How Does Kava Make You Feel?

While chemists might be very interested in the specific chemical actions of the kavalactones in kava and their effect on the brain, most of our customers are curious about kava’s effects on a more subjective level; most of them simply want to know, “How does kava make you feel?” Whether it’s kava for sleep, kava […]

Does Kava Work for Anxiety?

From our experience here at Kava.com, many people struggle with anxiety and related disorders such as insomnia and depression yet don’t want to resort to industrial prescription medications whose side effects may be worse than the disease. For people looking for gentler natural solutions to stress and emotional upset, answering the question “Does kava work […]

Alternatives to Alcohol

Introduction Those of us who’ve ever reached for a glass of wine or a mixer at a party or club are well-acquainted with alcohol’s ability to loosen inhibitions and reduce social anxieties. Although indulging in alcoholic drinks can make it easier to relax and have fun in social situations, drinking can also have negative consequences […]

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 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 […]

Pain Relieving Properties of Kava

There are many products available for natural pain relief, but many come with a price and unpleasant side effects. When most people think of the phrase “side effects,” they think of the distasteful or harmful ones. But, surprisingly enough, an exciting and positive side effect of Kava happens to be pain relief, especially effective for […]

Kava Sleep Aids

Kava is a wondrous plant which produces calm and relaxation without side effects. Unlike many prescription sleep aids, which can have all the subtlety of a freight train, kava kava’s effects are gradual in nature. Kava gives you a sleepy feeling without knocking you out and without making you “dull” and unfocused. You’ll remain alert […]