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Bastyr News |
Issue # 15 |
December 2004 |
   
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
We’ve got plenty of great news to spice up your winter,
including some new health-related studies, tips to help keep
your immunity strong, and inspiring stories about Bastyr people
and programs. So bundle up, get a cup of hot tea and curl up in
front of your computer for a relaxing read of this December issue!
In health,
Sydney Maupin, Editor
Inside This Issue
Features
University Highlights
Natural Health News
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Graduate Spotlight: Health Psychology Graduate Finds ‘New Life’
A Bastyr University alumnus discovers that the apparent end of his
life from an automobile accident was actually the true beginning,
with his enrollment in Bastyr University’s health psychology program serving as a key starting point.
Read David’s profile.
Bodywork Background Sets Stage for Oriental Medicine Career
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine graduate Inderjeet Ramgotra, LAc, started
exploring natural healing modalities when she was 16, finally finding herself
at Bastyr to learn acupuncture. Says Inderjeet, “Acupuncture gives me the tools
I need to get at the areas where disease and illness are originating and relieve them.
The results are deep and long-lasting."
Read Inderjeet’s profile.
Program Spotlight: Great Add-Ons at Bastyr
No matter what program you choose at Bastyr, we make it easy for you to supplement
your education with additional marketable skills. We offer a summer massage intensive
cosponsored by Brenneke Massage School and access to a craniosacral therapy certificate
program. Naturopathic students can earn a certificate leading to licensure as
a midwife. Acupuncture students or graduates can deepen their understanding of Chinese
herbs through a related certificate program or the Japanese acupuncture certificate.
You can also double-major, plan overseas ventures, and more.
Find out more
by visiting our site or talking to an admissions officer at 425.602.3330.
Recipe: Garlic Chicken Immune-Boosting Soup
This wonderful recipe is compliments of Debra Brammer, ND, an associate clinical dean
of naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University. In an article in the Everett Herald, she
shares immune-enhancing tips, including many good reminders: drink lots of fluids, load
up on fruits and vegetables, bypass sweet desserts and take measures to avoid the spread
of germs. Read the
whole article and get the recipe.
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New Cookbook: Make Bastyr’s Flavorful Dishes in Your Own Home
Now you can discover the secrets to the hearty, flavorful vegetarian meals that
make Bastyr’s cafeteria such a touchstone for students, faculty and staff. From the
Bastyr Kitchen, a collection of the most requested dishes from the Bastyr cafeteria,
offers nearly 40 favorites from the Bastyr cafeteria repertoire. Enjoy signature
dishes like creamy tofu stroganoff, classic carrot cake and scrumptious vegan cookies.
It’s the perfect holiday gift from Bastyr!
Buy the book.
Celebrate the Season at Bastyr’s Annual Celtic Concert
The elegant and acoustically spectacular Bastyr University chapel
once again provides the perfect ambiance for Bastyr’s annual Celtic
holiday concert on Saturday, December 4. Irish and Scottish music
launch the holiday season with rousing instrumentals, vocals and
energetic dance. Performers this year include the Scottish folk ensemble,
Oran nan Car, nationally acclaimed Northwest musicians Stanley and Kip Greenthal,
along with fiddler Joel Bernstein, and the SRS Irish Dance Troupe.
Find out more.
Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Focus on Natural Medicine
The good thing about the vaccine shortage — if there is one — is that consumers
are searching for backup remedies and protection. This means they are more attuned
than usual to the advice of naturopathic doctors, nutritionists or acupuncturists.
Bastyr University has been supplying the press with a steady stream of advice.
For instance, graduate Bruce Millman, ND, was recently quoted in a Boston Herald
article about natural cold and flu remedies.
Read the article.
Find Natural Approaches to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feeling gloomy, stuck and out of sorts? Learn some Ayurvedic strategies (and others)
for alleviating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Taught by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, D.N.C.,
R.H., one of the foremost alternative medicine experts today, the class provides instruction
on ancient Ayurvedic techniques, including yoga, herbs, and dietary strategies that you can
use to enhance your mood and sense of well-being.
Find out more and register.
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Acupuncture Helps Alleviate Children’s Allergies
Did you know that acupuncture helps children with nasal allergies?
A study conducted in Hong Kong and published in the November 2004
issue of Pediatrics showed that regular acupuncture treatments were
successful in reducing allergy symptoms in chronic allergy sufferers
between the ages of 6 and 19. But researchers note that larger studies
are needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture for
children with allergies. In a recent column in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
Bastyr acupuncturists explained how acupuncture can help alleviate allergies,
especially in children.
Read the article.
Californians Embrace Natural Medicine
A law enacted in California this year gave naturopathic doctors legal rights to practice as family
physicians. This doubles the number of Americans with access to alternative health care, according
to a column in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on October 25. Bastyr University’s public affairs
division contributed to this legislative victory in many ways, one of which was inviting California
Medical Association members to campus. “It is actually pretty rare for someone in the conventional
medicine field to visit us at Bastyr and not be impressed," said Joe Pizzorno, ND, cofounder and
president emeritus of Bastyr University, who was closely involved in lobbying efforts.
Read the entire column.
Women Who Consume a Certain Fatty Acid May Have Stronger Hearts
A new analysis from the Nurse’s Health Study suggests that women who regularly consume
foods with Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) are less likely to have a cardiac event. Researchers
analyzed the data from the 16-year study of over 76,000 women and found a correlation between
women who consumed this short-chain omega-3 fatty acid and a lower percentage of sudden
cardiac deaths, as well as fatal and non-fatal heart attacks. The researchers postulate
that ALA may prevent or calm the arrhythmias that often cause heart attacks. Where can
you find ALA? In green leafy vegetables, canola oil, almonds, walnuts and flaxseed oil.
Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Improve Heart Health
Not sure whether you really need to eat 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables? A recent
analysis of the Nurse’s Health Study and the Health Professionals’ Follow-Up Study may convince
you. Researchers who analyzed the data found that for both men and women, a higher total fruit
and vegetable intake was inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease. This
write-up, published in the November 3 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute,
examined the effects of fruit and vegetable intake on the development of major chronic
diseases, finding that the benefits for heart health were clear, while the benefits for cancer
prevention were not. According to one of the researchers, the effect of fruits and vegetables
on the overall incidence of major chronic diseases has seldom been assessed in large cohort
studies such as these.
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Visit our Online Bookstore
At our online bookstore, find unique, hard-to-find titles by authorities in various natural health fields. Also, our "Bastyr Bookstore Recommends" section will point you toward the best books in many subject areas. Shopping with us is a great way to support Bastyr’s educational programs and community health programs. Shop now!
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