Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
How TCM supports deeper trauma healing and rebalances your nervous and endocrine system
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how you feel about yourself and relate to your universe are relationships mirrored within you. Your emotional, physical and mental states are interrelated – they form an organic whole; and your internal organs and...
When trauma leads to infertility, and infertility leads to trauma
Michelle and her husband had been struggling to conceive a baby since their wedding three years ago. The longing for a child; the grief of pregnancy loss; the fertility treatments and tests; the pressure from family; the belief she was...
Struggling to conceive? How osteopathy can improve fertility
Did you know that osteopathy can help with fertility? Safe, gentle and entirely natural, osteopathy has been proven to help treat the root causes of infertility. In fact, scientific studies show that women have gone on to conceive within months...
Heal or harm: the importance of practicing yoga with awareness
IMI Osteopath and Yogi Jonathan Vallade’s expert advice on staying healthy and safe on the mat.
Why Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala crash diet isn’t a safe way to lose weight
IMI Nutritionist Katia Demekhina discusses the dangers of crash diets and the safest way to achieve the optimal body weight.
How osteopathy offers relief to people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
The connection between mind and body, and the support available If you or someone close to you suffers from either fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you’ll know the significant impact it can have on quality of life...
G-NiiB probiotics – world’s first microbiome-based immunity formulas now available at IMI
Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists create G-NiiB formula after research shows good gut bacteria can reduce the severity of COVID-19 and likelihood of long COVID and may enhance immune antibody response to COVID vaccinations. HONG KONG, Feb. 15, 2022...
How to cope at home if you test positive for Covid-19 – SCMP interviews Dr Benita Perch
A Covid-19 sufferer describes the painful symptoms he experienced, and a family physician and a naturopath describe things to take to recover from the virus These range from taking over-the-counter painkillers to getting more vitamin D from sunlight or supplements,...
A taste of happy. Recipes to soothe sadness.
These recipes contain ingredients which are proven to enhance mental health, offering a bounty of brain-boosting nutrients, which help produce feelgood neurotransmitters like serotonin.
How to pause and focus on deep breathing
When you feel anxious or your mind spirals into thoughts about the future or the past, your body automatically activates your sympathetic nervous system to prepare you to fight or flee. In short bursts and where warranted (if you’re facing...
Is the need to be in control causing you anxiety?
Are you struggling with anxiety caused by the need to control everything around you? IMI Psychotherapist and Clinical Social worker Ilissa Howard help you look at where your need for control comes from, what it means to you, how it's impacting your life, and what small steps can be taken to ultimately make a bigger change and free you up to enjoy and experience more in life.
How to heal your liver with TCM and Osteopathy
Whether metabolic syndrome is “in your genes” or the consequence of dietary and lifestyle habits, IMI’s naturopaths are skilled at supporting you at every stage.
The five stages of Metabolic Syndrome and what you can do to protect your long-term health.
Whether metabolic syndrome is “in your genes” or the consequence of dietary and lifestyle habits, IMI’s naturopaths are skilled at supporting you at every stage.
On feeling worthless
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares the feelings of worthiness. knowing that you're matter. You were born worthy, and are worthy, even if you feel broken. Love yourself.
How to get youthful, glowing skin the natural way
Dr Ji Woon Min explains how this all-natural facial is perfect for pampering or to correct problem skin from dry or dull skin, dark circles, frown lines, clogged pores, inflammation, to maskne.
End the silence: The emotional effects of infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth and the support available.
Feelings surrounding infertility and pregnancy loss are complicated. IMI Psychotherapist Ilisa Howard describes the breadth of emotions couples may experience and the support available.
Love = Emotional Chaos?
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares and encourages us to choose and co-create what is healthy in a relationship instead of only choosing and co-creating what is familiar. Start with knowing and loving yourself so that you have the readiness for an authentic connection - to receive the gift of love.
Different diets for weight loss – which one is right for you?
Which weight-loss diets is right for you? IMI Naturopathic Physician Dr Joëlle Bradford shares the risks and benefits of four of the most popular diets today.
Crystal healing in Hong Kong
According to Cristina Rodenbeck, IMI Crystal Healer and Emotional Wellness Practitioner, crystals offer a way to stay centred and calm, particularly in rocky times.
What is your body telling you? How psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms
What is your body telling you? IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares how psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms.