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 […]
Kava For Insomnia Kava for insomnia has gained attention as a potential remedy for those struggling with sleep issues. Insomnia is a symptom of disorder, not a diagnosis or disorder itself, and is characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. This condition typically affects a person’s functionality while awake, in addition to their quantity and […]
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 […]
Vanuatu and Kava Rounding out the Melanesian region of Oceania is the island nation of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is one of the most interesting, diverse and mysterious of all the Melanesian archipelagos in relation to culture and their use of Kava-as we shall see below. Vanuatu Itself The island nation of Vanuatu, or officially the Republic […]
New Guinea and Kava Unlike their Melanesian neighbors, the Oceanic people of New Guinea have a long and rich history with our favorite beverage. But before we discuss this, let’s look at New Guinea today. New Guinea Splitting off from Australia during the last glacial period during the Pleistocene Epoch, New Guinea is the second […]
Solomon Islands and Kava The Solomon Islands, much like the New Caledonian cousins, have a mysterious and interesting relationship with kava. But before we get to that, let’s look at the Solomon Islands as they are today. The Solomon Islands The island nation of The Solomon Islands is located at a longitude of a 160 […]
New Caledonia and Kava New Caledonia has an interesting, and somewhat mysterious relationship with our favorite beverage. But before we get to that, lets’ look at New Caledonia as it is today. New Caledonia: The region known as New Caledonia is a French territory in the Melanesian Region of Oceania. It is comprised of the […]
Culture of Oceania The culture of Oceania is rich and diverse, encompassing a variety of traditions, languages, and practices found across the numerous islands and regions. This vibrant culture of Oceania is expressed through art, music, dance, and communal gatherings that highlight the unique identities of its peoples. The ‘upa’upa is an ancient dance which […]
How To Prepare Kava There are numerous ways to prepare and enjoy kava. It is ingested most commonly in beverages pressed from freshly picked kava root, or in drinks that are mixed from ground, shredded or powdered root. The former is available only on the islands of the Pacific since fresh kava root does not […]
Organic Kava The term “organic farming” was coined by Lord Northbourne in his book, Look to the Land, which was published 1940. Through his conception of “the farm as organism,” he presented a holistic, ecologically-balanced approach to farming. Applicable terminology aside, organic agriculture is the oldest form of agriculture on earth. Farming without the use […]