Many people believe that depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and in particular, a deficiency in serotonin – our ‘feel good hormone’. The textbook medicine approach is to prescribe anti-depressants to increase brain serotonin. This works for some people; but it does nothing for others. Why? Because...
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Interview with Dr Benita Perch by Honeycombers.com – How stress affects mental health, especially in the workplace
by Sophie Cullen | Jan 13, 2020 A ridiculously high proportion of our time each week is spent at work, so it’s no wonder that the workplace can be one of the biggest stressors we encounter. Thankfully, Dr Benita Perch and her team at IMI are trying to combat this with their...
Three natural ways to supercharge your immune system
With the cold and flu season now in full swing, it becomes all the more necessary to give our immune systems a powerful boost against bugs. At IMI, we recommend three easy, yet impactful ways to bolster your immunity: Eat well. Live well. Supplement well. Eat well Did you know...
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 food with low nutritional value. At different stages of our...
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 in Ireland confirmed our own 25 years’ clinical observations: belly...
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 and offices. Air. Water. Food. Skincare products. Household furnishings. Household...
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 3 pounds – or about 2% of your body’s total...
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 career, home life, mental wellbeing and physical health can all...
IMI launches IMI Corporate Wellness amidst growing concerns for professionals’ wellbeing
The comprehensive range of offerings address all facets of corporate wellness. HONG KONG, May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI), Hong Kong’s largest natural and integrated medicine clinic, today announced the official launch of its corporate wellness arm. Already at work in global organizations with a presence in Hong...
Holistic Health: IMI On The Pros Of Naturopathic Medicine – an article featured in CompareRetreats.com
Holistic Health: IMI On The Pros Of Naturopathic Medicine (This article is referenced from https://magazine.compareretreats.com/holistic-health-imi-on-the-pros-of-naturopathic-medicine/) There’s a lot of mistrust in modern life, from news sources to politicians, and this feeling has filtered into medicine too: the New York Times reported last year that only 34% of Americans trust medical experts. This...