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Oceana, the South Pacific Islands, is an almost magical place on this Earth. It is exotic and beautiful. Just visualizing the islands within this region offers a calming feeling. Oceana is comprised of three main regions, all with distinct cultural histories. Immersed in each region’s culture is the use of kava kava or often called just kava. Each area has their own traditions surrounding the use of kava. These traditions include both the kava preparation and the ceremonial uses. It has been stated that kava was domesticated to these parts of the worlds around three thousand years ago. Understanding the regions that...

Some people compare kava to addictive substances because it can be mind-altering. However, they are not the same. Kava alters your mind in a positive way, for a brief period. Kava has been used for centuries and has been studied and tested. Kava has been determined to be safe. However, many people still ask: is kava addictive? Kava has not been found to be addictive among users. Even those who take kava daily report that at times when they do stop using it, they do not experience withdrawal symptoms. Meaning, they do not have symptoms that make them feel they...

Are you ready to start drinking kava? You probably have heard by now that drinking kava helps you feel calm and relaxed. It also gives you a happy outlook towards others and about life in general. It does all of this without the risk of addiction or negative side effects. If you are ready to try kava, you may have found yourself wondering how to prepare kava. There are several steps to preparing kava the right way for the best results. As you will read, preparing kava has advanced in more recent years. We'll explore how to prepare kava the traditional way, and...

There is a lot of buzz recently about the amazing benefits of kava. This may be why some companies are trying to capitalize on this buzz by marketing products like kratom. Misleading information is given to buyers, causing them to think there is a big similarity between kava and kratom. Kava and kratom are not similar. To be fair, they do start with the same letter of the alphabet and they both produce stimulant or sedative reactions. But as far as geography of where it is grown, chemical makeup, biological effects, side effects and even how it is prepared and taken,...