Natural Medicine

Stock Up On Summer Travel Supplies: Save 20% through Monday!!

Fourth of July is Sunday! That means two things: Summer is here and it’s travel time!What’s more exciting than a new destination, a little adventure, and some R&R on the road? Not much! But, don’t let your summer travels get grounded by unexpected health challenges. Minor bumps and scrapes, bug bites, and unexpected allergies are common travel mishaps. But with a little preparation, you can have the adventure of a lifetime AND keep you and your family happy and healthy all summer long!Essential Oil First Aid Travel KitThis kit was personally designed by ACHS President Dorene Petersen and includes 5 ml of aloe vera and 5 ml each of the antibacterial,...

Essential Oils Great Alternative to Synthetic Chemical Insect Repellents: Citronella, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Lemongrass

Summer is here! That means, it's time to get outdoors and enjoy some relaxation and sun time with friends and family. For many of us, though, summer fun can come at a price (so to speak!). Bug bites! Ouch. Ick. Yuck!If you're swarmed by cookout invites and gardening have-tos, don't fear your time outdoors ... with a little pre-planning, you can protect your skin and fun-time from potential discomfort caused by bug bites.This summer, make aromatherapy part of your outdoor fun. These essential oils are attributed with natural insect repellent properties and create great atmosphere when diffused into the air. You also can turn skin protection into...

ACHS in the News: Could a New Career in Aromatherapy Be a Natural Choice for You?

ACHS was recently featured in the online publication Improve Your Home and Garden!! Check out the article "Could a New Career in Aromatherapy Be a Natural Choice for You?" by Dee Baugher excerpted below for some great ideas about how to build a career in holistic health:In these times of layoffs and downsizing, many people are considering changing careers. The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) in Portland, OR, gave us insight into the myriad of choices available to people interested in careers in these expanding fields.What Types of Alternative Health Careers Are Available?The number of choices is pretty impressive. ACHS is one of...

Join ACHS and Mindy Green for a Free Teleconference, Essential Oil Blending

Title: Essential Oil Blending for Perfumery or Therapeutics with Mindy Green, MAWhen: July 20, 2010 at 5:30 pm (PST)About the TeleconferenceEssential oils have been employed for centuries as fragrant adornment, sexual attractant, cosmetic adjunct, and for their therapeutic significance. Whether your blend is recreational or recuperative, it should smell pleasant enough for enjoyable compliance. In this teleconference, Mindy Green will discuss where, when, and how essential oils applications are most effective. Participants will also learn about the basic principles of blending, safety and dilutions, carrier oils, and actualizing blends.Recommended...

Join ACHS and Aromatherapy Expert Mindy Green for a Free Teleconference

Recipes for Natural Summer Skin Care

The sun is here! It's time for playing outside, summer BBQs and picnics, trips to the beach. Which means ... it's also time to keep your skin protected and looking healthy.Sunbathing, air conditioning, and temperature changes can all put a little extra stress on your skin, so in addition to wearing protective creams and a hat when you're out in the sun, here are a few recipes you can use at home to provide a little extra nourishment for your skin. Enjoy!Exfoliating Mask1/2 papaya3-4 strawberriesBlend ingredients. Add brewer's yeast or fuller's earth if the mixture is too wet. Apply to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Apply cotton...

Homeopathy and the Christian

Our journey.During the past fifteen years we, as a family, have been through a lot, as far as natural medicine goes. One persistent issue of concern for some christians seems to be that of Homeopathy. We came across homeopathy as a result of modern allopathic medicine failing to solve major health issues in our young firstborn son. The pediatrician explained to us, after he ran many expensive tests, that he had no idea what the problem was, and that we would be better off trying to find an answer ourselves. And so our journey in search of true medicine began. Me an electronic engineer and my wife a dietitian.We prayed earnestly for direction...

Chefs From Across the Nation Gather at the White House Kitchen Garden

Michelle Obama with Chef Sam Kass addressing chefs at the White House.BY Susan Belsinger, ACHS InstructorOn Friday, June 4, 2010, over 500 chefs from 38 states gathered at the White House by invitation of the First Lady Michelle Obama in support of her Chefs Move to Schools initiative. I was one of the fortunate chefs invited to participate. Besides Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! program, which has been designed get our children to exercise regularly, the concept of the chefs’ program is to get our talented and creative chefs across the nation into schools to teach kids about healthy eating and making it fun, as well as work with the administrators,...