The Amazing Use of Essential Oils as Natural Preservatives
Are essential oils the future of the food industry?
The modern food industry has evolved into a complicated system. Fruits and vegetables are cultivated in one part of the country,...
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Apr 18, 2017 12:01:23 PM
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Apr 14, 2017 9:09:00 AM
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DIY: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
By Renee Long and Tiffany Stout
As a wellness warrior, you’re probably making an effort to incorporate natural products into all areas of your daily life—including fun holiday traditions like dying Easter eggs for...
Apr 6, 2017 8:30:00 AM
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Empowering Farmers to Develop Organic and Fair Trade Practices in Nepal’s Essential Oil Industry
Last fall, I traveled from my home in Portland, Oregon to the southern lowland area of Nepal known as the Terai. I went as a volunteer with Winrock...
Mar 30, 2017 9:22:00 AM
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A Psychologist’s 3 Step Guide to Managing Stress
Stress affects us daily, and if left unmanaged, can lead to a whole range of difficulties such as tension headaches, premature aging, and anxiety disorders.[1] But how exactly do we define stress...
Mar 28, 2017 9:00:00 AM
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How to Protect Your Skin through Nutrition
Implementing just a few dietary habits can have a tremendous impact on the appearance and health of your skin. Utilizing healthy foods to nutritionally nourish the skin, as well as minimize the damaging...
Mar 10, 2017 2:14:48 PM
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What is the Best Diet for Health? A Nutritionist and Nurse Weighs In
Thank you to all of those that attended the webinar Obtaining Optimal Health Through Nutrition and Exercise on January 5. We covered a lot in the webinar… from the role of...
Mar 8, 2017 7:00:00 AM
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Wisdom from a Successful Ringside Sports Nutrition Advocate
In 2016, Shivana Inalsingh was appointed Director of the Female Championship Committee for the World Boxing Association. It’s no surprise since Inalsingh has been a relentless advocate...
Mar 4, 2017 9:15:00 AM
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Homeobotanicals: Secret Wellness Weapons
Are you tired of wading through the overwhelming amount of cold medicine products? Or, maybe you’ve felt guilty about giving your child a popular synthetic allergy medicine, but just didn’t have another...
Feb 25, 2017 9:00:00 AM
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What’s in a Name? Why Latin Binomials are Important
As every ACHS student of herbalism quickly learns, the use of Latin terminology in herbalism is essential. Common names for an herb may be used for several quite different herbs. The only way...
Feb 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM
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Green Cleaning: 8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love
The best thing about essential oils: they’re incredibly versatile. An essential oil kit with a few key oils can be a “one-stop-shop” for holistic wellness. In my seemingly endless battle to...
