Panacea or Pollutant? What you need to know about Bioplastics

Plastic waste is one of the biggest and most obvious environmental crises of our time. As of 2015, an estimated 6.3 billion tonnes of it had been generated. It is polluting our beaches, choking marine wildlife and, perhaps most unnervingly, has even found its way into our own bodies, to

Is nature bathing right for you? What it is and tips for how to get started

If your doctor prescribed you a day of sick leave in the forest, for anxiety and high blood pressure instead of pharmaceuticals, would you question his judgement?Who reading this hasn’t ever experienced degree stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, brain fog, etc.? In these times especially, finding a sustainable and natural way

Conservation in the Bank: 3 financial initiatives helping the planet

Prefer not to read? WELL, listen to this article by clicking on the playerThe power and influence of “big finance” really can’t be overstated, particularly the potential it has to save the environment. The global capital markets currently hold over US$ 300 trillion, and only around 1.5% of that (US$

Playful Movement – An Underutilized Weapon Against Aging and Stagnation

Did you know that connections in your brain are either growing or dying off, depending on your lifestyle? Celebrity psychologist Dr. Amen says it best: “When you stop learning, your brain starts dying.” While this may sound a bit harsh, studies have proven his hypothesis to be true. Certainly, an

You are not alone! Communication tips & resources for Hong Kongers dealing with youth mental health challenges

In my work as partner of QNTM consulting, I often speak with leaders in well-being and management teams of Asian based companies looking to better support their workforces and support the UN’s Sustainability Development Goal #3 (SDGs) related to good health and well-being. Working with stakeholders of all levels, my

Book Review: The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Dr. Bruce Lipton

Prefer not to read? WELL, listen to this article by clicking on the player Published in 2006, Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief has become a best-selling classic within the genre of self-improvement and human psychology. It’s now considered a foundational text in the burgeoning field of epigenetics, described by

Playful Development: How Island Sports Hong Kong makes sports classes more accessible to children

Not everyone is a natural sports person. Chances are you might have known (or even been) someone who dreaded gym class and spent every minute of it waiting for the end-of-lesson bell. And yet, sports participation can potentially add such great value to a child’s life, whether they become a

A holistic understanding of our digestive systems: 3 Tips for improving your diet (and life)

First spoken in 1826 by French lawyer, politician and author of Physiologie du goût (The Physiology of Taste) Jean Anthelme Brillat- Savarin, the phrase “you are what you eat” was coined. The original version actually went more along the lines of “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you

5 non-fiction books that will Broaden Your Perspective on Work and Life

2022 is well underway. Like many of you though, I feel as though I’m still working to get in a “proper groove” with work and life. I’m about halfway through 5 different book titles, behind on multiple work projects and juggling family responsibilities. So, when I sat down to write this

Redress Design Award 2022

Seventy million barrels of oil per year to make polyester alone. The world’s fourth largest lake sucked dry to water cotton fields. A dump truck of textile waste incinerated or landfilled every second, with a 60% increase projected by 2030. The Aral Sea in Central Asia has been dried up

3 Powerful Secrets of Massage Therapy

When I describe my profession as ‘massage therapist’, I get the sort of response one might expect if I had just called myself a ‘magician’. But as most spas and massage parlors are booked more than ever these days, it’s important that consumers have a deeper understanding of how their

I’m dreaming of a waste-free Christmas – 4 ideas for eco-friendly gift wrapping

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and the most wasteful. Christmas is known and loved across large parts of the world as a time of festive cheer and merrymaking. But amidst all the merriment, something that tends to be conveniently forgotten about is how much waste is

The Seabirds Cry Book Review and Editor’s Notes- Why we need to be talking more about Birds

When I first was approached with the topic of “birds” as a theme for multiple pieces of WELL, Magazine’s content, I was hesitant. Birds don’t fall cleanly into our overarching themes- sustainability, purpose for business or conscious lifestyle, I thought to myself. I’m sure our inquisitive readers would enjoy learning

3 of the most underrated therapies that can significantly improve your wellbeing

While in these times, there are more instances of ill health than ever, there are also proportionately many more resources for healing. By resources, I mean the myriad of alternative therapies and modern medicine treatments available. There are a few hundred alternative therapies practiced, and while not all may not

Utilizing the “5 Capitals”- Tips for a more fulfilling life

I have never forgotten the rather obscure lyrics from “What Do You Want From Life,” a tongue-in-cheek song from the mid-70s by a group called The Tubes. Although quite humorous, it has also had a deep meaning for me in the way it poses a very poignant, existential-philosophical question. In

Teenage depression- A father’s story about his daughter’s mental health struggles

WELL, being a parent is hard. It’s especially difficult to parent children going through mental health struggles. Kids these days face an increasing amount of pressure- social media, pandemic-related social restrictions and anxiety, the constant stream of unfiltered media being thrown at them. As the documentary The Social Dilemma illuminates,

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A Green Portfolio: 5 Environmentally Friendly Companies to Invest in

Are you a private investor who is worried about the deteriorating state of our planet? Do you wish you could do something about the fact that Asia produces over half of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions? Do you want to invest in companies that are helping the environment, but

5 Recommended Recent Reads on Sustainability

Considering the frightening report recently released by the U.N. climate panel, which describes the desperate state of the environment, it’s imperative that now, more than ever in human history, we take collective action to radically change the global economy or else most certainly face annihilation.As the report describes in harrowing

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