Benefits Of Kava Kava Root: Used As Tea Or PowderKava Kava: One Of The Best Sleep AidsKava root is a south pacific island drink made from the Kava plant. The native way it is prepared may keep you from trying it if you ever visit the Polynesian islands. The natives chew on the root and then spit the chewed remains into a large vat where it sits for days while it ferments. After several days it is drunk. Kava juice has psychoactive properties. Islander’s still incorporate kava juice into their daily diets where it is used for medicinal purposes by the islanders in the areas of Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa. Kava Root Relieves Stress, Pain, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and DepressionThe south pacific islanders may not follow the south beach diet, but they sure like their kava juice extract in their diet. Kava juice is a relaxant and eases stress and anxiety. It resembles the same calming affect one would get from drinking a glass of wine.Kava is known to also perk one up if they are feeling down or depressed. It is said that the juice brings on a happy and content state of mind. Even though it does calm the nerves, it also keeps the mind alert. Homeopathically, Kava is used to treat such conditions as chronic backaches and other bodily pains.
Kava Root Cure For Vaginitis and STD’sVaginitis is an infection or irritation of the vagina. Hormonal changes and menopause can cause vaginal inflammation and irritation. Symptoms include itching, soreness, slight discharge and sometimes painful urination. It originates from either a yeast, bacterial, or protozoan infection.If you douche on a regular basis, stop! Douching disrupts the vagina’s natural, healthy environment and encourages infection. If you use harsh laundry soap or colored toilet paper, it would be a good idea to stop that as well. Kava juice is known to be a cure for this vaginal ailment and other genitourinary tract ailments such as syphilis and gonorrhea. It is also a cure for stomach ailments and boils. Kava is known as the miracle cure-all. Studies have compared Kava juice to anxiety treatment drugs like Valium and Xanax. It has been found to be just as successful in the treatment of anxiety and depression as prescription drugs! Apple cider vinegar is also known as a remedy to cure vaginitis. Simply fill a douche bag with water and add two to four tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar and douche with it. Healthy eating also has a lot to do with whether or not you will get a bacterial or yeast infection. Consuming a lot of processed sugar and flour foods will greatly assist the growth of yeast and infections anywhere in the body.
Kava Root: Purchase and PreparationKava can be prepared from the freshly picked roots. It can be pounded or shredded, and then added to your favorite beverage. You can also buy the powdered root. Fresh Kava does not ship well and so to have it freshly picked, you would most definitely have to visit the South Pacific Islands.Take Kava, pressed, powdered, or shredded and put it in a mesh strainer. Then place that in the beverage of your choice. Let it steep for several minutes. The longer you allow it to steep the stronger it becomes and the better it will be. You can buy everything Kava from an online health food store known as the Kava Kava farm where it is grown organically in Hawaii. Sources: http://konakavafarm.com/price.html
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