CAM Heart Health Resources
How to Find Credible Complementary Alternative Medicine Heart Health Resources Did you know February is American Heart Month? What better way to raise awareness on this important topic than to share a post on how to find credible complementary alternative medicine (CAM) heart health resources. There are many resources out there on the World Wide […]
More Than Herbs and Oils: How My Dog Saves My Life
More Than Herbs and Oils: How My Dog Saves My Life | ACHS When you think “holistic health” or “alternative medicine,” most likely your mind goes straight to images of herbal tinctures, essential oil blends, Tibetan bowls for Reiki, or flower essences. The image of a fluffy Chihuahua mix or labradoodle is the last thing […]
Why Alternative Treatments are Better for Veterans
Why Alternative Treatments are Better for Veterans According to a study published in June, 44% of U.S. military members experience chronic pain following combat deployment. 15.1% of those seek the use of opioids[1] for relief.[2] This statistic is particularly disconcerting when it’s known that opioid use accompanies a slew of scary side effects such as […]
7 Practical College Tips for Students
In the last blog of the series you may recall I interviewed Angie Jackson. Angie offered this excellent tip for students struggling in their studies: My advice on studying, in general, is to slow down! It’s not a race to get through the chapter. Read each chapter like it’s something to be enjoyed. Meditate on […]
Wellness on the Rise: 3 Holistic Practices Sweeping Modern Healthcare
For years, complementary medicine has taken heat from the allopathic medicine world. Cutting terms like “quack” and “witch doctor” have been thrown around brutally, but the stigma is finally beginning to shake off. With more data showing the benefits of holistic healthcare, more patients are turning to alternative treatments. I recently read an interesting article […]
Back-to-School Holistic Heath Tips for Busy Parents
The back-to-school season is in full swing! Here at ACHS, we’re gearing up for the start of fall semester, September 16, which is one of our favorite times of year. Starting a new academic year brings with it all those memories of being a kid and heading to your new classroom with lunch and school […]
ACHS Adds Four New Accredited Programs
Imagine America Military Award Program
We are excited to announce this great opportunity for qualified students! Two types of scholarships are available through our partnership with the Imagine America Foundation.
How to W.R.I.T.E. Stellar Holistic Health Essays, Articles, & Blogs
BY DW Wood (Instructional Technologist) & Lauren Shapiro (Writing Instructor)
ACHS Approved to Participate in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Great news … ACHS has been approved by the US Department of Education to offer Title IV federal financial aid to qualified students in ACHS’s online Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine degree program. This includes Pell Grants, the American Opportunity Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit and eligibility for student loan deferment, which […]