Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
Written by nationally known psychiatrist Hyla Cass, Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia answers the many questions anxiety sufferers are asking about available treatments. With conclusive documentation of kava’s effectiveness and a detailed account of scientific evidence, this balanced, comprehensive book promises to be the definitive guide to the year’s newest herbal discovery.What St. John’s wort is for depression, kava is for everyday anxiety. Native to exotic locales including the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, kava is a ritual and medicinal herb that’s been used for centuries. It may not taste fabulous, but it effectively relieves tension and anxiety without affecting one’s alertness or mental capacities or resulting in addictions, unlike prescription drugs such as Valium. Written by Hyla Cass, M.D., a well-known alternative medicine consultant and assistant professor of psychiatry at UCLA, Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia is an intelligent, engaging reference to this increasingly popular herb.
Cass clearly explains the herb’s chemical composition without delving into turgid scientific mumbo jumbo, or relying on lifeless quotes from scientific papers. She also thoroughly covers the herb’s various forms–tinctures, tablets, pastes, powdered extract, and sprays–and suggests appropriate dosages for various treatments (for insomnia, for instance, you’d take a larger dose than if you just wanted to calm yourself before a plane flight). Cass also covers herbs that can be used in combination with kava, including valerian, licorice, and Ginkgo biloba; suggested dietary changes to improve overall mood and health; possible side effects; and techniques for managing stress in the first place, so antianxiety treatments aren’t as needed. For anyone who wants to know all about what they’re putting into their body, this is a solid primer.
Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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Review by D. Andrew for Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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Kava is a great herb and you should know more about this herb. But if you are looking for more than stories that you can find yourself by browsing, this book is not for you.
This book is useless if you are looking for in depth review about kava. The only things in this book are stories and anectdotal experience from kava users that you can actually see on the internet.
The worst thing about this book is the author recommend the use of kava for hyperactive child to stoned them.
Review by for Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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Another exemplary achievement from Dr. Hyla Cass following hot on the heels of her outstanding book on St. John’s Wort. Well-presented information on this herbal stress reliever, with case histories, research information, even a discussion on the growing, politics and economics of the kava industry. This includes attention to issues of sustainability, fairness in compensating the native South Sea Island growers and legal issues regarding herbal claims under DSHEA. Thorough coverage with something for everyone! A must-read. Highly recommended!
Review by Joe D. Goldstrich, M.D. (vitadoc@hotmail.com) for Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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Dr. Cass has done it again! She has followed up on her excellent book on St. John’s Wort with another stellar performance. She has combined her expertise as a physician and psychiatrist with her outstanding ability to convey useful, practical information and it has all come together as the best Kava book on the market. I highly recommend it to you.
Review by Jeff Hutner for Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia
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As we enter the new paradigm in healthcare, it is essential that publishers and authors provide the lay person with research tools that empower us to take care of ourselves. Dr. Hyla Cass has accomplished this mission and given us a very readable and informative book which explores the history, research and uses of Kava. This is yet one more powerful example of moving away from our reliance on expensive pharmaceutical solutions and moving toward affordable self administered herbal solutions.Thank you Dr. Cass for your important and illuminating work in the world.
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I have the pleasure of living in the only city in the country that has an authentic Kava Bar. I’ve chosen to remain anonymous to keep it underground, where is should stay. Kava is amazing and this book is just another testimonial of that fact. Kava does just what this book claims that it does…it cured my insomnia, and that’s a fact. I just dread the day Kava becomes the next frapaccino, because I love it right where it is. It is illegal in Canada and Germany and probably many other places, so I’m hoping that that doesn’t happen in the U.S. by people abusing this awesome herbal medication.