phenelanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, asarone / calamus, Alaproclate, Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Amantadine hydrochloride (Symmetrel), Amineptine, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine (Asendin), Atomoxetine, Benylin, Benzedrine, Benzphetamine (Didrex), Bicifadine, Brasofensin, Brofaromine, Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Buspirone (BuSpar), Butriptyline, Chlorpheniramine, Chlor Trimeton, Cimoxetone, Citalopram, Clomipramine (Anafranil), Cyclizine (Marezine), Codeine, Dapoxotin, Desipramine (Pertofran, Norpramin), Desvenlafaxine, Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), Dextromethorphan (DXM), Dibenzepin, Dienolide kavapyrone desmethoxyanangonin, Diethylpropion, Disopyramide (Norpace), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Doxepin (Sinequan), Duloxetine, Emsam, Escitalopram, Femoxitine, Fenfluramine (Pondimin), Flavoxate Hydrochloride (Urispas), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamin e, Furazolidone (Furoxone), Guanethidine, Guanadrel (Hylorel), Guanethidine (Ismelin), Hydralazine (Apresoline), 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Imipramine (Tofranil), Iprindole, Iproniazid (Marsilid, Iprozid, Ipronid, Rivivol, Propilniazida), Iproclozide, Isocarboxazide (Marplan), Isoniazid (Laniazid, Nydrazin) Isoproterenol (Isuprel), L dopa (Sinemet), Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa, Linezolid (Zyvox, Zyvoxid), Lithium (Eskalith), Lofepramine, Loratadine (Claritin), Maprotiline (Ludiomil), Medifoxamine, Melitracen, Meperidine (Demerol), Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), Metaraminol (Aramine), Methamphetamine (Desoxyn), Methyldopa (Aidomet), Mianserin, Milnacipran, Minaprine, Mirtazapine (Remeron), Moclobemide, Montelukast (Singulair), Nefazodone, Nialamide, Nisoxetine, Noremifensine Levophed), Nortriptyline (Aventil), Oxybutynin Chloride (Ditropan), Oxymetazoline (Afrin), Orphenadrine (Norflex), Pargyline (eutonyl), Parnate, Paroxetine (Paxil), Pemoline (Cylert), Percocet, Pethedine (Demerol), Phendimetrazine (plegiline), Phenergen, Phenmetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine (Dimethane, Dristan Decongestant, Neo Synephrine), Phenylpropanolamine (in many cold medicines), Phenelzine (Nardil), Procarbazine (Matulane), Procainamide (Pronestil), Protriptyline (Vivactil), Pseudoephedrine , Oxymetazoline (Afrin), Quinidine (Quinidex), Rasagiline (Azilect), Reboxetine, Reserpine (Serpasil), Risperidone, Salbutemol, Salmeterol, Selegiline (Eldepryl), Sertraline (Zoloft), Sibutramine, Sumatriptan (Imitrex), Terfenadine (Seldane ), Tegretol, Temaril, Tesofensine, Theophylline (Theo Dur), Tianeptine, Toloxatone, Tramidol, Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Trazodone, Tricyclic Antidepressants (amitriptyline, Elavil), Trimipramine (Surmontil), Triptans, Vanoxerin, Venlafaxine (Venlafaxine) , Yohimbine, Zimelidine, Ziprasidone (Geodon), other MAOIs

 

It is critical that you stop taking these medications under your doctor's supervision to make sure your system completely eliminates these substances before the ceremony, and to make sure it is safe for you to discontinue them.

 

We do not recommend giving Ayahuasca to people with a history of psychosis, schizophrenia, mania, bipolar disorder, pregnant women, people with ongoing heart problems or chronic uncontrolled hypertension.

People with a close/strong family history of bipolar mood disorder, schizophrenia, and depersonalization may be at increased risk of expressing these symptoms, and you should undertake this type of work with due consideration and at your own risk. Please let us know if you have any history of mental health problems.

 

If you decide not to follow this critical advice, we cannot be held responsible for the consequences, which can be serious psychological, physical and energy damage.

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Huachuma


Huachuma is a cactus from the Andes Mountains, also known as “Medicine of The Four Winds”. It was also baptized as Saint Peter by a priest at the time of European colonization, as it is believed that this plant offers the keys that open the doors of heaven.

We will review the health benefits of this natural medicine and use it to facilitate our connection with the Apus (energies of the mountains), to increase our state of presence, attention and concentration, and thereby enjoy the best and only time of our lives: the present moment

(ceremonies are performed only in countries and cities where religious or legal use of these sacred remedies is permitted)

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Sacred Mushrooms

 
Psychoactive mushrooms have been used in religious ceremonies around the world for millennia. In Algeria and Spain, for example, pictograms more than 6,000 years old found on murals and rock paintings, illustrate various mushrooms of these species native to the region.

Modern research on psychoactive mushrooms reveals that most participants perceive mystical experiences with benefits that last for months and bring increase in life satisfaction and a sense of deep well-being with high personal significance.

The ceremonial consumption of this sacred species is focused on discovering, understanding, and strengthening our instincts and, thus, harnessing and incorporating the intelligence that they possess in our daily lives.

(ceremonies are performed only in countries and cities where the religious or legal use of these sacred remedies is permitted)

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Santa Maria


Santa María is our favorite name for the plant species known as Cannabis or Marijuana, as this power plant has been used in religious, shamanic or spiritual contexts for over 2,500 years from the Pamir Mountains in Central and Southeast Asia, to the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period of 1500-2000 BC. This plant has also influenced Greek mythology, which has  described it as a powerful remedy for anguish and pain.

From a scientific perspective, medical research is supporting the use of cannabis to ameliorate many symptoms and diseases.

During our program “Santa Maria: Universal Panacea” we explain the importance of its medicinal and ritual use within a healthy rhythm, a safe context, setting the right intention, and combining its use with creativity, meditation, physical practices, visualization, mantra recitation, prayers, reading mystical poetry, forest bathing or ceremonies around the Sacred Fire.

(ceremonies are performed only in countries and cities where the religious use or legal of these sacred remedies is permitted)

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Cocoa

 
The presence of cocoa in human civilizations is quite ancient, and given its tremendous importance, in the days of the Mayans and the Aztecs it was used as currency of exchange.

Cocoa is a gentle and loving plant that supports you and subtly invites you to browse and investigate your emotions.

During our cocoa programs, we learn about its history, religious, spiritual benefits, nutritional value and, together, we combine its wisdom with ancient and modern practices for healing and self-growth.

 
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Peyote


Peyote is a small medicinal cactus native to northwestern Mexico, that has been associated with the strength of the desert, especially the Sierra Madre Occidental, the Chihuahuan desert and the southwestern United States.

The oldest evidence of Peyote consumption was found in Rio Grande, Texas, with specimens dating between 3780 and 3660 BC, indicating a consumption that goes back more than 5000 years, by the natives of North America, for ritual and medicinal use; promoting spirituality and the cure of various inflammatory and painful conditions. In Mexico, Peyote is guarded by the Huichol people who wander through the desert and travel the Wirikuta path, which is linked to the sacred spirit of this powerful plant.

In the same way, during our “Blue Dear Hikuri” program of pilgrimage through the deserts, we are guided by the ancestral Nagual and Tonal knowledge to obtain improvement of our emotional states, greater physical resistance, strength and healing.

(ceremonies are performed only in countries and cities where the religious use of these sacred remedies is permitted)

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