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NOW Kava Kava -- 2 fl oz


NOW Kava Kava
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NOW Kava Kava Description

  • Relaxation
  • Herbal Peacefulness
  • With Glycerin
  • Vegetarian/Vegan


Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 droppersful in juice, water or herbal tea 1 to 3 times daily as needed. Daily usage not to exceed 4 weeks.

 

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Free Of
Animal-derived ingredients.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Droppers (1.6 mL)
Servings per Container: About 38
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vanuatuan and/or Fijian Kava Kava Root (Piper methysticum) Extract1.6 mL*
*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin and grain alcohol (30%).

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Warnings

US FDA advises that a potential risk of rare, but severe, liver injury may be associated with kava-containing dietary supplements. As a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Stop use and ask a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems (e.g., unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow eyes or skin). Not for use by persons under 18 years of age, or by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not for use with alcoholic beverages. Excessive use or use with products that cause drowsiness may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment.

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5 Ways to Calm an Anxious Mind

Everyone gets anxious from time to time. Thankfully, the fear and worry that come with anxiety are short-lived. However, in that moment, it’s hard to imagine any other reality. Your mind gets stuck in some worst-case scenario, from which your unease grows and festers. While a soothing tea might be nice, what would really help is a strategy to escape those thoughts. There are several theories on how to calm down when you’re feeling anxious, but some are easier to implement than others. Woman Learning How to Calm Down Writing in Journal with Cup of Tea in Hand | Vitacost.com/blog The following five strategies are simple, practical and extremely effective. No matter the source of your anxiety, there’s something here for everyone.

How to Calm Down - 5 Strategies

1. Breathe

The first, and probably the most common, piece of advice when you are feeling anxious is to focus on your breathing. There are several different methods you can use, but the major focus should be on turning shallow gasps of air (a trademark of anxiety) into deep, nourishing breaths. One of these methods is known as Triangle Breathing. This is where you visualize the shape of a triangle as you breathe, with the bottom side being longer than the other two sides. When using this method, you inhale for four seconds, hold that breath for four seconds, and then exhale for six seconds while following the sides of the triangle in your mind. Your body will start to find a deeper, more controlled breathing pattern to help you relax.

2. Be active

The link between exercise and anxiety relief is noteworthy. Physical activity releases serotonin into your bloodstream. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, memory and more. In fact, this hormone is so powerful that it’s the focus of popular anti-depressant medications, like Prozac and Zoloft. These medications influence mood by increasing serotonin availability. Of course, exercise may not be a substitute for a prescription. For that, you’ll need to speak to a healthcare provider. But exercise can help you manage physical symptoms of anxiety (aka, get the jitters out) and build emotional resilience. The best part is you don’t need to hit the gym hard or sweat for hours on end. A walk around the park or your neighborhood is enough to make a difference. Better yet, stay home and dance around, or simply jog in place for a few minutes. Whatever you decide, make exercise fun! Choose a form of activity that you thoroughly enjoy, so you can get maximum mood-boosting benefits.

3. Schedule time for your worries

Why would you schedule time to worry? Isn’t the point to stop worrying? Yes, but this self-care strategy can work if you have a lot of thoughts running through your head. The sheer volume and speed can be paralyzing. By scheduling time to worry, you bring focus and organization to the chaos. All you have to do is set aside a few minutes every day to write down – or type up – all your worries. Once you have a comprehensive list, sort and categorize. Highlight or cross off the ones that can be resolved. Knowing that even a few worries have resolutions allows you to put them out of your mind – at least, for the rest of the day. This should instantly lighten your load and help you feel more at ease.

4. Keep a Diary

Speaking of writing things down, keeping a diary is one of the most common mental health strategies – and for good reason. The benefits of journaling are far and wide. For one, simply writing down painful or irritating thoughts helps get it out of your mind and onto a tangible piece of paper. The act of releasing the worry is calming in itself. Plus, writing down your worries takes effort, which seems to minimize the strength of them. But that’s not the only reason this strategy works. Keeping a diary means you can note exactly how you feel in a given moment and ponder why it is you’re feeling that way. Doing this helps identify triggers to your anxiety, so you can avoid or work through those particular situations.

5. Produce music

A study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology found that people who intentionally listened to upbeat music, showed improved markers of happiness. Music can strongly influence moods, which is why so many people turn on the tunes when they’re feeling blue. Producing music, however, is a slightly more involved practice with very similar affects. When you’re creating music or even just mixing a playlist, you can pour all your emotions into that one piece. It’s a great alternative to journaling, and it’s just as accessible. You can use apps like Apple Music, Spotify or Pacemaker to compile a mood-boosting playlist. Or, try free music-making software if you’re more into producing individual songs. Learning how to calm down when anxiety sets in is the easy part. Actually putting these strategies into action is a different story. It may take some time. Please be patient with yourself and know that you’re not alone. Anxiety is common. Lean on loved ones for support, find similar interest groups online and never, ever give up the fight!

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