Kava, cherished in Pacific Island traditions and prized as a natural remedy for anxiety, is now gaining renewed positive attention. Dr. Andrew Weil, a leading authority in integrative medicine, underscores the safety of Kava, dispelling myths and amplifying its credibility
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
This 2004 study investigates the effects of kava extracts on brain function and emotional regulation and reactivity. It’s a double-blind, placebo controlled trial, which means research participants were assigned either the treatment group (with kava) or a non-treatment groups (placebo,
Kava is made up of chemicals called kavalactones. These are the active components that act on the brain, and have the neuroprotective properties of kava. There are six that are known to be the most involved with kavas beneficial effects:
Here at Kavahana, we want everyone to love kava as much as we do. But we know that involves building trust and helping you have a great experience when you drink kava for the first time. Here we have created
So you’ve recently been introduced to kava. You’re intrigued. Maybe you’re looking to cut back on the amount of alcohol and coffee you drink. Or maybe you like the cultural history of the kava root. Whatever the reason is, you’re
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 down into a fine powder that is then added to water
In this study from 2019, researchers investigated the connection of kava and cancer and it could be protective against certain types of cancer. This is a systematic review that identified, assessed and analyzed related studies to gain a better idea
Getting the same relaxing feelings without the side effects Life has gotten busy. And along with that business is stress. We try to fit so much into a day to maximize time and productivity we are often left feeling exhausted
