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Turmeric Bioavailability - Easy Tricks To Maximize Its Benefits

Turmeric Bioavailability - Easy Tricks To Maximize Its Benefits

by Juara Skincare
Turmeric is a key ingredient in Jamu, the ancient Indonesian herbal medicine.  Since the scientific community in European and American started tak...
A Jamu Lifestyle of Wellness, Community & Love

A Jamu Lifestyle of Wellness, Community & Love

by Juara Skincare
Let’s start with what we know. We know Jamu is an herbal healing tradition from Indonesia that spans across centuries, and is a part of everyone f...
Tea Synergy: The Benefits of Togetherness

Tea Synergy: The Benefits of Togetherness

by Juara Skincare
  Antioxidants are supposed to be good for us, and most of us try to consume antioxidants through food, drinks or supplements. But ever wonder if ...
Love it all! Coconut Water vs. Milk vs. Oil

Love it all! Coconut Water vs. Milk vs. Oil

by Juara Skincare
    When I’m thirsty in Indonesia, the first thing I look for on the menu is a fresh young coconut. There’s really nothing that beats the clean, p...
Turmeric & Tamarind Together: It's Good for You and your Skin.

Turmeric & Tamarind Together: It's Good for You and your Skin.

by Juara Skincare
There's a whole library of great natural ingredients from Indonesia (and beyond), and Turmeric has been hot in the news (finally!) In addition tho...
Beras Kencur: An Easy Jamu Recipe Your Kids Will Enjoy

Beras Kencur: An Easy Jamu Recipe Your Kids Will Enjoy

by Juara Skincare
I think by now my kids, (at least my 2 older ones) have figured out that Mommy’s daytime pre-occupation, JUARA, has something to do with healthy s...
Let's Drink in the New Year!

Let's Drink in the New Year!

by Juara Skincare
  And no, I'm not referring to the  “would you like that shaken or stirred?” drink variety. I’m talking more of the post holiday Jamu inspired eas...
5-Minute Self-Care in a Jamu Drink for US$25 Cents

5-Minute Self-Care in a Jamu Drink for US$25 Cents

by Juara Skincare
  Better self-care is high on my list of new year resolutions.  As a mother of 3 little kids, I have also become an ULTRA-pragmatist.   Unless som...
Why Ginger Can Help You Lose Weight PLUS a Lemongrass Ginger Tea Recipe

Why Ginger Can Help You Lose Weight PLUS a Lemongrass Ginger Tea Recipe

by Juara Skincare
Losing, or at least not gaining weight, is hard for most of us. While there is no magic bullet, the good news is that nature has a lot of the answ...
Body Shaping Ginger - Eat it up or Massage it in!

Body Shaping Ginger - Eat it up or Massage it in!

by Juara Skincare
  When winter holiday cheer arrives, the weight gain blues often follow. Did you know that January 2nd is often the fattest day of the average Ame...
Cinnamon: For Health & Holiday Cheers!

Cinnamon: For Health & Holiday Cheers!

by Juara Skincare
‘Tis the season for all things Cinnamon!  Ahhh...what would the holidays be without Cinnamon's signature aroma.  Whether we’re talking aromatic co...
Ingredient Spotlight: Avocado - Inside & Out!

Ingredient Spotlight: Avocado - Inside & Out!

by Juara Skincare
  Oh the weather outside is snowing… well almost. Wherever you are this holiday season. One thing for sure is winter can bring about dryness and d...