ACHS Holistic Health & Wellness Blog

Helpful articles from industry experts right to you inbox! Subscribe for free health and wellness tips, recipes, how-to’s, and more.

Explore By

Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Holistic Nutrition

Wellness & Lifestyle

Industry Insights

August 12, 2026

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.

August 10, 2026

Handshake for ACHS Students and Alumni

Launch your wellness career with Handshake! ACHS students and alumni can connect with employers, internships, jobs, and career resources.

July 29, 2026

Tanya Ceballos: Transforming Health Through Nutrition

ACHS alumna Tanya Ceballos turned her passion for holistic nutrition into a podcast, coaching career, and growing wellness brand.

Not ready to apply?

Download our professional pathways handbook to help start your journey.

Download the Guide

August 25, 2020

3 Essential Oils To Promote Focus

Essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, and bergamot can boost focus and memory, offering support for students and those working from home during stressful times.

August 12, 2020

Stress Managment During COVID-19

Join our week-long stress management webinar series from August 24-28, offering tools and practices to help you manage stress and promote well-being.

August 7, 2020

Reflections On Plastic Free July

ACHS participated in the Plastic Free Ecochallenge, placing 9th overall and 1st in Oregon, with impactful actions like litter collection and zero waste meals.

July 31, 2020

Sustainability: A Visual Essay

Explore a student’s inspiring visual essay on green living and holistic health, shared at the close of the Plastic Free Ecochallenge.

July 29, 2020

Essential Oils: Expectations Vs. Reality

Explore the myths and realities of essential oils—what they can truly help with, what they can’t, and why effort matters more than magic.

July 25, 2020

Plastic And COVID-19

Explore how COVID-19 safety measures have increased plastic waste and why this environmental impact might delay our return to "normal."

July 23, 2020

Clean Skin Care: DIY Lotion Bar

Learn how to make a DIY lotion bar with ACHS student Ashley Wales using clean, simple ingredients for healthy, plastic-free skincare!

July 15, 2020

What Is Forest Bathing?

Discover the healing power of forest bathing—reconnect with nature, reduce stress, and support wellness through mindful walks among the trees.

July 11, 2020

5 Common Composting Questions Answered

Discover the gardener’s secret to thriving plants: compost! Learn how to start, what to add, and why it makes all the difference for your garden.

Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Share a few details, and an advisor will help you find the program that fits, sharing tuition, funding, and curriculum information along the way.