Wednesday, June 25, 2008

New YouTube Video: Top Five Tips for Wellness from Three Instructors

Three ACHS Instructors (a naturopath, an aromatherapist, and an acupuncturist and chinese herb specialist) share their top five tips for wellness and good health. Filmed at the ACHS Campus in Portland Oregon during a faculty retreat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTeJvMAeRqQ

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Sustainable Living Tip: Swap Books

Holistic includes Sustainable Living so this is a sustainable living tip: Instead of buying new books, try a book swap! This service is one I use and really enjoy because it has such a huge number of members there are tons of books available on every topic. Apart from the cost of mailing (and you can use media mail), it is currently free to swap!
Yes, the library works too, but if you are like me and always returning library books late, that can get expensive!

Multitasking can be healthy!

We all work so hard, that sometimes the only time we get fresh air is when we are going to and from our cars! I find that I can kill multiple birds with one stone by walking or biking to do my errands. Not only do I get fresh air and exercise but I'm saving gas, helping to protect the environment, and crossing off one of my to-do list items! Today I walked to the bank with a friend to do my banking. This weekend, I will be biking to the farmer's market to get my veggies and support the local farming community. What have you done this week to get exercise and do something else positive?

Drink Eight Glasses of Water a Day

This week, write down how much water you consume and try to get eight 8-oz glasses. You can use a water jug at your desk if that helps. Many of us think we drink enough water until we start writing it down, and its vitally important for all body functions. If your water level is sub par - your body functions may be sub par too!

My tip of the week

ACHS is located near the river walk that runs along the Willamette River. The College Registrar Heather Baley and I usually try go for a 30 minute walk along the river when the weather's nice. We get a chance to catch up socially and get out for fresh air and exercise! It's a great way to rejuvenate myself and avoid the afternoon slump! Try to get outside for some sun (and Vitamin D) and to stretch your legs for at least 30 minutes every day!

Tracey Miller
ACHS Dean of Admissions

New Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine Accredited

Holistic Tip of the Week: Earn a Graduate Degree in CAM.
We are delighted to announce that our new Master of Science degree program has received accreditation through the DETC. ACHS was approved to offer and confer this degree by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization in December 2007, but has waited until accreditation was received to admit students. Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and receive recommendation for admission to the Program.

Classes for this Graduate degree program begin this fall and we are accepting applications now, so don't delay and be one of the first in the United States to earn this exciting degree. Call admissions at 800 487 8839 to schedule your admissions interview and see if you qualify for admission. www.achs.edu

Holistic Tip of the Week

This new blog, sponsored by Australasian College of Health Sciences USA, is a place to share holistic tips for a healthy sustainable lifestyle. Each week, the author of the most popular tip will receive a $25 gift card!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

June Herb & Oil of the Month

We hope you are enjoying June. Here in the northwest for a while it was dubbed Juneuary from the cool and gray days. Here's hoping we've moved beyond that. Regardless of the weather we have our Herb and Oil of the Month!

This month's featured herb:
Yellow Dock

Rumex crispus, a common perennial garden weed differing from the more common broad-leafed Dock in that it has long tapering leaves with a wavy leaf margin. Widely distributed throughout the US, New Zealand, and Australia, including Tasmania.

Each month we will introduce you to a new herb. When you order the Featured Herb of the Month you will receive a new herb of the month package. This package includes 8 oz bag of the herb of the month and an insert, describing your oil in detail with recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

June's Oil of the month is:
Black Pepper

Black pepper is one of the oldest and most important spices. It was used as part of the embalming process by the Egyptians. The Greeks used it in the 4th century B.C. and the Romans imported it from the East. It is one of the first spices to travel the spice route and perhaps one of the most expensive and treasured. To protect the source the traders said it came from a “sacred mountain top occupied by the gods”. Pliny spoke of it as “more expensive than gold”.

Each month we will also introduce you to a new oil. When you order the Featured Oil of the Month you will receive a new oil of the month package. This package includes 5 ml of the oil of the month and an insert, describing your oil in detail with recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

You also may wish to become a prepaid member of the Herb and/or Oil of the Month Club lasting 20 months:
Herb of the Month Club
Oil of the Month Club

You will receive a beautifully designed 3 ring binder. Each month you will receive a new herb or oil of the month package including 8 oz of the herb of the month or 5 ml of the oil as well as an insert for your personal binder, describing your herb or oil in detail, including recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

Be sure to continue to visit our Apothecary Shoppe as well for all our specials and products:
ACHS Apothecary Shoppe

For information about Herbalism, Aromatherapy, or any of our programs at ACHS please contact an admissions advisor today! Call 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu. Be sure to ask about our AA and MS Complementary Alternative Medicine degree programs!

June Herb and Oil of the Month

We hope you are enjoying June. Here in the northwest for a while it was dubbed Juneuary from the cool and gray days. Here's hoping we've moved beyond that. Regardless of the weather we have our Herb and Oil of the Month!

This month's featured herb:
Yellow Dock

Rumex crispus, a common perennial garden weed differing from the more common broad-leafed Dock in that it has long tapering leaves with a wavy leaf margin. Widely distributed throughout the US, New Zealand, and Australia, including Tasmania.

Each month we will introduce you to a new herb. When you order the Featured Herb of the Month you will receive a new herb of the month package. This package includes 8 oz bag of the herb of the month and an insert, describing your oil in detail with recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

June's Oil of the month is:
Black Pepper

Black pepper is one of the oldest and most important spices. It was used as part of the embalming process by the Egyptians. The Greeks used it in the 4th century B.C. and the Romans imported it from the East. It is one of the first spices to travel the spice route and perhaps one of the most expensive and treasured. To protect the source the traders said it came from a “sacred mountain top occupied by the gods”. Pliny spoke of it as “more expensive than gold”.

Each month we will also introduce you to a new oil. When you order the Featured Oil of the Month you will receive a new oil of the month package. This package includes 5 ml of the oil of the month and an insert, describing your oil in detail with recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

You also may wish to become a prepaid member of the Herb and/or Oil of the Month Club lasting 20 months:
Herb of the Month Club
Oil of the Month Club

You will receive a beautifully designed 3 ring binder. Each month you will receive a new herb or oil of the month package including 8 oz of the herb of the month or 5 ml of the oil as well as an insert for your personal binder, describing your herb or oil in detail, including recipes and other fun ideas to incorporate into your natural healing lifestyle.

Be sure to continue to visit our Apothecary Shoppe as well for all our specials and products:
ACHS Apothecary Shoppe

For information about Herbalism, Aromatherapy, or any of our programs at ACHS please contact an admissions advisor today! Call 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu. Be sure to ask about our AA and MS Complementary Alternative Medicine degree programs!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Greece Summer School 2008 - Day 2



This morning we met at 7:30 for breakfast at the Taverna on the beach, then boarded the bus to take us to the Medieval city of Ano Syros. The 700 year old town was built as a fortress on the highest central point of the island. We had a fun time admiring the quaint houses and wandering the narrow streets - too narrow for vehicles, donkeys are still used to transport goods.


At the very highest point of the town is the Catholic cathedral of St. George. Still in use today, the original church was built in A.D. 1200 and was rebuilt three times, with the current one dating 1834.



We walked back down the narrow streets to our bus, which took us into Ermoupoli, the capital and main city of Syros. We explored the street markets and the neo-classical architecture of the Vaporia quarter.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Greece Summer School 2008 - Day 1

Welcome to Summer School in Greece - The adventure begins!

Students, faculty, and staff met up at 1:00 p.m. on June 10 in the town of Ermoupoli on the beautiful island of Syros. After brief introductions and signing in with "Camp Mom" Alison, the luggage was loaded and we boarded the bus to our villa in Abela.

We had some time to unpack and get to know our roommates, then met up at the outdoor classroom for orientation and a workshop on preparing natural insect repellants with essential oils. These repellants came in very handy during our stay!There was an hour break before dinner, and some diligent students took advantage of the time to do some studying to prepare for tomorrow's classes!


Then we walked down to the Taverna by the beach for our first "family-style" meal together, and afterwards enjoyed some traditional Greek dancing.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Sow your Savings!

Feel the need for some seeds? The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe is having an Organic Seeds special!!

30% off of all organic seeds through 6/8/08!
Click on the links below for details:
30% off seeds link

Ashoppe Organic Seeds list

For information about holistic gardening or any of our programs at ACHS please contact an admissions advisor today! Call 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu. Be sure to ask about our AA and MS Complementary Alternative Medicine degree programs!

Sow your Savings!

Feel the need for some seeds? The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe is having an Organic Seeds special!!

30% off of all organic seeds through 6/8/08!
Click on the links below for details:
30% off seeds link

Ashop Organic Seeds list

For information about holistic gardening or any of our programs at ACHS please contact an admissions advisor today! Call 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu. Be sure to ask about our AA and MS Complementary Alternative Medicine degree programs!

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