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Starting a new workout routine is never easy, but the benefits of sticking with it can pay off in the long run. Whether this is the first time you’ve stepped into a gym or you’re back after an extended break, there are ways to help yourself get into the swing of things. When it comes to helping new gym goers, it’s hard to beat kava. This euphoric drink has been used for centuries and carries a variety of benefits that are sure to help you on your fitness journey. Euphoric Drink Pre-Workout Boost Kava, or kava kava, is a plant that’s been used for centuries in the South Pacific. The root of the plant can be dried and turned into kava drinks . This beverage isn’t like any pre-workout drink you’ve had before. While some pre-workout choices get you amped up and fill you with oomph, the kava boost is more of an extra edge. It’s that extra push you need to get through one more set or focus when you need your form to be perfect on your next lift. The vigor and vitality that kava can provi...

The middle of summer is here. Some call it the dog days of summer—those days when temperatures peak in the middle to late afternoon and all you want to do is lounge around doing nothing. As good as lounging around and doing nothing sounds, why not take things up a notch? Why not throw together the perfect midsummer evening? How, you ask? There are a few simple things you can do to transform your summer evenings. One excellent option is to grab a kava drink. Another is turning on your favorite tunes. But that’s not all! Here are a few ways to kick it during the dog days of summer and make the most of these warm evenings. Kava Reach for a Chilled Kava Drink Kava, also called kava kava , is a drink that comes from the South Pacific. It’s a drink that’s been enjoyed by countless people over many centuries for its many beneficial properties. Those properties? Kava is a calming drink. It can help you feel blissful. On those hot summer evenings, a chilled kava beverage is a great way to sta...

There are few things more amazing than getting a restful night’s sleep. It can have a positive impact on your whole day. You wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on anything that comes your way. You may even feel good enough to skip your usual double-shot latte. Right now, you’re probably thinking, “Wouldn’t that be nice.” In reality, way too many of us can end up missing out on a full, restful night of sleep. There are all sorts of reasons you might have trouble sleeping, and the lack of rest can impact your day in not-so-great ways. It can leave you groggy for hours. Or you may end up dealing with brain fog most of the day. But what if you could change that? What would you do for an improved night of sleep? Here are a few ways you can prepare yourself for the sleep you’ve been dreaming of. Kava Drink Enjoy a Relaxing Beverage That Helps Calm Your Mind One common reason why people have a tough time falling asleep and staying asleep is that their mind just won’t shut off. Somet...

We’re in the midst of the holiday and travel season. If you haven’t already started your travel, there’s a good chance it’s coming up soon. With millions of people hitting the roads, rails, and skies, you can expect crowds and traffic in just about every direction. With so much going on and places to be, a lot of us might give anything to take the edge off. Why not reach for kava ? For more and more people, kava drinks are becoming the beverage choice during the holidays—and during travel, in general. They’re reaching for it over alcoholic beverages or more traditional holiday fare. The reason is simple. Kava is a drink made for a hectic season like the holidays. Whether you enjoy it as a tea, a kava shot, or mixed into other beverages, it generates a calming sensation that can last for hours—and it travels well! Kava Meets Travel For many people, travel is stressful enough. Add in holiday crowds, delays, and everything else, it isn’t always the most pleasant experience...

Kava is widely acclaimed for its calming properties. When you drink it as a tea or herbal tonic it brings about a sense of calm—just minutes after drinking—and slowly elevates your mood to a state of what many people describe as euphoria. Kava is sometimes called a euphoric drink because of this. As the feeling of euphoria wanes, many people start to feel sleepy. While it’s relatively easy to power through this feeling of sleepiness, you can take advantage of it instead. If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, kava may be worth exploring. Here’s how it can help transform your sleep.  Kava for Anxiety The Struggle with Sleep Many people struggle with sleep for a host of reasons. Sleep issues are incredibly common. For some, it’s related to anxiousness. They may have a lot on their minds, or they are unable to quiet their minds before bed. These intrusive thoughts may last an hour or longer—even well into the night. Sleep issues may also be tr...