The importance of taking an integrated approach to immunity. For many Hong Kongers, life is returning to normal. A new kind of normal. As we all prepare to go back to work, school and daily routines, we’re advised to remain cautious. The Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to rage across other...
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Your Essential Immune Support Kit
Your Essential Immune Support Kit The scientists have spoken. The key nutrients your body needs to protect against Covid-19. As Hong Kong hums back to life, it’s important that we continue to support and strengthen our immune systems. At this time, your most powerful line of defence against viruses is...
疫症下，我們該如何有效地提升免疫力呢?
研究報告顯示有維他命C、D，及益生菌 (Probiotics) 能有效地增強免疫力。你應該如何從云云營養補充品中選出最佳的維他命C、D，和益生菌來助你和家人提升免疫力呢?
Reduce the risk of viruses with Vitamin D3
Jump to Chinese version 跳至中文版 Experts are advising the best way to protect against coronavirus is to reduce exposure, practice good personal hygiene, and support a strong immune system. A proven way to improve immunity, especially against colds, flus, and severe respiratory tract infections, is Vitamin D3. Why Vitamin D3?...
Boost your immunity in the cold and flu season with a potent probiotic
Probiotics have been shown in studies to improve your body’s immune response, and lower your chances of getting a cold. Probiotics can also help to reduce the duration and severity of common respiratory tract infections.
Vitamin D’s impact on your immune system
According to a meta-analysis by Cochrane, the 2 most important supplements in strengthening one’s immunity are probiotics, and surprisingly, vitamin D. IMI Founding Director and Naturopath Graeme Bradshaw explains the effects of vitamin D on your immune system.
Can Vitamin C help you to fight off viral infections?
Vitamin C is well known for its role in strengthening the immune system, but can it help you to fight off common viral infections such as colds and flu? And how long does it stay in your body? IMI Founding Director, Naturopath and Homeopath Graeme Bradshaw tells you how to...
Seven simple strategies to strengthen travellers’ immune systems
With the Lunar New Year holiday upon us, millions of people have planned a quick get-away, be it to rest and recharge or spend quality time with loved ones abroad. But, given we’re in the midst of the cold and flu season and there are concerns around coronavirus, travelling at...
Nutrients to nurture your mind and decrease depression
Food is more than sustenance. Eating well feeds your body, soul, and brain. In fact, what you eat can significantly affect your mental health, and even decrease depression, researchers advise. The reality is though, no matter how clean you eat, nutrient deficient soil, pollution and imported food have resulted in...
How to silence your inner critic
“I should’ve done this!”, “What’s wrong with me?”, “I’m a fraud – I don’t deserve to do well,” “It’s my fault – I deserve this!”.There it goes again. Your judgmental and disapproving inner critic prodding at you, putting you down, and sometimes paralyzing you, telling you time and time again...