What are the signs that stress is affecting your sleep? Do you wake up between 3 and 5am? Do you feel tired, yet unable to sleep? Do you get anxious about not being able to fall asleep? Do you feel energetic at night and sleepy during the day? Do you...
Stress, sleep and relaxation
5 ways to nourish mental health this Blue Monday
written by Jessica Lau For many, the post-Christmas slump brings on a case of the winter blues, exacerbated by the pressure of our often unattainable New Year’s resolutions. This year, Monday the 16th of January marks Blue Monday, claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. Though this...
The effect of stress on testosterone in men
Chronic stress in men can lead to low testosterone which creates a cycle of fatigue, low motivation, depression and weight gain. Learn how to break the cycle.
Is stress stealing your progesterone?
Stress and female hormones: what are the effects? Have you had a late or missed period due to stress? Learn how stress affects your body and menstrual cycle.
How TCM supports deeper trauma healing and rebalances your nervous and endocrine system
Trauma can affect your physical, emotional and mental state. Traditional Chinese Medicine can rebalance and release energetic blockages, providing healing from trauma.
When trauma leads to infertility, and infertility leads to trauma
Infertility can cause trauma, and trauma can cause infertility too. Could past events be impacting your fertility? And could therapy help you heal emotionally and physically?
How osteopathy offers relief to people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
IMI osteopath Maxi Schönteich specialises in treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Discover how osteopathy helps treat complex pain conditions, offering meaningful relief.
6 Signs Psychotherapy is Calling for You
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares 6 signs that indicate it may be the right time to seek psychotherapy.
Teen mental health and what you should know
Teen stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal is on the rise, and we can all do more to help. In this video, IMI Clinical Psychologist Karen Lau shares with you: The challenges adolescents currently face Practical tips for teenagers to take better care of their mental health Ways that parents,...
Surviving the pandemic and quarantine
In Hong Kong we have one of the strictest quarantine policies in the world which is causing much anguish and frustration at not being able to travel freely to see friends and family. With no end in sight people are becoming demotivated, frustrated, anxious and homesick for family and friends...