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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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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.
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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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