Army Veteran and Military Spouse Uses And Teaches Nutrition to Manage Stress and Health Photo by Gail Parsons, 1st Inf. Div. Post American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate, Army veteran and spouse,  Pam Chavez, discovered how her food choices played a vital role in her physical and mental...

How to Write a Business Plan for Your Wellness Center or Small Business Are you a health and wellness warrior who wants to start your wellness center or business? You have the passion, drive, and ideas, but you’re thinking… where do I start?! Many wellness professionals begin with a...

11 Must-Read Herbal Books Recommended by An Herbalism Professor I love books. It’s a passion I learned from my mother who was never without a book to read. When I was a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and about to graduate, a teacher said, “If ten years after...

Herbal Studies 101: What Is Rosemary Good For? Image Copyright: ACHS In her delirium, Ophelia says to Laertes, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Shakespeare, of course, knew his herbs! Rosemary has long been touted as the go-to herb for memory. But in herbal studies, rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis has many...

How to Use More Herbs and Less Salt: An Herbalist Weighs In  Image Copyright: Yuliya Gontar / 123RF Stock Photo I love a salty snack. And if it’s cheesy and crunchy… I love it even more!  I know salt does not love me back. Most of us are aware...

5 Sure-Fire Steps for a Successful Aromatherapy Intake Interview  Image Copyright: American College of Healthcare Sciences | Demo Intake Interview with Amanda Lattin, RA The intake interview is a critical process in the aromatherapist / client relationship. It may even be the most important step! To be the best...

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Graduation from an Online College First off, let’s start by saying, congratulations, graduates! It took a lot of hard work, sleepless nights, and sacrifices along the way to reach your goal. But look at all you’ve learned, and the fun you’ve had along the...

How One Botanist Changed the World: The Tale of David Douglas Image Copyright: Jamie Street / Unsplash The 18th and 19th centuries saw an explosion of invention and innovation in medicine, engineering, chemistry, and the sciences.  Perhaps lesser known, but just as important were the advances made in botany...

Photo: ACHS staff member Renee Long and ACHS Famous Alumni Inga Wieser A Holistic Health Professional’s Powerful Story of Going Back to School Eight years ago, I was homeschooling three children, including my oldest son, who is handicapped. My husband, a veteran from the Gulf War, is also 100%...

  5 Types of Students You’ll Meet in a Holistic Health Online Class Image Copyright: Antonio Guillem / 123RF Stock Photo Holistic health classes? Online? Definitely! Holistic health and wellness are easier to study online than you may think. Not only do you get the flexibility to work around...