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How stress affects sleep
written by Dr Monica Xu Do you wake up between 3 and 5am? Do you feel tired, yet unable to sleep? Do you get anxious about not being able to fall asleep? Do you feel energetic at night and sleepy during the day? Do you get daytime fatigue, around 10am...
Blue Monday: a starting point for year-round conversations
December and January can be hard. Really hard. The third Monday of January marks Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. Though these months are supposed to be a time of festivities, there are a number of factors that can contribute to this wintry sadness. Christmas puts everything...
5 ways to nourish mental health this Blue Monday
New year's resolutions often cause us more pain than progress. Learn how to support yourself this Blue Monday without putting pressure on yourself.
The effect of stress on testosterone
Chronic stress in men can lead to low testosterone which creates a cycle of fatigue, low motivation, depression and weight gain. Learn how to break the cycle.
Is stress stealing your progesterone?
Stress and female hormones: what are the effects? Have you had a late or missed period due to stress? Learn how stress affects your body and menstrual cycle.
The culinary power of crucifers – an article featured in Functional Sports Nutrition magazine
IMI Nutirionist Katia Demekhina shares her nutrition insights for supporting our detox pathways and recovery mechanisms through delicious cooking methods.
Cortisol and exercise – friends or foe? An article featured in Functional Sports Nutrition magazine
From the perspective of cortisol, IMI Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina eloquently illustrates a balanced view of exercise and of life.