Essential Oils for the Holidays: What’s Trending in 2018

It just isn’t the holdays without the aromas of the holidays. For me, there are certain oils that evoke memories of long peaceful walks in fir forests, making clove and orange pomander balls, and simmering spiced cider on the stove. Each year, I have my firm holiday favorites, but this year these are the oils […]

How to Turn Your Weekend into Adult Summer Camp

How to Turn Your Weekend into Adult Summer Camp Have you heard the recent buzz about “adult summer camp?” It’s a new trend that encourages grown-ups to channel their inner kid and revisit the blissful, exciting days of summer camp. There are even places you can go to re-create the experience, like Camp No Counselors. […]

10 Wellness Activities for the Ultimate Father’s Day

10 Wellness Activities for the Ultimate Father’s Day It’s time for some serious “Dad and Me” bonding time! Father’s Day is on its way. Are you tempted to order a pizza, crack a beer, and flip on a baseball game with Dad on June 18? While a good game and pizza is nice every once […]

Be Creative with Your Health Resolutions and Improve Success

Many of us start the New Year by making a resolution, and many times those resolutions relate to diet and activity. Unfortunately, only 8% of people are successful in achieving their resolutions (Statistics Brain, 2016). While that statistic may be disheartening, with a little planning and creativity, there is no reason why you can’t be […]

5 Ways to Reach Out and Recharge for Winter

Winter wellness is always a hot topic for aromatherapists. How do we provide our clients with affordable, effective solutions to winter woes during one of the most challenging (not to mention priciest!) times of the year? It’s something I think about a lot, and especially as the holidays approach. I believe it’s important to give […]

5 New Year’s Resolutions for People Who Hate Resolutions

By Renee Long and Lauren Shapiro Let’s be honest. How many of us have actually kept a New Year’s resolution? If you’re one of those rare people who have quit smoking or developed a solid workout routine because of a resolution… kudos to you! Please send us your motivational secrets! Many of us can feel […]

10 Natural Gifts Wellness Warriors Will Love

The holidays can be a hectic time—especially when trying to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. That’s why we created this quick and easy gift list to help you choose the perfect holistic health product for the wellness warrior in your life. Or if you’re the wellness warrior, share this post with your […]

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe If there’s one time of year when sugary, processed, and unhealthy food abounds, it’s the holiday season. So for us nutritionally minded eaters, missing out on all the yummy (albeit unhealthy) treats during holiday gatherings can be a pain point. But this doesn’t mean the season […]

The 12 Toasty Drinks of the Holistic Holidays

The lights are hung and twinkling. The gifts are wrapped. The cards are in the mail. It’s time to treat yourself by curling up near the fire with a good book and a mug of your favorite holiday beverage. At ACHS, we love brewing organic herbal teas and using organic essential oils and herbs to […]

Essential Oils for the Holidays Part II: What’s Trending in 2018

It just isn’t the holdays without the aromas of the holidays. For me, there are certain oils that evoke memories of long peaceful walks in fir forests, making clove and orange pomander balls, and simmering spiced cider on the stove. Each year, I have my firm  holiday favorites, but this year I wanted to check […]