Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
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.
What is your body telling you? How psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms
What is your body telling you? IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares how psychotherapy can unravel the cause of persistent physical symptoms.
Students’ stress and how parents can help
What can parents do to help their children during these difficult times? IMI Psychotherapist and Certified Counsellor Eugnice Chiu shares some of the challenges that teenagers face, and simple ways to reduce their stress.
Reduce 2020 holiday stress with these top corporate wellness tips
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.
Do you have sufficient levels of vitamin D?
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.
Why an integrated approach to mental health is important
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.
Covid-19 and You: 20 Ways to Support Your Health
Dr Ardyce Yik announces the launch of her new book: Covid-19 and You, designed to help children feel empowered despite coronavirus anxiety during these turbulent times.
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 movement can transform your mental health
With the summer upon us, now may be the ideal time to explore different sports and physical activities to reduce pent-up stress and increase mental wellbeing,
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.
Proven strategies to boost immunity in the workplace
Now is the ideal time to address well-being at both an individual and organizational level. Focus on building a strong immune system, encourage healthy lifestyles, reassure employees that you’re educating every person at every level to maintain a healthy and...
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
Respiratory health can be impacted by multiple factors – some of which are far less obvious than a change in weather or a nasty bug doing the rounds. Excess weight, posture, a previous injury, for example, can all affect your...
Your Essential Immune Support Kit
Chinese version 跳至中文版 Your Essential Immune Support Kit The scientists have spoken. The key nutrients your body needs to strengthen your immunity. As Hong Kong hums back to life, it’s important that we continue to support and strengthen our immune...
Elderberry: an antiviral botanical for immunity
When it comes to keeping colds and flu at bay, we may have some go-to habits. Washing our hands, eating a nutrient dense diet and improving our sleep habits can all improve our immunity. But when these habits don’t quite...
Seven simple strategies to strengthen travellers’ immune systems
With the Lunar New Year holiday upon us, millions of people have planned a quick get-away, be it to rest and recharge or spend quality time with loved ones abroad. But, the combination of holiday stress and prevalence of winter...
Depression: it’s not all in your head
Many people believe that depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and in particular, an imbalance of serotonin – our ‘feel good hormone’. The textbook medicine approach is to prescribe anti-depressants to increase brain serotonin. This works for...
Nutrients to nurture your mind and improve your mood
Supplements to help support mental health challenges, informed by science and our clinical experience of supporting those with stress and low mood.
How to silence your inner critic
We all have an inner critic. It allows us to recognize where we may have gone wrong. But, left untamed, it can break us down or affect our mental health.