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I recently started kava again after a 2.5 month break. I ordered Temo Purple from Art of Kava, and my first several sessions were nice, giving me pleasant body relaxation and subtle, lingering euphoria. Pretty much the ideal kava session where it feels nice but doesn't leave you with side...

I've been consuming kava close to two years now. I had a CBC/metabolic panel for unrelated reasons about a year into use, and things were all normal. But a few months ago I had my cholesterol tested and it was extremely, dangerously high - I wrote another long post about that in this forum. I...

I'm a 41YO male. I had a full blood workup done about 6 months ago, including CBC and metabolic panel. Everything was normal. The only thing not tested was cholesterol because I hadn't fasted. They reminded me to come in for that but I put it off because it was never the right time. I just saw...

I was having some digestive issues and mild abdominal pain last summer. I saw my GP and told them about my kava habit. Because the pain sounded possibly like an ulcer they tested for h. pylori (negative). They also did a full blood workup with CBC, metabolic panel, Lipase, etc and it was all...

I've noticed my posts often get moved to the "New Members" forum, and I can't post threads in the In-Depth Discussion forum. I checked and I've been on this forum (and consuming kava) for about 15 months now. Am I really still "new" and unable to sit at the big kids table? How does this work...

I make my kava with juice (Old Orchard Apple Strawberry works well and is cheap). I prepare traditionally, wring out the strainer bag really well and put it in the fridge for a second wash the next day. Last night I forgot to put the bag in the fridge and it sat out on the counter. Do you think...

Many reviews say that Wow! kava from Nakamal is very potent. Yet looking at the lab reports, most batches only have 5-6% kavalactone content. In comparison, people also say Stone kava is potent, but that makes more sense given its 9% kavalactone content. Can someone help me understand the...

BKH Nambawan is very strong and can provide a krunky, couch-lock vibe. That is often just what I'm looking for, but sometimes I'd like something lighter. And some batches of Nambawan can feel more "pharmaceutical" than recreational...meaning, I feel kind of messed up but not necessarily in a fun...

I have some mild tinnitus which is worse in one ear. I manage to ignore it much of the time, but now and then I remember it and it drives me batty. It's a high-pitched ringing, something like 10khz. Disappears in any noisy environment but at home when it's quiet, can be very distracting. I've...

One thing I appreciate about BKH is the testing information they provide for each kava, which shows among other things the kavalactone percentage. I'm confused though because they provide the same data sheet for both medium grind and micronized Nambawan, which shows 11.2% kavalactone content...

This is one of the smoothest-tasting kavas I've had. The taste mostly disappeared into the juice and what was there was not too offensive. By the way, I find Dole Orange Strawberry Banana is a great juice for kava, as is the Trader Joe's equivalent. The effects came on slower for me than some...

I've been using kava for about six months. I've taken several short breaks during that time ranging from 2-7 days, maybe 18 days of total break time. I've also taken NAC and Silymarin supplements to help protect my liver. However, kava has become largely ineffective for me. I experienced a mild...

I'd like to stick with micronized kava for now, but my favorite vendors are out of micronized: BKH, GHK, Kava Time. I know Kalm with Kava is in stock, it's fine but the potency is a little too mild in my experience. Can anyone recommend a good strong micronized kava that is available right...

My preferred method of kava preparation is to use three aluballs in a shaker, with 2-3 tbsp in each ball. I shake for 3-4 minutes and after pouring, I gently shake as much liquid out of the balls as I can. Actually it's not really shaking, just moving the bottle up and down and letting momentum...

I've been consuming kava nightly for the last 2.5 months straight, except for a few days when I had a stomach bug. I just ran out of kava and decided I'd take a little time off from it. I hear that's a good thing to do once in a while for your liver's sake, and it was just getting a little...

I'm interested in experimenting with different combinations of kava, but I'm unsure how to find the right balance between too little of each, and too much overall. For example, I currently have two micronized kavas from Bula Kava House, Nambawan and 11 Year Waka. With the Nambawan, 3.5...

I'm not quite seeing what the fuss is about, but I also question if I'm having the fullest kava experience I can. I've been using the Kalm with Kava micronized Fiji Loa Waka. I drink it with pineapple mango juice, mixed well with a whisk. Every time I've tried it has been on an empty stomach...