Wellness

The hustle and bustle of city life can take a toll on all of us. Are you in need of a meditative break? Or do you want to work up a sweat? Whether you are in the mood for something more relaxing to de-stress, or something that will get…
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It’s Friday night, you’re tucked in bed with a glass of wine and trying to cope with your eco-anxiety. You’ve already binge-watched Planet Earth and Cowspiracy, and you’re totally sick of The Inconvenient Truth by now. Or maybe you haven’t…
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“BPA-Free” is now a label you see plastered on many plastic containers on store shelves. Ever since information about the potentially toxic effects of the compound surfaced, plastic box manufacturers have been desperate to combat…
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A new study by researchers at Austria’s Graz University of Technology has found that a typical apple contains over 100 million gut-friendly bacteria vital to our health, but organic apples contain more diverse and balanced bacteria…
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Fivelements Habitat, the city's new 15,000 sq.ft. integrated wellness destination in Causeway Bay, will give Hong Kongers an opportunity to refocus on their physical and mental health through different pathways, including yoga, sacred arts…
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We recently had the chance to check out Hong Kong’s newest wellness space, Fivelements Habitat, to see what all our favorite wellfluencers are buzzing about (and to update our dear readers of course) and impressed is an understatement for…
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Are you in the mood for a shopping spree, but are worried about your environmental footprint? Fret no more: we are here to help! We have rounded up 11 companies offering innovative plastic-free alternative products that are good for the…
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Anglo-Dutch multinational company Unilever shows that it is serious about sustainability in recent statements by CEO Alan Jope warning shareholders that it will sell off brands that do not positively contribute to the planet and…
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Australia’s largest bulk foods and zero-waste retailer, The Source Bulk Foods, has just unveiled its first Singaporean outlet located in Cluny Court. The new packaging-free destination will be stocked with over 350 pantry staples,…
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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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Over the past few weeks Hong Kong has come into the global spotlight. The spirit of the city has been palpable and I certainly feel proud of the city I call home. In light of this, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some…
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Wellness lifestyle company Fivelements is set to launch a brand new urban wellness concept called Fivelements Habitats in Hong Kong’s busiest district. The 15,000 square foot city retreat will open its doors in July in Causeway's Times…
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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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Eco-Friendly? Check. Hypoallergenic? Check. Breathable? Check. Built to Last? Check. Heveya's Organic Latex Mattress: Everything We're Looking For In Bedding. The average human spends 25 years asleep so it follows that how you sleep and…
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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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Moms are the absolute best thing in the world. No one loves you, spoils you or takes care of you like your mom so for her special day, you better BRING IT! We've put together the ULTIMATE gift guide with something for every kind of mom…
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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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When it comes to cold, refreshing fruit-infused liquid goodness, nothing compares to a good ole smoothie. From sweet to savoury, from bowls to drinks, healthy to hearty, and jam-packed with goodness, smoothies make it easy to get nourished…
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Get ready to celebrate a day of women who make Hong Kong a greener place as part of the lead up to International Women's Day with local social enterprise Encompass HK hosting Vol. 1 of their Green Women Festival this Sunday, March 3, 2019…
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During my time at Us Weekly, I have one vivid memory which involved Britney Spears. If you remember the infamous Britney meltdown of 2008, then you might recall being shocked when she began dating paparazzo Adnan Ghalib (who can forget…
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