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Vitamin D3 proven to reduce the infection and impact of COVID-19, multiple scientists confirm
Vitamin D3 is proving to be a worthy contender in the fight against COVID-19. As scientific studies continue to mount, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Vitamin D supplements are a valid way to reduce your risk of catching COVID-19 and developing severe complications.
Are you Vitamin D-deficient?
Vitamin D is well established as an immunity-booster. But how do you know if you’re armed with the appropriate levels of Vitamin D? The chances are you’re not.
From A to Z: The ultimate guide to stay sane and healthy
We’re here to support you through the summer and beyond: Practitioner recommended, client approved, these top tips will help you stay sane and healthy. We’re in this together; we’ll get through this together.
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.
As Hong Kong moves forward, don’t leave your immunity behind
The importance of taking an integrated approach to immunity. For many Hong Kongers, life is returning to normal. A new kind of normal. As we...
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 osteopathy strengthens your respiratory system and boosts your immunity
For people with respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia or reduced breathing from old injuries, the COVID-19 outbreak is understandably a big cause for concern....
Your Essential Immune Support Kit
Your Essential Immune Support Kit The scientists have spoken. The key nutrients your body needs to protect against Covid-19. As Hong Kong hums back to...
Other popular health topics:
- ADD/ADHD and Autism
- Babies, children and teens
- Bones, joints and muscles
- Cardiovascular: heart health and circulation
- Cold, flu and immunity support
- Detox, weightloss and pollution protection
- Digestive and gut health
- Mind, mood and brain power
- Natural beauty, lifestyle and antioxidants
- Pregnancy, pre-natal and postpartum
- Stress, sleep and relaxation
- Women’s health, hormones and fertility
Recent articles by IMI
What is your body telling you? How psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms
What is your body telling you? IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares how psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms.
Teen stress and how parents can help
What can parents do to help their children during these difficult times? IMI Psychotherapist and Certified Counsellor Eugnice Chiu shares some of the challenges that teenagers face, and simple ways to reduce their stress.
Reduce 2020 holiday stress with these top corporate wellness tips
We’re here to support you through the summer and beyond: Practitioner recommended, client approved, these top tips will help you stay sane and healthy. We’re in this together; we’ll get through this together.
Are you Vitamin D-deficient?
Vitamin D is well established as an immunity-booster. But how do you know if you’re armed with the appropriate levels of Vitamin D? The chances are you’re not.
Why an integrated approach to mental health is important
Your body and mind are inextricably connected. At IMI, we’ve worked with thousands of individuals for over three decades: what our clinical experience proves time and time again is that there are seven key factors that impact your overall wellbeing.
In the media
Supplementing strength: a powerful way to boost your immunity – an article featured in The Standard
Do you need a health coach? – an article featured in Liv magazine
Benita Perch, Managing Director, Naturopathic Physician at IMI – an article featured in The Asian Entrepreneur
What is borderline personality disorder, and how can you help friends and family cope? – an article featured in young post, South China Morning Post
55 Women leading Hong Kong’s wellness revolution – an article featured in Compare Retreats magazine
Graeme Bradshaw, Founding Director at IMI – an article featured in The Asian Entrepreneur
What people are watching
Boost your immunity in the cold and flu season with a potent probiotic
Vitamin D’s impact on your immune system
Can Vitamin C help you to fight off viral infections?
The Ketogenic diet: 3 important factors to consider
Sleep tight with magnesium glycinate
Glutathione: the master antioxidant and detoxifier
The latest blogs from IMI practitioners
What is your body telling you? How psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms
What is your body telling you? IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares how psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms.
How to reduce stress naturally with acupuncture and herbs
We’re experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, despondency and more. It can be overwhelming; it can disturb our inner balance.
IMI Charity Appeal 2020
Your body and mind are inextricably connected. At IMI, we’ve worked with thousands of individuals for over three decades: what our clinical experience proves time and time again is that there are seven key factors that impact your overall wellbeing.
Vitamin D3 proven to reduce the infection and impact of COVID-19, multiple scientists confirm
Vitamin D3 is proving to be a worthy contender in the fight against COVID-19. As scientific studies continue to mount, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Vitamin D supplements are a valid way to reduce your risk of catching COVID-19 and developing severe complications.
Mental health: how to help yourself and others during the pandemic
Core Process Psychotherapist Carole Bradshaw shares why the pandemic has triggered an epidemic of fear; the consequences of unmanaged fear, and solutions to support you and loved ones through uncertain times.
Total body modification – a programme to reset your body
Stressful events or unrelenting stressors can take many functions of your body offline. Total Body Modification (TBM) helps to reset your nervous system, put your body back online, and restore its ability to heal itself.
Stress and Skin: Why do my skin issues keep coming back?
Your skin is the largest detox organ in your body, and a reflection of your inner health. Skin conditions often signal an imbalance in gastrointestinal health, immune dysfunction, toxic load, infection, and/or nutrient deficiencies.
How to pause and focus on deep breathing
When you feel anxious or your mind spirals into thoughts about the future or the...
Boost your immunity in the cold and flu season with a potent probiotic
Probiotics have been shown in studies to improve your body’s immune response, and lower your...