Archive for December, 2008

The power of Oprah Winfrey should never be underestimated. This wonderful woman controls the hearts and minds of millions of people across the world. It was no surprise to many of us, then, when a book that she reviewed on her TV show saw record sales. Neither it is a surprise to learn that a fruit listed in this book as being the number one super food in the world, and subsequently discussed by Oprah, has also hit the best seller lists. The fruit was acai and the exposure of the fruit on Oprah’s show saw millions wanted to buy acai.

Where to buy acai; that is the question on many of those who wanted to buy acai after seeing it on Oprah’s show. Of course the answer to this question is the same as that to many other questions in this day and age: on the web. There are websites galore tempting us to buy acai; some sites are better than others, of course, but that is another discussion for another day.

All those people that have decided — upon Oprah’s sage advice — to buy acai can rest easy. Acai is one of the most nutritious foods available and it can help your body a great deal. A great choice in any circumstance.

Trying Salvia for the first time can be a bit of a hair raising experience for those with little or no previous experience with drugs. Jumping in at the deep end with a high strength extract – for the purposes of a first time user I would suggest that anything over 10x strength should be considered high strength – is probably a bad idea. Much safer and probably a lot more pleasant would be to start with the the plain leaf on its own. Salvia is not ‘the next marijuana’ and the trip that you get is unlike anything at all you’ve tried before.

No matter how drug hardened you think you are the stormy waters that Salvia Divinorum will send you through will be quite literally mind blowing. Be warned.

Sally D is a different drug every time you try it. If it just happens that your first trip is a frightening one then, at best, you might be put off for a while. Give it chance and let it work its magic with the much milder trip provided by a much milder substance.

‘Quidding’ might be a good idea for first time users, but it does require a lot of patience and it’s not particularly pleasant to taste. On the upside the trip you get will be very gentle but intense enough to give you a good idea of what is in store a stronger levels.

As I’ve mentioned previously, Salvia is just so different to any other type of drug that it is worthy of a fresh eye and a new respect. Treat Sally D with respect and she will reward you with an experience the like of which you will not otherwise get. It is an experience that is well worth persevering with. Build up slowly and enjoy what Sally D has to offer.