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Jasmine Brummitt

Student Highlight: Jasmine Brummitt Heals Through Holistic Coaching

Army veteran Jasmine Brummitt became an integrative wellness coach, empowering women through holistic healing and spiritual growth.
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6 Herbs to Alleviate Aches and Pains

Ease minor aches naturally with these six powerful herbs—ginger, lavender, peppermint, pine, marjoram, and cinnamon. Learn how to use them for relief!
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Herbal Medicine: How to Make Tinctures

Learn how to make herbal tinctures at home! Discover benefits, key facts, and a simple DIY recipe for crafting potent herbal remedies.
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Funding Your Holistic Health Education: Tips for Finding Scholarships

Scholarships can make a big difference! Discover expert tips from ACHS on how to find and apply for funding to support your holistic health education.
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ACHS President Dorene Petersen Contributes to Rose! Herb of the Year 2012 Published by International Herb Association

Discover the green, therapeutic power of Rose essential oil and why it's more than just a sweet scent—it's a natural choice for wellness every day.
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5 Essential Tips To Know When Using Hydrosols

Hydrosols are gentle, therapeutic aromatic waters perfect for everyday wellness—learn how to safely use them in your aromatherapy practice.
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How to Choose an Aromatherapy Certification Program

Thinking of going pro with aromatherapy? Learn how to spot a quality certification program so you don’t waste time, money, or trust the wrong “experts.”
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Become a Certified Aromatherapist – Help Kids with Cancer

Discover how aromatherapy supports stress relief and healing—especially for kids coping with illness—plus how you can train in this growing field.
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2012 DETC Distinguished Recognition Award: ACHS CIO Erika Yigzaw

Congrats to Erika Yigzaw, ACHS CIO, on receiving the 2012 DETC Distinguished Recognition Award for her dedication to advancing distance education!
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Six Tips to Buying Quality Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Just like wine, many factors impact essential oil quality—learn how to spot the real deal and choose oils that are pure, safe, and effective.
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Holistic Health: Swords To Ploughshares, Spears To Pruning Hooks

Dorene Petersen transformed tobacco farms into essential oil fields—turning harm into healing and paving the way for a global movement in natural health.
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Congratulations Recent ACHS Graduates!

We’re so proud of our newest ACHS graduates! Join us in celebrating their achievements and the exciting journeys ahead in holistic health.
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