Wellness

From the aerial yoga craze to cross-fit in the park to every possible kind of boutique studio workout, there are no shortages of places and practices to burn off steam in our crazy city. We are all getting leaner and longer, fitter and…
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You carry a yoga mat everywhere. Part (b): you have multiple yoga mats. You regularly talk about your practice. Part (b): you are not a lawyer or on a high school basketball team. Your weekend plans involve trialling a new form of…
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With so many new products on the market Green Queen knows the choices can be almost overwhelming these days. But wellness-istas, no need to worry as Green Queen has pulled together this month's hottest new products. All of these will help…
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Internationally renowned National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner traveled the world researching the planet's "Blue Zones," regions boasting the highest concentration of centenarian residents, with people largely unconcerned with modern…
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Deep in Central Estonia, below miles upon miles of pine forests,  in the highly mineral-enriched ground of a protected natural park lie peat bogs 20 meters into the ground. Peat, which is not to be confused with mud or clay, is far from…
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One day a week, sleep in as long as you want. We are all ridiculously sleep deprived. Just give in to your bed... Read more. It doesn't matter what you like to read (ok, celebrity gossip mags don't count)- on your fashion…
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What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of taking the opportunity to be aware of the present moment non-judgmentally and with intent while focusing on your breath. If this does not make immediate sense to you, don't worry. It…
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Whilst traveling always conjures up images of exciting new cities and adventure and beautiful sandy beaches, the reality of being cramped in a tiny seat while some stranger is snoring loudly next to you for 12 hours can be jarring. After…
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One of the best things about living in Hong Kong is that there is tea everywhere! Herbal tea, Chinese tea, English Breakfast tea- we have infinite tea choices and unlike in many other countries, most restaurants and cafes offer a…
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Health and fitness is Hong Konger's obsession du jour and finding the perfect workout can feel like a search for the holy grail. But with so many studios, workouts and classes it can be overwhelming. Cycling or cross fit? Barre or…
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Holistic health and integrated medicine are wide and varying fields that covers many types treatments from massage to homeopathy to energy work. For those looking to approach their health issues the holistic way,  we have pulled together a…
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It’s the classic modern traveler’s dilemma: how do you keep healthy on the road? You’ve just gotten off a long-haul flight. You’re jetlagged and waking up at 3am local time in strange surroundings. Room service may not be available and you…
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Aerial yoga, AntiGravity® yoga, aerial yoga, fly yoga or Flyoga®- this new fitness craze has many names. Each class is slightly different but in a nutshell aerial yoga combines yoga, pilates and aerial acrobatics, all done using a large…
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2017 Update: Nathalie no longer takes overnight guests but still does day retreats and workshops.  To really get away, to quiet the mind and feel a million miles from all the hustle and bustle, to take a proper body-and-mind break, the…
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Love baking but prefer to stick to a plant-based diet? Can't bear to give up your favourite childhood cake recipe? Not to worry! There are plenty of tricks and tips that can guarantee that your final results satisfy even the most demanding…
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We were pretty excited to meet one of our wellness idols at Punch Detox's 5th birthday party, the man behind the documentary that shook up the health world, Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead, and all-around international juicing celeb Joe…
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It Keeps Your Heart Healthy - No matter what kind of workout you prefer, doing something is bound to get your heart rate up and strengthen your cardiovascular health. The heart is a muscle and you need to use it. Regular exercise helps…
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There is no way to live a healthier life without some form of tea being a part of it. But how much do most of us really know about tea? Here to introduce us to the subtleties of the world of tea is Chris Tan, tea fanatic and founder of…
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Yoga should not be an expensive pursuit. Anyone looking for a practice should have options. We are thrilled to have guest author and devoted yogi Michael Bantigue of Yogaia Asia shows you where to find a yoga practice in Hong Kong every day…
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At Green Queen, we are all about home cooking and creating recipes. Not a day goes by when we are not experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen. But some days, inspiration is harder to find than others. And on those days, we turn…
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It's January and we have all over-indulged over the holidays. Our natural instinct is to want to detox and cleanse our body of all the excess. That being said, many of us don't have the time (or budget) for a spa getaway. Not to worry!…
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