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Bastyr News |
Issue # 22
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August 2006
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
As spring turns to summer, we at Bastyr find there's more to celebrate than
the return of sunshine. We just added nearly 260 people to the ranks of our
graduates, and we wish them well as they transform people's health and the
health care system. In this issue, you'll see stories of
earlier graduates who are good models for these new graduates as well as researchers
making their mark in the CAM field. You'll also read about the successes our current
students have had in their national exams and internship placements, which show us
that we're not just helping people "do good," but also to do well at it! And
speaking of wellness, we've included a few articles and tips on how to improve your health.
Enjoy this issue -- and the summer!
Sydney Maupin, Editor
Inside This Issue
Features
University Highlights
Natural Health News
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Alumni
Spotlight: Acupuncture Graduate Finds Constant Education is Key to Thriving Practice
Susan Wadden, a graduate of Bastyr's acupuncture and Oriental medicine program,
has built a thriving acupuncture practice. Her patients come largely through
referrals, and she is constantly bolstering her skills by doing research, teaching
classes, creating herbal formulas, and exploring her interests in quantum physics,
Buddhism, sound healing, chakras and overall deep healing. Read more about Wadden.
Staff Spotlight: Bastyr Researcher Receives CAM Research Award
Bastyr researcher Leila Kozak, MS, Dipl Hom, PhD (cand), received an award
at the North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative
Medicine for her outstanding contribution to the field of CAM research. Her
work on CAM in hospice care, through a collaborative study with the University
of Washington, contributed to her receipt of the award. Find
out more about
Bastyr's research efforts.
Program
Spotlight: Get Serious About Studying Herbs
Are you intrigued by herbal medicines? Do you find plants exciting?
Then check out Bastyr's herbal sciences program. This bachelor degree
provides a solid introduction to the properties of healing plants and
their uses. You'll be prepared to work in the herbal industry or to
pursue further training in botany, horticulture or naturopathic medicine.
Find
out more about the herbal sciences program at Bastyr.
Healthy
Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing
This recipe, taken from the book Feeding
the Whole Family by Bastyr
faculty member Cynthia Lair, is the perfect solution for vegetarians
who like to grill. And it's arrived just in time for summer!
Get
the recipe.
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Learn
More About Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor at "Bastyr Experience"
Have you thought about becoming a naturopathic doctor? Find out more
about this fascinating field at "Bastyr Experience" on Friday, July 28,
from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. In this one-day program, you'll learn about the
naturopathic profession as well as Bastyr's curriculum and clinical
training program. You can sit in on classes, have a medical appointment
and talk to students and faculty. Space is limited; so sign up by filling
out our online
form or by calling Holly at (425) 602-3331. Get more information.
Explore
Bastyr's Degree Programs at "Bastyr Connection"
Is a degree from Bastyr what's next for you? Find out by
dropping in on Thursday, August 24, between 6:30
and 8:30 p.m. "Bastyr Connection" is a great opportunity
to learn about our degree programs in acupuncture
and Oriental medicine, exercise science and wellness,
health psychology, herbal sciences, naturopathic
medicine, and nutrition. Students and faculty will
be available to answer your questions. Please RSVP
by filling out our online form
or by calling Nicole at (425) 602-3102.
Get
more information.
Bastyr
Awarded Four "Enviro-Stars"
This spring, Bastyr was recognized for its conservation efforts when it
became the first university in the state of Washington to receive a
four-star ranking (out of five) by EnviroStars of King County's Local
Hazardous Waste Management program. The ranking is based on Bastyr's use
of green cleaning products, low-toxicity/low-VOC paints, the practice of
recycling printer cartridges and cell phones, its composting systems, and
campus clubs geared at environmentalism. Find
out more about the EnviroStars program.
Hunter
"Patch" Adams Speaks at Bastyr's Graduation
At the Bastyr University commencement exercises,
held Monday, June 19, nearly 260 people received
academic degrees, a third of which were doctorate
in naturopathic medicine (ND) degrees. President
Daniel K. Church was pleased to confer degrees upon
members of the first doctoral class in acupuncture
in Oriental medicine. Hunter "Patch" Adams,
MD, author, peace activist, medical clown and advocate
of health care for the needy, addressed this year's graduating
class as the keynote speaker and received an honorary
ND degree. Read a review of the ceremony at the
San
Francisco Chronicle or a press
release for more about Dr. Adams.
Bastyr Students Excel in Professional Exams and Placements
Good news! Test results from the 2005 national acupuncture
certification exam just arrived, and Bastyr students
had an average pass rate of 98 percent on their first
try--a rate significantly higher than the national
average. In another coup, Bastyr's 31 dietetics students
this year had a 100 percent placement rate into dietetic
internships all over the country. Our dietetic students
competed with students all over the U.S. for the
internships. Congratulations to all of these students,
and kudos to Bastyr's
great faculty and solid curriculum! Read
more about
this.
AOM
Alumna Obtains Hospital Privileges
As the health care milieu becomes more integrated, more and more
natural medicine practitioners are obtaining hospital privileges.
Dr. Emily Bartos, ND, LAc, a Bastyr alumna, recently received
privileges to perform acupuncture on patients at the Center for
Cancer Care at Goshen General Hospital in Indiana. She will be
treating patients who are undergoing conventional cancer treatment.
The Center for Cancer Care at Goshen, where Dr. Bartos is also a
naturopathic resident, is well-known for its complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) services.
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Shop at our NEW Natural Medicine Dispensaries!
One of the many highlights of our teaching clinic's new location is
the spacious and colorful retail and dispensary space, where patients
can pick up their prescriptions and other healthful items. The 2500
square-foot space gives patients and the public a chance to browse
an even greater selection of products. Additionally, the Chinese
Herbal Medicine Dispensary is now conveniently located adjacent to
the Bastyr Dispensary on the main floor of the new clinic. Come
to our new Stone Way location to check out our great selection of
high-quality supplements, natural health books, food items, and
unique gifts we have to offer!
Learn Craniosacral Therapy This Summer
Interested in healing others? Learn craniosacral massage, which is
a gentle, noninvasive and effective method of correcting restrictive
patterns in the body. Learn this method at Bastyr University on
Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6, 2006. Craniosacral
courses are taught by faculty of Integrative Bodywork Institute
(IBI), whose instructors balance the thinking and intuitive approaches
to craniosacral therapy.
Get
more details and register.
Get Another Perspective on Weight Loss
Wanting to be thinner, but not quite there yet? In your search
for solutions, it's easy to fall prey to eating plans that offer
quick fixes. Bastyr nutritionists offer many good tactics for
managing weight without following the latest fads. Read recently
published articles in Seattle
Woman and AARP
Magazine. that explain how to achieve satisfying, sane
and successful eating for the long haul.
Probiotics
Linked to Better Health
Probiotics are gaining ground as a promising addition to your
supplement regimen. Recent studies have shown that this supplement
boosts immunity. Bastyr instructor Sheryl Berman explains, in a
recent Alternative Medicine article, that studies also link
probiotics to a variety of other health benefits. Read
the article to find out more.
High
Calcium Intake May Lower Blood Pressure
A little extra calcium may be just what the doctor will order
to help bring down high blood pressure, according to a May 4
report published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. The
authors of the report concluded that supplementing with about
1,000 mg of calcium each day could significantly reduce blood
pressure. Get
more details.
Complementary
Medicine is on the Rise
If you haven't been to a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist,
massage therapist or prayed for healing purposes,
you are now in the minority. A survey published in
2004 showed that complementary medicine is being
used by 62 percent of people, and even insurance
companies are jumping on board, providing more coverage
for complementary practices. The ranks of practitioners
is also growing, so it's a great
time to train for these careers. Read
an article about these trends on msn.com.
Study Shows Vitamin D May Help Prevent Cancer
Few of us worry about how much vitamin D we get each day,
but that may change soon, if recent research results are
any indication. Vitamin D's protective health effects are
being discovered in droves. For instance, according to a
recent study published in the April 5 issue of the Journal
of the National Cancer Institute, a vitamin D deficiency is
associated with an increased risk for cancer, particularly
of the gastrointestinal tract. Study authors wrote, "If the
promise of vitamin D holds, a brief walk in the sun may turn
out to be a step toward cancer prevention." Source: Medscape Medical News
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements May Help Relieve Neck and
Low Back Pain
If the side-effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
have you worried, you'll be glad to know that an alternative therapy
for pain shows great promise: omega-3 fatty acids. A study published
in April's Surgical Neurology showed that after one month, patients
with back and neck pain who were taking omega-3s experienced significant
relief. In fact, 59 percent of patients stopped their NSAIDs and 80
percent reported satisfaction with their level of improvement in pain.
Source: Medscape Medical News.
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our Online Bookstore
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in various natural health fields at our
online bookstore. 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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