When i was in Bali earlier this month I noticed turmeric jamu on the menu of many of the places we ate. Usually served chilled, it’s a bright marigold coloured drink, intensely flavoured with turmeric, ginger and lime. It’s potent stuff with a strong flavour that I quickly acquired a taste for. I find it uniquely refreshing, and of course the knowledge that it’s incredibly good for you helps the medicine go down too.

I found myself ordering jamu at every opportunity. Some were better than others and it was obvious when dried turmeric had been used instead of fresh turmeric root. Regardless of its relative deliciousness, it always left me feeling refreshed and with a sense of wellbeing. I resolved to make some as soon as we were back home in Koh Samui, and to make it regularly.

Traditional Indonesian jamu

Jamu is traditional Indonesian medicine, predominantly made from natural ingredients including roots, bark, flowers, seeds, leaves and fruits. It dates back thousands of years and has some similarities to Ayurveda. In Indonesia jamu is used to address a wide range of ailments, depending on the ingredients used.

Widely available from cafes and restaurants across Bali, turmeric jamu seems to be the most commonplace. A Balinese cook told me that women traditionally drink it two or three times a week for beauty, and men drink it mixed with raw egg yolk for strength.

I also tried tamarind jamu (rather lovely in its sharpness), and have since discovered that turmeric and tamarind is a common combination in jamu.

The health benefits of turmeric

One of the most powerful healing herbs, turmeric is a rhizome or root (similar in form to ginger) that can be used fresh, or in dried powder form. Besides being a powerful anti-inflammatory, natural liver detoxifier and kidney cleanser, it’s also thought to have a host of health benefits including antioxidant, digestive, antiplatelet (decreases clotting), cholesterol lowering and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Turmeric’s health benefits come from curcumin, the active ingredient now being studied around the world for its potential health benefits in warding off dementia and cancer.

So just how much turmeric is good for you? The jury is out. Recommended dosages vary widely, depending on how it’s consumed and whether it’s a preventative or curative dose. I can’t tell you how much is in a glass of jamu, but I can tell you that many people drink it daily, and especially if they’re suffering from any type of illness.

Me? I am drinking turmeric jamu every morning in a shooter to boost my immunity and help ward off cold and flu, and upping my consumption any time I’m feeling a bit run down

It is also Blood cleaner, health tonic and is said to aid in slimming.

Excellent source of enzymes and curcumin. Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, assists in reducing cholesterol… the list goes on and on. Jamu can be drunk as often, and as much as you like because unlike western medicine, Jamu is completely safe and it’s near impossible to overdose on. For general health and well being a single glass serve a day is sufficient.

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India. Although suppressed during years of foreign occupation, Ayurveda has been enjoying a major resurgence in both its native land and throughout the world. Tibetan medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine both have their roots in Ayurveda. Early Greek medicine also embraced many concepts originally described in the classical ayurvedic medical texts dating back several thousands of years.

More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vital while realizing their full human potential. Providing guidelines on ideal daily and seasonal routines, diet, behavior and the proper use of our senses, Ayurveda reminds us that health is the balanced and dynamic integration between our environment, body, mind, and spirit.

Tri-Dosha

Recognizing that human beings are part of nature, Ayurveda describes three fundamental energies that govern our inner and outer environments: movement, transformation, and structure. Known in Sanskrit as Vata (Wind), Pitta (Fire), and Kapha (Earth), these primary forces are responsible for the characteristics of our mind and body.

Body Types

Each of us has a unique proportion of these three forces that shapes our nature. If Vata is dominant in our Ayurvedic Consultation system, we tend to be thin, light, enthusiastic, energetic, and changeable. If Pitta predominates in our nature, we tend to be intense, intelligent, and goal-oriented and we have a strong appetite for life. When Kapha prevails, we tend to be easy-going, methodical, and nurturing. Although each of us has all three forces, most people have one or two elements that predominate.

Yoga & Meditation

Know your inner self at Kumarakom Lake Resort. Discover harmony with nature, with Yoga. Asanas or postures in Yoga, meant to isolate the ego from the body and mind are designed to sharpen your concentration, improve your health and assist you in attaining peace of mind.

For each element, there is a balanced and imbalance expression. When Vata is balanced, a person is lively and creative, but when there is too much movement in the system, a person tends to experience anxiety, insomnia, dry skin, constipation, and difficulty focusing. When Pitta is functioning in a balanced manner, a person is warm, friendly, disciplined, a good leader, and a good speaker. When Pitta is out of balance, a person tends to be compulsive and irritable and may suffer from indigestion or an inflammatory condition. When Kapha is balanced, a person is sweet, supportive, and stable but when Kapha is out of balance, a person may experience sluggishness, weight gain, and sinus congestion.

Comprising a heavy duty design with twice the chamber capacity, multiple drum sets, transparent hopper and significantly longer run times, the Hurom H22 enables any small business to offer their customers cold-pressed juice and the associated health benefits.

The Hurom H22 is whisper quiet, BPA free and is guaranteed to produce the highest yield of any slow juicer on the market.

The pulp control lever and juice cap makes it possible customise your juices and smoothies for just the right amount of fibre for your taste.

While the pulp lever may not offer the versatility of a dedicated blender, you get the best of both worlds with slow speed blending and maximum flavour, as well as the ability to control the flow of pulp into your juices.

Hurom’s innovative technology is the result of over 40 years of research into juicing. Traditional juicers use sharp blades rotating at high-speed to grind the fruit and vegetables. This heats up the food, causing oxidation and destroying the very nutrients and enzymes people are hoping to extract.

There are claims being made that with the addition of the juice cap on the new Hurom models, when fixed in the closed position, allows the juice to be combined together before being released. It is being likened to the theory long proclaimed by Max Gerson that when different nutrients in juice are mixed with one another under pressure, they produce a more nutritious juice as nutrients from the pulp are passed through. As yet there is no documentary evidence to support this with this particular juice extractor.

Dr Max Gerson (of the world famous Gerson Institute) recommend that pulp and juice should be mixed before pressing, thereby effectively capturing more nutrients from the pulp. Using the new juice cap, the pulp and juice are in contact with each other for longer, allowing the juice a greater opportunity to flush ‘sticky’ nutrients from the cell membranes and fibres (pulp) of the fruit and vegetables being cold-pressed. With the new Hurom models, the juice valve means you can have up to a half litre of juice that is potentially rinsing extra nutrients from the pulp as it is being ground up by the auger, or juicing screw. This mixing feature as the wiper blades stir the juice means, with mixed ingredients, your juice cocktail is already perfectly blended when you dispense it, with less foam or froth.

Tests from the Michelson Laboratories Inc. and the Korean Food Research Institute confirm that this juicer extracts: 42.7% more Vitamin C, 60.7% more Vitamin A when compared to traditional juicers. This research was certified by the FDA and the USDA.

Hurom – a must for health conscious people.

Note: Hurom, Oscar and Omega juicers are identical machines branded differently in various countries.
The parent company, Dong Ah of Korea, has specialised in the manufacture of juicers and extractors for more than 35 years. Many familiar juicers under popular brands are manufactured by Dong-Ah of Korea.

This juicer is also occasionally known as HW-SBF15.

Since 1974 Hurom has been developing “advanced technology to benefit every body”. They continually research new technology that will contribute to the health of humanity. They never stop thinking how home appliance technology can benefit people and their health.

Hurom are at the forefront of a dietary culture and invest heavily in researching and developing products that maintain the nutrition in natural food. They never rest in this, always seeking ways to do things better.

Hurom has pioneered a new market by challenging the status quo. Their innovation began with the green juicer followed by the slow juicer. Their technology is recognised around world as the most advanced method for extracting the best of health from nature. They aim to become a kitchen and home appliance company that truly thinks about people, enabling them to achieve healthier diets. They will do this while continuing to look after the interests of all their customers and business partners.

Meaning of Hurom
The Hurom name represents a corporate spirit which values the health of humankind.

Hurom is a compound word combining the English word for ‘human’ and Korean word for ‘benefit for the body’. It symbolises how their products help provide nutrition to bodies worn out by the stress and pollution of modern living. It’s a unique word that reminds everyone that people are at the heart of everything we do. It’s easy to pronounce and effectively communicates their business.

The pulp control lever and juice cap makes it possible customise your juices and smoothies for just the right amount of fibre for your taste.

While the pulp lever may not offer the versatility of a dedicated blender, you get the best of both worlds with slow speed blending and maximum flavour, as well as the ability to control the flow of pulp into your juices.

Hurom’s innovative technology is the result of over 40 years of research into juicing. Traditional juicers use sharp blades rotating at high-speed to grind the fruit and vegetables. This heats up the food, causing oxidation and destroying the very nutrients and enzymes people are hoping to extract.

There are claims being made that with the addition of the juice cap on the new Hurom models, when fixed in the closed position, allows the juice to be combined together before being released. It is being likened to the theory long proclaimed by Max Gerson that when different nutrients in juice are mixed with one another under pressure, they produce a more nutritious juice as nutrients from the pulp are passed through. As yet there is no documentary evidence to support this with this particular juice extractor.

Dr Max Gerson (of the world famous Gerson Institute) recommend that pulp and juice should be mixed before pressing, thereby effectively capturing more nutrients from the pulp. Using the new juice cap, the pulp and juice are in contact with each other for longer, allowing the juice a greater opportunity to flush ‘sticky’ nutrients from the cell membranes and fibres (pulp) of the fruit and vegetables being cold-pressed. With the new Hurom models, the juice valve means you can have up to a half litre of juice that is potentially rinsing extra nutrients from the pulp as it is being ground up by the auger, or juicing screw. This mixing feature as the wiper blades stir the juice means, with mixed ingredients, your juice cocktail is already perfectly blended when you dispense it, with less foam or froth.

Tests from the Michelson Laboratories Inc. and the Korean Food Research Institute confirm that this juicer extracts: 42.7% more Vitamin C, 60.7% more Vitamin A when compared to traditional juicers. This research was certified by the FDA and the USDA.

Hurom – a must for health conscious people.

Note: Hurom, Oscar and Omega juicers are identical machines branded differently in various countries.
The parent company, Dong Ah of Korea, has specialised in the manufacture of juicers and extractors for more than 35 years. Many familiar juicers under popular brands are manufactured by Dong-Ah of Korea.

This juicer is also occasionally known as HW-SBF15.

Since 1974 Hurom has been developing “advanced technology to benefit every body”. They continually research new technology that will contribute to the health of humanity. They never stop thinking how home appliance technology can benefit people and their health.

Hurom are at the forefront of a dietary culture and invest heavily in researching and developing products that maintain the nutrition in natural food. They never rest in this, always seeking ways to do things better.

Hurom has pioneered a new market by challenging the status quo. Their innovation began with the green juicer followed by the slow juicer. Their technology is recognised around world as the most advanced method for extracting the best of health from nature. They aim to become a kitchen and home appliance company that truly thinks about people, enabling them to achieve healthier diets. They will do this while continuing to look after the interests of all their customers and business partners.

Meaning of Hurom
The Hurom name represents a corporate spirit which values the health of humankind.

Hurom is a compound word combining the English word for ‘human’ and Korean word for ‘benefit for the body’. It symbolises how their products help provide nutrition to bodies worn out by the stress and pollution of modern living. It’s a unique word that reminds everyone that people are at the heart of everything we do. It’s easy to pronounce and effectively communicates their business.