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Ricepaper 01/20/2012

Thought I would share this with you all.I have just started to use the herb Kava in the past week .Amazingly it has really calmed my anxiety & I'm able to sleep better. Its relaxes the nervous & muscular systems.( Great as I have TMJ as well). One thing I have noticed is my clarity in thought, much more rational. There are no"dopey" feelings with Kava. Doesn't take the noise down but I seem to be dealing with it better. Long may it last
Lesley

deleted_user 01/20/2012

Thanks for sharing. I think you need to be careful with that one though, I remember reading about somebody dying taking it. I'm just saying don't take too much, more isn't necessarily better;) I'm glad it's working for you.
Sue

Ricepaper 01/21/2012

Hi Sue,
I'm a Naturopath & Medical Herbalist by profession so have done some research into Kava. I'm taking 15 drops 4 times a day. This is not a long term treatment for me, but will help for awhile.
Unfortunately its always the "bad" things that come to our attention. Used correctly within the dosage range & not long term outcomes are beneficial.
Thank you for your concern

McMurdo 01/21/2012

I used to take Kava but stopped after the scary stories. : ) Good to know it's helping you and we are OK if we take a safe dose. I prolly have some still around here somewhere...I'm always happy to find things that help with sleep since my "sleep button" seems to be broken! : )

deleted_user 01/21/2012

Lesley,

I am glad I found your post. I have been tying to kick Ambien and started taking a Nutra Sleep,which has Gaba, taurine, skullcap, passionflower, valerian and Chamomile. I have also added a 3mg of melotonin. It seems to help, I still get up, but I did with Ambien. Would you use Kava with this? Or is that overkill.
Also what would you recommend for inflamation? I am really trying to stay off Ototoxic drugs.
Lori

Ricepaper 01/22/2012

I wouldn't recommend kava as you seem to have a good combination there.
As for anti-inflammatories 3000-6000 mgs of good quality fish oil will be helpful.

Ricepaper 01/22/2012

that is 3000 to 6000 milograms of fish oil

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