26/08/2025
Kava, Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs are all harmful to our health (Including Sh**ha, Ho**ah, Va**ng and E-Cigarettes)
Kava can cause liver and Kidney damage
https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/site_files/36909/upload_files/kava_and_your_liver.pdf
There is little information on how kava interacts with other medication, so it's best to avoid kava if you are taking any prescription medicine.
In the long term, kava use may cause a wide range of problems including:
* Breathing difficulties
* Visual changes, including sensitivity to light (photophobia)
* Slight alterations to blood cells, including white and red blood cells, and platelets
* Liver damage
* Compromised immune function
* Kidney damage
* Contact dermatitis – causing scaly, flaky rash on the skin
* Appetite loss, leading to malnutrition and weight loss
* Loss of drive and motivation
* Worsened symptoms of pre-existing mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/kava
More than 5 tonnes of kava is being imported into New Zealand every month, going up to 8 tonnes during Indian festivals!
All alcoholic drinks are linked with cancer.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services lists consumption of alcoholic beverages as a known human carcinogen - capable of causing cancer.
There is no amount of alcohol that is considered safe and drinking any alcohol can be potentially harmful.
Alcohol can cause different short and long-term harm on our bodies, even if you are drinking moderately.
Alcohol contributes to the development of over 200 health conditions that can affect our quality of life. It is also one of the biggest risk factors for cancers, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, assaults, falls, car accidents, drowning and alcohol poisoning.
One way alcohol causes cancer - technical explanation -
https://www.facebook.com/manukau.indian.fm/videos/2798564013610560/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=892735788604471
https://www.alcohol.org.nz/
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis.
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/index.html
Va**ng and E-Cigarettes - The majority of va**ng products contain ni****ne.
Sh**ha and Ho**ah - All ho**ah smoke contains cancer-causing chemicals and toxins, including carbon monoxide, heavy metals and tar.
https://www.facebook.com/manukau.indian.fm/videos/768623254966469
The permanent effects of drugs on the body can slowly destroy vital systems and functions, culminating in permanent disability or even death.
https://fb.watch/loEu6ocy2x/
Obesity: https://www.facebook.com/manukau.indian.fm/videos/3224864314476429
Diabetes: https://www.facebook.com/manukau.indian.fm/videos/885377263740668
Alzheimer's Disease: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/uXK3mtix6vzW9nME/?mibextid=gYSGZt
Heart Disease: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DeGVPsq6V/
Blood Pressure: https://www.facebook.com/manukau.indian.fm/videos/1480217466273985
