Posts Tagged "kava for stress"

Kava and Prescription Medication

Posted by on Dec 12, 2014 in Ask Makaira | 8 comments

Kava and Prescription Medication

We know kava, we know how it affects us personally (all people experience things differently, just like with coffee and alcohol), and we know it is safe by itself. If you have any questions about how kava might react with your prescription medication, or any medication, the very best person to talk to is the one who prescribed that medicine to you; your doctor!

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How Does Kava Relieve Muscle Tension?

Posted by on May 13, 2014 in The Mind of Makaira | 0 comments

How Does Kava Relieve Muscle Tension?

As you may recall, a few months back I wrote a post investigating whether kava could make up a healthy part of an exercise routine, as a post-exercise tonic for relaxing and repairing muscles. The more I delved into these positive associations of kava and exercise, the more I began to wonder, how does kava relieve muscle tension and help relax muscles? Physical Mag Online has started recommending kava as a pre-game tonic for athletes who have a competition the next day, noting that it promotes refreshing, restful sleep, calm focus, as well as relaxes muscles to keep them limber and ready for...

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Kava Kava and Valerian Root

Posted by on Feb 18, 2014 in The Mind of Makaira | 1 comment

Kava Kava and Valerian Root

Aloha, dear readers, and welcome to a very trendy topic in the world of kava—herbal kava combinations, that is!. For instance, our Kavalovetone Capsules blend kava kava and valerian root, lemon balm, passionflower and other time-tested relaxing herbs, and there is a growing public curiosity in these combinations and the relaxing synergy they can provide. In the interest of keeping our customers as informed as possible, I thought I’d go a little more in depth about the popular combination of kava kava and valerian root and the uses of both of these valuable herbs! Kava kava (Piper...

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Bust Holiday Stress with Kava Kava!

Posted by on Dec 6, 2013 in The Mind of Makaira | 0 comments

Bust Holiday Stress with Kava Kava!

The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of reflection, giving thanks, and reconnecting with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many of us the holidays turn into a time of strife, disappointment, and pressure on our free time and checkbook. Let me be the first to tell you, dear readers, that it doesn’t have to be this way: with a few simple coping methods, you can cut down on your holiday stress and focus on what really matters during this special time. Kava kava can be one such ally in managing the turmoil and disruption of the holidays: proven effective for the management of daily...

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Herbal Kava Combinations

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 in The Mind of Makaira | 5 comments

Herbal Kava Combinations

Aloha Everyone, Warm breezes are finally shifting the relative dim of the rainy season here in Hawaii. I find that this time of year always brings me a great deal more energy, inspiration, and excitement for the future. With this inspiration I often find myself trying to discover interesting new ways to do those things that I do every day, breathing new life in to old rituals to create a sense of shift, change, and growth in my experience. As I’m sure you can guess, one ritual that I love to perform every day is the preparation and sharing of a delicious cup of ‘awa with friends...

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