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August 21, 2026

World Entrepreneurs’ Day: 5 ACHS Stories

From passion to purpose: Meet five ACHS entrepreneurs transforming integrative health into thriving wellness businesses.

August 17, 2026

Employer Tuition Assistance: How to Use Your Workplace Education Benefits

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.

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January 29, 2020

Alumni Highlight: Nona Kindsvater

Despite facing homelessness and chronic illness, ACHS grad Nona Kindsvater built a thriving wellness business and now helps others find healing.

January 24, 2020

Choose Calendula for Skin Health

Calendula is a golden flower that soothes, heals, and protects skin—ideal for infusions that reduce inflammation, dryness, scars, and more.

January 22, 2020

Branding Your Wellness Business

Build your holistic health brand with purpose, visuals, and a strong online presence through DIY tools, strategy, and professional support.

January 15, 2020

Echinacea: A Beautiful Flower with a Beautiful Purpose

Echinacea, long used by Native Americans, is now proven to boost immunity and shorten colds—thanks to modern research confirming its effectiveness.

January 4, 2020

2020 End of Year Wrap Up – President’s Message

ACHS celebrates 2019 grads, global impact, and new learning tools—while looking ahead to more student success, tech upgrades, and a new foundation in 2020.

December 14, 2019

Is that a worm in my apple or certified organic herbs?

A frog in your organic salad? Learn why "organic" doesn’t always mean clean, and how to spot and avoid unwanted extras in your herbs and teas.

December 8, 2019

Wellness Careers– Boards and Registration Exams

Just graduated from ACHS? Discover next steps like board exams, memberships, and certifications to launch your holistic health career with confidence.

November 27, 2019

Tips for a Well Stocked Pantry

Stock your pantry with nutritious staples like beans, brown rice, oats, and olive oil to stretch your budget and support your health naturally.

November 15, 2019

Alumni Highlight: Lola Boyers

One book sparked Lola Boyers’ passion for holistic health at 52—now she shares her ACHS education and wellness tools with her community at Lalajava.

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