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🌿 Turmeric is having a moment, and there’s so much more to this golden root than golden milk.

Known for its long history of use in traditional herbal practices, turmeric is a versatile plant that can be explored in many different ways. Our latest blog shares 7 ways to use turmeric beyond the classic golden milk recipe, with ideas to help you incorporate this powerful herb into your everyday routine.

✨ Read the full blog here:
https://pacificrimcollege.online/turmeric-is-the-2026-herb-of-the-year-7-ways-to-use-it-beyond-golden-milk/

Have a favourite way to use turmeric? Share it with us in the comments! 🌱

The future of healthcare is becoming more integrative, and holistic nutrition is playing an increasingly important role. 🌿

As more people seek personalized, preventative approaches to health and wellness, the demand for knowledgeable nutrition professionals continues to grow.

In our latest blog, we explore why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for holistic nutrition, the trends driving the field forward, and how earning a Holistic Nutrition Certificate can help you prepare for what's next.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://pacificrimcollege.online/the-integrative-health-boom-why-2026-is-the-year-to-earn-your-holistic-nutrition-certificate/

Are you thinking about studying holistic nutrition, or are you already on your journey? We'd love to hear what inspired your interest in the comments! 💚

🌿 Is your herb garden overflowing? Late summer is one of the best times to harvest herbs before cooler weather arrives, and this FREE live webinar will show you how to make the most of your harvest.

Join Amanda Howe, a Medical Herbalist with over 40 years of experience, on August 19 as she shares how to identify the best herbs to harvest now and preserve their healing properties in practical remedies you'll use all year long.

Together, you'll explore the medicinal uses of thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender, mint, parsley, dill, fennel, roses, and lemon balm (Melissa) while learning how to prepare herbal syrups, tinctures, tonics, and other remedies for your home herbal medicine chest.

With wildfire smoke affecting so many communities right now, Amanda will also be including a timely discussion on herbal support for lung and respiratory health.

Amanda has spent decades practicing, teaching, and helping people connect with the healing power of plants. Her passion for herbal medicine and hands-on approach make this a wonderful opportunity for gardeners, herbal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in natural wellness.

🗓 Date: August 19, 5:00PM PST
💻 Cost: FREE

Have a question for Amanda? Send us your questions about harvesting or specific plants in your garden before the webinar by email [email protected]

https://pacificrimcollege.online/the-herb-garden-in-august-what-to-harvest-now-before-the-season-changes/

Register today through the link in the comments or visit our website to save your spot!

📍Join us in Victoria, BC, this fall for immersive, in-person continuing education at Pacific Rim College.

If you're a student, graduate, practitioner, or simply passionate about holistic health, our Fall 2026 workshop lineup is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge, build practical skills, and learn directly from experienced instructors. Coming from out of town? We'd love to welcome you to our beautiful Victoria campus.

From advanced Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine training to hands-on herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness workshops, there's something for every stage of your learning journey.

📖 Explore the full lineup in our latest blog:
https://www.pacificrimcollege.com/fall-2026-workshops-at-pacific-rim-college-continuing-education-for-practitioners-alumni-students/

Tag someone who should join you this fall! 🌿

🎉 We’re celebrating 8 years of Pacific Rim College Online! 🎉⁠

For the past 8 years, we’ve had the privilege of helping students around the world deepen their knowledge of holistic health through flexible, online education. Thank you to every student, graduate, instructor, and community member who has been part of this journey. 💚⁠
As part of our birthday celebration, our 2026 PRCO Scholarship has officially wrapped up, and all winners have now been contacted by email! ⁠
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🎓If you entered, please check your inbox (and spam/junk folders!) to see if you’ve received a message from us.⁠
And because choosing just a handful of winners from 688 inspiring entries wasn’t easy, we wanted to find another way to celebrate our entire community.⁠
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🎁 So, for our 8th birthday, we’re giving you 8 gifts.⁠
From mini-lessons and botanical resources to recipes and hands-on ways to keep learning, they’re all completely free.⁠
Read our 8th birthday blog through the link in bio and join our newsletter this weekend to receive all eight gifts straight to your inbox.⁠

https://pacificrimcollege.online/celebrating-eight-years-of-growth-resilience-and-real-community/
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Thank you for eight incredible years of learning, growing and following your curiosity with us.⁠
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Here’s to wherever it takes us next. 💚

🌿 Between heat, sun exposure, and long days outdoors, skin can start to feel both dry and congested at the same time. This is where botanical skincare offers a more balanced approach, working with the skin’s natural physiology rather than against it.

In this blog, we explore herbal skincare rituals and take a closer look at specific plants used to support healthy, resilient skin through the summer months.

✨ Learn how medicinal plants can be incorporated into everyday skincare rituals for healthier, more radiant skin.

Read the full blog here: https://pacificrimcollege.online/the-ultimate-guide-to-botanical-skincare-herbal-rituals-for-sun-kissed-healthy-skin/

⏰ Only a few more days left to enter our PRCO Online Scholarship Giveaway!

Enter for your chance to win $2,026 CAD toward any PRCO Online course or program, or be one of eight winners to receive a free stand-alone online course of your choice.

✨ How to enter:
• Already subscribed? Check your email today for your personal survey link. Complete the 5-minute survey to be entered to win.
• New here? Subscribe through the link in bio to receive the survey by email.
• No purchase required.

📅 The giveaway closes on July 29, and winners will be contacted via email on July 30.

Enter today: https://pacificrimcollege.online/8-years-of-giving-back/

Good luck! 🌿

Ever wondered what goes into creating a PRCO online course?

From curriculum planning and filming to editing, course design, and the final learning experience, every course is the result of months of collaboration between expert instructors and our production team.

Go behind the scenes to see how we bring holistic health education from the studio to your screen, and discover what makes the PRCO learning experience unique.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://pacificrimcollege.online/from-studio-to-screen-behind-the-scenes-of-how-we-create-our-courses/

Have you ever wondered what happens before an online course is published? Let us know in the comments! 👇

🎉 We're giving away over $2,000 in holistic health education!

The PRCO Scholarship Giveaway is officially open.

🏆 Grand Prize
One learner will receive $2,026 CAD toward any PRCO Online course or program.

🏆 Second Prize
Eight learners will each receive free access to one stand-alone course of their choice.

✨ How to enter:
✅ Already subscribed? Check your email today for your personal survey link. Complete the 5-minute survey to be entered to win.
✅ New here? Subscribe through the link in bio to receive the survey by email.
✅ No purchase required.
✅ Entries close July 29.
✅ Winners will be contacted via email on July 30.

📚 Invest in your health, your knowledge, and your future.

Enter today through the link below and take the first step toward learning with PRCO Online.

https://pacificrimcollege.online/8-years-of-giving-back/

☀️ Summer sipping starts here.

If you are looking for a refreshing way to stay cool this season, herbal iced teas are a simple and delicious way to enjoy the benefits of medicinal plants while making the most of long summer days.

From cooling herbs to vibrant garden-inspired blends, these recipes offer a flavourful alternative to sugary beverages and can easily become part of your summer wellness routine.

🌿 Get inspired by refreshing herbal iced teas that support wellness while helping you stay cool this summer.

Read the full blog here: https://pacificrimcollege.online/summer-sipping-the-best-herbal-iced-teas-for-backyard-bliss/

Have a favourite herbal iced tea blend? Share it in the comments 🍹