Top 6 Tips to Survive Black Friday for the Holistic Holiday Shopper

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Tomorrow is Black Friday, and that means folks all over the U.S. will be lining up outside the doors of shopping centers, malls, and department stores for the Black Friday sales rush. Part of me wants to stay home, drink a cup of herbal tea, and wait for the ravaging hordes to dissipate… […]

Excuse Me…is that your Phone that Smells like Roses?

Technology moves fast. We now have 3-D televisions and printers, video games that read your body, and smart phones that can track your REM cycles while you sleep. But what if you could smell a bouquet of roses every time you receive a text from a loved one? Or how would you like the aroma […]

An Interview with Author Lori Bell

“I want to try natural remedies for healing and holistic health, but I don’t know where to start.” Lori Bell (an American College of Healthcare Sciences alumna) often heard this lament at farmer’s markets while selling natural products through her homegrown business, Sun Kissed Herbal. In response, she began showing novice natural medicine users that […]

Holistic Health is Helping Others

Here at ACHS, we recognize that earning a certificate, diploma, or degree requires dedication and committment to your studies. There is no doubt about it, being a student can at times feel overwhelming. With a busy class schedule, texts to read, essays, and projects, it can be easy to lose sight of what motivated you […]

ACHS Grads and Alumni: Reaching for the Stars to Heal the World

As an educator, watching my students achieve their goals is an immense joy. Completing a certificate, diploma, or degree in holistic healthcare is an outstanding accomplishment, and it is something to take pride in and celebrate. Here at ACHS, our job doesn’t stop at commencement. We care about the long-term success of our students and […]

Holistic Nutrition for Busy People

According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, getting healthy could be as easy as seven minutes a day! Curious how? Keep reading to learn more…

Perseverance Makes Holistic Health Practitioner Dreams a Reality

After recently receiving both my Diploma in Holistic Health Practice and Certificate in Wellness Consulting, I began to ponder what it took to make it to this level. After nearly five years studying, I realized that it all boiled down to one key element: perseverance. By: Tim Grutzius, HHP, ACHS Ambassador My journey into the […]

How to Select Herbal Supplements

We read the newspaper most mornings, looking for developing research and holistic health news that might be of interest to you. Today our review turned up something of special interest. Did you see the syndicated article by Drs. Oz and Roizen, “Be wary picking herbal cures,” in your local paper?

What Can I Legally Do As An Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Or Other Holistic Health Practitioner?

Most holistic health modalities are currently unlicensed. However, legislation is currently in place in multiple states, including Minnesota and California, and it is important to be aware of and compliant with relevant legislation. The National Health Freedom Coalition offers a state listing that is useful. We recommend that you become aware of the organizations in […]