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We live in a society where it is people are constantly working towards improving their well-being and health. When a person has a stress-related disorder, anti-anxiety medications are given by a doctor. When a person has trouble sleeping or has insomnia, a physician is likely to prescribe a man-made sleeping medication. Many medications prescribed by doctors to manage or improve well-being come with an array of side effects, leading to the need for additional medications. Your overall well-being can be managed using alternative, all-natural herbs and treatments. One proven way is with the use of kava. Below are some of...

Many herbs have similarities, including how they are consumed and the benefits they offer. While some, like kava and damiana are similar, they are not the same. Every herb comes from a different part of the country and from various parts of the plant. Some are extracted from a root, like kava kava, while others are made from leaves, stems or flowers. With such an easy access to herbs and alternative therapies, at-home users are becoming more like scientists. They mix and match herbs in hopes to produce a certain effect. This can be dangerous is the wrong herbs are mixed....

It is not likely the natives of the Pacific Islands track their kava dosage as they prepare a drink. Over time, they have developed the ability to know just how much kava works for them. The trial and error process may be the best way to find out exactly what kava dosage is right for you too. Just like anything else, many factors go into creating the right dose. Factors such as weight, how much you have eaten before you consume kava, and how long you have been drinking it. You will also want to take your reasons for taking kava into consideration. Are...

Fiji Kava, also known as Yaqona is traditionally pronounced Yan-go-na and is considered by natives to be a plant given to them by the Gods. It is also commonly called kava in the United States, or grog, throughout the Pacific Islands. Each region of the Islands has their own special traditions and cultural rites. There are many legends surrounding the origins and importance of Fiji kava. From preparation to consumption, there are specific meanings and rituals for Yaqona. Legends of Yaqona Some legends in Fiji claim the God Degei created the plant to offer wisdom to the people. Other legends claim the plant sprouted from...