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Judging by the
advertisements bombarding us on the television, it's
clear that sleep (or lack of it) is a major concern for
a large segment of the population. The sheer number and
variety of sleep medications on the market serves as a
staggering reminder that we live hectic, stress-filled
lives that contribute to our inability to calm down and
get a good night's rest. Of all the natural sleep aides
available, perhaps none are as potentially helpful as
kava kava.
Kava kava has been in use for thousands of years, and
despite rigorous modern-day testing, no solid evidence
has proved that there are any side effects from properly
prepared kava. On the other hand, there is ample
evidence that supports already established knowledge
that kava is a wonderful sleep supplement. Kava kava is
even given to restless children in some Pacific Island
cultures.
Why is kava kava such a great sleep aide? Unlike many
prescription sleep aides, 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 and focused, able to
think and remember clearly until you drift off into a
gentle sleep.
Kava kava can be used in a number of different forms as
an effective sleep aid. The most common way to take kava
is to prepare a kava-based drink. We have a number of
delicious kava instant drinks here at Kona Kava Farm,
all of which use our organically grown, highly potent
strain of kava. Try the tasty chai or a soothing
kava-infused cocoa! For the purist, we also offer
powdered root that can be used to make a traditional
kava drink. |
