An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents are magnesium-deficient, according to a recent Government study. Magnesium deficiency has been associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety – culprits known to sabotage sleep. Tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiency include muscle twitching, cramping, tension headaches, and sugar cravings – all of...
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...
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,...
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...