Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
Brain-boosting breakfast recipes for super smart students
Power the brain with porridge Oats are a wonderful wholegrain, says Graeme. “A rich source of magnesium and potassium, B-complex, vitamin E, some protein and plenty of soluble fibre, regular intake of wholegrain oats help to regulate blood sugar keeping kids calm and...
Breakfast for champions: start your child’s day the right way
Breakfast is essential for the brain, researchers advise. Did you know around 30% of students in Hong Kong skip breakfast? Here’s some food for thought: in two internationally recognized tests, students who ate breakfast every day performed better academically than...
You can grow a new brain every day
In one of the biggest neuroscience discoveries of the past 20 years, scientists recently revealed that our brain can generate around 700 newborn brain cells every day and especially at night throughout our entire life. What could this remarkable process...
Brain boosters. Recommended by practitioners.
Our brains mediate our world. Inner and outer. They form connections. Govern our bodies. Keep memories alive. Motivate us to follow our passions. Nurturing our brain is vital, but often neglected. It copes, in spite of high stress, pollution and...
How belly fat affects your performance at work
A big belly comes with big risks. Heart disease. Colorectal cancer. Sleep apnea. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. But did you know obesity can dramatically impair your mental performance too? In a recent study of over 5000 people, researchers...
Top ten tips to protect against toxins
Did you know Hong Kongers only get around 50 safe air days per year, by WHO’s standards? We are particularly vulnerable to pollution in the air as the pollutants become trapped between the city’s numerous high-rises and infiltrate our homes...
12 brain facts that will blow your mind!
12 brain facts that will blow your mind! Your grey and white matter is full of surprises. Read on to learn more about one of the most complex and mysterious organs in your body. The average adult brain weights about...
Are you on the brink of burnout?
It’s all over the news: WHO officially announced burnout is a workplace disease. We’re not surprised: we’re treating an alarming number of professionals suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, and ultimate burnout every week. Burnout can have dire consequences – your...
A healthier gut for a healthier you
Three clients. Three conditions. All different. All connected. Susan, now 43, had struggled with acne since her early teens. Yearning for clear skin, she’d invested in a myriad of lotions, potions and facials. Until recently however, pimple problems affected her...
Can osteopathy help to heal the gut?
Neck, back and shoulder pain. Sports injuries. Muscle and ligament pain. Repetitive strain injury. These are a handful of reasons why you might seek the healing hands of an osteopath. So, when our experienced naturopaths deem it necessary to recommend...
Every gut needs a good probiotic
As the go-to clinic for optimal gut health, we’ve healed the digestive systems of a myriad people with obvious and far-from-obvious gut-related issues. We recognize that, like you, your digestive system is unique. Tailored to your needs, our naturopaths can...
Superwoman supplements bundle
Superwoman Supplements Bundle Carefully curated to ensure women not only survive but thrive in today’s hectic world, our Superwoman Supplements Bundle is much-loved by practitioners and clients alike. Vital Nutrients Fish Oil 700 Boost your superpowers with these softgels that...
Sleep tight with our practitioners’ favourite supplements
What is keeping you up at night? Stress? Worry? Hormonal changes? An illness? Having supported clients of all ages, from all walks of life, we know every person will have their own bedtime battles to conquer. For this reason, we don’t...
Safeguard your sleep the natural way
Anita’s wake-up call came moments after she dropped her children off at school and was jarred awake by her car scraping against a stationary car. She had dozed off at the wheel! It was at this point Anita reached out...
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...
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 and while many of us are aware of the effects air pollution has on our health, we generally don’t think about the toxins that can be found in our homes, especially in our personal and household products,...
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 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...
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...