The Wellness Commune

What a breath of fresh air for promoting wellness! I gotta say that Sabrina Luo did such a great job in organising The Wellness Commune's inaugural event which brought together experts, practical hands-on experiences, and a REAL sense of wellness community. I guess what made it so fun was being able to try things out firsthand! It's one thing to hear about how to improve your health and wellness, but being able to experience it seems to make it more tangible - NeeuroFit and SenzeBand 2 demonstrations by Neeuro, mindfulness sharings by Albert Tiong (CMT-P), sleep consultations by Eric Lim, and TCM consultations, were amongst the expertise that was present! Props once more to Wellness Commune for bringing together such a great mix of experts and experiences to help the community take better care of ourselves! Super fun and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!

With World Sleep Day 2024 just around the corner, we are delighted to be hosting a free public webinar on Knowing Your Sleep Inside Out. Learn from our panel of experienced practitioners, consisting of consultant psychiatrist, dental surgeon, sleep psychologist, accredited practicing dietitian and a TEDx Speaker, Linkedin Top Voice! Together, they break down common sleep problems and provide insights on how to get satisfying nights in bed. A live Q&A will be moderated by Eric Lim.   ✨Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep - What's Normal and What's Not? Dr Sheau Hwa Wong will delve into what constitutes a typical night's sleep and how sleep patterns change as we age. He will explore the significance of sleep and delve into the various types of insomnia, along with possible underlying causes. ✨ What does dentistry have to do with sleep? Many people are unaware that dentistry is often the first line in detecting many common medical conditions. Sleep breathing disorders are one of these. Dr Elaine Ng will share more about the treatment of various sleep breathing disorders with oral appliance therapy, which is a comfortable and easy to use option for patients. ✨ Healing Insomnia by Trusting your Sleep Again People suffering from insomnia often think their sleep is “broken” and spend a lot of time and effort to “fix” the problem, often to no avail. Dr Julian Lim will give an overview of some of the practices he use in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based therapy. These are two recommended treatments for insomnia, and he will explain why these key elements help to restore healthy and satisfying sleep. ✨ Eating Well for Better Sleep and Longevity Quality sleep is critical for both physical and mental health, and for healthy longevity. Sleep quality is also linked with our eating habits and behaviours. Dr Naras Lapsys will introduce a range of diet strategies designed to improve your sleep and optimise your heath. These include Sleep-Promoting Nutrients, Foods for Relaxation, The Importance of Balance, and Disruptive Foods. ✨ Mental Fitness for Sleep Wellness Many people struggle with stress, irregular sleep patterns, and the impact of technology on their sleep wellness and mental fitness. Ratna Juita will provide practical strategies and insights into managing stress, creating a conducive sleep environment, and adopting healthier lifestyle choices to enhance mental resilience and improve sleep quality. Register now. Limited tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis! . . . This event is organised by Somnus Sleep Wellness, in conjunction with World Sleep Day 2024 by World Sleep Society. Our partners for this event include The Air Station, liveful and The Wellness Commune.

I am so heartened by this sharing. So many pointers mentioned resonate with the vision and mission of The Wellness Commune. - Having a strong support network beyond immediate family: yes it can be draining for immediate family members and the last thing we want is the family also spiral into the same consequences. Having support beyond the family makes it more sustainable not just to help someone improve their mental health, it also provides sustenance for individuals to stay at a healthy level and avoid getting to a level where they need intervention for help. Preventative over reactive makes it easier to manage in the long run - A community with shared interest : ABSOLUTELY! Nothing brings people together like enjoying the same activities together and it's not always easy to find such companion. I shared with many people I met why The Wellness Commune is designed to bring together communities according to interest group is because I see that as a challenge, even for myself, to (1) find close friends who want to do the same activities as me and (2) to be readily available at the same time due to all our busy schedules. By having a community by interest groups, we can always find a familiar face whom we had interacted with before in our online space or had met in one of our events. - A safe space: Yes Yes and Yes! It may be due to our Asian culture, most people do not open up readily in person. However, we feel safer behind our phone screen when sharing our thoughts and that's where our online social space at The Wellness Commune aims to achieve. A safe space for people to interact and warm up through online conversations, get to hear from trained practitioners and medical specialists who are happy to empower the community with knowledge, and answer those burning questions they may have. We do not all need consultation and therapy. We just need someone who is willing to enlighten us with the right knowledge, so we know when we really do need to seek help, or better still, how to take care of ourselves so we don't get into serious trouble with our health in future. The Wellness Commune will work hard towards our mission of creating a trusted community space connecting individuals, professionals and experts to nurture holistic wellbeing through a strong sense of camaraderie and empowerment with informed knowledge. #holisticwellness #community #support #communitysupport #empowerment #mentalhealth #healthiswealth #healthyliving #preventivehealthcare