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What Can I Do with a Degree in Herbal Medicine?

Explore career paths in herbal medicine. Blend your passion for plants with science to support wellness, education, research, and more.
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ACHS 2025 Commencement: A Day of Pride and Purpose

Celebrate ACHS Commencement on June 13, 2025—honoring students, community, and the future of holistic health, in Portland and online
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ACHS at HEALCon 2025: Leading in Holistic Nutrition

ACHS joined HEALCon 2025 in San Diego to share student research, connect with the holistic nutrition community, & support integrative health.
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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Sunscreen

Sunscreen matters year-round—avoid common myths and learn simple tips to protect your skin safely on your next sunny trip.
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7 Essential Oils: The Ultimate Travel Kit for the Winter Olympics in Sochi

Traveling to the Olympics or beyond? Pack seven essential oils to ease common travel issues like stomach upset, motion sickness, and skin irritation.
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Natural and Artificial Sweeteners: Is Stevia Safe?

Is Stevia actually safe? A registered dietitian breaks down what we know, what’s still unclear, and what to watch out for.
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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Aromatherapy

Miss the aromatherapy trends webinar? Catch the Q&A highlights and get clear answers to your essential oil questions.
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Top 6 Guilt Free Recipes for an Epic Super Bowl Sunday

Healthy Super Bowl party food that’s actually good—6 guilt-free recipes that skip the junk without killing the flavor.
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5 Herbal Teas Everyone Should Drink

Warm up this January with 5 herbal tea blends that support focus, rest, digestion, and immune health.
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9 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Feeling low this January? These 9 nutrient-rich foods can help support your mood through the darkest stretch of winter.
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Top 5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Mastic

Mastic oil offers natural support for dental care, digestion, and more—straight from the Greek island of Chios. Here's why I use it.
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Top 5 Ways to Check Quality of Essential Oils

Learn 5 reliable ways to check essential oil quality—from GC/MS testing to choosing the right supplier and reading Latin names.
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