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

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,

I’m Feeling Down – What to Do? 3 Strategies to help with mental struggles

Help me if you can I’m feeling downAnd I do appreciate you being ‘roundHelp me get my feet back on the groundWon’t you please, please help me(The Beatles, Help!, 1965)Humans are not well designed to handle change. Is it any wonder then that we all feel a bit down from

The Mental Health Benefits of Nature

In December of 2019, I was in a dark place, mentally. Not only had I been struggling with anxiety and depression related to the ongoing climate and ecological crisis for over three years, but a British general election which I had hoped might finally catalyse substantive action against it had

6 Baby-steps to Follow to Develop Your Mental Resiliency

How to Develop Mental Resilience- 7 Baby Steps to Help You

If you want to understand what resilience is really about, you need to travel back in time.A time when you failed so many times that you didn’t bother to keep score. You tried and felt so bad that your body was hurting, but the only thing on your mind was

Tainted Meat: How Animal Agriculture is Making us Sick

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled increased scrutiny of wild meat markets, like the one in Wuhan where the disease is thought to have originated. Given the dirty, crowded conditions and poor veterinary controls of many such markets, it is not difficult or that uncommon for viruses to mutate and jump

5 Mental Benefits of Open Water Swimming: Hong Kong’s year-round sport that’s always on!

Many years ago, open water swimming sounded scary to me. The fear of the unknown, no blue line to follow, the absence of the reassuring sight of the pool deck, the murky waters, the waves… What if I can’t stay afloat? What if there is something underneath me? What if

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Have a pleasure filled Earth Day with the world’s 1st recyclable sex toy: Premium eco by Womanizer

We believe that highlighting all aspects of WELLness is important, and studies show that orgasms are much more than just a moment of pleasure. Regular orgasms improve circulation, strengthen your immune system, relieve headaches, and can even help to regulate your menstrual cycle! On top of the physical benefits, regular

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding: 4 Reasons to Exercise in the Great Outdoors

Earth Month is upon us, and while we believe every month should be dedicated to caring for our Mother Earth, we're excited to share one of our favourite outdoor activities to help you gain an appreciation for all that the Hong Kong outdoors have to offer! In our recent WELL,

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How to follow your passion: Ask Mother Martha

WELL, we’ve been sharing a lot of inspiring personal stories about leaders and changemakers that have pivoted for purpose. In their careers and personal lives, many people are switching gears to follow a path that’s better aligned with their passion. But how does one follow their passion? We thought this

Better Sleep in 2021: 3 simple tips to help you rest easy

Good sleep is crucial to our physical and emotional wellbeing. Without a good night’s rest, our mind and body doesn’t have the chance to repair for the next day. Moreover, a long period of inconsistent shut eye can increase the chances of chronic diseases and memory loss.The tough part? Sleep

5 Easy Yoga Tips for Busy Hong Kongers

In today’s world of 24-hour business, endless to-do lists and multitasking as the norm, we are all busy… All the time. We might be largely working from home at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we’ve got less to do; we’ve simply replaced all the things that we had to

5 tips for going Vegan: How to Maintain and Enjoy a Vegan Diet in Hong Kong

WELL’s CEO Emily Kelleher (vegan for 6 years and counting) shares her personal advice to help you achieve your cruelty free January and beyond.As we rang in the New Year, many people around the world made the resolution to stop eating animal products in January to support Veganuary.I stopped eating

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Last minute WELLness Gift Ideas for Hong Kongers

Need to pick up a last-minute gift for a friend or loved one? We've got you covered with suggestions perfect for someone who could use some relaxation and self-care! Let’s face it: 2020 has been a rough year. The grind of working from home and limited social outings has taken

CBD in Hong Kong: What’s all the hype about?

WELL, CBD has become quite a hot topic here in Hong Kong. Below you’ll find in-depth information about the benefits, common misconceptions, and availability of CBD products in HK. Cannabis hasn’t had the greatest rep! The most common association with cannabis is drug use and breaking that stigma has been

How to know if your skincare is clean: 7 Toxic Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

Making the switch to a ‘clean’ skincare routine can be a daunting task. Not only is there a lack of reliable information for consumers, cosmetic companies purposely mislead the public to believe their products are ‘cleaner’ than they actually are. This issue is exacerbated by the lack of regulation in

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Making space in your home for more exercise

WELL, 2020 is the year of the home workout. With the 3rd wave of Covid-19 hitting Hong Kong, gym and fitness studio restrictions are back in place. While this isn’t ideal for most, many say it's a habit they want to keep even after social distancing rules are relaxed. Setting

At-home workout with Ashleigh Elizabeth

While 2020 has been the year of many things, one positive to come from it is the rise of the ‘at home workout’. With Covid-19 showing us that health is always a priority, more and more people have been finding ways to exercise effectively within the comfort of their own