by Ampersand Integrative | Oct 23, 2022 | Mental Health, Overall Wellness
There’s no prescription for moving through grief, but Ampersand’s Grief Counselor, Lori Kuhn is here to share her tips on working through it, which is something many of us struggle with on a daily basis. Whether your loss (of any kind) is recent or happened long ago,...
by Jesse Hershey | Aug 7, 2022 | Exercise, Overall Wellness, Uncategorized
Why Move More? There are many things a person can do to implement more movement into their life. More movement can be warranted if someone: has a sedentary job wants to burn more calories or wishes to build some strength and stability. Start Slowly Whatever...
by Jesse Hershey | Jun 21, 2022 | Overall Wellness, Uncategorized
CELEBRATE THE DAILY VICTORIES As I get older, I realize how important it is to celebrate. Personally, I’m good at being hard on myself when I do not live up to my own expectations. For example, eating a very clean diet is very difficult for me to adhere...
by Beth Harenza | May 20, 2022 | Overall Wellness
LET GO AND LISTEN I used to have this postcard, framed, and hanging on my wall. It’s an early 20th-century black and white photo with a bunch of kids rejoicing at the arrival of snow. They have a palpable sense of abandon, their faces and movement sparkling with the...
by Jesse Hershey | May 9, 2022 | Exercise
Accountability Accountability may mean different things to different people. A synonym of accountability is responsibility. So what does it mean to be accountable or responsible for your body? I’m going to speak for myself here. If I am responsible for my body,...
by Ashley Borgatta | Mar 23, 2022 | Mental Health
Starting over isn’t easy, especially when it is being forced upon you. But the good thing to know is that you can create new beginnings of your own free will anytime you need to. Your mental health is much like clay, it is resilient and malleable to a fresh start at...
by Whitney George | Feb 11, 2022 | Nutrition, Overall Wellness
Social Connection Social connection is a pillar of health. It is a core psychological need, essential to feeling satisfied with your life. Humans connect by vocal tone, facial expressions, and touch. They connect through word and discussions. They connect through...
by Jesse Hershey | Feb 10, 2022 | Heart Health, Overall Wellness
As an owner of Ampersand Integrative Wellness I am tasked with a blog every month. This month our options were Valentine’s Day or human connection. As a single man, who recently just got out of a relationship, I chose to write about human connections. ...
by Elizabeth Brunner | Jan 19, 2022 | Overall Wellness
Opening Up to Infinite Possibilities New Beginnings can be full of uncertainty, but they are also filled with joy and possibility. Think about a new career, new baby, new house, a new relationship, or getting married. These are all very exciting moments that open up a...
by Jesse Hershey | Jan 7, 2022 | Exercise, Overall Wellness
How many people start a new fitness routine every January? I think a lot of people would answer this question in a similar fashion. As a personal trainer who has worked in many different places, I remember the influx of new members at the beginning of every year. This...
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