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Finding the right therapist to meet your needs

July 14, 2023 | By Amanda Cramer

Deciding that you would like to explore therapy is a big step for many people, and choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. Your experience can vary drastically from one therapist to another. While therapy providers typically have similar training experiences in school, each may later choose to focus on certain issues, populations, or […]

Stay cool & hydrated with this simple watermelon recipe

July 10, 2023 | By Dandilion Davenport

Summer is such an inspiration to the part of me that just wants to be outside ALL the time. With the energy and the joys of the passionate Sun, it is helpful to be mindful of overheating and hydration. This yummy and simple snack is a great way to help with both! Watermelon is full […]

How to recover from a midweek holiday slump

July 06, 2023 | By Amanda Cramer

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 […]

A butterfly perches on a coneflower.

Honoring our personal seasons with the arrival of spring

May 12, 2023 | By Johnny Wells

“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 […]

Boost your mind and body with this detoxing salad

April 05, 2023 | By Dandilion Davenport

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 […]

Provider Picks: Carole’s favorite yoga books

December 06, 2022 | By Carole Westerman

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 […]

Provider Picks: Dr. Kristen Menke

October 05, 2022 | By Kristen Menke

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 […]

The ingredients for Fire Cider are displayed on a table: Two gallon bottles of apple cider vinegar, a bowl of jalapeno slices, a bowl of sliced ginger, a bowl of chopped red onion, a large bowl of lemon halves, two plates holding chopped turmeric root, whole garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and a bowl of horseradish. Behind the ingredients are four glass jars containing Fire Cider ingredients.

Welcoming Autumn with Fire Cider

September 26, 2022 | By Dandilion Davenport

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 […]

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