Kava is more than just a relaxing drink—it’s a natural ally for our neurotransmitters! When consumed, kava interacts with GABA receptors in the brain, promoting a sense of calm and reducing anxiety. This powerful plant modulates neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin – helping to uplift mood and create a balanced, peaceful mind. Perfect for those moments when you need to unwind and reconnect with yourself.
Let’s talk about all the benefits and magic of kava. Kava is a plant from the South Pacific. It reduces inflammation in your body and helps improve sleep. It also relaxes your body and puts you into this therapeutic calm state. It can also make you feel social if you’re in a group setting. It is amazing for anxiety to bring you down a couple of notches and allow you to chill out.
Booze-free Relaxation
It’s amazing overall, just allowing your body to expand. For me, when I drink kava, I feel extreme gratitude. One of the reasons that I wanted to open up a kava bar was because I am sober, and I wanted something that felt like that bar setting where you could be social, you could visit with your friends, and you could hang out without all the negative side effects of booze.
Relax Your Muscles & Clear Your Mind
Kava also helps with muscle tension, any tightness that you’re experiencing. It’s great to drink before or after a workout and super good for cognitive function. So, if you are feeling a little brain foggy or you’re looking to expand, kava is your secret sauce.
Great for Menopause!
And last, but certainly not least, fun fact that no one knows about, menopause. If you are currently going through menopause, it helps to alleviate the symptoms that you are experiencing.
Reduce Anxiety
Kava lactones that are within kava work with the neurotransmitters within the brain, particularly with GABA, which is all about regulating that anxious response within your body.
Helps with ADHD
I have extreme ADHD to the point that I cannot focus on anything. And if you’ve ever been in a conversation with me, you know that I squirrel often and it’s very hard for me to focus on one thing for long periods of time. Kava helps me extremely to hone in and focus on whatever I need to concentrate on in that moment.
Not Addictive!
There have been rumors and those Facebook ads that say, “Oh my gosh, it’s so addictive!” It’s actually not. It’s been used for medicine for thousands of years. And it is a very powerful medicine that works in so many beautiful ways. Like anything, you drink it in moderation, you don’t abuse it. And kava is not addictive. It is also not bad for your kidneys or liver. That is also an old wives tale. Again, medicine, thousands of years. Do your research.
Conclusion: We Love Kava!
Like everything in life, Kava should be used in moderation. However, it’s a great alternative to alcohol and a great way to relax, reduce stress, and stay sober. You can learn more about Kava here. And if you’re in the area, stop by and check out our Kava Bar! Want to learn other natural ways to reduce anxiety? Check out this post on how to naturally reduce your cortisol levels.