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About Kava
What is Kava
Kava is a native plant taking its "roots" from the pacific islands.
The Latin word is Piper Methysticum and is part of the pepper family.
Only the root part of the plant is used. The leaves and stems are
poisonous. There are many ways to prepare kava but the most common
one is to sun dry the roots and then grind them. It makes a mild inebriant
beverage that is relaxing for the mind and body.
Kava has been used for more than 3,000 years in the Pacific islands
and was drunk during ceremonies, at social gatherings and for therapeutic
means. There are many different varieties varying in potency. Nowadays
kava can take many forms i.e. extracts, paste, instant drinks, pills.
The kava plant doesn't propagate itself and needs the help of humans.
We should be very grateful for the ancients to have enabled us to
enjoy kava.
Drinking kava, the effects can be felt quickly, first with a numbness
of the lips, tongue and throat, then comes a feeling of calmness and
well being. After 5 to 20 minutes the mind expands and thoughts become
clear and positive; thanks to the kava lactones, the chemical components
that make us feel good. Kava promotes meditation and creativity. For
those who know "The Secret" and follow its principles, kava is a great
complement!
Since I take kava I sleep better and I have dreams that make sense and
that are constructive (that really helps when I have to make a decision and have
to sleep on it!). I read that the half life is 9 hours but for me it's more 24
hours. The numbness stays and sometimes I feel like the effect is coming back.
Drinking lots of water to stay hydrated is a good idea after drinking kava.
It
is not recommended to drink kava along with alcohol. Although a lot of people
do it, even many kava bars along with kava serve alcohol, don't do it. If we want
kava to be socially accepted, we have to give it a good name and not be stupid.
I would not consume alcohol the same day I have kava. Cigarette and kava are not
a healthy mix either. While we're at it, if you smoke, this is your chance to
quit now! Let kava help you lose this very bad and stinky habit!
Kava
is also good if you want to lose weight. You still need your will power though!
You need a good plan and to exercise. I don't know if it's because kava tastes
so bad but food tastes so much better!
It is said that kava is not meant
to be sipped like you would a glass of wine. That being said a coco bowl is to
kava what a wine glass is to wine.
Kava
as a substitute for alcohol : Alternatives to alcohol
Kava
in Canada : The issue of the 2002 ban and stop-sale of Kava in Canada
by Health Canada
Vanuatu Kava : An
Introduction to the Vanuatu island archipelago. Vanuatu is said to have the best
kava in the world with the most varieties. Available in Canada shipped direct
from Vanuatu.
Fiji Kava : An Introduction
to Fiji and Fiji Kava
Hawaiian Kava
: The kava plant, also called awa, is not a native plant to Hawaii and was introduced
in Hawaii by the Polynesian settlers.
Kava
Rituals : Our kava ritual means living the moment forever.
Kava
Blog : All the kava news and views as we go along.
Kava Recipe
Our Kava Regular Recipe
Serving: 1 cup of kava
1-2 Tbsp powdered Kava buy
powdered kava kava
1 tsp soy lecithin
1 cup water
Mix in blender for 4 minutes, strain in a bowl, using a knee high
nylon stocking, squeeze the liquid out and porr into cup (coconut
shell preferably).
It's best to make a big batch. Myself, I find the blender a bit
loud and once a day is enough noise for me! For two people you can
make 4-6 cups of kava in one shot and then just sit back and enjoy
your cup of kava. We prefer to take kava on an empty stomach, at
the end of the day before supper. Taking kava before going to bed
can keep some people awake.
Lecithin is used as an emulsifying agent to release the kavalactones
from the kava powder that is not water soluble. If you don't have
lecithin you can use a neutral oil, like canola or vegetable. There
are many different kinds of Kava. You might have to adjust quantities
according to taste. You can try juice, soy milk or plain water.
to help extract the kavalactones that are not water soluble. Also,
the strength and quality varies greatly from one company to another.
Note: Never use hot or boiling water to make your kava, it will
kill the good relaxing properties.
Kava Rituals : Our
Kava Ritual: Blog :
Our Kava Blog
The kava puts our mind at ease and fills us with aloha. We are so
thankful for all we've got. We have a lush forest with vinegar trees,
and it can look pretty tropical when they are in bloom! The birds
like the water garden and they come to drink and bathe. We like
to talk about our memories of Hawaii and enjoy the warmth of the
same sun!!
On this page you will find a collection of our special moments while
drinking kava. Some days are just like any other day but then there
are those special ones where you just feel like hitting "Pause"
and living the moment forever. See our
kava rituals and share yours
Who We Are
We are also found at TripSister.com
We are a couple from Quebec, Canada who discovered Kava in Hawaii
and would like to promote it. We now live in Atlantic Canada in
New Brunswick We believe that kava deserves to be better known and
understood, and can benefit a lot of people if used carefully in
moderation.
We take care of ourselves, we are healthy and we love nature and
animals. It is forbidden to sell Kava anywhere in Canada but it
is possible to import Kava for personal consumption. With that being
said, we can't sell you Kava but we can tell you all about it and
tell you where you can buy it!
We would like to adapt Kava to Quebec and Canadian culture. We hope
that one day it will be possible to buy Kava in health stores and
that there will be public places to have a cup of Kava with friends.
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