Taka Turmeric Blog

Inner and outer health and beauty Traditionally turmeric is included into daily life for its health benefits in Indonesia. In Bali A golden elixir is made called JAMU. It is a herbal drink made with turmeric, ginger, lime and sweetened with honey. It is said to promote inner and outer health and beauty. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation for over 1,300 years and boasts some major health benefits, earning itself a local reputation as a ‘cure-all’ elixir. We at Taka Turmeric are grateful to the East for this ancient knowledge from Bali and give credit to their...

The ache you feel after a lot of exercise is painful and can have you shuffling around seeking relief. No one is spared that painful burn when it comes to pushing the limits with exercise.   What you need the most is rest, lots of healthy food with proteins, some natural botanicals to speed up the healing process, extra fluid and a good nights sleep. OH and a pat on the back for all that hard work. Your body is getting fitter, stronger and your muscles are adapting. YOO HOO! Sporty people! There have been thousands of studies on the...

100 years of Botanical depletion for the human race due to Pharmaceuticals replacing Herbal remedies.   And what do we get? Ahum… more diseases than ever in the history of man, plus the side effects, resistant germs, and complications of these drugs. In the old days diseases were more rare. They even had a “The” in front of them “The plague”. They were marked down as historical events. Nowadays there are too many to count and are effecting young and old and causing much suffering. We are often depleted of energy, minds can’t concentrate or memory is poor, we all...

What does mom say about cardamom? I first discovered one of the most fantastic benefits of cardamom 20 years ago while studying Ayurveda and it has been a staple in my diet & medicine cabinet ever since. Cardamom is a spice that originated in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.  This incredible spice all wrapped up in a pod is an antidote for the toxic effects of too much caffeine…. You know the over stimulation you feel from too much coffee? Well if you open up a couple of cardamom pods and chew on the tasty seeds, you will feel relief in seconds. It...