Author Archives: IMI Health
Can osteopathy help to heal the gut?
Our osteopaths can help you overcome a number of gut issues, including constipation, diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, bloating and abdominal distension.
The Ketogenic diet: 3 important factors to consider
IMI’s naturopathic physician Dr Joelle Bradford (ND) has helped many clients to achieve good results with the Ketogenic diet. In this video Dr Bradford explains 3 important factors to consider when you are making your “keto” diet plan.
Sleep tight with magnesium glycinate
An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents are magnesium-deficient, according to a recent Government study. Magnesium deficiency has been associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety – culprits known to sabotage sleep. Tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiency include muscle twitching, cramping, tension headaches, and sugar cravings – all of...
Sleep tight with our practitioners’ favourite supplements
Read our practitioners' picks for safe and effective natural supplements to help you overcome stress and sleeplessness, for better bedtimes.
Why do you need magnesium?
Most older teen and adult diets are at least 100mg short of the recommended daily intake of 350-400mg depending on body weight. Magnesium is often removed from commonly consumed processed foods such as white rice, flour, bread and noodles. The most common symptoms of a magnesium imbalance include muscle tension....
Focus on the causes of belly fat and how to shift it!
We asked four naturopaths at IMI for their views on the latest research into belly fat and how to shift it and reverse the pattern of central weight gain. The role of gut health – IMI naturopath, Graeme Bradshaw IMI founder and naturopath Graeme Bradshaw says we need to consider gut...
Probiotics: A Matter of Life and Health
The health world is full of fads- but one trend with scientifically proven results is the field of probiotics. These powerful bacteria are able to nourish our gut, brain and immunity all in one go. But for those of you wondering what these bacteria are and if we really need...
