It’s Veganuary 2019, Veganism is Going Mainstream
According to Forbes, 2019 is the year veganism goes mainstream. The Economist says it’s the “year of vegan”. https://veganuary.com/ Are You Ready to Try It?
Workplace Wellness Equals Healthy, Productive Employees
We at the American College of Healthcare Sciences, (ACHS) take the needs of employers seriously. Our graduates can be found in leading holistic health organizations and corporations across all industries around the United States and worldwide. Our courses are some of the very few accredited programs available in complementary alternative health, holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, herbal […]
How to Live Like a Blue Zone Centenarian Without Having to Move
How to Live Like a Blue Zone Centenarian Without Having to Move By Lisa Powell & American College of Healthcare Sciences Are you going to win the genetic lottery and live to be 100 years old? Or, perhaps, the better question is: If you could, would you want to live to be 100? Many people […]
How to Enjoy a Total Solar Eclipse Safely
How to Enjoy a Total Solar Eclipse Safely On April 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over the contiguous United States. A total solar eclipse is rare and occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sun as it travels along its orbit. The eclipse […]
The 14 Best Wellness Books to Read this Summer
The 14 Best Wellness Books to Read this Summer A proud beach bum and bookworm, summer is my season of choice. Hand me a beach chair, some herbal iced tea, a good read, and I’m blissed out.
A Psychologist’s 3 Step Guide to Managing Stress
A Psychologist’s 3 Step Guide to Managing Stress Stress affects us daily, and if left unmanaged, can lead to a whole range of difficulties such as tension headaches, premature aging, and anxiety disorders.[1] But how exactly do we define stress and what happens when we are feeling stressed?
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 […]
Ditch the Chemicals in Starbucks: Enjoy a Holistic Pumpkin Spiced Latte
By Heather Baley and Renee LongAutumn is here, and if you’re like many of us around the ACHS offices, you love a toasty latte sprinkled with fall-spices and steaming with deliciousness in the morning. And we have to admit, we have a bit of a weakness for Starbucks’s famous Pumpkin Spice latte. But with Starbucks’s PSL packing […]
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 […]
The Fountain of Youth: What is the Secret to Healthy Aging?
For centuries, explorers scavenged the earth searching for the fountain of youth… but what exactly were they looking for? And why were they so afraid of growing old? Most likely, they had fears just like us. The serious stuff: disease, pain, suffering… as well as the vanity items: wrinkles and saggy skin. Many of us […]
3 Holistic Remedies for Sinus Support
Does the change from fall to winter leave your sinuses feeling a little…full? Around this time of year, I know my sinuses need special attention and support. While allopathic medicine suggests antibiotics and steroid shots to the derrière for sinus issues, I thankfully have found natural remedies to be much less painful and very effective […]
Find Scholarships for Holistic Health Education
Written by ACHS Senior Admissions Advisor Amanda Heller As the Senior Admissions Advisor here at the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), I’m lucky to be able to speak with prospective students all day long. They’re budding aromatherapists, herbalists, and holistic nutritionists (the list goes on!), just like some of you. And, they ask great questions, […]
