It's no secret that our modern lifestyle is absolutely chock-full of stressors. Many of us are finding it necessary to supplement our diet with medications to reduce anxiety and stress. Unfortunately many of these prescription drugs are addictive at the very least. We'd like to present kava, an all-natural dietary supplement that has been prescribed medicinally in Europe for stress relief and as a remedy for anxiety. Beverages made from the root of the kava plant are a beloved part of traditional life in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Islands - haven't you always wondered why island life is so relaxed?

The ancient kava plant has been touted as a cure-all for a number of ailments including (but certainly not limited to) bronchial congestion and gout. Though many of these claims have yet to be scientifically proven, the anxiety-reducing effects of kava are widely known, well-documented, AND clinically-proven in many tests that have been conducted the world over. Here at Kona Kava Farm, we not only grow a very potent strain of kava that has wonderful anxiety-reducing properties, we offer it in many easy-to-take forms such as Kava Capsules and Instant Kava Drinks.

For centuries, kava has been nature's way to help manage daily stress for Pacific Islanders and it's no wonder that the Western world is now becoming very interested in the use of this wondrous plant. In many kava-consuming regions, kava was used to help warring tribes participate calmly in peace negotiation talks. Provided it is not taken in excess, kava supports calm without making you lose focus.* In a clinical study, it was found people who consumed an extract kava showed increased mental reaction times, all the while functioning in a peaceful, relaxed state of mind.* And one of the great things about using kava is that if you take kava on a regular basis, you will never have to take larger doses to achieve the same result.*

The ritual of preparing kava from scratch may also help reduce stress in people who use it. Many people find that the laidback culture surrounding the kava beverage, and the meditative exercise of preparing it, are equally effective at helping them relax and let go of stressors. The last few years have also seen a number of kava bars spring up, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, where patrons can go for an evening of relaxed socialization.

There's more to why we think kava is an effective supplement for stress reduction. By supporting a calm state of mind without interfering with focus*, kava is ideal for a multitude of potentially stressful situations, including plane trips, dates, business meetings, or any other time when you need to be at your best. And with so many quick, hassle-free ways to take kava, it's never been easier to de-stress whenever you need to.

For people interested in using kava for stress reduction, we can't emphasize enough how important it is to purchase a high-quality, organically farmed cultivar of kava. You want to know that your kava will be both pure and effective, which means obtaining a cultivar that has a high kavalactone content and hasn't been contaminated with pesticides or herbicides. Our organic farming methods utilize new farming technology as we actively get rid of old systems that have been demonstrated to have a negative impact on the environment, such as heightened pollution levels due to the use of toxic pesticides, as well as increased resistance to pesticides by destructive, menacing insects which are dangerous to crops.

Instead of using poisonous fertilizers and pesticides, we at Kona Kava Farm employ crop rotations, soil enrichment and dormancy, and natural-based fertilizers and insect control methods in order to maintain and enhance the soil's fertility. We rely on biological, cultural and physical methods to limit pest expansion, as well as to increase the populations of beneficial insects.

We grow our kava crops using traditional methods handed down to us for generations, while also integrating the best and safest organic farming methods out there. Kava has given our family so much, and we want nothing but the best for our crops. We also want nothing but the best for our loyal customers, and we pour our hearts into every crop we grow on Kona Kava Farm.

All across the South Pacific, kava is used as a safe calmative for children and adults, and in many kava-consuming regions, it is used to help warring tribes participate calmly in peace negotiation talks. Kava is a magical plant that produces calm without making you lose focus; best of all, it produces no side effects. A study was done that showed people who consumed kava extract actually demonstrated increased mental reaction times, all while functioning in a peaceful, relaxed state of mind.

Our specialty, unlike most other farms, is organic kava, and it only takes one taste of our version of 'awa to know that there is no comparison. Our organic farming methods utilize new farming technology as we actively get rid of old systems that have been demonstrated to have a negative impact on the environment, such as heightened pollution levels due to the use of toxic pesticides, as well as increased resistance to pesticides by destructive, menacing insects which are dangerous to crops.

To find out more about kava's anxiety-reducing effects, feel free to contact us here at Kona Kava Farm or write to us on our blog. Let us help you reduce stress the way our family has been doing it for centuries!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to cure, treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease.