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 sense to Poppy’s parents. They wanted to help, but couldn’t...
Mind, mood and brain power
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.
Four relationship killers
Jessica Lau shares the four mistakes in relationships that have been identified as predictors of divorce. Are they present in your relationship?
Does PMS bring out your inner critic?
If PMS brings out your inner critic, you're not alone. Counselling psychologist Jessica Lau discusses how to make peace with and use the wisdom of your critic.
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 an impending deadline, for example) your fight-or-flight response serves a...
How meditation nourishes mental health
Meditation is recommended for mental health - but why? Catriona Rogers, IMI counsellor, explains how it helps us access the Heartmind, our innate healing power.
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.
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?
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.