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How belly fat affects your performance at work
A big belly comes with big risks. Heart disease. Colorectal cancer. Sleep apnea. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. But did you know obesity can...
Top ten tips to protect against toxins
Did you know Hong Kongers only get around 50 safe air days per year, by WHO’s standards? We are particularly vulnerable to pollution in the...
Why you can’t live without glutathione
The single most important molecule in your body, glutathione goes by many names: it is the ultimate disease buster, master detoxifier, and mother of all...
What does your gut say? Don’t guess, test
Our approach at IMI is to determine the exact causes of your gut issues. To do this, our naturopaths may recommend industry-leading tests that will...
Glutathione: the master antioxidant and detoxifier
Glutathione is a very important molecule that helps your immune system to fight infections, and is also a key to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease,...
What can you do about the air pollutants at your own home?
A two year study found that our homes contributed 52 percent of our exposure to PM2.5 particulates compared to 18% outdoor, according to a report...
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 belly fat affects your performance at work
A big belly comes with big risks. Heart disease. Colorectal cancer. Sleep apnea. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. But...
Top ten tips to protect against toxins
Did you know Hong Kongers only get around 50 safe air days per year, by WHO’s standards? We are particularly...
Are you on the brink of burnout?
It’s all over the news: WHO officially announced burnout is a workplace disease. We’re not surprised: we’re treating an alarming...
A healthier gut for a healthier you
Three clients. Three conditions. All different. All connected. Susan, now 43, had struggled with acne since her early teens. Yearning...
Can osteopathy help to heal the gut?
Neck, back and shoulder pain. Sports injuries. Muscle and ligament pain. Repetitive strain injury. These are a handful of reasons...
In the media
Postnatal depression: it can strike at any time, but sharing experiences allows women to help each other – an article featured in South China Morning Post
The Fail-Safe Guide to Looking and Feeling Your Best This Summer. Juice Fasts Are Out: Gut Healing’s In. – an article featured in The Standard
IMI launches IMI Corporate Wellness amidst growing concerns for professionals’ wellbeing
Holistic Health: IMI On The Pros Of Naturopathic Medicine – an article featured in CompareRetreats.com
Veggie vibes – Kate Farr finds out how to nurture a plant-based family – an article featured in Expat Parent Magazine
The case for supplements – an article featured in AroundDB
The latest blogs from IMI practitioners
The Ketogenic diet: 3 important factors to consider
IMI’s naturopathic physician Dr Joelle Bradford (ND) has helped many clients to achieve good results...
The most amazing antioxidant and detoxifier: sulphoraphane in broccoli seed extract
According to the National Academy of Science, broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain the largest amounts...
Sleep tight with magnesium glycinate
An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents are magnesium-deficient, according to a recent Government study....
Overcome insomnia with Traditional Chinese medicine
Insomnia is common in Hong Kong, so it is not surprising that people are looking...
Why you can’t live without glutathione
The single most important molecule in your body, glutathione goes by many names: it is...
What can you do to sleep better?
“I can’t fall asleep easily,” “I can’t switch off at night,” “I go to bed...
Why am I not pregnant yet?
Infertility or subfertility is defined as an inability to conceive or carry a baby to...
Are smartphones ruining your posture?
How many hours do you think you spend hunched over your smartphone? The answer is probably...
Stress: is it controlling you?
People in Hong Kong are “stressed out!” This is something we hear often. Any why...