Butch
Kava Curious
Hi all
I've been lurking on these forums for a few months now (Since around November of last year) and feel like it's time to introduce myself. I'm pretty familiar with most of you already based off the posting history within that time period.
I started using Kava after reading some information from Erowid and other places, and picked up a box of the yogi tea from a local grocery store for $4. In retrospect, the tea was probably all placebo but in any case I pursued the interest and eventually ordered a 1/2 pound bag of boroguru from Bula Kava House. Most of the bag was spent trying to get past reverse tolerance, and I didn't do enough research on the effects prior to buying. From what I understand, it's a heavier Kava (which I can attest to). Later, I bought a 2 pack sample of Ozia's Kava candy, which is amazing. I also recently bought the sample of Kalm with Kava's beverage (not concentrate). I've only been really "krunked" once, and I can't honestly say it was a pleasant experience. I did not enjoy the feeling of not having total control of my muscle movements. So far that's been my Kava experience. I will be reviewing each of the above products shortly.
Since I started with Kava, I realized that I am a stressed person. For me, it was only once the stress was lifted that I understood how heavily it was bearing down. I have found that Kava is an excellent stress buster, and I am grateful to have found it. I've never used alcohol or other substances recreationally. While I hope that people will be more accepting of Kava's relieving properties, most who are familiar with Kava still see it as a bad and liver destroying drug. If wish it were received with as much respect and popularity as caffeine. In any case, for now it seems to be a relatively healthy way to block out anxieties.
I'll end this post with some discussion material. How do you all think we could sway the public opinion to be more accepting and open to Kava? The taste is the worse part, but it isn't something that can't be covered up, as demonstrated by the non-traditional products. Do you all think that Kava could make itself as popular as other drugs? How? If it becomes as popular, would it be banned unnecessarily?
I've been lurking on these forums for a few months now (Since around November of last year) and feel like it's time to introduce myself. I'm pretty familiar with most of you already based off the posting history within that time period.
I started using Kava after reading some information from Erowid and other places, and picked up a box of the yogi tea from a local grocery store for $4. In retrospect, the tea was probably all placebo but in any case I pursued the interest and eventually ordered a 1/2 pound bag of boroguru from Bula Kava House. Most of the bag was spent trying to get past reverse tolerance, and I didn't do enough research on the effects prior to buying. From what I understand, it's a heavier Kava (which I can attest to). Later, I bought a 2 pack sample of Ozia's Kava candy, which is amazing. I also recently bought the sample of Kalm with Kava's beverage (not concentrate). I've only been really "krunked" once, and I can't honestly say it was a pleasant experience. I did not enjoy the feeling of not having total control of my muscle movements. So far that's been my Kava experience. I will be reviewing each of the above products shortly.
Since I started with Kava, I realized that I am a stressed person. For me, it was only once the stress was lifted that I understood how heavily it was bearing down. I have found that Kava is an excellent stress buster, and I am grateful to have found it. I've never used alcohol or other substances recreationally. While I hope that people will be more accepting of Kava's relieving properties, most who are familiar with Kava still see it as a bad and liver destroying drug. If wish it were received with as much respect and popularity as caffeine. In any case, for now it seems to be a relatively healthy way to block out anxieties.
I'll end this post with some discussion material. How do you all think we could sway the public opinion to be more accepting and open to Kava? The taste is the worse part, but it isn't something that can't be covered up, as demonstrated by the non-traditional products. Do you all think that Kava could make itself as popular as other drugs? How? If it becomes as popular, would it be banned unnecessarily?
