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2026 DEAC Award Recipients Krista Morton & Anne Moon

2026 DEAC Award Recipients: Krista Morton & Anne Moon

ACHS honors 2026 DEAC award recipients Dr. Krista Morton & Anne Moon for excellence in integrative health leadership.
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How ACHS Supports Ethical Botanical Sourcing

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What is Integrative Mental Health and Why is it Important?

Integrative mental health combines conventional and holistic care to treat the whole person and support long-term well-being.
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10 Essential Steps to Become a Registered Aromatherapist (RA)

Learn how to become a Registered Aromatherapist (RA) with this step-by-step guide to qualifying for and passing the ARC Examination.
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Sarah Edelman, scholarship recipient for Diploma in Holistic Health, holds a plant outdoors.

Scholarship Recipient Says to Just Go For It!

Meet Sarah, ACHS scholarship recipient and future holistic nutrition consultant, combining her passion for wellness, cannabis, and community gardens.
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Confessions of a Cortisol Queen: Key Health Tips to Reclaim Balance

Addicted to stress, Jenn Malecha thrived on the cortisol rush—until burnout hit. Here's how she reclaimed her health, balance, and peace one mindful choice at a time.
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Chemical structures of extenders: azulene, rhodinol, and linalyl acetate.

Quality of Essential Oils: Extenders, Adulterants, Diluents…Oh My!

Learn how to spot adulterated essential oils and why purity and synergy matter for safe and effective clinical aromatherapy.
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I say Lavender, You Say Lavandin…Are they the same?

Not all lavenders are the same—learn why using the correct Latin name and chemotype is key to safe, effective aromatherapy.
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Funding Your Holistic Health Education: Tips for Finding Scholarships

Discover expert tips from ACHS on how to find and apply for funding to support your holistic health education.
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ACHS President Dorene Petersen Contributes to Rose! Herb of the Year 2012 Published by International Herb Association

Discover the green, therapeutic power of Rose essential oil and why it's more than just a sweet scent—it's a natural choice for wellness every day.
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5 Essential Tips To Know When Using Hydrosols

Hydrosols are gentle, therapeutic aromatic waters perfect for everyday wellness—learn how to safely use them in your aromatherapy practice.
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How to Choose an Aromatherapy Certification Program

Thinking of going pro with aromatherapy? Learn how to spot a quality certification program so you don’t waste time, money, or trust the wrong “experts.”
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