Glutathione – the master detoxifier and mother of all antioxidants

Glutathione is a disease buster and as such is probably the single most important molecule in your body. It is...

Why am I not pregnant yet?

Infertility or subfertility is defined as an inability to conceive or carry a baby to term after one year of...

Are smartphones ruining your posture?

How many hours do you think you spend hunched over your smartphone? The answer is probably too many. Waiting for a...

Stress: is it controlling you?

People in Hong Kong are “stressed out!” This is something we hear often. Any why is that? Increasingly, people are...

How to boost your fertility and IVF success

Planning for a successful pregnancy? Many couples are encouraged, after a few months of trying without success, to consider assisted reproductive...

Overcome insomnia with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Insomnia is common in Hong Kong, so it is not surprising that people are looking for more natural-based treatments and...

How metabolic testing takes the guesswork out of candida treatment

From a Naturopath’s point of view, the digestive tract is considered the cause of many health issues, not just those...

A new approach to IBS treatment: addressing small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common digestive disorder, with data showing that about one in every eight persons...

Gut instinct – eczema, arthritis, chronic fatigue or depression. Are your health issues caused by your gut?

Mary asked me how she could have developed food intolerances as an adult. As she told me about her health...

Male infertility: 10 factors that affect sperm count and morphology

It is estimated that about one in seven couples faces difficulty conceiving.  In Hong Kong male infertility is particularly problematic...

Homeopathy for athletes and sports enthusiasts

You may be surprised to hear that a number of top athletes use homeopathy to help them maintain their highest...

Surviving Hong Kong air pollution

A glance out of the window and you often have an idea of how clean the air is, or not,...

Introducing triple P – Positive Parenting Program

When it comes to raising kids and teenagers, everyone has an opinion. So, as a parent, when confronted with one...

Chinese herbal medicine: twice as effective for infertility as conventional therapy

Quite a confident statement about the benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine, but it has been widely reported to be true...

A natural therapy for morning sickness

As a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, people often ask me whether TCM is safe during pregnancy. When TCM is...

Depression and anxiety: you don’t need to suffer in silence or alone

Have you or your loved one experienced difficulties with depression and anxiety? Are you aware of some of the signs:...

Turning breech babies and preparing mothers for labour

I wrote about how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help relieve morning sickness the last time. This time I would like to...

Could the foods you crave be making you ill?

Do you love pasta, bread, or ice-cream so much that you crave it frequently? This could be a case of...

Preventing antibiotics – natural medicine to boost your child’s immunity

About this time of year at IMI, we start to see more cases of colds, coughs, flu, and other illnesses that...

Homeopathic medicine for women’s hormonal health: from painful periods, mood swings, to menopausal issues

As women our most complicated functions are controlled by specific glands, which send chemical messengers to activate and control growth,...

Curing allergies and food intolerances

An allergy is an immediate reaction by your immune system to substances in the diet or environment that are usually...

The Yin and Yang of hormonal balance: a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective

Hormones are chemical messengers that influence the way our cells and organs function. There are many different types of hormones...

A natural and integrative approach to the different phases of pregnancy

It is a common misconception that obstetricians and natural healthcare practitioners are mutually exclusive. Yet many women have found that...

Managing anxiety and panic attacks with Homeopathy

We all experience anxiety or nervousness from time to time. When we deliver a presentation or speech, before taking an...

Emotional wellbeing for pregnancy

Having a baby can be one of the most rewarding and enriching experience life has to offer. It can deepen...

What can you do to sleep better?

“I can’t fall asleep easily,” “I can’t switch off at night,” “I go to bed late and then wake up...

Managing diabetes with Homeopathy

World Health Organization (WHO), estimates that 347 million people in the world population today have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes...

Support your kid’s health with Homeopathy

As the summer holidays are drawing to a close and families are returning to Hong Kong, parents and children are...

A happy new year: understanding depression and the natural solutions

Depression hurts. It’s the ‘black dog’ of the night that robs you of joy, the unquiet mind that keeps you...

Food Intolerances in Adults

From a naturopath’s point of view, the gut is considered the cause of many health issues, not just those related...

Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant and Detoxifier

Glutathione is a very important molecule that helps your immune system to fight infections, and is also a key to...

Methylation: Why Does It Matter to Your Health?

Have you ever wondered why some people react more poorly to environmental factors such as pollution and stress compared to...

Protect yourself from the harmful effects of air pollution

Some IMI clients have reported that their problems from pollution were so severe, they were considering leaving Hong Kong. Studies...

Melatonin and sleep

Ever tried Melatonin when you’ve had trouble sleeping, and it hasn’t worked? Well, there might be a reason for that,...

Why living in Hong Kong may influence your need for supplements

There’s considerable controversy over whether we should be taking supplements. It has long been believed that taking a daily multivitamin...