Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in our body. Free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules produced by our bodies.
Detox, weightloss and pollution protection
How do I detox?
Naturopathy can support your body's natural capacity for detox. Learn how pollutants and toxins effect you body and how you can achieve even better health.
The culinary power of crucifers – an article featured in Functional Sports Nutrition magazine
IMI Nutirionist Katia Demekhina shares her nutrition insights for supporting our detox pathways and recovery mechanisms through delicious cooking methods.
Cortisol and exercise – friends or foe? An article featured in Functional Sports Nutrition magazine
From the perspective of cortisol, IMI Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina eloquently illustrates a balanced view of exercise and of life.
Why Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala crash diet isn’t a safe way to lose weight
IMI Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina explains why crash dieting won’t help you lose weight and how to achieve weight loss safely without sacrificing your wellbeing.
How to heal your liver with TCM and Osteopathy
Whether metabolic syndrome is “in your genes” or the consequence of dietary and lifestyle habits, IMI’s naturopaths are skilled at supporting you at every stage.
Different diets for weight loss – which one is right for you?
Which weight-loss diets is right for you? IMI Naturopathic Physician Dr Joëlle Bradford shares the risks and benefits of four of the most popular diets today.
How to slim down and shape up this summer
Did you know that excess weight increases the risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation? Dr Ardyce Yik, IMI Naturopathic Physician and weight loss specialist, shares her top ten tips to help you achieve and sustain a healthy weight this summer and beyond.
The link between excess weight and Covid-19
Researchers have confirmed that excess weight or obesity significantly increase the severity of Covid-19 symptoms. These health challenges are the biggest risk factors for patients under 50.
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...