Sleep is undoubtedly vital for a healthy mind and body – even the great playwright William Shakespeare called it “the chief nourisher in life’s feast”. In his time, of course, people generally managed 9 hours of sleep per night. But in today’s post-electric, digital era, many are only getting between...
Stress, sleep and relaxation
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 viewing their job as a major source of their stress – and in response many corporate organisations are beginning to offer programs to help workplace stress. But there are other...
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 remedies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regards insomnia as a symptom and not an illness; the result of an imbalance of various organs, which ultimately affects the heart. “TCM believes the...
Managing anxiety and panic attacks with Homeopathy
We all experience anxiety or nervousness from time to time. When we deliver a presentation or speech, before taking an exam, or having a difficult discussion with our boss, we may feel anxious or nervous. Once the challenging situation is over we relax and return to our normal state. However,...
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 super early the next morning,” “I feel like a zombie the next day!” Does any of this sound familiar? If so, know that you are not alone. Sleep deprivation is...
Melatonin and sleep
Ever tried Melatonin when you’ve had trouble sleeping, and it hasn’t worked? Well, there might be a reason for that, Melatonin might not be the right choice for what you’re trying to treat. In our first video series, Rhea Beilharz interviews IMI Naturopath Philip Watkins about Melatonin and its real...