With the cold and flu season upon us, it’s ever more important to practice good hygiene, eat a nutrient-dense diet, improve sleep habits, and strengthen our immune systems. One of our go-to supplements in the fight against flus and colds is elderberry extract. Preferred by practitioners, confirmed by clients, and...
Colds, flu and immunity support
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...
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...
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...