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How to Reduce Stress in your Life

The pressures of work and other responsibilities can leave many of us feeling overworked, stressed and tired. If you want to reduce the amount of stress in your life then try some of the following methods. Learn to say no It can be easy to let things pile up on your plate because you are too polite to say no. You can explain to the person making a request that with so much going on you wouldn’t be able to dedicate enough...

The Easy Blender Recipe

You can in fact simply stir a spoonful of kava powder into a glass of water and drink it, but if you really want to get the most benefits from the kava, using a blender or mixer of some kind is a good idea. This is because the action of blending helps to emulsify the active ingredients in the powder (the kavalactones) which can then be absorbed quicker in your stomach when consumed. Place three tablespoons of kava in the...

The Dunking Cloth Method

This is not so much a recipe as more of a method of drinking kava. Nonetheless it is definitely worth a mention. This method is a great way to enjoy kava amongst friends and is common around the South Pacific. Place one cup of kava powder into a cloth bag or wrap it in a towel. Make sure the kava cannot escape. Place the bundle into a a Tanoa bowl and fill the bowl with water. Gently knead the kava with your fingers for...

Natural Alternatives to Valium

Valium is a pharmaceutical drug that is prescribed to patients when their feelings of anxiety are so severe that everyday life is being affected. Valium is a tranquiliser that works by calming down the mind. There is a condition known as generalised anxiety disorder which is often treated with valium. As well as a strong feeling of anxiety or dread there may well be headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, fatigue and indigestion...