prana yum’s divine sugar-free drinks
It’s tough to find a commercially produced drink that isn’t full of sugar, unnatural ingredients and harmful additives. We all should have known better than to believe that Vitamin Water…
Read morelasting tlc from singapore’s damai spa
When your face looks as tired as you feel, it’s time to let the pros take over. Nature, space and tranquility, TLC from everyone you meet and intelligent, beneficial treatments…
Read more5 super easy superfoods
From chia seeds to goji berries, oily fish to dark chocolate, garlic to green tea, there’s an increasing array of ‘superfoods’ on local supermarket shelves in Hong Kong these days.…
Read morehong kong’s most stylish secret spa
It’s luxurious and hushed. It’s beautiful. It’s curvy and sexy. It’s elegant. The Biologique Recherche Haute Couture Flagship Spa in Hong Kong’s Kowloon is part showroom, part bar, part spa.…
Read moreresultime by collin: results – and fast
Results-driven, while also a delight of textures, French skincare brand Collin Paris has recently released its resultime range for extreme smoothing and hydrating. The power of packaging shines through with…
Read moreon the london scent trail… avery fine perfumery
Tucked away on a little cobbled lane in London’s Mayfair is Avery Fine Perfumery, a showcase for artistic perfumery. A traditional aviary typically houses birds; those presented at Avery Fine…
Read morehow do you go from carnivore to vegetarian?
From committed carnivore to loving meat free Mondays to going vegetarian or even vegan – what are the psychological steps? Stubborn refusal to gradual understanding and finally the lightbulb moment? Me, I’m…
Read morebest juice detoxes in hong kong
Ask anyone trying to kick-start their diet and fitness program for the summer, and you may find they are convinced that juice detoxes or cleanses are the way to go. We…
Read morenealy fischer – born to spread wellness
This weekend a stellar collection of lifestyle and wellness household names fly in to Hong Kong for the MAYYA Urban Wellness Retreat. A 24-hour wellness smorgasbord of nutrition, fitness, yoga and…
Read morejo malone: lessons on life
‘The same heartbeat but two different brands,’ is how Jo Malone cleverly differentiates between the eponymous Jo Malone and her latest venture, Jo Loves. Few will not recognize the…
Read morediary of an ultra-runner: marathon des sables
Neil Orvay, co-founder of Hong Kong’s Sense of Touch spas, shares the sun, sand and sweat of running the Marathon des Sables 2014. During the six days of 250 punishing…
Read morechange your life in 24 hours
Do you want to be healthy? Do you want to want to be healthy? And mindful? And living to your very fullest potential? The Mayya Movement is fitness, yoga and…
Read morehow to love life – by pam chan
Love your job, love exercise, love healthy food and treat yourself every now and then. This is Pam Chan’s life philosophy. She shared her advice in running+beyond – diet basics,…
Read morerunning+beyond – diet basics
Every day personal trainer Pam Chan logs up to 5 hours working out and eats 12 snacks/meals to keep up her energy. Result? She looks about half her 44 years…
Read morerunner’s face
It goes without saying that regular exercise is the best investment you can make for your heart, lungs, circulation and overall productivity. And your skin too as long as…
Read morein celebration of earth day
It’s Earth Day today. Of course it should be ‘Earth Day’ every day. However, this one day is a good reminder for businesses and individuals to consider the wellbeing of…
Read morerunning+beyond – top tips from peter lee
How do you improve your running style? According to Peter Lee, running trainer, slow down to a walk, working on your posture. Then re-introduce running; little, slowly and often. Listen…
Read morerunning+beyond
Need to move more? De-stress? Rediscover nature? Go for a run! Today is the day of the London Marathon 2014, and spas+beyond celebrates this immune system boosting, mood lightening, creativity inspiring…
Read moresurvival of the slowest – learning mindfulness at fivelements
I’m back to basics in the company of the birds, the breeze and the Balinese. And I’m discovering that Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa is a great place to learn how to…
Read moreAnd the winner is…..
As a qualified nutritionist I feel compelled to post this in an attempt to spread the fundamental message to as wide an audience as possible. Over the…
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