Six weeks prior and post ceremony: Cease the use of any street drugs. Completely stop any SSRI’s or supplements/herbs that affect serotonin. Four weeks prior and post ceremony: Stop the use of Cannabis for a minimum of 30 days to completely clear your system. It can inhibit visions and cause distortions in the energy. Two weeks prior and post ceremony: Be mindful of the media you ingest, including anything that is meant to induce strong emotions or portrayals of traumatic events (violence, stress, sadness, etc.). These energies can influence your ceremony experience. Alcohol, protein bars, powders, shakes, and supplements should also be avoided. One week prior and post ceremony: Stop sexual activity, including masturbation, to allow your energy to be strong, clear, and purely yours. If you are in a committed relationship, aim for a minimum of three days. Focus on consuming clean, nourishing meals, with chicken, white fish, and eggs being excellent protein options. Eliminate or adjust the following: No red meat, pork, turkey, tuna, or salmon; no dairy; no refined sugars (candy & high fructose corn syrup); no junk food; no citrus; no carbonation (soda, seltzers, energy drinks); no fermented foods or drinks (Kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, kimchi, sauerkraut); no aspartame; no chocolate; minimize salt intake; and avoid seed or canola oils—opting instead for olive, avocado, or coconut oil. Consider switching to decaf, green tea, or eliminating caffeine intake to avoid headaches on ceremony days. On the day of the ceremony: Please eat; fasting is not recommended. Nourish yourself with clean, healthy foods for the journey. Avoid spicy and greasy or fried foods, and refrain from eating after 12 PM. Drink only water, coconut water, or plain non-caffeinated herbal tea after lunch. Post ceremony: Continuing to adhere to the diet guidelines in reverse will allow the medicine to continue working, healing, and aligning your system to its fullest capacity, enhancing your spiritual retreat experience.