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6 Herbs to Alleviate Aches and Pains

Ease minor aches naturally with these six powerful herbs—ginger, lavender, peppermint, pine, marjoram, and cinnamon. Learn how to use them for relief!
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Herbal Medicine: How to Make Tinctures

Learn how to make herbal tinctures at home! Discover benefits, key facts, and a simple DIY recipe for crafting potent herbal remedies.
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8 Ways to Network & Build Connections in Your Community

Learn some effective strategies to network strategically, whether you're just starting in the industry or a seasoned professional.
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Dr. Jimmy Godard’s Inspiring Journey: Bringing Care & Joy to Ethiopia

Dr. Jimmy Godard’s journey to Ethiopia blended service and cultural immersion, providing eyeglasses, dental care, and lasting connections.
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Reflections from 2023: A Year of Innovation, Impact, Engagement

Reflecting on ACHS’s 2023 milestones—student success, mentorship, and innovation—as we look ahead to a thriving 2024!
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Brewed with Love: ACHS Alumni Amber Elliott’s Success Story

Amber Elliott, a holistic health practitioner, yoga instructor, and author, blends herbalism with wellness consulting to help others thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
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Trends in the Integrative Health & Wellness Sector: 2024 Opportunities

Explore the top integrative health and wellness trends for 2024, including workplace wellness, psychedelics for mental health, healthy aging, and nutrition’s beauty benefits.
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Scholarship Recipient Cecelia Reyes’ Journey of Healing and Ambition

Cecelia shares her inspiring journey from addiction recovery to pursuing herbalism, with support from the ACHS Adult Scholarship, to help others heal through nature.
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Getting Published – Sharing Your Capstone Thesis Project

Learn how to publish your capstone thesis and share your research with the world, with tips from Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez on selecting journals and navigating the process.
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Ginger Oil & Chemotherapy

Explore the history and therapeutic uses of Ginger Essential Oil, including its potential to support chemotherapy-induced nausea, with expert insights from Dorene Petersen.
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The Difference Between Herbalism and Homeopathy

Explore the similarities and differences between herbalism and homeopathy, and learn how to integrate these natural healing systems for holistic wellness.
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How to Use Ginger Oil

Discover the versatile uses of ginger oil for digestive comfort, joint ease, and more, with easy recipes and safety tips, as shared by Dorene Petersen.
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