Is Kambo for Me?
Although Kambo is not a psychedelic, and it is legal across the United States, Kambo is psychoactive and therefore it is imperative that you meet certain physical and mental criteria to promote a safe and effective outcome to your session.
Your safety is our greatest concern. If you fall into any of the contraindicated categories, Kambo is simply not for you.
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Includes cardiovascular surgery, coronary stents, history of myocardial infarction (heart attack), and CHF (congestive heart failure). If you are unsure regarding your cardiovascular health status, consult your physician [MD]. It is also imperative that your physician is confident you could healthily endure the bodily equivalent of strenuous cardiovascular exercise.
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May cause ruptured blood vessels in individuals with this diagnosis.
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Kambo reduces blood pressure; together with hypotensive medications, it could cause BP to drop to dangerous levels.
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Strokes are contraindicated with Kambo. TIA (trans-Ischemic attack) counts as a stroke. Strokes have the potential to leave behind brain lesions, which has the potential to be exacerbated by the vasodilating effects of Kambo.
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Kambo is a vasodilator. History of brain hemorrhage has the potential to cause damage to weakened blood vessels in the brain.
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This also includes DVT (deep vein thrombosis). The vasodilating effects of Kambo has the potential to dislodge blood clots resulting in potentially fatal outcomes.
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Potential clients must be able to both read and understand what a Kambo session entails and the dangers herein. Language barriers apply.
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For example: psychosis, BPD (borderline personality disorder), schizophrenia, etc.
*not including depression, anxiety, and PTSD - Kambo may help with these conditions!
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Kambo may have a negative effect in combination with these cancer treatments.
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Kambo has the potential to reverse the effects of immunosuppressant medication. This could be fatal.
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Symptoms of Addison’s could be lowered blood pressure and the hypotensive effects of Kambo could exacerbate this action.
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Kambo could trigger a seizure in epileptics.
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Must be 6 months recoverd after surgical procedure to be considered for a Kambo session.
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Kambo could throw someone back into a DMT trip for HOURS. Needless to say, this could potentially be a very uncomfortable experience!
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Kambo could induce an abortion. Kambo may affect breast milk production and has been used traditionally to help suppress lactation. Individuals who are currently breastfeeding or who wish to maintain their milk supply should not participate in a Kambo session.
Contraindications
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Sleeping pills lower blood pressure, diet pills raise it. Both are not recommended in conjunction with Kambo.
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Kambo should not be taken during the detox/withdrawal period from substances. Ask your Kambo practitioner for the required abstinence periods dependent on the specific substance concerned.
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Fasts are to be avoided for 7 days before and after Kambo. Low electrolyte levels resulting from fasting could lead to hyponatremia, which is potentially fatal.
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These should be avoided within 3 days on either side of taking Kambo. These treatments also reduce electrolyte levels in the body; highly contraindicated for a Kambo session.