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NAT 211

Body Systems in Balance: Integrative Physiology I

General Education
Credits
3

Overview

Designed for wellness professionals, this course integrates further anatomy and physiology study with a survey of common diseases affecting the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Students will build a foundational understanding of these diseases and their impact on the body’s ability to restore homeostasis. The course examines disease etiology, signs, and symptoms while introducing conventional and integrative support strategies. Students will develop a comprehensive perspective on preventing and managing these body system diseases by investigating clinical correlates and holistic highlights.

Learning Outcomes

  • Extend knowledge of anatomy and physiology by exploring the imbalances of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.

  • Identify the causes, signs, and symptoms of common diseases affecting the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.

  • Recognize integrative care modalities to support integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine imbalances.

  • Develop critical reasoning to suggest appropriate integrative health support for system imbalances.

  • Determine when to refer a client to a licensed care provider.

More details

Required Course Pack:

  • NAT 211 Practical Lab Kit:
    • This practical lab kit contains the following raw, certified organic or sustainably wildcrafted herbs/oils and practical lab supplies:

      • 1 oz Red Rose Buds/Petals Organic Rosa centifolia

      • 1 oz Calendula Flowers Organic Calendula officinalis

      • 1 oz German Chamomile Flowers Organic Matricaria recutita

      • 1 oz Hawthorn Flower and Leaf Organic Crataegus monogyna & Crataegus laevigata

      • 1 oz Astragalus Root Organic Astragalus membranaceus

      • 1 oz Comfrey Leaf Organic Symphytum officinale

      • 1 oz Holy Basil Herb Organic Ocimum tenuiflorum

      • 1 oz Marshmallow Root Organic Althaea officinalis

      • 1 oz Oatstraw Herb Organic Avena sativa

      • 1 oz Rosemary Leaf Organic Rosmarinus officinalis

      • 1 oz Green Tea Leaf Organic Camellia sinensis

      • 5 ml Thyme EO Organic ct. Linalool Thymus vulgaris ct. Linalool

      • 5 ml Eucalyptus Glob. EO Organic Eucalyptus globulus

      • 5 ml Lavender EO Organic Lavandula angustifolia

      • 5 ml Peppermint EO Organic Mentha x piperita var. Black Mitcham

      • 1 oz Amber Bottle w/ Dropper

      • 1 oz Jojoba Oil Organic

      • 25 ml Beaker

      • 4 Disposable Pipettes

  • ACHS eTextbook: Petersen, D., Lattin, A., & Thompson, J. (2025). Clinical correlates for integrative health & wellness professionals Volume 1 (1st ed). Portland, OR: American College of Healthcare Sciences. eTextbook accessible within your Canvas course.
  • Cohen, Jodi (2021) Essential Oils to Boost the Brain & Heal the Body. Penguin Random House ISBN: 9781984858603
  • Doherty, Bridget. (2022) Drinkable Herbal Infusions. Penguin Random House 9781638784807
  • Online Materials and Library Resources (OMLR)

Required Textbooks: 

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Last updated 10/16/2025

NAT 210 or taken concurrently with NAT 210

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Admissions Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.

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