Life has gotten busy, and business is stressful. We try to fit so much into a day to maximize time and productivity that we are often left feeling exhausted and craving something to help us relax at the end of
There are different reasons people choose to use kava. Some use it to help them relax in social situations, others use it as an alternative to alcohol or to help them fall asleep. It’s best known for its psychoactive effects,
Kava is an earthy drink made from the root of the pepper plant Piper methysticum, found in the Pacific Islands. To make kava, the root is harvested and ground into a fine powder, which is then added to water to steep before
A research study investigating the benefits of different herbs known to calm the nervous system highlights kava, its benefits, and how it works. Main points: Kava (Piper methysticum): A psychoactive plant from the pepper family, used as a tranquilizing beverage
Kava has a long history that goes back more than 3000 years. Known to have been discovered on the island of Vanuatu in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, kava is one of the most coveted traditions in pacific islander
So you’ve recently been introduced to Kava Nectar and kava’s effects. You’re intrigued. Maybe you are looking to cut back on your alcohol and coffee consumption. Maybe you like the cultural history of the kava root. Whatever the reason is,
Kavahana’s Kava Nectar and ARTime BARRO, a pottery studio next door to our Santa Monica location, both represent practices deeply rooted in tradition and mindfulness. While one offers a sip of tranquility, the other molds peace through artistic expression. Here’s
Kava has a long tradition of being used for its calming and relaxing effects. But did you know it actually has some therapeutic benefits? It’s been used as a nutritional supplement for generations, and science has shown that kava’s health
While all kava comes from the same plant, where the plant is actually grown plays a large part in its effects. These are known as kava cultivars, sometimes also called cultivars. Each cultivar affects the body and mind differently. Some
This review is written by one of the premier kava researchers, Dr. Apo Aporosa. In this article, he discusses the different cultural aspects of kava in Oceania and how each plays an important role in the cultural identity of the
