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Preface

A fundamental idea in Psychology is that all of the experiences that you have as a child plays a pivotal role in your overall growth and development as an adult. All of the events, feelings, actions an outcomes we observe is internalised and affects the way we choose to respond to certain events and interactions in later life.As children we lack the ability to make our own choices, so our parents do this for us. Therefore the outcomes cannot be avoided. This has an impact on our psychological development.Next, we will unpack Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and trauma.

Chapter One

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are traumatic events that happen in childhood, ages 0-18 years old.ACEs include; experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and witnessing violence in the home or community. These experiences also include; a family member attempt or die by suicide or witnessing someone being locked up.By these events occurring while the individual is still within their development years, the experiences and understanding of these events has an affect on them now and later.

Adverse Childhood Experiences & Its Connection To Trauma

Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences in children increases problems with learning and memory, which can both have permanent effects.How do ACEs Affect Physical Health? Frequent or prolonged exposure to ACEs can lead to toxic stress which damages the developing brain of a child and affects overall health. This leads to faulty decision making skills, anxiety, depression, anger. The issue arises when parents are unaware of the lasting negative impact these experiences have on their children.

How Do ACEs Affect A Child's Developing Brain?

Research found that ACEs had a vast impact on health outcomes later in life. The ACEs study noted that stress is a biological mechanism that all humans can experience. Traumatic events do not only happen to children, they occur inside their brains and bodies too.Stress causes the body to release cortisol. Prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, known as toxic stress, impacts the brain’s capacity & ability to learn. The definition of ACEs now includes the impact of racism, oppression, & community violence. The more ACEs experienced as children increases the likelihood of faulty choices<warningtag>.</warningtag>

ACEs And Their Link To Trauma 

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Lion’s mane mushrooms are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that look like a lion’s mane as they grow.They contain bioactive substances that have many beneficial effects on ones body, brain, heart, and gut.Additionally, studies have found that lion’s mane can help protect against <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease">Alzheimer’s disease</a>; a degenerative brain disease that causes progressive memory loss.

Lions Mane As A Medicinal Mushroom 

A 2020 study of people with mild Alzheimer’s found that supplementation with only 1 gram of lion’s mane daily for 49 weeks significantly improved their cognitive test scores when. compared with a placebo. The ability of lion’s mane mushroom to promote nerve growth and protect the brain from the onset of Alzheimer’s or Alzheimer's related damage only begins to explain some of its beneficial effects on brain health.Nature should never be illegal

Lions Mane, The Brain And Alzheimer's Disease.

Lion’s mane mushrooms and their extracts contain bioactive substances that have beneficial effects on the body.

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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2005/08/should-men-watch-their-wives-give-birth.htmlWhat do you think of the idea of allowing your partner to watch you give birth, and whlould you do it?In the case that the experience had negative effects on the father post delivery, men should be exposed to this type information before the women gives birth. This would allow for preparation to living a different lifestyle before your bundle of joy joins the world; and the learning begins all over again!

Allowing Father's To Watch Birth Process From The Other Side

Alot of research outcomes, doctors inputs and husband's opinions point toward not allowing men to watch. As this experience resulted in unexpected emotions, post traumatic effects and reduced overall male libido. The idea of exposing the father's to this information before the baby comes will assist with adapting to change. <3 Please feel free to leave your opinions vd thoughts in the comments.

The Outcome And Affects Experienced Post Partum

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The discovery points toward a mechanism through which psilocybin acts therapeutically on the brain to treat individuals who experience mental health issues, marked by fixed patterns of thinking.Scientists analyzed fMRI brain scans from 60 people who participated in two psilocybin trials.In addition to the drugs, all the participants received the same type of psychotherapy.Scans done before and after treatment, showed the psilocybin treatment notably reduced connections within the brain areas that are tightly connected in depression and various mental health issues experienced today

Psilocybin And The Brain.

Participants were less emotionally avoidant and their cognitive functioning improved. The improvement in their depressive symptoms correlated with changes in the brain. These changes lasted until the study ended three weeks after the second psilocybin dose. No such changes were seen in the brains of those who received escitalopram, suggesting that psilocybin acts differently on the brain than SSRIs.“For the first time we find that psilocybin works differently from conventional antidepressants. The brain showed more flexibility, fluidity and less entrenched in negative thinking patterns."

Results Obtained Post Psilocybin Treatment.

Scientists at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London found that psilocybin fosters greater connections between different regions of the brain in depressed people, freeing them up from long-held patterns of rumination and excessive self-focus.

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Usually considered vegetables, mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. They belong to a unique kingdom of fungi.
Unlike plants that make food using sunlight and animals that eat their food; fungi have a unique way of obtaining nutrition.
They have certain thread-like structures called mycelia; singular mycelium that grow into or around the food source and release digestive enzymes to break down food externally that is then absorbed by mycelia.
Read more to find out which mushrooms are out there!

What Are Mushrooms

Chaga mushroom: Also called “the king of medicinal mushrooms." Not a true mushroom but a mass of mycelia (called sclerotium). This mushroom is rich in various antioxidants. Boosts immunity, brain health and liver health.
Lion’s mane mushroom: Called “the mushroom for the mind” because of its role in promoting brain health and nerve function. It contains important compounds such as beta-glucans known for their tumor-protecting, immune-boosting and brain-protective properties. It may play a role in protecting against diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's .

Types Of Functional Mushrooms

> Reishi mushroom: It is also called “the mushroom for immortality.” Boosts immunity, promotes restful sleep, fights fatigue and reduces stress.
> Turkey tail mushroom: “The mushroom of several colors.” It is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms. It boosts immunity and is said to fight cancer cells. It also encourages gut health.
> Shiitake mushroom: It is also called “the fragrant mushroom.” It is known for its delicious flavor. It reduces inflammation in the body and boosts liver function, heart health and immunity.

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> Cordyceps mushroom: It is also called “the caterpillar mushroom.” Known for its role in increasing energy production inside the cells. It may protect from allergies and boost lung health.
> Maitake mushroom: It is also called “the dancing mushroom.” It is famous for boosting immunity, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels, regulating blood pressure and aiding weight loss.

What Health Benefits Do These Mushrooms Contain?

Functional Mushrooms & Their Health Benefits.

Scientists have noted the importance of studying sex as a biological variable. However, it is not well understood how female-specific factors, such as pregnancy and menopause, affect the brain.Females undergo massive physiological changes during pregnancy to support the development of the fetus. An enhancement in oxygen consumption, plasma volume, metabolic rate and cardiac output has been associated with pregnancy. Studying the changes in a female brain can greatly contribute to assisting with post partum depression and other mental health and physical health issues .

How Pregnancy Alters The Female Brain

Research discusses the impact of pregnancy on the brain, including its effects on neuroplasticity, neuroinflammation, and cognition. It also highlights the importance of studying female-specific factors in neuroscience research.

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Lion’s Mane Mushroom And Alzheimer's.

Father's Watching Birth Live?

Research Shows How Psilocybin Rewires The Brain.

Functional Mushrooms & Their Health Benefits.

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