Kava Kava: natural support in anxiety Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is famous for its anti-anxiety effects. Although ‘famous’ is perhaps an unfortunate term. Despite its proven anxiolytic effect and despite the growing problem of anxiety – Kava Kava still remains almost completely unknown. Not only socially, but also among mental health professionals. In order to provide an insight into the phenomenon of Kava’s properties, we... Continue reading
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Languishing: neither depression nor flourishing Are you constantly weakened, lacking motivation, feeling empty, unable to enjoy life? It doesn’t have to be depression. In recent times, a new concept has emerged in the field of mental health that resonates with many individuals who may be experiencing a sense of stagnation and emptiness. This concept, known as “languishing”, has gained attention as people seek to understand... Continue reading
KAVA POWDER OR INSTANT? What is the difference between Kava Powder and Kava Instant? Let’s take a look at the properties of both forms and answer some basic questions, such as: how the Powder and Instant forms are prepared, whether they have the same properties and effects, who they are intended for, in which situations they work best, and which one is more effective for... Continue reading
IS KAVA A NATURAL APHRODISIAC? Is Kava an aphrodisiac? There is still a discussion around this question. It is perhaps not a particularly fierce dispute, or one of those quarrels that eventually end in bed, but … Seriously though, this discussion is so fascinating because intimate, personal experiences are intertwined with clinical research and scientific analysis. Spice is also added by subtly erotic legends from... Continue reading
KAVA or CAVA or COFFEE SIMILAR NAMES, DIFFERENT STORIES AND ACTIONS Do you drink Kava? It’s like coffee… in French? Café? Kava with “v”? Yes! Like the Spanish Cava! No? I don’t understand anything anymore… – it’s an illustration of a typical conversation about Kava. Every connoisseur of the drink from the Pacific Islands probably knows it. So, let’s resolve a few doubts about these... Continue reading