When you feel anxious or your mind spirals into thoughts about the future or the past, your body automatically activates your sympathetic nervous system to prepare you to fight or flee. In short bursts and where warranted (if you’re facing an impending deadline, for example) your fight-or-flight response serves a...
The integrated approach to immunity
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 all prepare to go back to work, school and daily routines, we’re advised to remain cautious. The Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to rage across other...
G-NiiB probiotics – world’s first microbiome-based immunity formulas now available at IMI
Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists create G-NiiB formula after research shows good gut bacteria can reduce the severity of COVID-19 and likelihood of long COVID and may enhance immune antibody response to COVID vaccinations. G-NiiB Immunity Pro and G-NiiB Immunity Plus probiotic formulas are designed to tackle gut bacterial imbalances (dysbiosis)...
AMA with Dr Benita Perch on Facebook Live (1 March 2022)
Facebook live with Dr Benita Perch “How do I protect myself and my kids against Covid?”, “I’ve got Covid. Help!”, “Should I vaccinate my kids?”, “What protocol should I follow pre-and post vaccination?”, “I can’t cope – I’m stressed and anxious.” These are just some of the many questions and...
Five ergonomic tips to improve your posture and protect your physical and mental health
IMI bodywork practitioner explains the link and provides proven tips to posture-proof your work environment for improved mental wellbeing.
When silence isn’t golden
From repression to expression, counsellor Catriona Rogers shares the reasons men hold back, the detrimental effects, and simple techniques to end the silence.
Teen mental health and what you should know
Teen stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal is on the rise, and we can all do more to help. In this video, IMI Clinical Psychologist Karen Lau shares with you: The challenges adolescents currently face Practical tips for teenagers to take better care of their mental health Ways that parents,...
Surviving the pandemic and quarantine
In Hong Kong we have one of the strictest quarantine policies in the world which is causing much anguish and frustration at not being able to travel freely to see friends and family. With no end in sight people are becoming demotivated, frustrated, anxious and homesick for family and friends...
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.