Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists create G-NiiB formula after research shows good gut bacteria can reduce the severity of COVID-19 and likelihood of long COVID and may enhance immune antibody response to COVID vaccinations. HONG KONG, Feb. 15, 2022 — IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute, Asia’s largest natural health...
Babies, children and teens
AMA with Dr Benita Perch on Facebook Live (1 March 2022)
Facebook live with Dr Benita Perch “How do I protect myself and my kids against Covid?”, “I’ve got Covid. Help!”, “Should I vaccinate my kids?”, “What protocol should I follow pre-and post vaccination?”, “I can’t cope – I’m stressed and anxious.” These are just some of the many questions and...
Does my child need supplements? – an article featured in The Standard
IMI's healthcare practitioners have identified three key supplements to keep your kids healthy. These are fish oil, probiotics and multivitamin.
Covid-19 and You: 20 Ways to Support Your Health
Dr Ardyce Yik announces the launch of her new book: Covid-19 and You, designed to help children feel empowered despite coronavirus anxiety during these turbulent times.
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...
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 school and poor social skills. Recently the New York Times...
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 become increasingly common over the winter months. Living in Hong Kong, and the combined factors of pollution, a dense population, stressful living, rapid weather changes and the overuse of medications...
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 release these tensions so your body can function properly without...
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 preparing for the start of another school year. Many children will be looking forward to starting school again, embarking on new activities and getting to know new teachers. Others, however,...