Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
How to stay healthy while travelling? | an article featured in South China Morning Post
IMI Naturopathic doctor, Monica Xu recommends taking multivitamins and minerals with zinc throughout the year to bolster the immune system.
Uncovering PANS: read Poppy’s story
When Poppy, a healthy, happy child started experiencing obsessive thoughts and anxiety seemingly overnight, her parents were confused and worried. There was another minor change in her behaviour too – a constant clearing of her throat. None of it made...
How osteopathy treats chronic pain
Pain can cause and reinforce your brain's danger alarm system, keeping you stuck in a pattern of pain. Learn how our osteopaths can soothe your nervous system.
Should I choose complementary medicine or western medicine?
Learn the difference between Western and complementary medicine and when the latter may offer more benefits from the traditional route.
Is complementary medicine covered by my insurance?
Do you pay for the services you love on top of your annual insurance? Find insurers that will cover you for naturopathy, TCM, psychotherapy and more.
Why can’t I get pregnant?
Naturopath Dr Benita Perch explains the common barriers to pregnancy - that aren't commonly tested for. Unearth the reason you're struggling to get pregnant.
10 ways to maximise nutrients in your food | an article featured in South China Morning Post
Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina, gives advice on how to maximise the benefits of getting all the nutrients from plant foods.
How diet can help with perimenopause | an article featured in South China Morning Post
Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina, gives advice on what to avoid and what to eat more of.
Katia Demekhina of Omni Vitality | an article featured in Expat Living
Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina, introduces about herself and the key services that she offers.
Stress busting herbs : the power of adaptogens
Adaptogens are powerful herbs that help our bodies build resilience to stress and sleep better. Discover our naturopaths' top recommendations for peace of mind.
How to pause and focus on deep breathing
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...
Homeopathy for children
Low immunity, anxiety and sensory issues. Learn how our homeopaths healed three children by finding the right remedy to meet their physical and emotional needs.
Why your child’s gut health matters
Learn how the bacteria in your child's gut influences their immunity, moods and health. Plus, how naturopathy can heal common gut problems like constipation.
Low energy, burnout, pain: How these alternative medicine practitioners are helping Hongkongers with their physical and emotional health | Tatler Asia
Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina, talks about how functional medicine looks at the body as an interconnected complex of biochemical processes.
When trauma leads to infertility, and infertility leads to trauma
Infertility can cause trauma, and trauma can cause infertility too. Could past events be impacting your fertility? And could therapy help you heal emotionally and physically?
Could a medical test change your life?
Testing can help find the root cause for symptoms like headaches, bloating, fatigue and hormonal issues like PMS. Find the origin so you can regain full health.
The benefits of mushroom coffee with Katia Demekhina | South China Morning Post
Nutritional therapist Katia Demekhina discusses the benefits of mushroom coffee: for better brainpower, energy levels, and immune function.
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...
The link between your emotions, your body and pain
Your emotions and bodily experiences are intimately connected. Pain expert and osteopath, IMI Osteopath shares how you can manage physical pain related to your emotions.