Emotional Wellbeing Worklife Balance for Entrepreneurs by Jennifer | Panakaya Contrary to the common perception of having a flexible and easy-going lifestyle, entrepreneurs are often ultra hard-working. There is no paid annual or sick leave, often no weekend, an ever-growing to-do list, one important task comes after another… “After this project I will rest” turns into “I will rest next week”… and before you know it, 6 months have gone by. You sleep less, you eat less healthy, you are tired and close to a burnout. The pressure is still the same, but you feel less energetic. Read more “Worklife Balance for Entrepreneurs” →
Psychology The Silent Pain of Pregnancy Loss by Jennifer | Panakaya Pregnancy loss until today remains largely a taboo. We swipe this unpleasant part in our life under the rug, hoping that the woman’s body and mind will recover on their own… which often doesn’t happen. She might develop “unexplainable” pain, depression or struggle with fertility even years later. Here some suggestions about what you can do if you miscarried yourself and you still need closure about this important life event, as well as ideas on how you can support a loved one who is currently going through it. Read more “The Silent Pain of Pregnancy Loss” →
Natural Remedies How to make Kombucha in tropical Singapore by Jennifer | Panakaya Gut health is one of the biggest pillars of health, which is why I focus so much on it in my naturopathy practice. Currently, most people are affected by anxiety to at least some degree, and, anxiety, immune system, and gut health often go together. Drinking kombucha on a regular basis can play a big role in developing or maintaining a healthy gut, which is why I suggest it so often to my patients. Read more “How to make Kombucha in tropical Singapore” →
Emotional Wellbeing How trauma in a woman’s uterus can impact her… by Jennifer | Panakaya Unresolved trauma in the uterus can be a major, yet often overlooked aspect in a woman’s life, and may show as physical discomfort or emotional pain. My experience as a naturopath specialized in trauma, women’s and reproductive health, trauma-aware bodyworker, and birth doula (in training) has often shown me that a combination of the following may be present: somatised trauma (meaning emotional trauma that is stored in the physical body) Read more “How trauma in a woman’s uterus can impact her physical and emotional health” →
Emotional Wellbeing How essential oils can positively impact our wellbeing by Jennifer | Panakaya Essential oils are known to have a positive impact on our emotional and physical wellbeing. In order to benefit from the oils in a safe manner, it is crucial to know how to use them correctly. In my practice, I regularly see damages on the skin as the oils are either applied undiluted on the skin, in the wrong dose (usually not diluted enough) or the wrong oils are applied on an already damaged skin. Read more “How essential oils can positively impact our wellbeing” →
Emotional Wellbeing Has the confinement left an unhealthy mark on me… by Jennifer | Panakaya Everyone deals with extreme stress in a different way. There is no right or wrong. During the “circuit breaker” period I have seen that those people who have a steady job/cashflow or could move in with family members to save costs tend to enjoy the confinement more than the average person. Same goes for business owners or freelancers who managed to fully jump on their online business and took that to the next level. Well done! Read more “Has the confinement left an unhealthy mark on me or a loved one?” →
Emotional Wellbeing A Woman’s Emotional Roots by Jennifer | Panakaya Have you ever wondered what made you the person you are today or what influence your family’s story had on your life story? Our view on the world as grown-ups is not just defined by what we experienced as children or young adults, but also what happened before we were even born. It matters what happened to our mothers while they were pregnant with us, how they perceived their pregnancy, and what emotions they felt. Read more “A Woman’s Emotional Roots” →
Emotional Wellbeing Living In (Self-) Isolation by Jennifer | Panakaya Covid-19 has been effecting our everyday life over the past weeks and months. Many of us have been experiencing self-isolation or have a loved one who is currently going through it. Coming from a naturopath’s and psychological perspective, I am sharing some inspiration and own experimental advice on how to deal with the anxiety, poor sleep, and tension. Read more “Living In (Self-) Isolation” →
Natural Remedies Viruses & Immune-Boosting Measures by Jennifer | Panakaya The nCoV-2019 that began it’s a journey in Wuhan has been affecting most people’s life in Singapore. Here some ideas and measurements about what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones: Read more “Viruses & Immune-Boosting Measures” →
Emotional Wellbeing The Emotional Pain of Infertility by Jennifer | Panakaya Trying to have a baby can be one of the most challenging experiences a woman or a couple can go through. The extreme emotional pain of not conceiving can cause even more chronic stress of which we already have more than enough in our hectic city life in Singapore, which can further impact your physical and mental health. Read more “The Emotional Pain of Infertility” →