Health and Wellness Articles from IMI
Probiotics: A Matter of Life and Health
The health world is full of fads- but one trend with scientifically proven results is the field of probiotics. These powerful bacteria are able to nourish our gut, brain and immunity all in one go. But for those of you...
Natural therapies in Osteopathy for pregnant mums and newborn babies
By Nathalie Tellier, Osteopath Osteopathy is a holistic, gentle manual therapy that aims to restore your health and vitality. Tensions or restrictions in the body can impede on the proper functioning and provoke pain and discomfort. Osteopathy’s goal is to...
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 pinpoint the reasons you’re struggling. Here’s a snapshot of the main tests that have helped...
Do you know your friendly bacteria?
The value of probiotics became clear at the beginning of the 20th century when Nobel prize winner, Dr Elie Metchnikoff studied peasants who lived longer. He noted that their diets included natural probiotics foods like fermented yoghurt. He found there...
Why is confinement relevant today?
By Gianna Buonocore – Chinese Medicine Practitioner (acupuncture) at IMI Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a preventative approach and recommends that after giving birth, women should rest as much as possible, drink plenty of nourishing soups, and eat certain...