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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 colds and strengthen your immunity. As Hong...
疫症下，我們該如何有效地提升免疫力呢?
研究報告顯示有維他命C、D，及益生菌 (Probiotics) 能有效地增強免疫力。你應該如何從云云營養補充品中選出最佳的維他命C、D，和益生菌來助你和家人提升免疫力呢?
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
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.
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.
Love = Emotional Chaos?
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares and encourages us to choose and co-create what is healthy in a relationship instead of only choosing and co-creating what is familiar. Start with knowing and loving yourself so that you have the readiness for an authentic connection - to receive the gift of love.
Different diets for weight loss – which one is right for you?
Which weight-loss diets is right for you? IMI Naturopathic Physician Dr Joëlle Bradford shares the risks and benefits of four of the most popular diets today.
Crystal healing in Hong Kong
According to Cristina Rodenbeck, IMI Crystal Healer and Emotional Wellness Practitioner, crystals offer a way to stay centred and calm, particularly in rocky times.
In the media
Sleep. If only it were as simple as counting sheep – an article featured in The Standard
Pure and potent supplements delivered to your door – an article featured in AroundDB
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
The latest blogs from IMI practitioners
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.
Walking on Eggshells
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares and encourages us to know that you are not alone if you are wounded by irritation, anger and rage. Know that you don't have to be wounded for longer. You don't have to live in the offence for the rest of your life. The healing is in you today.
Let’s talk menopause by Dr Ji Woon Min
Let’s talk menopause by Dr Ji Woon Min Many women head into the menopause feeling...
How mindfulness can help you during the pandemic
Supporting, strengthening and sustaining our mental wellbeing, particularly in these challenging times, is as important as focusing on our physical wellbeing.
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.
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.