Are you a health and wellness warrior who wants to start your wellness center or business? You have the passion, drive, and ideas, but you’re thinking… where do I start?!

Many wellness professionals begin with a strong vision but are unsure about...

I love books. It’s a passion I learned from my mother who was never without a book to read.

When I was a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and about to graduate, a teacher said, “If ten years after graduating, you only have the books...

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In her delirium, Ophelia says to Laertes, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Indeed we often think of rosemary for memory: It turns out that ...

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I love a salty snack. And if it’s cheesy and crunchy… I love it even more! 

I know salt does not love me back. Most of us are aware of the warnings of too much salt. But is it all that bad? YES!...

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The intake interview is a critical process in the aromatherapist / client relationship. It may even be the most important step!

To be the best...

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Graduation from an Online College

First off, let’s start by saying, congratulations, graduates! It took a lot of hard work, sleepless nights, and sacrifices along the way to reach your goal. But look at all you’ve...

How One Botanist Changed the World: The Tale of David Douglas

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The 18th and 19th centuries saw an explosion of invention and innovation in medicine, engineering, chemistry, and the sciences. 

Perhaps lesser...

Photo: ACHS staff member Renee Long and ACHS Famous Alumni Inga Wieser

A Holistic Health Professional’s Powerful Story of Going Back to School

Eight years ago, I was homeschooling three children, including my oldest son, who is handicapped. My...

5 Types of Students You'll Meet in a Holistic Health Online Class

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Holistic health classes? Online? Definitely! Holistic health and wellness are easier to study online than you may think. Not...

How to Find Research on Alternative Therapies for Stress Management

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Are you interested in learning more about current research in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for...