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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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Karen Swanegan

Karen Swanegan: Integrative Healing Foundations Story & Path

Karen Swanegan blends herbalism, nutrition & environment to tackle root causes, building a holistic, client-centered wellness practice.
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ACHS Class of 2026: Your Moment Is Here

ACHS Commencement 2026 celebrates graduates in Portland & online—honoring wellness leaders, innovation, and global impact in holistic health.
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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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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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Six Tips to Buying Quality Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Just like wine, many factors impact essential oil quality—learn how to spot the real deal and choose oils that are pure, safe, and effective.
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Holistic Health: Swords To Ploughshares, Spears To Pruning Hooks

Dorene Petersen transformed tobacco farms into essential oil fields—turning harm into healing and paving the way for a global movement in natural health.
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