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When you have trouble falling asleep at night, all you can do is think about how much you wish you could easily drift off to sleep. You might get into a cycle of tossing and turning, waiting to catch some ZZZs. As frustrating as it is, we’ve all been there. You’re far from alone on those occasional nights when it takes forever to get to sleep. Kava Drinks What can you do? You may have tried different solutions with limited or no results. But have you tried making kava a part of your evening routine? Kava drinks are known for their calming effects and can make for an excellent nightly companion. Of course, there are a few other things you can try, too. If you’re after new ways to encourage more restful sleep, here are a few ideas many people have had success with that you can put to the test. Enjoy the Calm of Kava Kava is a calming beverage. A single serving of kava can deliver feelings of calm and relaxation, which are two feelings that can set you up for a better night of sleep. O...

Sometimes, all you want to do is relax when you have a busy schedule. You’ve worked hard all week, and now that the weekend is here, it’s time to relax and enjoy some of your favorite activities to help you wind down. Kava can make a great addition to your weekly wind-down activities, thanks to its relaxing quality. If you’ve had an especially stressful week, you can also use kava to de-stress and help with feelings of anxiety. As such, kava makes the perfect alcohol alternative to help you relax and make the most out of your weekend wind-down activities. Kava Drink Weekend Meditation Sessions Meditation is an excellent wind-down routine to help you center yourself and find your sense of calm. But sometimes, it can be hard to tap into a deep meditative state if you’re experiencing stress or anxiety. Treat yourself to a kava drink before sitting down to meditate. Wait until you feel the effects of the kava, then sit down, close your eyes, and let your mind and body get in touch with ...

We all need time to ourselves. It’s time to step away from daily obligations to just kick back and relax and recenter ourselves. Maybe it’s an hour or two after work. Or maybe it’s an entire Saturday when you purposefully avoid making plans. Once you make the time, there’s a question of using it. How can you get the most out of this time and truly relax?  The answer might lie in mixing kava kava with your favorite relaxation activities. Kava kava beverages are made from a root native to the South Pacific. Kava kava, or just kava, is loved for its calming properties. When you want to kick back, kava is a safe and effective way to do so. It can even enhance relaxing activities, allowing you to get more out of them. Here are five chill activities that are made better with kava. Read a Relaxing Book There’s nothing like cracking open a classic read you know from cover to cover. Or maybe, you have a new book that’s been sitting on your bookshelf for the past several weeks...

When your day starts to get the better of you, how do you unwind? Maybe you go for a run through the park or grab a paddleboard and head to the beach. Or if the beach is out of reach, maybe you brew a soothing cup of tea. When you want to relax and practice mindfulness, a soothing drink with the right herbs becomes your companion to help you break through life’s stressors. There are a bounty of herbs, spices, roots, and flowers that help soothe and calm. From lavender to kava , these are herbs that help us relax, find focus, and bring our true selves back into view. Here are three of those herbs—herbs that when brewed can take us on the journey to return to our center.  Kava Drink Chill Out with Lavender Lavender is one of the most popular herbs out there. The pale purple flower is renowned for its lightly floral, yet distinct, aroma, as well as its ability to calm. Compounds in lavender and lavender essential oil, known as terpenes, can help us achieve that calm. When you want t...