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Bastyr News |
Issue # 26
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April 2007
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
Are you as healthy as you'd like to be? Maybe you'd like to be more active, improve your diet or take on new activities to sharpen your mind or enhance your spiritual side. If so, this issue of Bastyr News may provide you with the motivation to do just that. You'll find out about some great classes we are offering to the public - both through our regular academic curriculum and our weekend community education program. If you're considering enrolling at Bastyr, take note of a few upcoming "InfoSessions" about our programs. You can also benefit from this issue's flaxseed oil recipe and find out how to consume chocolate without the caffeine. Or perhaps you're one of the many who could benefit from a new breast and cervical health program we're offering at Bastyr Center for Natural Health for low-income women with little or no insurance. Additionally, I hope you'll take time to read our stories about inspirational Bastyr students and graduates who have created a better life that encompasses their many interests and lets their souls shine! Here's to your health — and your life — flourishing this spring!
Healthy regards,
Sydney Maupin, Editor
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FEATURES
Alumni Spotlight: Nutrition Graduate Creates Recipe for Work-Life Balance
Nutrition therapist Deborah Schultz ('06) has achieved what a lot of women dream about: a successful career that she loves, as well as plenty of time to focus on her main job — Mom. The combination of a successful career and successful motherhood can require a lot of creativity, and Deborah certainly has applied dedicated passion to create this balancing act. As a nutrition therapist, nutrition teacher, co-host of a cooking show, and author, Deborah has built a lifestyle that is a great example for anyone seeking fulfillment in more areas than just one! Read more about Deborah.
Student Spotlight: Michelle Combines Interests in MSNCHP Program
We all know the expression "follow your heart" and Joseph Campbell's famous instruction to "follow your bliss." But it takes a special person to really do that. It isn't easy to tolerate the uncertainty that arises from letting our deepest, and sometimes newfound, interests drive our decisions. But Michelle Miller, a student in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Psychology (MSNCHP) program, has done just that. The winding road she has traveled has led her many interesting places, finally culminating in the Bastyr program where her old and new passions have converged. Find out more about Michelle.
Program Spotlight: Gain Marketable Skills – Become an Acupuncturist
Would you like to receive training in a health care modality that is not only effective but is also increasingly popular with health-care consumers? Become an acupuncturist. Start by enrolling in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) program at Bastyr University. Bastyr offers a master's or combined bachelor's/master's degree to help you achieve your goals. Upon graduating from Bastyr, you will be highly qualified to practice traditional Chinese medicine alongside conventional Western medical practitioners. Find out more.
Healthy Recipe: Flaxseed Oil Dressings for Your Spring Salads
You've likely heard about the health benefits of flaxseed oil, but perhaps you haven't yet found a convenient way to incorporate it into your daily diet. That's where we come in! Try these simple and delicious recipes, which will make getting your daily flaxseed oil a cinch. What's more, you can use these dressings in your salads and as a light marinade for grains and vegetables.
Get the recipe.
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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Accepting Applications for Summer CAM Program
Are you training for a career in conventional health care? Enhance your education by obtaining a wealth of information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) – enroll in Bastyr's summer complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) program!
This four-week program (which is also a 3-credit class) takes place July 2-27 this year. In addition to classroom lectures and activities, participants will have a chance to experience CAM modalities for themselves at our clinic, to make herbal preparations, to learn qi gong (a Chinese self-healing exercise) and much more.
Find out more about this unique training program, which has received great reviews from past participants.
Find Out About Bastyr's Programs at April and May InfoSessions
If you're interested in exploring one of Bastyr's programs in more depth, you'll have that chance at upcoming InfoSessions held on Bastyr's campus. These one-hour informational sessions provide an opportunity to focus specifically on the program of your interest and get your questions answered from program faculty and admissions advisors. The next opportunity is April 17, when you can find out more about our Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology. On April 18, explore our Exercise Science and Wellness BS degree, followed by our Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences InfoSession on April 25 and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine InfoSession on May 1. Find out more and RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
PCC Cooks Classes Hosted on Bastyr’s Campus: "Young and Hungry" April 14
Are you tired of microwaving your meals? Take a PCC Cooks class called "Young and Hungry (to leave the ramen behind!)." The class will be held in Bastyr's whole foods teaching kitchen on Saturday, April 14. College students and young professionals alike will learn to appreciate the cost savings and taste difference gained by making delicious and easy meals at home. The menu includes chicken satay with peanut sauce, five-spice roasted yams and much more. The instructor will discuss shopping strategies, pantry essentials, menu planning and cooking techniques. Read more about this class and register.
Bastyr University Profiled in The Princeton Review "Best 168 Medical Schools" Guide
Reflecting the increasing popularity of naturopathic medicine, The Princeton Review just added a new section on naturopathic medical schools to its well-respected guide, The Princeton Review "Best 168 Medical Schools." The guide, which formerly included only information on medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathy (DO) schools, helps medical school students decide which medical school is best for them. Now, with information on the six naturopathic medical schools, including a profile of Bastyr University's naturopathic doctoral (ND) program, the book is an even more comprehensive guide to the ever-expanding field of medicine. Find out more.
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NATURAL HEALTH NEWS
Sample Bastyr's Curriculum by Enrolling in a Class
Want to learn more about Ayurvedic medicine, Jungian psychology, tai chi or whole-foods cooking? You can take a Bastyr University academic course as a non-matriculated student. These classes, which are available to the public for credit or non-credit for the standard per-credit rate, take place during weekdays over a 10-week quarter. Review the available classes and register!
Bastyr Offers Classes to Health Professionals and General Public
If you'd like to enhance your health or help others to heal, learn about a variety of health-related topics through Bastyr's Community Education classes this spring. These one-time classes take place on weekends. To learn an effective hands-on healing method, take the level-one CranioSacral Seminar April 13-15 (this Friday-Sunday). Then, on May 12-13 we are hosting an introductory class on using Bach flower remedies. And for something completely different, you can learn the meditative art of knitting Chinese prayer ropes on Saturday, May 12.
See our whole class schedule and get more details. Also, find out about upcoming author appearances on campus on our events calendar.
Acupuncture Provides Relief for Fibromyalgia Symptoms
If you suffer with fibromyalgia symptoms, a 2006 Mayo Clinic study provides a possible remedy: acupuncture treatments. Authors of this study found that acupuncture significantly improved common fibromyalgia symptoms including pain, fatigue and anxiety. Read more about this study, as well as a natural approach to fibromyalgia management.
Enjoy Chocolate Without the Caffeine Jitters
If you love chocolate but are sensitive to caffeine, take heart – you can find ways to indulge your sweet tooth without inviting the caffeine jitters. Find out what forms of chocolate and chocolate-alternatives are satisfying and soothing to your system.
Bastyr Now Offers Affordable Women's Health Screenings
Women's health screenings serve a crucial role in reducing mortality and morbidity by catching signs and symptoms of breast and cervical cancer early. Yet, some women don't receive routine screenings, because they cannot afford to pay for them. That's why Bastyr is thrilled to announce its participation in the federally and locally funded program, the Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program (WBCHP). This program, which provides free or highly discounted annual pelvic and breast exams, mammograms and PAP testing, serves women age 40-60 with little or no insurance, and whose income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. To find out if you qualify for this program, call (206) 834-4100 or visit Bastyr Center for Natural Health's website.
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