Integration
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Integration is the neuroplastic period that proceeds the psychedelic experience, it is seen as a closing window of opportunity to integrate new thought patterns into the software of the brain. Better clinical outcomes can be achieved by augmenting this time using:
- Guided psychedelic therapy - by using an accredited therapist.
- Nature exposure - a wide range of health benefits are associated with exposure to nature[1].
- Breathing techniques - cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations has been shown to enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal[2].
References
- ↑ Cross-sectional associations of different types of nature exposure with psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication. Occupational and Environmental Medicine Turunen AW, Halonen J, Korpela K, et alPublished Online First: 16 January 2023. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108491 Accessed on 18 January 2023 via: https://oem.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/05/oemed-2022-108491
- ↑ Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Melis Yilmaz Balban. Open Access. Published:January 10, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895. Accessed 23 January via https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(22)00474-8