The Mind-Body Connection Centre

12/14/2023

'Tis the Season! for last minute cancellations, holiday plans, illness, and more!

That means we now have 2 slots that have opened up in PARKSVILLE ONLY prior to the holidays.

✅Friday, December 15. 9:00 am
✅Friday, December 22. 9:00 am

Either of these are good for a Naturopathic or Acupuncture visit. If you need to get in and use your Extended benefits there is a space for that.

Please call the office to book these: 778 - 762 - 3099 or go online http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com. to book in the 22nd. The appointment for the 15th (tomorrow) needs to booked over the phone.

Cheers
Dr.O//

12/07/2023

Naturopathic doctors are primary care physicians and have the opportunity to help victims of the opioid crisis.

"Of the more than 700 naturopathic doctors in B.C., most of them are already prescribing prescription drugs... "Essentially [NDs are] functioning as primary care providers like nurse practitioners and general practitioners," Phair said. "We don't need to go to other countries to recruit health care workers and to train and licence because there's 633 (prescribing)
naturopathic doctors already in the communities in B.C. that are disproportionately affected."

08/14/2023

We are now officially on holidays! The office will be closed from Tuesday August 15 through to Monday September 4.
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If you wish to make appointments, please use our Online booking option - you can access it direct through the website at

www.indigomedicine.com. and click Online Booking.
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All phone calls will be returned on Tuesday Sept 5, upon our return.

Have a great summer folks/
~Dr O//

04/06/2023

It's been a while since we posted something, but since Easter is coming up - this might be pertinent.
DID YOU KNOW? Too much consumption of 'free sugar' can indeed have negative impacts on your health? Yes, yes it can. And Naturopathic Medicine has been emphasizing this for an extremely long time.
Higher consumption of 'free sugar' such as what is added to baked goods, including candy, chocolate, and especially overprocessed packaged food, can lead to huge negative health outcomes such as heart attack, stroke, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, depression, and even can be part of a myriad of risk factors for various types of cancers.
So ... what can you do?
1. REDUCE! Gradual reduction of sugars and processed foods can train your taste buds to want less.
2. REPLACE! Choose whole fruits and vegetables instead of pop, juices, or other high sugar foods and drinks.
3. RECOGNIZE! Become more aware of what is in your food. Read nutrition and ingredient labels and pay attention to the amounts of sugar and carbs that are listed.
And if you need help, give us a call. We can assist you in your 'better health' journey.
Call to book:
📞778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
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~Dr Olena
https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-071609

Objective To evaluate the quality of evidence, potential biases, and validity of all available studies on dietary sugar consumption and health outcomes. Design Umbrella review of existing meta-analyses. Data sources PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and hand se...

03/08/2023

There is no limit to what we - as women - can accomplish.
Happy International Women's Day.

http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

02/27/2023

WEEK of FEB 27: Dr. Olena has only a few availabilities left!
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Nanaimo: Wednesday March 1: 9:00a, 10:30a, 2:00p, 3:30p
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Gabriola: Thursday March 2: 10:30a, 12:00p
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Parksville: Friday March 3: FULL - Please put yourself on the Waitlist in case of last minute Cancellation
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All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy
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Call to book:
📞778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
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02/24/2023

Scientists are deciphering how the brain choreographs immune responses, hoping to find treatments for a range of diseases.

02/21/2023

I hope everyone had a great Family Day - the office was closed for the Holiday weekend, but we are back in the office on Tuesday!
WEEK of FEB 20: Dr. Olena has only a few availabilities!
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Nanaimo: Wednesday 23rd: 9:00a, 11:00a.
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Gabriola: Thursday 24th: 10:30a
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Parksville: Friday 25th: FULL - Please put yourself on the Waitlist in case of last minute Cancellation
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All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy
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Call to book:
📞778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
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I hope everyone had a great Family Day - the office was closed for the Holiday weekend, but we are back in the office on Tuesday!

WEEK of FEB 20: Dr. Olena has only a few availabilities!
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Nanaimo: Wednesday 23rd: 9:00a, 11:00a.
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Gabriola: Thursday 24th: 10:30a
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Parksville: Friday 25th: FULL - Please put yourself on the Waitlist in case of last minute Cancellation
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All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy
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Call to book:
📞778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

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01/23/2023

WEEK of JAN 23: Dr. Olena has availabilities!
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Nanaimo: Wednesday 25th: 9:00a, 11:00a. 1:00p
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Gabriola: Thursday 26th: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12p
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Parksville: Friday 27th: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12p
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All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy
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Call to book:
778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
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WEEK of JAN 23: Dr. Olena has availabilities!
🌿
Nanaimo: Wednesday 25th: 9:00a, 11:00a. 1:00p
✅
Gabriola: Thursday 26th: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12p
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Parksville: Friday 27th: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12p
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All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy
🌿
Call to book:
📞778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)
or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

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01/23/2023

Happy Chinese New Year - Year of the Yin (Black) Water Rabbit!

- the year of more flow and ease
- the year of thinking beyond yourself and looking to see how you can positively contribute to others lives and your community at large
- the year of greater tapping into intuition, inner peace and learning to trust your instincts
- the year of building stronger connections with people including relationships.
- the year of re-alignment with people, situations and locations that fit with your values, vision and directions in life
- the year of higher inspirations whether business, creativity and beyond
- the year of prioritizing self-care and healthy lifestyles
- the year of letting go of rigidity, being more adaptable, going with the flow, and finding creative solutions to obstacles
- the year of infusing more nature into our lives in different ways
- the year of growth of all the seeds you have planted in previous years
- the year of hope and prosperity !! (rabbit traits)

Conclusion: FLUIDITY and FLOW are the words for this New Year.

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Happy Chinese New Year - Year of the Yin Black Water Rabbit!

- the year of more flow and ease
- the year of thinking beyond yourself and looking to see how you can positively contribute to others lives and your community at large
- the year of greater tapping into intuition, inner peace and learning to trust your instincts
- the year of building stronger connections with people including relationships.
- the year of re-alignment with people, situations and locations that fit with your values, vision and directions in life
- the year of higher inspirations whether business, creativity and beyond
- the year of prioritizing self-care and healthy lifestyles
- the year of letting go of rigidity, being more adaptable, going with the flow, and finding creative solutions to obstacles
- the year of infusing more nature into our lives in different ways
- the year of growth of all the seeds you have planted in previous years
- the year of hope and prosperity !! (rabbit traits)

Conclusion: FLUIDITY and FLOW are the words for this New Year.

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01/17/2023

WEEK of JAN 16: Dr. Olena has availabilities!

Nanaimo: Wednesday 18th: 9:00a, 11:00a. 1:00p

Gabriola: Thursday 19th: 9:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p

Parksville: Friday 20th: 9:00a,

All appts good for Initial visits, or Followup for Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, or Laser Therapy

Call to book:
778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville / Gabriola)
250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)

or book online: https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! New Year. New Energy. New Spaces. New Chapters to write. New Steps to Take.

We look forward to seeing you in our new Parksville location along with an expanded schedule on Gabriola, and Nanaimo.

We are back in office on January 9, and look forward to connecting with all of you in this new energy of 2023.

Calendar is now open and accessible for booking at your convenience.
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http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

11/15/2022

PARKSVILLE: Opening for Naturopathic Consultation or Acupuncture (Regular or Laser): New / Followup at 9:30 am this Thursday November 17.

GABRIOLA: Opening for Naturopathic or Acupuncture (Regular or Laser): New / Followup at 3:00 pm Friday, November 18.

📍Go online to book at https://indigomedicine.janeapp.com/

Appointments at Indigo Integrative Health

11/01/2022

DID YOU KNOW? Both Naturopathic Medical and Acupuncture services are covered under most healthcare plans in Canada.

There are only 8 weeks left to make your appointments and submit your claims. HEADS UP: Our office closes after Dec. 22 for the Holiday Season, and will not reopen until the New Year.

Our offices in Parksville and Gabriola (only) also can bill out to your insurance provider on your behalf - provided your plan covers these services. It's up to you to be familiar with your plan details and coverage as we are not privy to your private insurance information until at the time of billing.

Time is ticking, so don't delay in booking your appointment. People often book ahead in the schedule to ensure they have a spot, and don't leave it until the last minute.

Book your appointment here:
Website: https://indigomedicine.com.janeapp.com IM: through FB
📍Nanaimo: The Wellhouse Nanaimo 250.729.7411
📍Parksville: 778.762.3099 - Book online
📍Gabriola Island: 778.762.3099 - Book online
*please note our office line is not textable – phone, IM or online booking only

10/05/2022

🗣Truth. Talking about doing something is never the same as actually taking step and doing it. You can have all the best intentions in the world, but action is the KEY component in the formula of moving forward and being pro-active where your health is concerned.

🚣Look, we get it. Sometimes the gap between the 'talking about it' and the 'acting on it' is huge, and it can feel fearful. And it's the fear of 'something' that often will hold us back. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, was a groundbreaking book by Dr. Susan Jeffers written in 1986. I read it in 1989 (yes that long ago ;-)) and it help shift my perspective on many things in my early adult life. The KEY take away was about allowing yourself to feel fear simultaneously while taking action, rather than either sitting in perpetual rumination or waiting for the fear to dissipate prior to taking action. Neither of the two propel you forward--but they will keep you in stagnancy.

🤔So here's the thing--what you going to choose today? Sitting in fear OR feeling the fear and taking the action step anyway? Your choice.

👣Take one small step and talk to a Naturopathic Doctor--today. We welcome you regardless of where you are at in your journey--fears and all.

Book your appointment here:
Website: https://indigomedicine.com.janeapp.com IM: through FB
📍Nanaimo: The Wellhouse Nanaimo 250.729.7411
📍Parksville: 778.762.3099 - Book online
📍Gabriola Island: 778.762.3099 - Book online
*please note our office line is not textable – phone, IM or online booking only



photo courtesy of: Amethyst Healing Retreat

10/03/2022

09/28/2022

🔴STRESS. There isn't a human on the planet that doesn't get stressed. One of the many things that we all can share. What differs however is how each one of us responds to the stressors around us, and ultimately what we do to manage it.

🟡For some, ruminating thoughts or excess worrying has direct impact on the functioning their gut such as in . For others, responses includes either a reduction or increase in food consumption or other external substances. Many other folks take what I call the emotional burial route - suppressing or burying emotional responses to outside , until one day the body no longer can handle it, and cries for help.

🟢Stress management has become a daily conversation now with my patients, and I think we are finally reaching a point in our of just how our mind, body and spirit are really truly interconnected and how a shift in one can impact another.

🟣It's time to dismantle the of talking about your stressors. Your health depends on astute listening to what your body is saying and what it needs. Naturopathic Doctors are well-versed not only in the art of , but with strategies tailored to your unique concerns.

Talk to your Naturopathic Doctor today. We'd love to chat with you.

Book your appointment here:
Website: https://indigomedicine.com.janeapp.com IM: through FB
📍Nanaimo: The Wellhouse Nanaimo 250.729.7411
📍Parksville: 778.762.3099 - Book online
📍Gabriola Island: 778.762.3099 - Book online

*please note our office line is not textable – phone, IM or online booking only



Photo: courtesy of

09/13/2022