Europe and Australia Reviewing Kava Ban
Ratu Josateki said the European and Australian markets had asked for the report to be reviewed, which had been done. He said the report would be again submitted to a stakeholders’ meeting that would be held next month in Berlin and Brussels. “In this meeting we would be able to submit legal and scientific findings in support of our plea to lift the bans and trade restrictions currently in place throughout Europe,” Ratu Josateki said. “We are confident that this fight which had started in 2000, along with this reviewed report which has been supported by the WHO, would...
Read MoreCan I Keep My Kava Drinks Refrigerated?
Jesse asked: Hi I was just wondering if i can make up large batches of the dried root and either refrigerate or freeze it if so how long will it remain effective? It would be great if i can make up say a weeks supply at one time as it will save a great deal of time and cleanup. Makaira says: Yes, you can make up large batches of extractions and refrigerate it for use later. (We have never experimented with freezing the root, so I can’t answer that question for you, sorry.) But, on far more than one occasion, we have kept water-based extractions of kava root for two weeks in the back...
Read MoreI Don’t Feel Any Effects! – What Gives?
Edward asked: I tried some Kava powdered root yesterday, and followed the instructions – 2 tablespoons with 8 oz of water. I put it in the blender for 5 minutes and then pressed it through a coffee filter. The end result was a tea-like liquid. After drinking it, I felt no noticeable effect. Should I have left the root to soak in the liquid for 30 minutes? Should I have thoroughly squeezed the juices out of the root? Should I have not filtered it and just drank the whole concoction? Any help would be appreciated. Makaira says: Every person reacts differently to Kava root, and therefore,...
Read MoreHow Can Kava Help With Anxiety?
Jason asked: Hi. I suffer from anxiety constantly, and take Ativan on a daily basis. I want to get away from all of the side effects. What are some of the similarities and differences in the way that kava helps with anxiety? Makaira says: Jason, unfortunately we are not doctors, and cannot legally offer you such information. We are not qualified to comment on pharmaceuticals; only pharmaceutical companies and doctors can do so. We can tell you that Kava has been prescribed in Europe for many years to treat anxiety, and that it has also been used by our culture as long as recorded history...
Read MoreIs Kava Dangerous With Regular Use?
Gene asked: I have suffered from insomnia for years and have spent hundreds of dollars on sleeping aids. l was glad to find that kava works for me. My fear is the negative effects of using it regularly. Any suggestions on how to use kava in order to minimize any adverse effect and ineffectiveness after using it on a regular basis? Also, is there any similar herb that one might alternate with kava? Makaira says: We have many articles on our site regarding the actual safety of Kava Kava. Is Kava Really Dangerous? Kava Liver Damage Also, there are many herbs available to assist with sleep, such...
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