If you don’t drink alcohol, hanging out in social settings can be a challenge. You want to spend time with your friends, but not drinking can make you feel on the outside of things. The heightened social energy and the
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
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 strain affects the body and mind differently. Some
Alcohol has become a staple in our society as a way to unwind and relax. That nice cold beer or glass of wine can taste so good after a busy day. But with that comes the negative side of alcohol-
This 2020 study looks at the potential benefits of kava as a clinical nutrient and possible clinical challenges. It reviews the different clinical benefits found by previous kava research and highlights the evidence behind these claims and potential risks or
In 2015, the University of Hawai’i published a study reviewing kava’s benefits and discussing its toxicity claims. The review was done by researchers from both the Pacific Islands and Western countries to present different perspectives on the claims. These claims
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 has some therapeutic benefits? It’s been used as a nutritional supplement for generations, and science has shown that kava’s health benefits
This 2004 study investigates the effects of kava extracts on brain function, 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 group (placebo or something
Kava is made up of chemicals called kavalactones. These active components 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: Each has slightly
