Hot Kava Tea?
Aloha everyone! Ever since I was a child, I have been drinking kava cold. Traditionally, as you may know, kava is prepared by soaking the fresh or dried root matter in cold water and straining out the plant matter when the water turns cloudy. As I got older, I began to experiment with many different ways of preparing kava – combining it with coconut milk, adding in honey and lime juice, even making kava smoothies with banana and cacao nibs, but I always thought I had to prepare these beverages cold to make them effective. It is widely published that kavalactones, the active alkaloids...
Read MoreA Resurgence of Fear: Is Kava Dangerous?
Aloha everyone, About ten years ago, it seemed that everyone was terrified of kava. Several reports had come out of individuals who were taking kava experiencing liver failure. The medicine was banned in a number of countries, including the E.U. and Canada, and it was considered by many to be fact that kava was dangerous and damaging to the liver. Of course, it was later discovered that the individuals who had been experiencing the liver troubles were taking kava that had been made from stems and leaves of the plant, rather than just from the rhizome, and that this was the cause of the...
Read MoreKava and Culture: A Brief History
Aloha everyone! I have been thinking a lot recently about the ways in which kava has influenced culture in the societies where it is used regularly. Having grown up here in Hawai’i, I am definitely very familiar with the ways in which kava has influenced our society. Kava is our way to relax and to come together, and it teaches us how to appreciate the beautiful natural environment we are blessed with here on the islands. I really feel that the fact that we use kava here in Hawai’i is a big part of the reason that we have such a calm and friendly culture. I wanted to know more...
Read MoreNatural Relief With Kava
Aloha everyone! I’ve talked about this topic before on my blog, but with the growing interest that has been developing regarding the medicinal uses of herbal remedies, I wanted to spend a little time talking about ways in which kava can provide natural relief from a number of mild discomforts and troubles. I feel that kava kava is a big reason that I am always able to easily maintain good physical and mental health, and I want to encourage others to consider this amazing plant not just for its wonderful effects on the mind, but for its positive effects on the body! There are many...
Read MoreA Refreshing Perspective (& Refreshing Kava Ice Cream!)
The March issue of the AHPA Report, published by the American Herbal Products Association, brought a welcome new perspective on the health benefits and dangers of kava, one which seems to be coming more and more prevalent in the modern consciousness.
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