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World Entrepreneurs’ Day: 5 ACHS Stories

From passion to purpose: Meet five ACHS entrepreneurs transforming integrative health into thriving wellness businesses.
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Employer Tuition Assistance: How to Use Your Workplace Education Benefits

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Alumna Julia Washburn

Alumna Julia Washburn: From Dream to Natural Products

ACHS alumna Julia Washburn turned her passion for plants into Willow Botanicals, a natural skincare and aromatherapy business.
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Why Turmeric’s Source, Form, and Chemistry Matter

Turmeric varies by origin, cultivar, form, & absorption. Knowing sourcing, chemistry, & delivery is key to achieving therapeutic results.
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Kimberly Worthy

Kimberly Worthy Advances Herbal Wisdom with Science

Herbalist Kimberly Worthy deepens her practice at ACHS, blending traditional wisdom with science to better serve her community.
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2026 ACHS Outstanding Graduates & Famous Alumni Nominees

2026 Outstanding Graduates & Famous Alumni Nominees

Meet ACHS’s 2026 DEAC Award Nominees —leaders advancing holistic health through innovation, education, and community impact.
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Mindful Eating as a Mental Health Practice

Mindful eating means slowing down and tuning in to hunger, emotions, and senses—supporting digestion, emotional awareness, and well-being.
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Pesticides Don’t Stop at the Dinner Plate

Pesticides linked to Parkinson’s aren’t just in food—UCLA study reveals risks in essential oils, herbs, and everyday exposure.
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Why Turmeric is the 2026 Herb of the Year

Discover why turmeric earned 2026 Herb of the Year, from ancient Ayurvedic roots to modern science on inflammation, joints, brain, and skin.
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Valerian Root: Nature’s Valium or Something Better?

Valerian root has supported sleep & calm for 2,000+ years. Modern research shows it may improve sleep & reduce anxiety by supporting GABA.
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Shanna Byens Bradford

Alumni Spotlight: Shanna Bynes Bradford, MA, LME, CR, MUA

Alumni Spotlight: Shanna Bynes Bradford elevates her global aesthetics career through ACHS aromatherapy studies and continued innovation.
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A Guide to Enhanced Aromatherapy Formulation

Enhanced aromatherapy guide covering carrier, infused, and essential oils—plus safe dilution, formulation basics, and 4 practical recipes.
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