Kava is an extremely pleasant mild sedative and relaxer that has been enjoyed throughout Polynesia for millennia. It spread through Oceana, and has become popular throughout the world. Kava kava is an excellent replacement for more harmful substances like alcohol and Xanax.

Many who come to Kava are attracted to its wonderful relaxation properties, coupled with the fact that it’s non-addictive and helps with sleep. Unfortunately, the traditional process of making kava is somewhat involved and requires effort to kneading the kava root.

Lots of kava users wonder whether you can just consume the raw root, using the “Toss and Wash” method that many Kratom-enthusiasts use. Is Kava Toss and Wash a good idea? Let’s go over the details.

Natural Vitamins for Anxiety

We live on an amazing planet, surrounded by astonishing beauty and wonderful people. It’s easy to forget that, though. Stress and anxiety can creep in, and the wonder and beauty are gone. Sadly, it’s a fact of life for many of us, but there are ways to ease such negative emotions.

There is a solid scientific reason why humans are so volatile with their emotions. Our emotional state is mostly driven by the chemicals secreted from our glands, known as hormones. In turn, our hormones influence the neurotransmitters in our brain. Such mechanisms influence our moods. When the hormones are produced in excess, it can be detrimental to our health. It’s at these times we can do with a little help from nature to balance our feelings back on the right track once again.

In this article, I’ll look at a few natural vitamins for anxiety, and consider some natural remedies for anxiety and stress. These may be alternatives or supplements to the typically-prescribed remedies.

Before we look at vitamins and supplements, let’s start with some simple calming exercises.

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Those of us who struggle to get to sleep face an enduring, persistent foe: insomnia. Insomnia can be crippling, emotionally and physically, and can lead to despair, sickness, and misery. Those of us who have to deal with insomnia are often willing to try just about anything to get a good night’s sleep, even getting prescription drugs like Ambien that can cause a whole host of troubling side-effects.

There are, of course, other methods of combatting insomnia. One solution many have discussed lately is the use of Kava to promote relaxation and sleep. Is kava for sleep a viable option to fight insomnia?

In this article, I’ll take a look at the potential of kava in defeating insomnia, and what concerns users may have in using kava as a sleep aid.

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Imbibed for centuries in the islands scattered across the south pacific, the roots of the piper methysticum (kava) plant were in many ways formative in the cultures of Oceana. Kava, the drink made from the prepared roots of the kava plant, provides potent relaxation and a sense of calm, happiness, and peace. It has been used ceremonially among a variety of cultures across the South Pacific and is integral to many societies, and has now spread around the world.

So what is kava, anyway? And why would someone want to drink it?

Kava has waxed and waned in popularity throughout the rest of the world, though it has enjoyed quite a resurgence over the last few years. And its future looks bright. In this article, I will dig deep into the roots to uncover the history, significance, and power of this wonderful substance.

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Many people who enjoy kava find its effects quite similar to the prescription anti-anxiety medication Xanax, also known as Alprazolam. Kava has become pretty well known as an alternative to Xanax, and the New York Times recently went so far as to call Kava “Nature’s Xanax“.

While the effects of Kava are not unlike those of Xanax, there are several important distinctions between Kava and Xanax. In this article, I’ll take a close look at Kava vs Xanax, and compare and contrast these two stress-relieving, anxiolytic substances.

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In many ways, Kava and Alcohol are similar substances. Both are drinks that produce a euphoric sensation, enhance sociability, and encourage relaxation. But there are many differences between Kava and Alcohol, as well. In this article, I’ll look at kava vs alcohol, and compare and contrast these two substances.

Kava Vs Alcohol

I’ll put kava head to head with alcohol on a variety of qualities, and in conclusion, will pick the winner of each category. Among the categories I’ll consider are taste, buzz qualities, social impacts, health effects, health risks, hangovers, and abuse potential.

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