Cameron George: Understanding Senescent Cells, Psychotropic Medicines, and The Benefits of Kava | EP 396

Do you wish you could experience the same effects of alcohol, but without the hangover?   In this episode of the Align podcast, Cameron George and I chat about what Kava is exactly, its main benefits, and how it impacts your nervous system. We also explore what senescent cells are and how they relate to the psychedelic experience of psychotropic medicines. Lastly, we cover how Kava can help reset your sympathetic system.    Cameron is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA, a company that is striving to set the industry standard for quality, safety and education around kava within the mass market. TRU KAVA is focused on developing scalable user-friendly products that deliver the full therapeutic action of the traditional kava drink, which is the only form has been highly prized in south pacific islands for over 3000 years.   What we discuss:   03:16: What does the psychedelic experience like from a neuro-chemical perspective? 09:27: What does it mean to experience a re-sensitization to reality? 14:23: What is a senescent cell? 31:07: What is Kava? 52:02: How does Kava impact the nervous system? 01:02:48: How does being in a constant sympathetic state affect your libido? 01:13:42: What other substances can restore the GABA system? 01:30:45: How did Cameron beat his addiction 01:51:40: What is a tonic? 01:53:35: What is the recommended dosage of Kava? 02:02:52: What “stacks”