During major holidays that occur in the middle of the work week, we often underestimate the amount of time it takes for our bodies to recover from the festivities. Since the event has already passed, we cannot go back and change anything. However, we can focus on coping and taking care of ourselves today and […]
“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again.” – Katherine May, “Wintering” As we enter fully into spring, there is a collective vitality I feel as the natural world wakes up from the dormancy of winter. Being creatures of […]
I’d like to mention the importance of detoxification for brain and mental health. If we are not mindful to detox regularly, all the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis are going to get stuck in the body. When all that waste gets stuck in the body, it can impact not only how […]
In celebration of Black History Month, a few of our providers are amplifying the voices of some of their favorite black authors and creators. Some of these resources are specifically related to health and wellness, while others are for more general audiences. We hope you enjoy! Black History Month resources from Black authors & […]
As we find ourselves winding down from the indulgent foods and activities of the holidays, we may be contemplating our health goals for the year to come. This might involve taking a look at our eating habits and food choices. While we may still desire sweets (our bodies naturally crave sweet foods during these winter […]
When you’re a book lover like I am, and you have HUNDREDS of books on Yoga and Mindfulness, it’s a monumental task to recommend three picks! After lots of thought, I’ve come up with three books that cover a variety of topics within the huge umbrella of Yoga. There’s something here for every stage of your […]
In Provider Picks, a member of the OIC team shares a few of their favorite resources, which might include books, apps, podcasts, videos, or other helpful tools. In this installment, Dr. Kristen Menke shares some of her go-to books and websites. If you tend to be really hard on yourself, try … “The Mindful […]
At the first hint of the weather and seasons changing into fall, I feel contemplative about the transition into a slower time of year and how I can best prepare for the coming “hibernation” that winter will bring. One of my favorite traditional practices is to create Fire Cider, originally inspired by Rosemary Gladstar. With […]
OIC is excited to present the second edition of our new Ask A Therapist column, where our integrative healthcare providers answer your health and wellness questions. Want to ask us a question? Fill out this anonymous Google Form. I am looking for alternatives to prescription medications for anxiety, which include invasive thoughts, heart palpitations, and gut issues. […]
There is a threshold that one passes where words cannot capture an experience or finding the “right” description feels impossible. As a trauma-focused psychotherapist and clinical social worker, I see this all the time. Often in trauma healing, emergence from deep resounding wounds finds its path through the shadow of suffering without words or storytelling, […]
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