In my quest to "figure this out", I'm always open to hearing new approaches on Kava preparation and consumption.
There are some days where it hits me in such a fantastic way that I ask "WHY do more people not drink Kava?!?"
But then there are other days where I wonder "WHAT in the heck is wrong with my body?", when I'm not feeling it AT ALL, because it's as if my body isn't processing it right.
I've consumed Kava for a few years now, with the last year being daily with no breaks between. My main "session" is after work, but I do drink lighter shells before lunch.
The biggest downside for me has been the dermo, which manifests in cracked fingers, and belly skin that I can graze my hands across and create a small snowstorm.
Daily Amlactin user, as a result. (Curious about what level of coconut oil I should use. I know another person here has reported big success with dermo elimination/suppression using coconut oil.) Have started using an exfoliation pad, which helps tremendously with the loose skin.
My parents have noticed my hands lately, and are concerned for me. I explained it's a reversible condition.
(Though my FEET are so bad off... that I feel like I'm stuck with them in this condition. Seriously the worse-looking part of my body, but also never shown/seen, so I don't think about them as much.)
My approach goes like this:
- Add at least 3 TBSP (sometimes 2/3rds cup) dry medium grind to strainer bag.
- Place strainer bag inside a closed plastic ice cream bucket, with the open end of the bag sticking out, pinched between the container and lid.
- Shake this vigorously for a couple minutes. (One way to produce "micronized" at home, I suppose.) Let this sit for a minute, so the fine Kava cloud settles.
- Add 1 cup warm water and a "skosh" of milk, let soak.
- Get my nitrile gloves on and knead vigorously for several minutes.
This produces a really thick, dark grog.
With my watermelon chunks nearby (and a fork stuck in one, ready for when I've downed my shell), I'll go ahead and pour that into a shell and drink it, then chase with a watermelon chunk.
The watermelon really saturates my mouth and is a nice little treat. Often I "save up" for Kava, meaning I don't snack at all between main meals.
I immediately add another cup of warm water to the bucket and strain again.
Usually within 15 minutes, I'll know if it's going to "work today" or not.
I find that if I'm feeling it, I can keep going and going. But if I'm NOT, I keep trying and trying. This is the only time I ever get nausea.
You'd think I would learn, but there's always that hope that I'm JUST ABOUT to "break through".
When it works, it WORKS.
I had a session recently where I keep adding water and each shell just washed over me all new again.
It was so strange and fantastic.
I've tried many, but these are the ones I keep going back to:
- KWK Loa Waka
- KWK Special Variety
- KWK Samoa Ava
- KWK Vula Waka
Here are ones I've tried before and will be ordering soon to revisit:
- N@H WOW
- BKH Nambawan
- BKH MeloMelo
- Squanch
VERY MUCH open to hearing you guys' thoughts on this!
There are some days where it hits me in such a fantastic way that I ask "WHY do more people not drink Kava?!?"
But then there are other days where I wonder "WHAT in the heck is wrong with my body?", when I'm not feeling it AT ALL, because it's as if my body isn't processing it right.
I've consumed Kava for a few years now, with the last year being daily with no breaks between. My main "session" is after work, but I do drink lighter shells before lunch.
The biggest downside for me has been the dermo, which manifests in cracked fingers, and belly skin that I can graze my hands across and create a small snowstorm.
Daily Amlactin user, as a result. (Curious about what level of coconut oil I should use. I know another person here has reported big success with dermo elimination/suppression using coconut oil.) Have started using an exfoliation pad, which helps tremendously with the loose skin.
My parents have noticed my hands lately, and are concerned for me. I explained it's a reversible condition.
(Though my FEET are so bad off... that I feel like I'm stuck with them in this condition. Seriously the worse-looking part of my body, but also never shown/seen, so I don't think about them as much.)
My approach goes like this:
- Add at least 3 TBSP (sometimes 2/3rds cup) dry medium grind to strainer bag.
- Place strainer bag inside a closed plastic ice cream bucket, with the open end of the bag sticking out, pinched between the container and lid.
- Shake this vigorously for a couple minutes. (One way to produce "micronized" at home, I suppose.) Let this sit for a minute, so the fine Kava cloud settles.
- Add 1 cup warm water and a "skosh" of milk, let soak.
- Get my nitrile gloves on and knead vigorously for several minutes.
This produces a really thick, dark grog.
With my watermelon chunks nearby (and a fork stuck in one, ready for when I've downed my shell), I'll go ahead and pour that into a shell and drink it, then chase with a watermelon chunk.
The watermelon really saturates my mouth and is a nice little treat. Often I "save up" for Kava, meaning I don't snack at all between main meals.
I immediately add another cup of warm water to the bucket and strain again.
Usually within 15 minutes, I'll know if it's going to "work today" or not.
I find that if I'm feeling it, I can keep going and going. But if I'm NOT, I keep trying and trying. This is the only time I ever get nausea.
You'd think I would learn, but there's always that hope that I'm JUST ABOUT to "break through".
When it works, it WORKS.
I had a session recently where I keep adding water and each shell just washed over me all new again.
It was so strange and fantastic.
I've tried many, but these are the ones I keep going back to:
- KWK Loa Waka
- KWK Special Variety
- KWK Samoa Ava
- KWK Vula Waka
Here are ones I've tried before and will be ordering soon to revisit:
- N@H WOW
- BKH Nambawan
- BKH MeloMelo
- Squanch
VERY MUCH open to hearing you guys' thoughts on this!