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...
Detox, weightloss and pollution protection
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.
The most amazing antioxidant and detoxifier: sulforaphane in broccoli seed extract
According to the National Academy of Science, broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain the largest amounts of glucosinolates and sulforaphane, which are potent inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens and involve in liver detoxification. In its raw form, broccoli has a substance called myrosinase inside it, which converts to...
Why you can’t live without glutathione
Master antioxidant glutathione helps us detox from 50% of daily pollutants. In Hong Kong, it's unlikely you have sufficient levels. Learn how to boost it.
Surviving Hong Kong air pollution
A glance out of the window and you often have an idea of how clean the air is, or not, as is often the case in Hong Kong. Actually pollutants are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the products we use, and the...
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 our naturopaths heal a myriad gut challenges. Comprehensive stool analysis:...
Methylation: why does it matter to your health?
Have you ever wondered why some people react more poorly to environmental factors such as pollution and stress compared to others, and why some people respond much better to the same therpies and treatments? As it turns out, a biochemical mechanism in our body known as Methylation may hold the...
What can you do about the air pollutants at your own home?
A two year study found that our homes contributed 52 percent of our exposure to PM2.5 particulates compared to 18% outdoor, according to a report in South China Morning Post on 9 June, 2017. Your home may be your refuge in Hong Kong, but for sure not from air pollution....