A little while ago I stumbled upon an elixir on a trip to Bali that supposedly functions as a cure-all. The Kunyit Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal tonic and chock-full of lemon juice, pulp, and fresh turmeric root. Turmeric is an immune booster1 because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Although already used successfully for centuries in Ayurvedic treatments, turmeric has recently become one of the most well-researched herbs in the world with hundreds of scientific studies proving the healing properties of turmeric’s most active compound: curcumin. Curcumin regulates many processes linked to inflammation2 and can thus help in treating symptoms of autoimmune diseases3, diabetes, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, and other chronic illnesses4. There’s even research that indicates that curcumin reduces the development of cancer tumors5 and might lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers have also tested the effect of turmeric on digestion6. When they prescribed a daily turmeric extract to their subjects, they could see a favorable shift in bowel patterns and improvements in IBS symptoms after eight weeks. Research in the Journal of Nutrition7 supports this effect, showing that curcumin suppresses the growth of fat tissue (angiogenesis) and reduces weight gain. Others even suggest using curcumin as prevention and treatment of obesity-related and metabolic diseases8. If you take your turmeric with a pinch of black pepper, you’ll improve the bioavailability of its anti-inflammatory compound curcumin. Serves 1 Laura’s life radically changed when she decided to follow a path of nourishment, self-love and growth. Living this way allowed her to take control of her autoimmune disease, regain her energy and feel more confident than ever. Laura created healthcoachFX because she would have loved this: a guiding hand back when she was struggling. Her latest program The Big Reset is rooted in personalized nutrition and stress relief and is designed to help balance your hormones, restore your energy metabolism, and sculpt your body.
