Next up on our tour of the Polynesian region of Oceania is the Tubuai Islands. Much like their cousins to the north in the Tuamotu Archipelago, the people of the Tubuai Islands are technically part of French Polynesia. This being the case, they also have their own unique culture and relationship with kava-as we will […]
Kava is often referred to as the amazing intoxicating pepper, making it the second most widespread intoxicating beverage after alcohol. This cold herbal drink is enjoyed throughout much of the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, and it might just be a far safer (and much healthier) alternative to hitting the vodka or other narcotics or medications. […]
Next stop on our tour of the Polynesian region of Oceania is the Tuamotu Archipelago. Although the Tuamotu Archipelago is not a free standing nation (it is a part of French Polynesia) the fact that it is the largest archipelago in the world warrants a closer look. Beyond its geographical significance, the Tuamotu Archipelago has […]
Our next stop on our tour of Micronesia is the Marshall Islands. The Marshallese have only recently begun their relationship with Kava. But before that, let’s explore the islands history, its people, and their culture. The Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands are a collection of over 1200 islands and islets, only five of which are […]
Hawaii and Kava (‘awa) Hawaii and kava (‘awa) have a profound connection that reflects the rich history of the Hawaiian Islands. This tradition has been carried over from ancient times and remains significant today. Before that discussion ensures (much to our delight), let’s look at the Hawaiian Islands and their history. Hawaii Hawaii is the […]
Rounding out our Kava-eye view of Micronesia is Palau. Palau, like many of these small island nations, has an interesting history. Palau also has a more traditional relationship with kava (which gives here a great relief). Let’s look at Palau today and the events that brought this young nation into being. Palau Officially known as […]
In this article, we explore the connection between French Polynesia and kava as we journey through the third and final region of Oceania, Polynesia. Our first stop on this Polynesian tour is none other than the regional namesake, French Polynesia. French Polynesia To begin with, French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. What, might you […]
Nauru, like many of its Micronesia neighbors, has an unusual relationship with Kava. Beyond its relationship to Kava, many environmentalists look to Nauru as a test case for natural resource management (or, more specifically, mismanagement). Before we get to that, let’s take a look at Nauru’s unique history and how they came to be the […]
It doesn’t take long after the onset of migraine headaches to figure out that they are no ordinary type of headache. Migraines are considerably more debilitating, often making everyday life an immense challenge. While regular headaches are generally single-day affairs, migraine headaches can last up to 72 hours. People typically think of migraines as the […]
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 […]
