Kava 

Kava (Piper Methysticum) is a plant growing in South Pacific Islands.

It has been used by Polynesian natives for more than 3000 years as a social and ceremonial drink. Kava is valued for its pronounced ability to relax body-mind. Certain sorts of kava have mild psychoactive effects, too.

Anti-anxiety effects of Kava can be compared to those of benzodiazepines (general anti-anxiety prescription drugs), but without reducing mental sharpness and developing tolerance, dependence and side effects.

For its ability to increase the feelings of well being,  this herb can also be used as an effectual natural cure for the depressive disorders.

Kava can promote empathy, peace and feelings of connectedness with other people, nature and the world in general, what makes it excellent natural cure for social anxiety and agoraphobia.

Or it can be used simply as a healthy alcohol substitute in social settings to promote the sensations of ease and pleasure.

As it can enhance mental acuity and boost memory while keeping you calm and relaxed, kava is great for the situations like job interview, public presentation or exam, which require you to be focused but calm at the same time.

Kava can fight stress and its harmful companions - anxiety, irritability, nervousness and muscle tension. It's a perfect insomnia herbal remedy, too. Relaxing your body-mind system, this herb can relieve tension related pains, like backaches and headaches.

Kava can be used as meditation enhancer, too, as at higher dosages it can still the mind, cutting down unnecessary mental chatter, raise awareness, aid sensory, especially visual, perception, and even produce mild euphoria.

Kava’s active ingredients are kavalactones, which have an effect on brain receptors responsible for relaxation and mental clarity, thus making you feel peaceful without harmful influence on your cognitive abilities.

Kava impacts the limbic system, also known as “emotional brain”, where our emotions are believed to stem from. Furthermore, kava works directly on muscles, thus having two complimentary ways to create relaxation response.

A result of the individual distinctions in biochemistry kava experience may vary for different people.

Moreover, there are many kava products on the market, so there are deviations in potency and cultivars.

This explains the fact that while one person will experience the sensations of relaxation and inner comfort, another will have his/her focus and cognition increased.

Generally, there is a boost in mental clarity for the first few hours after kava ingestion, followed by sleepiness thereafter.

Kava cam is bought in the form of tablets, capsules, tinctures and sprays of varying potency.

To relax, take 70-100mg of kavalactones, in the evening or any time you need. You can use larger doses of kava to help sleep disorders and experience mild mind altering effects.

Try few kava products to find your ideal one, as there can be variations due to the different kava cultivars.

Kava is usually well tolerated, however some people reported mild stomach disturbances, headaches or skin rushes. Don’t mix kava with other sedatives, antidepressants or alcohol as the cumulative effect can be too strong. Don’t drive or operate machinery while under the high doses of kava.

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