Did you know Hong Kongers only get around 50 safe air days per year, by WHO’s standards? We are particularly vulnerable to pollution in the air as the pollutants become trapped between the city’s numerous high-rises and infiltrate our homes and offices. Air. Water. Food. Skincare products. Household furnishings. Household...
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Are you on the brink of burnout?
It’s all over the news: WHO officially announced burnout is a workplace disease. We’re not surprised: we’re treating an alarming number of professionals suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, and ultimate burnout every week. Burnout can have dire consequences – your career, home life, mental wellbeing and physical health can all...
IMI launches IMI Corporate Wellness amidst growing concerns for professionals’ wellbeing
The comprehensive range of offerings address all facets of corporate wellness. HONG KONG, May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI), Hong Kong’s largest natural and integrated medicine clinic, today announced the official launch of its corporate wellness arm. Already at work in global organizations with a presence in Hong...
Holistic Health: IMI On The Pros Of Naturopathic Medicine – an article featured in CompareRetreats.com
Holistic Health: IMI On The Pros Of Naturopathic Medicine (This article is referenced from https://magazine.compareretreats.com/holistic-health-imi-on-the-pros-of-naturopathic-medicine/) There’s a lot of mistrust in modern life, from news sources to politicians, and this feeling has filtered into medicine too: the New York Times reported last year that only 34% of Americans trust medical experts. This...
Can osteopathy help to heal the gut?
Our osteopaths can help you overcome a number of gut issues, including constipation, diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, bloating and abdominal distension.
The Ketogenic diet: 3 important factors to consider
IMI’s naturopathic physician Dr Joelle Bradford (ND) has helped many clients to achieve good results with the Ketogenic diet. In this video Dr Bradford explains 3 important factors to consider when you are making your “keto” diet plan.
Sleep tight with magnesium glycinate
An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents have insufficient levels of magnesium, according to a recent Government study. Low levels of magnesium have been associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety – culprits known to sabotage sleep. Tell-tale signs of magnesium imbalance include twitching, cramping, headaches, and sugar cravings...
Sleep tight with our practitioners’ favourite supplements
Read our practitioners' picks for safe and effective natural supplements to help you overcome stress and sleeplessness, for better bedtimes.
Why do you need magnesium?
Most older teen and adult diets are at least 100mg short of the recommended daily intake of 350-400mg depending on body weight. Magnesium is often removed from commonly consumed processed foods such as white rice, flour, bread and noodles. The most common symptoms of a magnesium imbalance include muscle tension....