According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how you feel about yourself and relate to your universe are relationships mirrored within you. Your emotional, physical and mental states are interrelated – they form an organic whole; and your internal organs and systems – each with their own unique function –are interconnected....
Women’s health, hormones and fertility
The Naturopathic Perspective on Infertility
IMI Naturopathic Physician Benita Perch discusses the factors affecting fertility in Hong Kong; the basics frequently missed by fertility doctors thus prolonging the infertility journey; and the approach she takes as a doctor, naturopath, and homeopath to increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
When trauma leads to infertility, and infertility leads to trauma
Michelle and her husband had been struggling to conceive a baby since their wedding three years ago. The longing for a child; the grief of pregnancy loss; the fertility treatments and tests; the pressure from family; the belief she was doing something wrong and more had taken a heavy toll...
Struggling to conceive? How osteopathy can improve fertility
Did you know that osteopathy can help with fertility? Safe, gentle and entirely natural, osteopathy has been proven to help treat the root causes of infertility. In fact, scientific studies show that women have gone on to conceive within months of their last osteopathic treatment session and deliver at full-term....
Why Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala crash diet isn’t a safe way to lose weight
IMI Nutritionist Katia Demekhina discusses the dangers of crash diets and the safest way to achieve the optimal body weight.
The five stages of Metabolic Syndrome and what you can do to protect your long-term health.
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.
How to get youthful, glowing skin the natural way
Dr Ji Woon Min explains how this all-natural facial is perfect for pampering or to correct problem skin from dry or dull skin, dark circles, frown lines, clogged pores, inflammation, to maskne.
How to meet and manage your emotions
IMI practitioner Mariko Hiyama shares the importance of meeting and managing difficult emotions and the techniques to restore balance and calm.
End the silence: The emotional effects of infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth and the support available.
Feelings surrounding infertility and pregnancy loss are complicated. IMI Psychotherapist Ilisa Howard describes the breadth of emotions couples may experience and the support available.
Let’s talk menopause with Dr Ji Woon Min
Let’s talk menopause with Dr Ji Woon Min Many women head into the menopause feeling underprepared and overwhelmed. Symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, erratic periods, mood fluctuations, hot flushes and night sweats. Join IMI Naturopathic Doctor and women’s health expert Dr. Ji Woon Min on her video to know...