Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
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...
Getting a good night’s sleep – naturally
Sleep is undoubtedly vital for a healthy mind and body – even the great playwright William Shakespeare called it “the chief nourisher in life’s feast”. In his time, of course, people generally managed 9 hours of sleep per night. But...
Natural treatment and support for children’s learning and behaviour issues
Inattention, forgetfulness, impulsive behaviour, restlessness, severe frustration, bed-wetting, and disruptive behaviour – do these behaviours ring a bell in relation to your child? If so, they may be suffering from ADD/ADHD which could result in a lack of focus at...
The toxin truth: the hidden toxins in everyday products
Toxins are everywhere. We are all aware of air pollution in cities for example, but what we generally don’t think about are the number of toxins to be found in our homes. In fact, toxins can be found in personal...
Elderberry extract: a natural way to fight colds and flu
With cold and flu a constant enemy in the winter months in Hong Kong, it’s comforting to know that there is natural help at hand to banish those aches, pains and runny nose. Yes, there is a solution other than...
Focus on the causes of belly fat and how to shift it
We asked four IMI Naturopaths for their views on the latest research into belly fat, how to shift it and reverse the pattern of central weight gain. The role of gut health – IMI Naturopath, Graeme Bradshaw Science is only just...
Let’s talk about fats: omega oils
Q: Who needs omega-3 supplements? Modern day diets are overloaded with omega-6 (from highly processed vegetables). High consumption of omega-6 tends to increases the risk of various cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory conditions. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 makes a...
Quality is essential when it comes to omega oils
Did you know that not all fats are bad for you? In fact fatty acids have many important functions in the body: oxygen transport throughout the body providing energy (when glucose, a form of sugar, is not available) development of...
How to minimise toxic exposures
The pollution levels are high in Hong Kong. Toxins can come from the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the many household items we come to contact with each day. You can take some...
Try these potent purposeful herbs
Let’s face it: life in Hong Kong for most people is stressful. The fast pace of living, working and playing can take it’s toll. Living far from the everyday support of family and friends for some; or significant travel demands...
Probiotics are necessary for life and health
Our digestive system is home to trillions of beneficial bacteria. The study of probiotics started at the beginning of the 20th century when Nobel Laureate, Dr Elie Metchnikoff studied peasants who displayed longer lifespans. He noted that their diets included...
A Probiotic a day keeps the doctor away (really?)
By definition, probiotics are alive and they must be administered “alive” to be effective. The methods of shipping, storage and freight are crucial to ensure you get the most “bugs for your buck”. We usually think of bacteria as ‘germs’...
How to choose the right vitamins and minerals
When choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement it is vital to make sure you are buying a high-quality product from a trusted manufacturer. To choose the right supplement there are six factors to consider: 1. High quality ingredients, 2. Practitioner...
Can nutrition deficiency be linked to a child’s behaviour?
The simple truth is that “you are what you eat”. The composition of the food we consume directly determines our physiological profile and is critical to a growing child – the physical and psychological effects of which can last well...
What’s in the little white balls? Homeopathy explained
You may have heard of Homeopathy as an alternative medicine, but did you know that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), over five hundred million people use homeopathy around the world? Did you also know that Homeopathy is established...
Natural therapies in Osteopathy for pregnant mums and newborn babies
By Nathalie Tellier, Osteopath Osteopathy is a holistic, gentle manual therapy that aims to restore your health and vitality. Tensions or restrictions in the body can impede on the proper functioning and provoke pain and discomfort. Osteopathy’s goal is to...
Behavioural problems in children: could they be health related?
Behavioural Problems in Children: Could they be health related? Children’s behavioural problems can be one of the biggest challenges for a parent. It can be exhausting and a source of embarrassment when everybody else’s little darlings are the model of...
First Aid: Homeopathy for the Home
Injuries occur when we least expect it! That’s why every household, especially those with children, should have a first aid kit. We have put together the most essential homeopathic remedies – they are safe, natural, and effective remedies the whole...
Do You Know Your Friendly Bacteria?
Getting the Right Probiotics for Digestive Health and Immunity Probiotics are receiving a great deal of attention in the health world and for good reason. But for some of us who don’t fully understand their uses and benefits we may...
Want beautiful skin, hair and nails? Work from the inside out!
Who doesn’t want to have better skin, hair or nails — or all three? Our diets, the amount of sleep we have and stress all affect the quality of our skin, hair and nails. A nutritious diet that has healthy fats,...