Columnists

What factors should you consider when choosing the best natural sunscreen? We all have different priorities, but below are a few options that include what should be priorities for everyone: reef safe, non-toxic, and effective sunscreens. …
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Here we are in the year 2020! It’s hard for me not to talk about the energy flow for this new year without touching on numerology. Numerology is a system of numbers and number patterns that acts like a dictionary but instead of words, we…
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Korea is arguably the beauty capital of Asia. For years now, K-Beauty brands have been pumping out innovative, fun and affordable products. They are famous for setting global beauty trends: the sleeping mask, the compact cushion and the…
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Following last month’s piece about Reiki, our resident alternative therapy columnist Corie Chu continues her energy healing modality series with an in-depth look into Craniosacral Therapy, which is especially helpful for those who have had…
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In his fourth Green Queen column, Paul Sandburg goes back to the basics: why sleep matters, how much you need, why it's so key to get quality, uninterrupted sleep and what are some good sleep hygiene habits to adopt ASAP. We all know…
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As part of my Healing Energies column, I will be spotlighting various types of energy healing modalities and exploring them in more depth. Up first is Reiki, arguably the most popular form of energy healing, which has been around for…
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Is there such a thing as natural nail polish? So far no one has managed to create a nail polish that stays on without any artificial chemicals. So, a completely natural nail polish is still in development…and if you want to stay away…
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In his third Green Queen column, plant-based fitness & nutrition expert Paul Sandburg takes one of the wellness world's new obsessions: prolonged fasting. Find out everything you need to know to get started. No, this isn’t another…
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Our new columnist Rebecca Walker Chan, founder of SouthPaw Sustainability Consulting is one of Hong Kong's foremost sustainability experts, advising some of the city's biggest MNCs, as well as startups and SMEs, on ESG reporting and how to…
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In her second Green Queen column, Reiki healer and energy practitioner Corie Chu offers very helpful advice for the first time energy healing seeker on how to choose the right person to work with. The chemistry you have with your healer is…
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Waste activist and Green Queen columnist Smita J gets down and dirty with some plastic-free maths. Her conclusion? When it comes to personal care, we're drowning in plastic emissions and we're underestimating how much impact our personal…
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In our brand new monthly column Healing Energies, Hong Kong-based energy practitioner and Reiki teacher Corie Chu explains why energy healing is for everyone and how it can help you redefine your relationship with yourself and others. …
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Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn't Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
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Banana Blossom Fish & Chips? No thank you, says Columnist Smita J. Editor's Update: This piece has ignited much discussion, which we are thrilled about. In one such discussion, a friendly soul pointed out to that it could be read…
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It's going to be an exciting summer in Hong Kong for plant lovers. From omakase to dim sum to pizza, vegans are spoilt for choice as chefs across the city devote their culinary prowess to serving the planet and hungry vegan bellies. In our…
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Not sure about strength training? I've spent the past 20 years in the fitness & wellness industry. I've heard every excuse/justification in the book. None of them have ever made me waver in my deep-seated belief that strength training…
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Welcome to our new monthly column Powered By Plants, where vegan-powered fitness guru & BOOST Health podcast host Paul Sandburg will take on everything from intermittent fasting to successful morning routines to HRV tracking. In his…
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In her regular monthly column, clean beauty expert Allie Rooke picks the best foundations, with a zero-waste option to boot, all of which are free from the litany of nasties most conventional products contain. Natural or 'clean'…
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Welcome to our new Monthly Column I Quit Waste with Malaysia-based sustainability expert and waste activist Smita J. In each issue, she will asks the big questions and tackle complex environmental issues around the choices we make every…
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Welcome to our new bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining in Hong Kong. The city has become such an exciting destination for hungry herbivores of late, with openings and menu launches happening weekly. Omnis get roundups…
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Welcome to our new bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining in Hong Kong. The city has become such an exciting destination for hungry herbivores of late, with openings and menu launches happening weekly. Omnis get roundups…
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