In This Episode, We Talk About: The power of magnesium and why your body needs it. How going straight from high stress to using plant medicines might not be the best plan of action. How to take care of your body before using plant medicines. The best practices to start your own healing journey.   Resources + Links:   Follow Hamid on Instagram | @mineralshaman Learn more on his website mineralshaman.com   Check out this website that will tell you which minerals medications deplete mytavin.com   Shoot us an email at info@docjacque.com Or call the office 412-828-6000   Follow Doc Jacque on Instagram | @doc_jacque Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | Doc Jacque    Schedule a Full Immersion New Patient Consultation with Doc Jacque Schedule your 15 Minute FREE Consultation   Check out the Supplement Shop   Find more resources on our website | https://www.docjacque.com/ Show Notes: Is plant medicine right for me? In this episode, we’re joined by “The Mineral Shaman” Hamid Jabbar talking on all things mindfulness and using plant medicine as a healing tool without completely stripping your body of the minerals it needs. Hamid shares a wealth of knowledge on where you can start our healing journey to give you the best results before diving into plant medicine. Hamid’s honest and knowledgeable information is so refreshing as he shares benefits and possible hindrances to the progress of your healing journey due to the use of plant medicine over time. Tune in to hear how to prepare your mind and body before choosing to use plant medicines, and some thought provoking questions on whether you need them at all.   02:00 Meet Attorney turned healer Hamid Jabbar. 05:15 How should we prepare for plant medicine experiences differently? 08:30 What minerals are we burning through and losing? 13:50 Do you suggest people who are in high stress do an ayahuasca journey? 17:00 The power of nourishing your body and eliminating stress in order to heal. 19:00 The foundation and first steps to start a healing journey. 22:15 What activities should we do and avoid to practice mindfulness? 29:30 How is the experience you have with ayahuasca different from meditation? 34:00 What are some of the most powerful experiences you’ve had or witnessed with ayahuasca ceremonies? 37:00 What would you like to see people use ayahuasca for? 41:15 Plant medicines are meant to be a supplemental tool for healing, not an ongoing practice. 45:00 Is it harmful to have prolonged use of plant medicine? 55:00 Things to keep in mind when consuming any kind of plant medicine.