[Latin Name]  Piper methyicium L.

[Specification] Kavalactones ≥30.0%

[Appearance] Yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Kava?]

Kava, also known as piper methysticum, kava kava, and ‘awa, is a small shrub native to the islands in the South Pacific. The root and stems are made into a non-alcoholic, psychoactive beverage that has been used socially and ceremonially for hundreds of years in Hawaii, Fiji, and Tonga.

Kava is traditionally prepared by placing ground root and stem into a porous sack, submerging in water, and squeezing the juice into a large, carved, wooden bowl. Coconut half-shell cups are dipped and filled — punch bowl style. After drinking a cup or two a feeling of heightened attention combined with relaxation begins to come on. Although it is soothing, it is unlike alcohol in that thoughts remain clear. The flavor is largely inoffensive, but some find that it takes getting used to; it really depends on your preference for earthy flavors.

[Kava is Safe to Use]

The safe and effective benefits of kava to relieve symptoms of anxiety were also supported in a meta-analysis, a systematic statistical review of seven human clinical trials published in 2000 in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, and again in a similar critical review in 2001. The reviews did not find significant adverse effects related to liver toxicity.

In conclusion, the liver is affected by many substances, including prescription and non- prescription drugs, as well as alcohol, which is a major cause of liver damage. We must be aware that herbs are potent medicines, to be treated with the appropriate respect regarding potential interactions and toxicity, including to the liver. On the other hand, Kava kava’s margin of safety far surpasses that of it’s pharmaceutical equivalent.

[Function]

Kava’s can help offset a number of problems, most notably stress, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. However, kava’s anxiolytic (anti-panic or anti-anxiety agent) and calming properties can offset many other stress and anxiety related ailments.

1. Kava as a Therapy for Anxiety
2. Kava May Remedy Menopausal Mood Swings

3. Weight Loss

4. Combat Premature Aging

5. Quit Smoking Aid

6. Combat pain as an analgesic

7. Insomnia

8. Depression

Why dairy is horrible and the major exceptions to the rule (Part 1):
Dairy is dangerous

The FTC asked the USDA to look into the science behind the milk does the body good ads. The scientist found that
1. Milk does not benefit sports performance –
2. No evidence that it helps against osteoporosis –
3. Dairy is linked to prostate cancer
4. May be linked to heart disease
5. That it’s bad for 75% of people who are lactose intolerance –
6. It Aggravates irritable bowl syndrome.
And conventional milk causes allergies, sinus issues, ear infections, type 1 diabetes, chronic constipation, and anemia in children,

Milk intolerances:

Milk Allergy:

A milk allergy is different from lactose intolerance and refers to an abnormal immunologic reaction in which the body’s immune system produces an allergic antibody, called immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, which results in allergy symptoms such as wheezing, diarrhea or vomiting.

Those with an actual milk allergy must strictly avoid dairy in any form, including cheese. Symptoms of a milk allergy can include asthma, eczema, gastrointestinal distress, as well as bleeding, pneumonia, and even anaphylaxis (shock).

Lactose Intolerance:
Different from both allergies and lactose intolerance, some people have a sensitivity to the casein (a type of protein) in milk. This sensitivity can trigger inflammation throughout the body, which may produce symptoms such as sinus congestion, acne flares, skin rash and migraines.

Non dairy options:
Coconut Milk
You can use coconut milk to cook basic rice and also for curries. I also make coconut milk kefir. Some people even add it to coffee as a non-dairy creamer. Most commercially sold coconut milks have guar gums and other additives which can upset your digestion.

Almond Milk

Hemp Milk

Rice Milk
Rice milk is very starchy and is high in carbs. Rice milk may also contain arsenic depending on how it was made. It isn’t a great source for calcium, fat, or protein. I don’t like it.

Soy Milk
Soy was traditionally prepared through a long, slow fermentation processes to make food such as natto (which is rich in Vitamin K2), miso, tempeh, and soy sauce, as well assoy milk. Unfortunately, the soy of today is not treated with the same respect and care. The soy bean has high amounts of phytic acid and isoflavones, or plant-based estrogens. In addition, at least in the United States, today’s soy is 90% genetically modified which means it is loaded with pesticides. GMOs, pesticides, phytic acid, and endocrine disruptors do not build healthy bodies. I do not recommend drinking modern soy milk.

Sources:
Cancer, fracture rate –

https://caloriebee.com/nutrition/Is-Milk-Bad-For-Me

https://www.bustle.com/articles/117390-9-myths-about-dairy-debunked

https://drhyman.com/blog/2013/07/05/got-proof-lack-of-evidence-for-milks-benefits/

non-dairy creamers – https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/nutrition/food-safety/7things-you-need-to-know-about-non-dairy-coffee-creamer

https://www.bustle.com/articles/137195-7-reasons-milk-is-bad-for-you

non dairy creamers – https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/17/non-dairy-creamer-chemicals.aspx

pasteurization and homogenization — https://draxe.com/pasteurization-homogenization-101/

Milk and bone loss –

https://nutritionfacts.org/2017/01/31/why-is-milk-consumption-associated-with-more-bone-fractures/

*dangers of pasteurized milk – preventdisease.com/news/14/070314_9-Reasons-Stop-Drinking-Pasteurized-Milk.shtml
Raw milk and dangers of conventional – blogs.naturalnews.com/the-health-benefits-of-raw-milk-and-the-dangers-of-processed-milk/

6 reasons to avoid milk – www.naturalnews.com/042935_raw_milk_conventional_dairy_food_processing.html#ixzz2ksTNtUAE
Harvard on dangers of milk – www.trueactivist.com/harvard-scientists-urge-you-to-stop-drinking-milk/

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/how-dairy-affects-your-hormones/

For more info go to – TheArtofUnity.com

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Ingredients:
1 cup of margarine (227g)
1 cup of sugar (201g)
1 tsp of vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups of flour (192 g)
1 1/4 cups of oatmeal (106g)
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups of chocolate chips (304g)

(Tell me if I’ve missed any conversions!)

Recipe:
Preheat oven to 375F

Cream together margarine and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla

In a separate bowl, mix in all the dry ingredients (but not the chocolate chips)

Add the dry ingredient mix to the liquid ingredients

Stir in the chocolate chips

Bake for 12-14 minutes

Enjoy!