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Bastyr News |
Issue # 12 |
May 2004 |
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Spring is bustling here at Bastyr! We’ve been bringing lots of great health topics to the public, the media has been seeking our expertise for their publications, and Hollywood movie soundtracks are being recorded in our chapel. To top it off, we are now unveiling our new certificate program in Japanese acupuncture. Read this issue to find out more about Bastyr’s recent activity and growth.
Enjoy!
Sydney Maupin, Editor
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| Eva Hyatt in India |
Student Spotlight: Naturopathic Medicine Student Unexpectedly Discovers Ayurveda
Eva Hyatt knew for a long time that she wanted to attend Bastyr University—it was just a matter of how many degrees she would pursue at Bastyr. Although things have worked out as she planned, Eva didn’t plan everything. Midway through the naturopathic medicine program, she discovered an unexpected love: Ayurveda, an ancient Indian form of medicine. Find out more about Eva.
Graduate Spotlight: Acupuncture Graduate Thrives on Diversity
If you like variety, you might like being an acupuncturist--especially if you’re as ambitious as Andy McIntyre, LAc, who teaches at both the university and teaching clinic, serves as a preceptor, gives public presentations about acupuncture and now serves as part of an integrative medical team at a local hospital. Learn more about Andy.
Program Spotlight: A Passionate Profession – Naturopathic Medicine
Bastyr’s naturopathic medicine program, which is the largest in the country, is internationally renown for its rigorous science-based curriculum, comprehensive clinical training and groundbreaking research. Bastyr’s naturopathic medicine graduates have distinguished themselves as physicians, professors, researchers and respected advocates for natural medicine throughout the country. If you're interested in applying, please call 425.602.3330. Find out more about this program.
Healthy Recipe: Immune Support Breakfast
Just in case you’re still struggling to shake that bug that’s been buzzing around all winter and spring, we’re providing this recipe to give it an extra nudge! Get the recipe.
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Come to an information session and learn more about Bastyr's acupuncture program.
Choose from three sessions throughout the summer, beginning May 25.
Find out more.
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Bastyr Announces New Japanese Acupuncture Certificate Program
Bastyr University is proud to announce a new certificate program in Japanese acupuncture. One of just two such comprehensive programs in the U.S., Bastyr’s
Japanese acupuncture series covers a broad
range of treatment techniques from Japan
including: palpation diagnosis, subtle
needling techniques and non-needling pediatric
acupuncture techniques. This 200-hour
program, available to licensed acupuncturists,
emphasizes hands-on learning in a series
of weekend intensives and supervised clinic
hours. The program is scheduled to begin
in fall 2004. Find out more about this program, and be sure to tell your acupuncturist about it!
Spring Brings a Variety of Speakers to Bastyr’s “Brown Bag Lunches”
As the weather turns to spring, we’ve been learning and growing here at Bastyr! We’ve had a number of great presentations at the university. On April 19, the co-directors of the Flower Essence Society (and authors of Flowers that Heal: How to Use Flower Essences) presented a lecture, and on April 21, Bastyr graduate Dr. John Catanzaro discussed his new book, Cancer: An Integrative Approach. Naturopathic physician Susan Roberts talked about her book, Naturopathic Pediatric Essentials on April 28. And on May 12, our nutrition graduate Cherie Calboum demonstrated juicing techniques from The Juice Lady’s Guide to Juicing for Health: The Healing Power of Whole Fruits and Vegetables. Keep up on our presentations by checking our Web site.
Bastyr Hosts Successful “Life in Balance” Nutrition Conference
Fitness enthusiasts culled wisdom about the latest in sports nutrition at the “Nutrition for Fitness: Life in Balance” conference, which was held Saturday, April 24. Almost 100 dietitians, personal trainers, students and other health care professionals enjoyed a day of compelling speakers, endless amounts of delicious food, and prizes, including gym memberships, spa treatments and a personal chef for four days! Presentations included such topics as “Beat the Heat and Stay in the Game,” “Carbohydrate—The Optimal Fuel for Physical Activity,” “Minerals for Movement,” and more. Stay tuned for another great nutrition conference next year!
Big Movie Soundtracks Recorded in Bastyr’s Chapel
Recently, the soundtrack for "First Daughter," starring Katie Holmes and Michael Keaton and directed by Forest Whitaker, was recorded at the Bastyr chapel, which is widely known for its outstanding acoustics. The music soundtrack is the last work of noted music composer Michael Kamen. Other movie soundtracks that have been recorded here recently are “Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind,” “The Girl Next Door,” “Johnson Family Vacation,” and the new Denzel Washington movie, “Man on Fire,” which also stars Christopher Walken and Dakota Fanning. Read more about the history of the usage of Bastyr’s chapel.
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 Chinese Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against Malaria
World health agencies are trying to acquire 100 million doses of a Chinese herbal drug called Artemisinin, which has proven effective against malaria. A story which ran in the New York Times on May 10 stated that Artemisinin, which has no significant side effects, quickly reduces fevers and rapidly lowers blood-parasite levels.
Read the New York Times article.
Bastyr Professor Speaks on NPR’s Morning Edition About Herbs
On May 10, NPR's “Morning Edition” (which has 13 million listeners and is NPR's most popular show) ran a story featuring Bastyr professor Dr. Jane Guiltinan and the research she has been involved with on herbal alternatives for menopause symptoms. The five-minute story aired twice on 600 NPR stations in the U.S. (including both KUOW and KPLU, locally) and many more around the world.
Get the story here, and scroll down to “Researchers Study Herbal Relief for Menopause Symptoms.”
Utne Magazine Highlights Naturopathic Medicine
Check out the May/June issue of Utne magazine, and find the article called “The Naturopathic Way.” The article provides a wonderful overview of naturopathic medicine, its philosophy, its history and its important place in the health care mileu. While acknowledging that some critics dismiss natural medicine due to its lack of scientific backing, the author points out that the NIH is funding many studies to help rectify that. “One thing is certain,” the author states, “With managed care limiting medical visits, consumers are looking for alternatives.”
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