Kava

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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There have been some reports that Kava beverages may aid in weight loss. While there is a small amount of evidence that the compounds in kava kava beverages may have some mild effects on metabolism and encourage calorie burning, that’s not where the majority of the benefits of kava come from when it comes to weight loss.

Instead, Kava could be an outstanding choice for weight loss due to the lifestyle changes associated with its use. In this article, I’ll go over the basics of kava weight loss information, the potential benefits of using kava for weight loss, and how kava consumption can aid in the weight loss process.

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Kava, a traditional beverage made by soaking the roots of the piper methysticum plant (Kava plant) in water has been enjoyed for millennia throughout the south pacific islands without known health issues. However, there have been several reports of liver failure associated with Kava use, including a few deaths. So what’s the deal with the kava liver damage myth? Is Kava actually dangerous, or is it safe to drink?

In this article, I’ll do my best to provide an answer.

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