Pre-Ceremony Dieta

The following “dieta” is a temporary diet, pharmacological guide & behavioral alteration designed to prepare your body & mind to receive the sacred sacraments. The Dieta addresses contraindicated medications, sets up the appropriate gut biome & significantly enhances the metabolization of the medicine, & thereby the participant's overall experience. The sacrament utilizes the metabolization & absorption of serotonin. As 80% of the serotonin produced in the human body is produced in the gastro-intestinal tract, it is crucial to approach Ceremony with a healthy gut.

Although the Dieta is entirely voluntary, it is highly recommended to follow it to the best of your ability in order to get the most from the sacred sacrament & the Ceremony.

2 weeks out:

-Refrain from all pork products

-Refrain from red meat

-Begin to focus on/journal about your intentions:

* A goal to pursue

* A Strength to embrace

* A difficulty to overcome

1 week out:

-Taper down/off all SSRI/SNRI anti-depressants

-Drink at least 2 quarts of water daily

-Refrain from alcohol

-Limit caffeine intake

-Refrain from all illicit drugs

-Continue to refrain from all pork products & red meat

- Continue contemplating/journaling about intentions

3 days out:

-Light protein sources…incorporate soups, vegetables, fruits and light protein sources (chicken, turkey, fish)

-Refrain from:

* Garlic

* Added Salt

* Added Pepper

* Hot sauces

* Avocados

* Bananas

* Sleep medications

* ADHD medications

* Cannabis & CBD

* Sexual activity

-Stop all SSRI/SNRI anti-depressants

-Continue to refrain from all pork products & red meat

-Drink copious water (attempt to arrive at Ceremony producing clear urine)

- Continue contemplating/journaling about intentions

Day of Ceremony:

-Please arrive at Ceremony location by 5:00 p.m. (CST)

-Light foods only (soups, fruits, vegetables, hummus, broth, etc.)

-Refrain from all animal products

-Refrain from rice and bread

-Refrain from all solid foods after 4 p.m. on the day of Ceremony

-Refrain from tobacco products after 6 p.m. on the day of Ceremony