How to reduce stress naturally with acupuncture and herbs

We’re experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, despondency and more. It can be overwhelming; it can disturb our inner balance.

IMI Charity Appeal 2020

Your body and mind are inextricably connected. At IMI, we’ve worked with thousands of individuals for over three decades: what our clinical experience proves time and time again is that there are seven key factors that impact your overall wellbeing.

Vitamin D3 proven to reduce the infection and impact of COVID-19, multiple scientists confirm

Vitamin D3 is proving to be a worthy contender in the fight against COVID-19. As scientific studies continue to mount, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Vitamin D supplements are a valid way to reduce your risk of catching COVID-19 and developing severe complications.

Mental health: how to help yourself and others during the pandemic

Core Process Psychotherapist Carole Bradshaw shares why the pandemic has triggered an epidemic of fear; the consequences of unmanaged fear, and solutions to support you and loved ones through uncertain times.

Total body modification – a programme to reset your body

Stressful events or unrelenting stressors can take many functions of your body offline. Total Body Modification (TBM) helps to reset your nervous system, put your body back online, and restore its ability to heal itself.

Stress and Skin: Why do my skin issues keep coming back?

Your skin is the largest detox organ in your body, and a reflection of your inner health. Skin conditions often signal an imbalance in gastrointestinal health, immune dysfunction, toxic load, infection, and/or nutrient deficiencies.

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...

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....

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...

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...

Blue Monday: a starting point for year-round conversations

December and January can be hard. Really hard. The third Monday of January marks Blue Monday, the most depressing day...

Attune to your natural rhythm of rest

Are you one of the millions whose worries seem to have worries of their own? Thanks to the pressures of...

Restore tranquillity of mind and spirit using Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hong Kong is a vibrant and exciting city, with a fast pace of life. It is challenging. Pushy crowds, hot...

The Ketogenic diet: 3 important factors to consider

IMI’s naturopathic physician Dr Joelle Bradford (ND) has helped many clients to achieve good results with the Ketogenic diet. In...

The most amazing antioxidant and detoxifier: sulphoraphane in broccoli seed extract

According to the National Academy of Science, broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain the largest amounts of glucosinolates and sulphoraphane, which...

Sleep tight with magnesium glycinate

An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents are magnesium-deficient, according to a recent Government study. Magnesium deficiency has been associated...

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...

Why you can’t live without glutathione

The single most important molecule in your body, glutathione goes by many names: it is the ultimate disease buster, master...

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...

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

Many couples are encouraged to consider assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as IUI or IVF after just a few months of...

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 and not just...

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. But as she told me about her...

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 can be 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 Programme

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

A bold statement but this can be back up by several global studies. A study at the University of Adelaide,...

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. This time I would like to talk about...

Could the foods you crave be making you ill?

Prevent antibiotics – take a natural approach 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...