Although we all sometimes have a restless night here or there or difficulty getting to sleep on occasion, those with insomnia suffer continuously. Sheer exhaustion throughout the day and a body that does not receive adequate amounts of sleep can lead to a whole host of health problems - in the short term these can be mild, but over a long period of time they can worsen.
Although lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on insomnia such as eating the right foods, getting enough exercise and cutting out coffee, alcohol and smoking, it is often only pills and tablets that seem to help sufferers get any sleep at all.
Relying on chemical pills from a pharmacy however can lead to a host of further problems down the line however such as addiction or severe side-effects. A much better alternative is to turn to a herbal, non-addictive supplement such as Kava Kava for relief of insomnia and aid to a good night's sleep.
Unlike other stress and anxiety relievers such as valium, there are no side effects with Kava Kava. It leaves behind no 'hangover' and the dosage is so mild that it does not ‘space you out’ like prescription drugs can. It doesn't effect your mood either. Drugs like Xanax and Valium can bring on bouts of depression and 'come downs' when the drug works its way out of your system, but this is not so with Kava. In actual fact Kava only encourages mental clarity and alertness.
The active ingredients in Kava Kava root are chemicals that are called kavalactones. Research has shown that these chemicals act on the limbic system in the brain which is the part relating to our emotions. Rather than changing the chemical make-up of the brain however by clinging to our receptors like common prescription tranquilizers do, Kava seems to simply enable us to alter the way we process our emotions. In this way it therefore works very differently to prescription tranquilizers.
Kava Kava studies have shown it to be an excellent natural alternative to sleeping pills, anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs. One dosage taken in the evening is an effective relaxant that will encourage a deep and peaceful sleep for those that take it. With no side effects and continued use shown to be safe and non-addictive, it is an excellent alternative to chemical drugs.








