Fiji Mythology The South Pacific nation of Fiji has a rich tradition of storytelling: to this day, Fijian locals like to sit around the fire in the evenings and relate traditional stories of Fijian gods, famous places, and mythical events, all while sipping bowls of fresh kava. Fittingly, kava has a place in Fiji mythology […]
Vanuatu Culture For most Westerners, Vanuatu is probably one of the best-known island cultures in the South Pacific, partly because of the country’s active promotion of Vanuatu culture and tourism, including its national beverage, kava. Vanuatu’s tourism industry does a brisk business catering to travelers who want to get a taste of Vanuatu culture, its […]
Kava Aphrodisiac For those of you familiar with the effects of kava aphrodisiac properties might not be the first thing that springs to mind. In general, kava has the effect of relaxing you, reducing anxiety, and promoting sociability; while none of these effects are directly aphrodisiac in themselves, kava’s ability to help people let go […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fiji Culture and Kava KAVA AND FIJI CULTURE Like many plants with medicinal uses, there are specific generalizations that can be made about the things that the plant can do without pointing out specifically what kind of sickness it treats. In the case of Kava, it is marketed usually as a general-purpose herbal medicine against […]
Samoa Culture and Kava Samoa culture and kava are deeply intertwined in the communal way of life that characterizes Samoa, one of the vibrant compositions of Oceania. Samoan culture emphasizes collective living in nearly every aspect, reflecting a strong sense of community. Their traditional living quarters have no walls and can accommodate up to twenty […]