The World of WALA.

05/23

Nature

Soil is much more than just the ground on which we stand, move and build. It is the foundation of all life. And that is why it is important that we take care of its health, humus expert Gerald Dunst explains. We take a closer look at what is happening beneath our feet.

06/23

Health

Having fallen very ill multiple times, Dutch doctor Dr Machteld Huber recognised that, first and foremost, health starts with us. Together with the Health Council of the Netherlands, she established and developed a dynamic concept of health known as ‘Positive Health’.

06/23

Culture

Our gardeners nurture, cherish and care for around 150 medicinal plants in our medicinal herb garden. And a cabinet in our summer house conserves and protects the secret stars behind this incredible bounty: the seeds. We think it’s time that these wonders of nature got a bit more love and attention.

06/23

Science

The Paris Agreement states that the global temperature increase should be limited to 1.5 degrees by 2100. Hannah Helmke helps companies meet this target by calculating a simple number of degrees Celsius. 

07/23

Independence

Wars in neighbouring countries and the devastating impact of the earthquake have made things worse in Turkey, especially for the most vulnerable. Waves of refugees bring seasonal workers who often work in substandard conditions. This is where the non-governmental-organisation Minerva comes in, which was founded by two strong women, Dr. Cigdem Cimrin and Dr. Pinar Kara.

07/23

Partnership

Mineral extraction is dangerous and represents a considerable challenge for WALA’s subsidiary naturamus: how can amethyst, the raw material that is used to manufacture WALA medicines, be sourced fairly? A procurement puzzle. 

08/23

Culture

Money is useful. We should reclaim our power of interpretation and unleash its potential to shape our world, says GLS Bank CEO Aysel Osmanoglu.

08/23

Independence

Few others have influenced anthroposophic medicine, pharmacy and curative education the way Ita Wegman has. A doctor dedicated to social causes, her many-sided life was shaped by fate time and again: in this article, we follow in her footsteps for a portion of it.

09/23

Partnership

The north of Pakistan is characterised by the highest mountains in the world and decades’ worth of territorial disputes. Here, in what is probably one of the most remote regions in the world, agriculture has long been ecologically and socially sustainable. Since 2004, the Mountain Fruit Company (MFC) has been offering training in organic farming, promoting fair commerce and strengthening the role of women. 

05/23

Culture

Cellist and climate activist Tanja Tetzlaff is taking the initiative using boundary-breaking concert formats and interdisciplinary dialogue. She is daring to forge links to contemporary events with other art forms – ones that awaken, move and encourage people.

04/23

Partnership

Supporting soft skin and fair trade alike: organic avocados from our partner LIMBUA. The avocados are grown in Kenya using traditional farming techniques, under ideal climatic conditions, and without additional irrigation. Plus, they offer a secure livelihood for the local population.

04/23

Beauty

Historically speaking, Margarethe Hauschka-Stavenhagen was often overshadowed by her husband Rudolf – rather unfairly, in our opinion. This doctor was not only a co-founder of WALA OHG, but is also considered the ‘mother of expressive therapy and rhythmical massage’.

11/22

Independence

‘Steward ownership’ – a tricky term, backed by a very simple idea: companies should have the option of being wholly owned by themselves. No equity owners, no shareholders. This model was discussed in depth at Salon Luitpold, courtesy of WALA.

12/22

Nature

A long-awaited substance is finally organic. One vision, many partners and more than seven years of development activities were needed to create something that seemed impossible: lanolin that is derived from organic sheep and can be traced back to organic farms.

12/22

Culture

‘Rhythm brings life’ – this simple sentence, spoken by Rudolf Steiner, guides WALA though many processes, from working with herbs to communication. But are we capable of achieving a spiritual rhythm in our own lives? Christiaan Mol, WALA Foundation Board Member, reflects on the river of life while pursuing answers to a question that moves him.

01/23

Health

How can a holistic approach to therapy succeed? Christina Haubrich, President of the Kneipp Association, and Dr Armin Dörr, Member of the Management Board of WALA, in conversation about good remedies, sensible forms of therapy and the healthcare system in general.

01/23

Nature

Many people believe that deadwood does not fit into our neat landscape. However, one thing is often not recognised: this is precisely where a species-rich cycle starts. For example, in and on our old cherry tree on the biodiversity path – so, let’s take a closer look.

02/23

Partnership

Demeter pioneered the organic movement in 1924. Today, the association is committed to the most sustainable type of land management. The result: fertile soils, more independence for small-scale farmers and simply good produce. An interview about a growing brand, idealism and cultural differences.

02/23

Nature

Larch resin has been harvested in the Alpine region in a tree-friendly process for over 200 years. The centuries-old tradition is even protected by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. The valuable raw material is included in WALA medicines and Dr. Hauschka natural cosmetics. But there is a good deal of work to do before it is ready – and all by hand.

03/23

Beauty

What makes skincare from Dr. Hauschka so special? Is it that their products are made from purely natural ingredients? Is it that they combine inner and outer beauty, just as they combine high-tech methods with work done by hand? Or is it simply that they have been making a difference since 1967 – both to skin and to the planet?

03/23

Beauty

‘There are two kinds of beauty: inner and outer’ – is Dr. Hauschka co-founder Elisabeth Sigmund’s motto, penned in 1967, still relevant today? And does inner beauty even exist? A philosophical discussion at Salon Luitpold, courtesy of WALA.

11/22

Partnership

naturamus, a WALA subsidiary, works with raw materials suppliers who are more than just business partners. They aim to create valuable ecological, social and economic partnerships based on mutual respect. And when it comes to sourcing horse chestnuts, naturamus has opted for a truly exceptional collaboration.