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KAVA ROOT

Used in Polynesia, Micronesia, and Hawaii as a recreational drink for hundreds of years.

Keep Calm with Kava Kava

Dr. Michele Burklund March 1, 2013

Kava kava is fairly new to the Western world but it has been used in Polynesia, Micronesia, and Hawaii as a recreational drink for hundreds of years.  This wonderful beverage has awesome calming effects on the mind and body, some even compare it to Valium but it doesn't impair your judgement or inhibit clarity! Drinking kava kava can help with:

  • Social Anxiety

  • Generalized anxiety

  • Test taking

  • Public speaking

  • Insomnia

  • Pain

  • Muscle cramps

Preparation:

The root of kava kava should be used and ground up into a powder.  Add 1tsp of powder to a mesh strainer and gently massage the mesh strainer for 2 minutes in 1 cup cold water (this is to get out all the kavalactones).   Feel free to add milk, chai, or anything else to give it added taste. Drink up!

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MEDICINE WILD | Founded by Dr. Michele Burklund | Custom Doctor Formulated Products

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MEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund.  Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into  beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness  website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more

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