ARP 061 The Universe and Kava Kava

You as a health care consumer have to know what you are taking, the possible side effects and interactions with the foods you eat and other medications you have know that the good stuff does not necessarily come cheap or is high priced.

There are resources you can use to help you make an informed decision.  

• Johnny B. Truant's The Universe Doesn't Give A Flying Fuck About You
• University of Chicago Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research page on Kava 
• Harvard Health Publications Women's Health Watch page on Kava and Inositol
• Carrie Ramsdell's Kava Information Graphic
• NCCIH page on Kava
• National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements -  What you need to know before your buy
• FDA warning about Kava if you have a liver condition
• Dietary Supplement Label Database you type in your herb or mineral of choice; it will show you various vendor products and you can drill down to what you want or need in a supplement

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment