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- [Exploring Ibogaine’s Potential as a Cancer Therapy: Targeting Sigma Receptors](https://rootandwisdom.com/exploring-ibogaines-potential-as-a-cancer-therapy-targeting-sigma-receptors/) - Exploring Ibogaine’s Potential as a Cancer Therapy: Targeting Sigma Receptors By Troy ValenciaBlog RecapSigma receptors, particularly sigma-2 (σ2), are emerging as key targets in cancer therapy due to their overexpression in proliferating tumor cells and involvement in critical cellular processes such as endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, calcium signaling, and apoptosis. Ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid, has
- [Exploring Iboga And Ibogaine: Ancient Healing With A Modern Approach](https://rootandwisdom.com/exploring-iboga-and-ibogaine-ancient-healing-with-a-modern-approach/) - Exploring Iboga and Ibogaine: Ancient Healing with a Modern Approach By Troy ValenciaAt Root and Wisdom, we deeply respect Iboga for its roots in traditional healing and its transformative potential in today’s mental health landscape. This sacred plant from Central Africa has long been used in spiritual ceremonies, but in recent decades, ibogaine—an alkaloid derived
- [Ibogaine: a promising alternative for treating generalized anxiety disorder through neurotransmitter modulation](https://rootandwisdom.com/elementor-3047/) - Ibogaine: A promising alternative for treating generalized anxiety disorder through neurotransmitter modulation By Troy Valencia Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition characterized by pervasive and excessive worry that disrupts daily functioning and significantly impairs quality of life (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). Traditional treatment approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacological interventions such as Selective
- [The Benefits of Microdosing Iboga – A Holistic Approach to Healing and Cognitive Enhancement](https://rootandwisdom.com/the-benefits-of-microdosing-iboga-a-holistic-approach-to-healing-and-cognitive-enhancement/) - The Benefits of Microdosing Iboga – A Holistic Approach to Healing and Cognitive Enhancement By Troy ValenciaIboga, a powerful psychoactive alkaloid found in the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga plant, has traditionally been used in Central and West African spiritual ceremonies. In recent years, Iboga has gained recognition for its potential benefits in mental
- [Iboga and circadian rhythm resetting: a path to restoring balance](https://rootandwisdom.com/iboga-and-circadian-rhythm-resetting-a-path-to-restoring-balance/) - Iboga and circadian rhythm resetting: a path to restoring balance By Troy ValenciaAt Root and Wisdom, we understand that modern life often throws our internal rhythms out of balance. Whether it is the toll of shift work, jet lag, or long-term sleep disturbances, disruptions to our circadian rhythms—our body’s internal biological clock—can significantly impact overall
- [Research Paper: Iboga and Neuroplasticity: A Path to Stroke Recovery](https://rootandwisdom.com/research-paper-iboga-and-neuroplasticity-a-path-to-stroke-recovery/) - Research paper: Iboga and neuroplasticity: a path to Stroke Recovery By Troy ValenciaNeuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections—is a cornerstone of our evolving understanding of brain and behavior. This ability is essential for recovery from various neurological injuries, including stroke. With the brain’s capacity for rewiring in response to environmental
- [Dreams and Plant Medicine: A psychospiritual Exploration](https://rootandwisdom.com/dreams-and-plant-medicine-a-psychospiritual-exploration/) - Dreams and Plant Medicine: A psychospiritual Exploration By Troy ValenciaAt Root and Wisdom, we honor Iboga, a sacred African plant known for its powerful ability to open the door to the unconscious, much like the realm of dreams. Through Jungian dreamwork, we understand that the unconscious communicates in symbols and metaphors, offering us deep insights
- [Flowing with The Natural World Through Iboga](https://rootandwisdom.com/flowing-with-the-natural-world-through-iboga/) - Flowing with the natural world through iboga By Troy Valencia One of the most valuable insights I’ve gained from working with ibgoa is the awareness to observe the seasonal flow in my life, just as I do the seasonal flow of nature. This rhythmic pulse of the natural world influences us on physical and emotional levels,

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- [Home](https://rootandwisdom.com/) - Experience the profound transformation of iboga led by experienced facilitators in a safe, nurturing environment with comprehensive integration support.
- [Our Team](https://rootandwisdom.com/our-team/) - Get to know our specialists Meet Our Team Our team is composed of trauma-informed american indigenous scholar-practitioners, each bringing advanced graduate-level education and years of experience in plant medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapeutic practices within ritualistic and ceremonial contexts. Troy M. Valencia's resilience transformed his life from childhood struggles, marked by his single mother's battle with
- [Retreats](https://rootandwisdom.com/retreats/) - Upcoming Retreats T The premier iboga Retreat experience Join us for a 7-day transformative retreat at our eco-luxe resort in the jungle. We uniquely blend indigenous teachings, psycho-spiritual insights and somatic practices to guide you on a journey of deep self-discovery and growth.Nestled in a natural paradise, our retreat grounds offer an exquisite sanctuary to
- [Training Programs](https://rootandwisdom.com/train-with-us/) - Training Are you ready to answer the call to guide others through their healing and transformational journeys? Whether you are looking to become a Facilitator holding space for psychedelic experiences or an Iboga Provider serving this powerful plant teacher, our training programs offer the tools, knowledge, and mentorship you need. Explore our comprehensive offerings that
- [Programs](https://rootandwisdom.com/programs/) - Our Programs Experience Iboga Discover the transformative power of Iboga through our unique approach, designed to optimize brain health, reset the nervous system, reconnect you with your innate wholeness, transcend mental conditioning, and guide you toward self-realization. Training Programs We provide comprehensive, hands-on training for those committed to gaining the skills and experience necessary to
- [Spirituality](https://rootandwisdom.com/spirituality/) - Spirituality Spirituality: An Invitation to Rediscover Your Own Definition How does one define spirituality? The dictionary offers a useful starting point: “characterized by an elevated sense of awareness or connection beyond the physical realm.” Yet, spirituality is as vast and varied as the traditions and individuals who attempt to describe it. In Hinduism, spirituality centers on the
- [Podcasts](https://rootandwisdom.com/podcasts/) - Podcast episodes One Degree Shifts Rooted in Healing: Iboga, Bwiti, and the Path of Transformation Pascal sits down with Troy Valencia to explore the world of Iboga and the Bwiti Tradition. The School of Whispers Whispers of Service Iboga Jo shares her experience of becoming a space an iboga space holder, her connection to magic
- [About](https://rootandwisdom.com/about/) - Meet the Founders Root & Wisdom was founded by Joaly Trinidad and Troy Valencia, a husband-and-wife team deeply connected to the origins of Iboga. Joaly’s Afro-Caribbean heritage traces back to Central and West Africa, and she descends from a lineage of women “seers” tied to the Indigenous Taino people of the Dominican Republic. Troy, who
- [Science](https://rootandwisdom.com/science/) - Science The Science of Iboga Iboga is unparalleled in its complexity and brilliance, weaving a tapestry of scientific and spiritual depth unlike anything else on Earth. While many label it as a psychedelic or plant medicine, these descriptions barely scratch the surface of what Iboga truly offers—especially in its profound and intricate interaction with the
- [Iboga](https://rootandwisdom.com/iboga/) - Iboga What is iboga? Only through direct experience can one truly know or define Iboga. For some, it may be seen as a drug; for others, it is a psychedelic, entheogen, or plant medicine used to heal trauma. To the Bwiti, the indigenous people entrusted with Iboga, it is a sacramental tool used in ceremonies
- [Women's Initiation](https://rootandwisdom.com/womens-initiation/) - Women's Initiation We organize and accompany women on initiatory journeys to Africa where they can immerse themselves in the Mabundi tradition, tracing its roots to the ancestral teachings of the Bwiti. This distinctive experience provides a profound connection to spirituality and sisterhood.COMING 2026 women's initiation Women’s Initiation JourneyAt Root and Wisdom, we invite women to
- [Experience Iboga](https://rootandwisdom.com/iboga-program/) - Experience Iboga Discover the transformative power of Iboga through our unique approach, designed to optimize brain health, reset the nervous system, reconnect you with your innate wholeness, transcend mental conditioning, and guide you toward self-realization. . 1. The End of Healing Prerequisite for the second level, Liberating from the Mind At Root and Wisdom, we
- [Deposit Information](https://rootandwisdom.com/deposit-information/) - Deposit Information Kindly be informed that Root & Wisdom will only proceed with online deposits following a connection call. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Deposit details will be provided once you have received medical clearance and can be made through various methods including: PayPalZelleVenmoBank wireBitcoinCredit cardBook your call clocking the link bellow. We
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- [Tradition](https://rootandwisdom.com/tradition/) - Tradition honoring bwiti with integrity In recent years, the growing popularity of Iboga in plant medicine circles has drawn attention to Bwiti in the West. Unfortunately, this has also led to the rise of individuals and organizations who claim expertise in Bwiti or present themselves as intermediaries between Gabonese villages and the Western world. Often
- [Integration](https://rootandwisdom.com/integration/) - Integration Integrative Living: A Way of Being, Not Something to Do Integrative Living At Root & Wisdom, we don’t just talk about integration—we invite you to reframe it as integrative living. The distinction is subtle yet profound. Integration often implies something to accomplish, a task to complete, or a process that can be “done wrong.”
- [Medical Team](https://rootandwisdom.com/medical-team/) - Meet our Board of experienced professionals who fuse Western medical expertise with indigenous wisdom and deep knowledge of Iboga and other plant medicines.
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- [Blog](https://rootandwisdom.com/blog/) - Blog Blog Exploring Ibogaine’s Potential as a Cancer Therapy: Targeting Sigma Receptors Exploring Ibogaine’s Potential as a Cancer Therapy: Targeting Sigma Receptors By Troy Valencia Blog Recap Sigma receptors, particularly sigma-2 (σ2), are emerging as key targets Read More » January 12, 2025 No Comments Blog Ibogaine: a promising alternative for treating generalized anxiety disorder
- [Our Future Home](https://rootandwisdom.com/our-future-home/) - Our vision is to create the world's first medically licensed center in Dominica. Follow our journey as we build our center opening in late 2025.
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