Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb [Mass Market Paperback]

Dr. Ray Sahelian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1998

Discover the secrets of "Nature's Xanax."

For thousands of years, Polynesians and other South Pacific islanders have known what Western society is just now discovering: the extraordinary anxiety-reducing properties of a root known as kava. This safe, effective herb, which can be readily found in health food and retail stores, provides the feelings of relaxation and tranquility that antianxiety drugs such as Valium and Xanax provide, with none of their unwanted side effects, such as grogginess and mental impairment.

Find out about this natural wonder herb and what it can do, including:

* What kava is and how it will make you feel
* Who should take kava and for how long
* What, if any, are the side effects
* Where to find it and what dosages are recommended
* How it compares to prescription medications
* How it also works for muscle aches, menopause, pain relief, bladder infections, and much more
* Plus, the latest research on other relaxing herbs, such as: valerian, chamomile, passionflower, skullcap and hops
* How it is used with other herbs and nutrients

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dr. Sahelian has thoroughly reviewed the kava literature and presents the information in a practical and common sense way. Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb is an excellent resource for consumers and health care practitioners alike who want to learn how to best make the most of this fascinating South Pacific herb."-- Yadhu N. Singh, Ph.D., internationally known kava expert, and Professor of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, in Brookings, South Dakota.

About the Author

Ray Sahelian, M.D., is a popular and respected physician and medical writer who is internationally recognized as a moderate voice in the evaluation of leading nutrients, hormones, and herbs. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including NBC Today, CBS This Morning, and CNN, as well as having been quoted in many national magazines and newspapers, and broadcast on over 2,000 radio stations. Dr. Sahelian is editor of Longevity Research Update and the author of the bestselling Melatonin: Nature's Sleeping Pill; DHEA: A Practical Guide; Creatine: Nature's Muscle Builder; and books on pregnenolone, glucosamine, saw palmetto, stevia, and 5-HTP.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (June 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312967888
• ISBN-13: 978-0312967888
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, clear, scientific, practical., October 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb (Mass Market Paperback)

For less than six dollars, this book offered everything that I wanted about how to take kava. I realized the mistake I had made on timing the dose. I just love how Dr. Sahelian explains complicated things in simple ways. I'm glad cautions and side effects were included.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, practical information., October 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb (Mass Market Paperback)

Dr. Sahelian's kava book was exactly what I was looking for. It clearly explained how much to take, when to take it, how often to use kava, and a list of cautions and side effects. The tone was genuine, straighforward, and without hype. I also found the chapters on other herbs, such as valerian, hops, and passionflower interesting. I give it five stars.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, February 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb (Mass Market Paperback)

Everything I wanted to know about kava, the safety, the right dosages, how to combine it with other nutrients was there. I loaned the book to my doctor who also enjoyed it and said he learned a lot from it.