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Kava has been noted as being a good replacement drink for alcohol. This is because kava can give you the relaxed, happy feeling people often seek from alcohol. And it gives this feeling without losing mental clarity. In fact, drinking kava enhances mental clarity, unlike alcohol that alters your thinking, judgments, speech and even movements. Because of this recommendation, people have questions about kava and its effects. One of these common questions is if you can get a "kava hangover". Hangovers typically occur the day after drinking. Alcohol can also do damage to the body. The more alcohol consumed, the worse the hangover effects....

Meditation has been used for many years to help a person reach a state of calm and relaxation. Meditation connects the mind, body and spirit and allows you to be fully aware of your senses and your body’s needs. As kava gains in popularity, many people are using kava meditation to enhance their meditation practice and practice minfulness. There are certain factors that contribute to an effective meditation. For example, a quiet space where you can sit comfortably and where there are no distractions. The position in which you sit is also important. It is recommended you sit in an upright...

What may seem like a simple wooden bowl to some, the kava bowl has deep rooted meaning in traditional kava drinking. Various cultures within the Pacific Islands have similar respect for the kava bowl. Small factors may change among cultures, like the name of it or how many legs it has. But overall, it adds significant value to the process of drinking and sharing kava. Origin of the Name For centuries, natives in the Pacific Islands have been drinking kava before ceremonies and rituals. Kava is prepared using the root of the piper methysticum plant, a member of the pepper family. The kava root...

Kava is known for many great benefits. Taste, however, is not one of them. Fortunately, there are many ways to consume kava that make it flavorful without losing any of its effects. One way is to create delicious kava drinks to enjoy. If you plan on making drinks yourself, here are our favorite kava drink recipes to choose from. From the original kava drink recipes of the Pacific Islanders, to new kava shakes, smoothies, and juices, there are kava drink recipes to meet every need.  Original Kava Drink Recipes You may be the type who wants to experience kava in its...