ACHS Faculty Member Achieves RA Status
“I am so excited to be a part of furthering the field of Aromatherapy. It is a modality I am passionate about and believe its safe practice can offer health support to people from all walks of life, both in the U.S. and internationally,” says Amanda Lattin, American College of Healthcare Sciences researcher and faculty […]
Aromatherapy for Golfers
Here’s something new for all you golfers looking to improve your game—Swing Trust Oil. According to developer Chad Van Den Top, this handy dandy aromatherapy blend of essential oils like bergamot, ylang ylang, and clary sage comes in a “easy-to-sniff flask that clips to your golf bag”[1]. So, “whenever golf gets you down, Van Den […]
ACHS Lavender Harvest ‘Shares the Health’
This year the lavender flowers grew in hearty through June, as our infamous April showers brought us flowers! At the start of July, our annual You-Pick Lavender event started, bringing with it the spirit of summer!
The Healing Power of Basil
Portland radio personality Mike Darcy recently interviewed me about the health benefits of basil for his show In the Garden! Basil has been prolific in Portland, Oregon, gardens this year. Hopefully you were able to harvest your basil or perhaps you’re still looking around your garden and thinking, What am I going to do with […]
10 Aromatherapy Tips to Breathe Easy
There is a saying, “When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace” (author unknown). As a holistic health promoter, you know that breathing is vital to optimum wellness and the health benefits of oxygen to the body. You have probably taken at least one yoga or meditation class and have practiced abdominal breathing. […]
Waste Not, Want Not: Holistic Recipes for Rogue Tomatoes
For the last three years, I’ve been cursing the tomato gods. Why have I done everything right but my crops seem to fail year after year? Well, this year, the gods answered my call, and I’ve been gifted with a bounty of tomatoes in all shapes and sizes.
Back-to-School Holistic Heath Tips for Busy Parents
The back-to-school season is in full swing! Here at ACHS, we’re gearing up for the start of fall semester, September 16, which is one of our favorite times of year. Starting a new academic year brings with it all those memories of being a kid and heading to your new classroom with lunch and school […]
Holistic Health Advocacy Starts with You — Stay Informed
Are you drawn to study or use holistic healthcare? It seems like everyone is talking about holistic or alternative healthcare these days. The U.S. healthcare system is beginning the process of looking at the impact of integrative or complementary and alternative medicine, and incorporating concepts of wellness, prevention, and natural medicine into the healthcare model.
ACHS Accreditation Renewed by DETC
Holistic Health College’s Accreditation Renewed by DETC CONTACT: Tanja Kaneshiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, Oregon—August 5, 2013—The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) today announced that it has been reaccredited without conditions by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) for five years, the longest period […]
What Is State Authorization and Why Should Students Care?
Many students know there is a U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that administers federal policies related to financial aid, student privacy, crime reporting, etc. What students may not be aware of is the role of their home state in determining access to higher education. For example, each state department of education has the power to […]
Zombies Turn to Holistic Health for Relief from Sleepless Nights
Position Yourself to Achieve Mastery in Holistic Health & Wellness
So, you’ve been thinking about going back to school. You already have a bachelors degree and are wondering if a graduate program will benefit you. I am here to tell you that yes, it often will.
