Regardless of one's political leanings, Post Election Stress Disorder, PESD is real and is "a thing." The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual study “Stress in America” conducted over the past decade led to speculation that many...

What Happens at the Spa… An afternoon at Canyon Ranch Spa at the Palazzo in Las Vegas is filled with Eucalyptus & An interview with ACHS Spa Department Chair Shawn Hallum 

By Guest Blogger: Shelly West

We all think of vegas as a party town, but...

How to Write a Business Plan for Your Wellness Center or Small Business

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?!

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11 Must-Read Herbal Books Recommended by An Herbalism Professor

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...

Herbal Studies 101: What Is Rosemary Good For?

Image Copyright: ACHS. Photographed at the ACHS Urban Herb garden in Portland, Oregon. 

In her delirium, Ophelia says to Laertes, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Indeed we often think...

How to Use More Herbs and Less Salt: An Herbalist Weighs In 

Image Copyright: Yuliya Gontar / 123RF Stock Photo

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...

5 Sure-Fire Steps for a Successful Aromatherapy Intake Interview 

Image Copyright: American College of Healthcare Sciences | Demo Intake Interview with Amanda Lattin, RA

The intake interview is a critical process in the aromatherapist / client...

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

Image Copyright: Jamie Street / Unsplash

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...