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” →
Emotional Wellbeing More Success At Work Through Processing Your Emotional Past by Jennifer | Panakaya Trying to “manage” emotions is difficult for most of us. Why? Because emotions want to be felt and processed, not ignored. At work our emotions get triggered when our buttons are pushed. If we try to control or manage them, they easily turn into a toxic “something” that develops a life by its own. Emotions want to be looked at. They want to be felt – even though they are unpleasant! Here some background information about what is going on and why some people or situations might trigger you. Read more “More Success At Work Through Processing Your Emotional Past” →
Emotional Wellbeing 8 Ways To Start Feeling Happy Again by Jennifer | Panakaya We often think that it’s the big goals in life that will make us happy – such as a promotion, more money, less weight, a bigger home, a vacation or a new relationship. Often we find ourselves frustrated working on these goals, and if we finally reach one of them we nevertheless tend to feel empty again soon after. Read more “8 Ways To Start Feeling Happy Again” →