Health

Eating a snack or two between meals is a great way to curb hunger and can also help you get the nutrients you need. But on the flip side, grazing on foods of little nutritional value may result in eating too much, posing a detriment to your…
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It can be hard to get (or remain) motivated at the gym. If you don't know what you're doing or feel like you're not getting enough out of your exercise routine, one of the most successful ways to improve your health and fitness is by hiring…
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In recent years, a movement called 'Quantified Self' has been gaining ground. The idea is to use all kinds of available technology- including the latest science and medical advancements- to track and measure all the factors that lead to…
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A place for women and children to take in nature's surroundings, to restore balance within each individual's relationship to the Earth and with others of like-mind, the third odyssey of The Garden Gathering returned to Hong Kong this…
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It's all about your diet, how much do you know about the nutrients in your food, WHO shares increase in childhood obesity and more...
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Jasmine Nunns has spent her life outdoors: exploring the woods, playing freely in nature as a youth, and seeking out Mother Earth for life's quandaries as an adult. "I would go outside whenever I had a question, when I was confused,…
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Navigating through life can feel like being lost at sea; some days, you're drowning beneath the waves, while other days, you're dying from the thirst. Going through big life adjustments like a career change, or more regular challenges like…
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Being outdoors is fundamental to our wellbeing. The sunshine, with its boost of serotonin, cheers you up. Studies have shown that taking a walk outside could improve short-term memory. We've written about how essential being out in nature…
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As one of the oldest and most popular fermented foods, yogurt is known all over the world and has been consumed for centuries. From traditional Indian raita, to classic Persian side dish Mast-o-Khiar to über popular and having a…
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As you step in through the heavy, glass doors of upscale lifestyle and shopping mall Pacific Place, Pure Yoga beckons in regal fashion: Hong Kong now boasts a new sanctuary of holistic wellness. With high ceilings, muted mood lighting, and…
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Our city gets a bad rap for the horrible air quality, crowded streets, and workhorse mentality so it comes as no surprise that allergies, fatigue and exhaustion run rampant. While you can line up at the doctor's office and stock up your…
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Hong Kong isn't just high rises, humidity and the Happy Valley Racecourse. For all its fast-paced modern grandeur, our vibrant, dense island city is home to many historic religious sites. From the beautiful architecture to the tranquil …
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From Sydney to Singapore to Sun Valley: where to go for your wellness festival fix across the globe.
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Thinking about getting into the wellness industry? Then you won't want to miss the Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) show. It's Asia's largest B2B showcase of everything health, natural, organic, eco and more! Back for its fourth…
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You're at the supermarket doing your weekly shop and you reach the produce section and that's when the dilemma begins: should you buy organic? There are a million different opinions on the subject out there, few of which are truly based in…
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Let's come clean: sunscreen should be applied year-round. But as we are in the throes of summer and your skin is basking under constant sun, protecting it from sunburn and UV damage is more important than ever. Slathering on sunscreen is…
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Green Queen Editor-in-Chief Sonalie Figueiras talks to her good friend Alice Mackintosh, aka UK Nutritional Therapist Extraordinaire about The Happy Kitchen - Good Mood Food (Shortbooks), Mackintosh's newly published cookbook. Below the…
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Ed. Note: I recently met Alexis Fox at the Green Monday Forum: The Future Of Greenovation and was so inspired by her passion to help people be healthier that I immediately requested a one-on-one. Below, I talk to her about Lighter, the…
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Music is one of the most compelling and basic forms of human expression. It has the power to get inside our body and inspire us, alter our moods and even change our state of mind. When the right track hits, the sound of the…
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There are countless workouts out there: from powerlifting to running to yoga to Crossfit, your body can be challenged in a wide variety of ways. But what actually works? And what's the best fit (!) for your particular physique and body?…
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Growing up, my mother was (and still very much is) my queen. I idolized her (and still do). She was beautiful, vivacious and had this "hustle hard" mentality that I adopted early on in life. She hardly went on holidays and was defined by…
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