Kratom alternatives are a very hot subject right now. As you may have already learned, the DEA is set to list kratom (mitragyna speciosa) as a Schedule I substance come September 30th 2016. (Update: The DEA have delayed their scheduling pending public commentary.) This is being fought tooth and nail, and quite effectively I might […]
Best Supplements, herbs and nootropics of 2019
What would the new year be without one of those cliche posts reviewing the past year? To kick off 2020, I decided it would be a good idea to revisit everything I tried in 2019, so I present to you The best supplements, herbs and nootropics of 2019. This post might have some things you’ve […]
Is Liver Damage from Kava Kava Just a Myth?
Some time ago when kava became better known on the wild, wild interweb and scientists began investigating its applications, a popular meme has spread about kava having a link to liver damage. Considering that kava is an excellent anxiolytic substance 1 indulged in tradition by some Pacific Island cultures much in the way we use […]
Why Instant Kava May Be Better than Phenibut for Anxiety
After one week of using Kava King Vanuatu Blend daily, I believe that kava kava may be a strong contender with phenibut for the unofficial title of “best OTC anxiolytic.” 1 I can’t award it that title just yet without some longer-term use, but kava is liable to become one of my favorites in that […]
Kava Kava root: Anti-stress and sleep aid
Kava Kava is yet another interesting plant I’ve had the privilege of learning about recently. It has a storied history of use as both recreational and ritual psychoactive by several island cultures throughout the southern and western Pacific. Today in countries where it isn’t banned or restricted, it’s mainly used as a sleep aid and […]
