Month: September 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS Faculty Member Achieves RA Status

“I am so excited to be a part of furthering the field of Aromatherapy. It is a modality I am passionate about and believe…

Sep 27, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Holistic Health at Home: Bach Flower Essences

Humans have utilized plants for healing for centuries. In fact, until the 20th century, pharmaceutical preparations originated from medicinal plants and other natural substances.…

Sep 26, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Aromatherapy for Golfers

Here’s something new for all you golfers looking to improve your game—Swing Trust Oil. According to developer Chad Van Den Top, this handy dandy…

Sep 24, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Quality of Essential Oils: I say Lavender, You Say Lavandin…Is it the same?

For this reason, it is very important to identify the oil specifically by Latin name as L. intermedia has its own therapeutic uses and…

Sep 22, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS Lavender Harvest ‘Shares the Health’

This year the lavender flowers grew in hearty through June, as our infamous April showers brought us flowers! At the start of July, our…

Sep 20, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

The Healing Power of Basil

Portland radio personality Mike Darcy recently interviewed me about the health benefits of basil for his show In the Garden! Basil has been prolific…

Sep 19, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

10 Aromatherapy Tips to Breathe Easy

There is a saying, “When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace” (author unknown). As a holistic health promoter, you know that…

Sep 18, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Waste Not, Want Not: Holistic Recipes for Rogue Tomatoes

For the last three years, I’ve been cursing the tomato gods. Why have I done everything right but my crops seem to fail year…

Sep 13, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

New Jobs in Holistic Health? Take our survey!

Whether you are already an ACHS student or alumni, or just considering a career in holistic health, you have probably asked yourself, “What will…

Sep 12, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Homesteading & Foraging 101: Wild Plum Jam with Honey Recipe

I grew up on a small island off the coast of New Zealand where stores were scarce and, in our case, so was money.…

Sep 6, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Back-to-School Holistic Heath Tips for Busy Parents

The back-to-school season is in full swing! Here at ACHS, we’re gearing up for the start of fall semester, September 16, which is one…

Sep 4, 2013

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Upcoming Webinar: I’ve got my AAS Holistic Health Degree – Now What?

Join me, ACHS’s 2013 DEAC (formerly DETC) Famous Alumni Jane Thomas, for a one-hour webinar, I’ve Got my AAS Degree – Now What?, on Friday, September 27,…

Sep 4, 2013

ACHS Blog

ACHS Faculty Member Achieves RA Status

Holistic Health at Home: Bach Flower Essences

Aromatherapy for Golfers

Quality of Essential Oils: I say Lavender, You Say Lavandin…Is it the same?

ACHS Lavender Harvest ‘Shares the Health’

The Healing Power of Basil

10 Aromatherapy Tips to Breathe Easy

Waste Not, Want Not: Holistic Recipes for Rogue Tomatoes

New Jobs in Holistic Health? Take our survey!

Homesteading & Foraging 101: Wild Plum Jam with Honey Recipe

Back-to-School Holistic Heath Tips for Busy Parents

Upcoming Webinar: I’ve got my AAS Holistic Health Degree – Now What?

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