The Hidden Life of Trees Review- Why we can learn much more from trees than you think!

Did you know trees can release airborne scents that “warn” nearby trees to produce chemicals to make their leaves more bitter and deter hungry herbivores? Are you aware that parent trees can “hear” their thirsty offspring crying for water through low-frequency sound waves? Or that some species can “feed” their

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

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

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

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

The hot topic turned eco-trend proves to be a longstanding discussion among our community. As we dive into the discussion of climate change and the future of our planet becomes a increasing concern among the next generation, the application of sustainability is no longer a fad or eco-trend but an

8 lessons we can draw from a poem by Wang Wei: 行到水窮處 坐看雲起時  As the pandemic continues into 2021, it’s easy for fear and uncertainty to linger in our mental space. For many of us, the economic downturn has amplified the stress of daily life. It seems like so much

What is Mid-Autumn Festival? Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the three biggest Chinese Festivals (Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival) and is held on the 15th day of the eighth of the lunar month, this year falling on 1st October. Generally, the full moon on this day seems

The Chinese language possesses an undeniable beauty of expression… With just a few characters a writer can capture a complex idea and evoke powerful feeling. This is particularly true the case of Chinese idioms, known in Chinese as the “chengyu.” Usually consisting of 4 or more characters these short phases

Feeling a little bit apathetic? Spending too much time at home singing the Covid-19 blues? Kick-start your mood and charge up on some positive masculinity with these motivational books, suitable for men from all walks of life. Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and

WELL, Editors’ picks for the top podcasts this month Podcast Name: Rough Translation Episode: How Covid-19 is Challenging Cultures Publication Date: 19 March, 2020 Synopsis: A discussion on how cultures are challenging and shaping nation’s responses to the pandemic Run Time: 23 mins Link: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510324/rough-translation Podcast Name: Freakonomics Radio Episode: 414. Will

As a photographer, editing software comprises a significant and essential component of my toolkit, and my iMac is my digital darkroom. My view on editing of portraits, and images more generally is similar to many other photographers – the role of the software is to help us achieve an aesthetic