Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
Can osteopathy help to heal the gut?
跳至中文版 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...
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...
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
跳至中文版 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...
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...
Why Choose a Quality Omega Oil?
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 strong tissues and organs...
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: A Matter of Life and Health
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 natural probiotics foods including fermented dairy products and further proposed...
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...
Chinese herbal medicine: twice as effective for infertility as conventional therapy
A bold statement but this can be back up by several global studies. A study at the University of Adelaide, South Australia reviewed a range of studies that involved 1,851 women, aged 18-45 receiving treatment for infertility because they suffered...
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...
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...