For as long as us locals can remember, our beloved state of California has been synonymous with all things health. Whether it’s the latest trend in exercise or the hottest health food movement, we’ve managed to stay on the pulse of wellness for decades. It then comes as no surprise that Santa Cruz is one […]
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A medicinal league of its own: Exploring the health benefits of kava
For as long as us locals can remember, our beloved state of California has been synonymous with all things health. Whether it’s the latest trend in exercise or the hottest health food movement, we’ve managed to stay on the pulse of wellness for decades. It then comes as no surprise that Santa Cruz is one […]
Honing the harvest: A look inside MeloMelo’s abundant kava farm
Ask any frequent consumer of kava what their favorite part of the immensely earthy beverage is, and they’ll most likely point to the drink’s stimulating effects of relaxation. Known for providing consumers with an all-natural buzz, this elusive plant- which has been a cultural staple of indigenous communities for many years- has been linked to […]

