Wellness

We are always being told what to eat to make our skin clear and beautiful – avocados, walnuts, salmon, kale…the list goes on. Sometimes you can do all of this and much more yet still feel like you aren’t getting the results you want.…
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The sun is shining, the sky is blue, there is a breeze- ideal conditions for a wonderful day of outdoor activities. There you are, minding your own business and trying to enjoy your picnic afternoon. Except for the one thorn in your…
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Caring about the earth doesn't mean you need to go all patchouli and tie-dye when it comes to your beauty regime. We have picked our top names for getting groomed without the negative earth factor. These spots will have you looking your…
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Hong Kong is packed with spas and we all love to indulge ourselves as often as we can to counteract our ridiculously busy and hectic lifestyles. Thing is though, most spas and salons uses products filled with toxins that we wouldn't allow…
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Almost everyday I get asked: "If I should do just one thing to be healthy, what should it be?" Each month, I send you one of my answers. This month, if you do one thing: SLEEP DEEPLY. Waking up from a nine-hour sleep…
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In Hong Kong, local culture relies greatly on the vast fount of knowledge that is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when it comes to health and wellness. There is so much to learn and Green Queen is here to help. We have rounded up some…
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Almost everyday I get asked: "If I should do just one thing to be healthy, what should it be?"Each month, I send you one of my answers. We love to detox – a juice cleanse, the maple syrup diet & cabbage soup diet (urgh); you name…
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In the second installment of her Green Queen series, Karin Reiter of Nuritious n Delicious shares her travel tips with us.  A frequent flyer and yet, she manages to stay healthy by adhering to good habits, which she outlines for us here.…
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Editor's Update Feb 2016: We have a newer and more updated roundup of the best healthy meal delivery options in Hong Kong. Find it here.  Cooking at home can be rewarding and delicious- though when life gets really busy, it's great to…
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An earlier version of this article previously appeared on spas+beyond. Ananda in the Himalayas, India Up on a mountain top overlooking the sacred Ganges and Rishikesh, spending time in Ananda feels like coming…
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Save the World: Start Cycling or 8 Reasons to Be a Bike Cult Convert Advocating urban cycling is hardly revolutionary. It’s common sense for most of us that cycling is environmentally friendly and just plain good for Planet Mother Earth.…
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What is a Dosha? The Ayurvedic concept of prakruti, which translates literally from Sanskrit as “nature, ” refers to our natural mind-body constitution – the unique characteristics that each of us is born with, perceptible…
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1. Know thy dosha You don’t have to become an expert but understanding your dosha - (your Ayurvedic mind-body constitution) is akin to understanding your own mind-body blueprint. If nothing else, it will equip you with…
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By Reenita Hora Malhotra My late grandparents had a longevity mantra that was synonymous with the objective of Ayurveda, India's ancient medicine: to live long you must live life to your full potential. Today, we lead…
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As soon as you enter THANN Sanctuary, you feel relaxed. They do two things a little differently than other spas in Hong Kong. Sound & Lighting. Sound wise- There is a running water sound, like a forest stream, and everything else…
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January is the time to make big changes, especially when it comes to health & wellness. People cleanse for various reasons and you can do so at any time during the year but January always feels like a great time to reset yourself and…
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It's almost properly summer in Asia's world city. For those of us not jetting across the globe for delicious holidays in the country, there is plenty to keep you busy in Hong Kong. Grassroots Pantry has just released their new menu and…
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Happy New Year to all Green Hong Kongers! May your 2013 be filled with joy, good health and as a green as possible! Just a quick update on some fantastic new additions to the locavore, raw and organic Hong Kong foodie scene. If…
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