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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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Natural and Artificial Sweeteners: Is Stevia Safe?

Is Stevia actually safe? A registered dietitian breaks down what we know, what’s still unclear, and what to watch out for.
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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Aromatherapy

Miss the aromatherapy trends webinar? Catch the Q&A highlights and get clear answers to your essential oil questions.
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Top 6 Guilt Free Recipes for an Epic Super Bowl Sunday

Healthy Super Bowl party food that’s actually good—6 guilt-free recipes that skip the junk without killing the flavor.
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5 Herbal Teas Everyone Should Drink

Warm up this January with 5 herbal tea blends that support focus, rest, digestion, and immune health.
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9 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Feeling low this January? These 9 nutrient-rich foods can help support your mood through the darkest stretch of winter.
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Top 5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Mastic

Mastic oil offers natural support for dental care, digestion, and more—straight from the Greek island of Chios. Here's why I use it.
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Top 5 Ways to Check Quality of Essential Oils

Learn 5 reliable ways to check essential oil quality—from GC/MS testing to choosing the right supplier and reading Latin names.
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A Year in Review: 13 Best Holistic Health Moments from ACHS in 2013

A look back at ACHS's most popular Facebook posts, tweets, and blogs from 2013 in holistic health and wellness.
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Organic Milk is Packed with Omega-3s | achs.edu

Did you know organic milk has 62% more omega-3s? Read this to learn how this essential fatty acid supports heart health and overall wellness!
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