Benefits of Writing a Quality Research Paper
Contributed by ACHS alumni Melissa Abbott, MS, CPT, NC Why It’s Important? You have just been informed that you’re going to write a research paper, and you have no idea how you are going to start the writing process and develop a quality research paper. You may even doubt that you can take on such […]
5 Research Tips Every Researcher Should Know
Written by Ashley Ehmig, Director of Library Services & Instruction Searching for research articles used to be a struggle for me. In graduate school, I recall spending several hours and days exploring the library databases with frustratingly little to no luck. I desperately wanted the library databases to give me all the answers with just […]
Writing Research Papers: Some Common Support Tools
Image copyright: Pexels.com Current students. What goes through your mind when you encounter a research assignment or paper in a course? Stress? Excitement? As a former student myself, I specifically remember research assignments/papers begin an overwhelming experience, filled with mixed thoughts and an abundance of confusion. I was unsure of where to start and who […]
Complementary Alternative Medicine Cancer Resources
How to Find Credible Complementary Alternative Medicine Cancer Resources The Internet is full of resources; some reliable and up-to-date, others…not. How can you be certain a resource is trustworthy? One method to evaluate if a resource is credible is called the CRAAP Method[1]. CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. When evaluating the […]
4 Reliable Essential Oil Databases You Need to Know
4 Reliable Essential Oil Databases You Need to Know For an aromatherapist, essential oils are important. And, as you might have noticed in recent years, essential oil popularity is on the rise. With so many people venturing into the world of aromatherapy, it’s even more crucial for aromatherapists and essential oil enthusiasts to know where […]
The Remarkable Research on Cinnamon
The Remarkable Research on Cinnamon Sprinkled on oatmeal, steamed rice, yogurt, or your morning latte, cinnamon makes a fabulous breakfast topping. Many of us have childhood memories of grandma baking apples with cinnamon and brown sugar or cinnamon rolls with raisins. It’s a staple spice of the fall season! Aside from its culinary flair, research […]
7 Spa Management Resources You Need to Know
7 Spa Management Resources You Need to Know Do you consider yourself a spa specialist? Or maybe you want to open up your own spa one day? Investing your time in managing a spa takes customer services skills, ethical business practices, and knowledge of aromatherapy so you can provide basic knowledge of essential oils. There’s […]
4 Herbal Monograph Databases Every Herbalist Should Know
4 Herbal Monograph Databases Every Herbalist Should Know As an herbal medicine enthusiast, it’s crucial to learn specific details about an herb, including safety, efficacy, and historical use. But where do you find this info? Where do you start? With a wide variety of resources out there, it can be difficult to narrow your search […]
10 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
I knew I’d been feeling tired. But when I saw the data [boom. Sexy data!] from my first night with my new Jawbone UP a couple of weeks ago, I was truly shocked. “Sweetie… You’re tired because you got 4 1/2 hours sleep!” said the voice in my head. The scary thing is, I have […]
Study Reflexology in Aromatherapy 101?
Recently a student posed a question about reflexology, and why it was included as a correlate in the Aroma 101 course when “the literature on reflexology, either epidemiological or experimental does not appear to find it any better then placebo at best…”
