Browsing by Author "Aporosa, S. 'Apo'"
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Australia’s discussion of kava imports reflects lack of cultural understanding
(2019)The Australian government is considering an increase in the amount of kava travellers can bring into the country. The consultation process includes a proposed pilot program to ease restrictions on kava importation for ... -
Cognitive functions associated with consumption of traditional volumes of kava (Piper methysticum): A feasibility study
(SAGE Publications, 2019)Kava (Piper methysticum) is a traditional and culturally significant Pacific Island beverage, which contains active compounds called kavalactones that produce soporific relaxant effects similar to Benzodiazepine (Sarris ... -
Cognitive functions associated with consumption of traditional volumes of kava (Piper methysticum): A feasibility study
(2019)It is believed the traditional Pacific drink kava contributes to unsafe driving. A recent study utilising an industry standard measure of drug driving failed to register effects to selected cognitive functions. The following ... -
De-mythologizing and re-branding of kava as the new ‘world drug’ of choice
(SAGE Publications, 2019)What seemed impossible 50 years ago is today becoming a reality as ‘soft drugs’ such as cannabis are being decriminalized and accepted for their calming effects as well as their legitimate medicinal properties. Several ... -
De-mythologizing and re-branding the traditional drink kava
(Research Outreach, 2020)Kava, a plant lacking seeds or a means to self-propagate, is believed to have first originated in Northern Vanuatu thousands of years ago. Those origins add to kava’s spiritual significance and recognition as a ‘plant of ...
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Rural and remote communities: Health needs and aspirations of Pacific peoples
(The University of Waikato, 2022)In Aotearoa New Zealand, Pacific peoples have worse health status and substantially limited access to healthcare, particularly in remote and rural communities, when compared to the general population. In addition, Pacific ... -
Hybrid cultural identities and Cook Islands tertiary students in a cross-cultural contact zone: A case study approach
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis focuses on how cultural identities of Cook Islands students are renegotiated in ‘the Conch’, a dedicated Pacific student space at the University of Waikato. Of particular interest is the significance of the ... -
Kava and balance: The effects of traditionally influenced kava consumption on human physiology
(The University of Waikato, 2020)In recent years there has been increasing interest in the effects of kava as a medicinal substance. However, there are unknown facets of kava effects that continue to be the issue of debate within the literature. One such ...
