Kava Chocolate and Kava in the News!
Aloha everyone! I feel like it’s been awhile since I posted a blog article. Things have been so completely busy here at the farm, and I’ve barely had the chance to read the news, much less write a new post. I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine’s Day and was able to share some delicacies with their loved ones! A friend of mine came to visit me from Japan, and so, following the Japanese tradition for Valentine’s Day, she and I made handmade chocolates and gave them to my whole family and quite a few of my friends. I even made a few pieces with some kava in them!...
Read MoreKava The Healer
Aloha everyone! If you’ve been reading my blog at all, or if you’ve had the chance to experience the magic of kava, you know how very healing and helpful it can be in terms of releasing mental and physical stress, in promoting relaxation and in opening one up socially and spiritually to other people and to the natural world. However, kava is not just used for relaxation. Traditionally, it has also been used as medicine for a variety of physical troubles. So, today I wanted to discuss other traditional medicinal uses of kava. Keep in mind that this post is purely for the purpose...
Read MoreKava Anxiety Relief
Kava Anxiety Relief – A Natural Anxiety Aid! Today, I wanted to share with you some basic information regarding how and why Kava anxiety relief is a wise choice for those concerned about taking prescription medication. I recently stumbled across a review of the various studies that have been done regarding kava, its toxicity, and its effects on anxiety. I thought this kind of information would be helpful to those people who are wondering if kava might help them with anxiety. Of course, we are not doctors and we can’t prescribe kava for anyone. But, by considering the medical...
Read MoreLife in Balance
Aloha! It was interesting to read a recent news report in the Fiji Daily Post on a research study proclaiming Fijian women consume more kava than men. This research also made the claim that kava brings overall “laziness to the community.” The article mentioned the research being conducted in two “major yaqona consuming villages,” although it did not name them. Yoqona is what the national kava brew is called in Fiji. The article was critical of this research and posed the questions: “[How] does one define a ‘major yaqona consuming village’? Does it...
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...
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