This post is a response to a great question that one of our visitors asked regarding what the best way to take kava might be (we get a lot of great questions and we love to answer them almost as much as we love kava kava). It’s something we get asked so often, that we […]
Perhaps one of the most-asked question we get here at Kava dot com, is about where to buy kava. It can be a daunting task, especially when one types “buy kava” into Google and over a million results appear! We’ve been your trusted source for this information since the 1990’s, and instead of simply posing […]
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 […]
There is often quite heated controversy in some circles regarding the origins of Kava. The bottom line is that anyone who claims to know where Kava first appeared or where it truly comes from: They’re only speculating. Leading botanists in the study of the origin of Kava believe that it first appeared in northern Vanuatu. […]
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 […]
The people of the Hawaiian Islands have a rich history with Kava. It has carried over from ancient times and is still in place today. Before that discussion ensures (much to our delight) let’s look at the Hawaiian Islands and their history. Hawaii Hawaii is the most recent addition to the United States of America, […]
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 […]
We now move on to the third and final region of Oceania, the region of Polynesia. First stop on our Polynesian tour none other than regional namesake, French Polynesia. French Polynesia To begin with, French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. What, might you ask IS a French overseas collectivity? Simply put, it is a […]
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 a migraine to figure out that it’s no ordinary headache. Migraines are considerably more debilitating, even to the point where everyday life becomes 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 […]
