The Mariana Islands and Kava

Next up in the Micronesia Region of Oceania are the Mariana Islands.  The Mariana Islands have a complex history of foreign rule.  And due to their climate, the islands and its people almost surely a long history with kava-but clues to the latter are sparse.  Before we get to that, let’s discuss how the Mariana […]

Kava the Stress Reducer

Any active participant in modern society is probably in need of a good stress reducer or two. We focus so much on productivity and efficiency that we sometimes fail to realize that there are greater virtues—health, happiness, and our loved ones. While taking a relaxing getaway to the beach, woods, or even just the local […]

Kava

Kava (Updated in 2023) It seemed strange to have have a website named kava.com, without a single article named “Kava” on the website!  There’s so much to talk about in relation to this incredibly, safe, effective, and versatile herbal supplement. We will do our best to steer you in the right direction as quickly as […]

Kava for Stress Management

‘Relax.’ It’s the ultimate “easier said than done” word. Because no matter who you are or what you do on a daily basis; you encounter stress on different levels than you may be prepared for. Even the things in life you enjoy and are tremendously grateful for can stress you out to hair-pulling extents at […]

Relaxation Techniques and Kava

Technological advances that are supposed to make modern life more convenient have, for many of us, only provided the opportunity to pack our schedules to the brim.. There is often precious little time to restore, replenish, and renew after a long day’s work, and those of us that have sought to maximize this time have […]

Social Anxiety Disorder and Kava

Throughout their lives, many people experience social anxiety disorder for multiple and myriad reasons. Social anxiety disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that refers to anxiety in social situations, causing a person to feel distressed or depressed, makes it difficult to function in one’s daily social life, and can develop into chronic and intense fear of […]

Kiribati and Kava

Next up on our tour of the Micronesian region of the Pacific is Kiribati.  Kiribati has a very recent, but very strong relationship with our favorite beverage kava.  Before we get to that, let’s look at the Kiribati today and how it came to be. Kiribati The island nation of Kiribati-officially known as the Republic […]

Can Kava Cure Migraine Headaches?

Kava isn’t a cure for anything, but the questions was asked “Can Kava Cure Migraine Headaches?” enough times that we felt the need to write a brief informative article about it. A migraine is neurological syndrome that includes severe headaches, nausea, and altered body perceptions; migraine headaches are only one piece of this puzzle. Migraine […]

Kava For Insomnia

Insomnia is a symptom of disorder, not a diagnosis or disorder itself. Characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, insomnia also typically affects a person’s functionality while awake in addition to their quantity and quality of sleep. In the United States, studies from the Department of Health and Human Services estimate that over 64 million […]

Federated States of Micronesia and Kava

Leaving the Melanesian region of Oceania, our first stop on our Kava-centric geographical tour of Micronesia will be the Federated States of Micronesia.  Although Kava use varies by region in this archipelago, the island chain has an interesting culture and history, regardless of its Kava consumption. Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia […]