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Bastyr News |
Issue # 27
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July 2007
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
The summer months have finally set in, and Bastyr University is the place to be this season. If you're looking for fun ways to spend time outside, come to our campus to experience our medicinal herb garden on your own or with a tour, picnic at the Kenmore summer concert series while listening to international tunes, or whip up our cascade trekking bar for your next hike! To stay healthy outdoors, read about vitamins that prevent sun damage, natural remedies that heal minor injuries and ointments that relieve insect bites and sunburns. When you're ready to cool off indoors, our academic opportunities are as engaging as ever. In August, Bastyr is offering a facial acupuncture course and several chemistry courses that are open to the public, as well as a special event for prospective naturopathic medicine students. Also in this issue, read about the results of a recent study on pediatrics in naturopathic medicine and about the beginning of a study on the use of qi gong therapy with diabetes patients. We hope this issue provides you with interesting summer reading and that you thoroughly enjoy the season!
Healthy regards,
Marina Komarovsky, Editorial Assistant
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FEATURES
Alumni Spotlight: Herbal Sciences Graduate Takes "Dream Job" in Herbal Field
Marisol Mangual, a 2006 graduate of Bastyr's herbal sciences bachelor's completion program, finds it amazing that after spending only two years at Bastyr studying herbal sciences, she is working at a "dream job" and gaining so much respect from her peers. As laboratory manager of Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon, the third largest bulk herb distributor in the United States, Mangual enjoys the opportunity to smell and taste herbs every day. "Really, it's like a dream," she says. "I just pinch myself sometimes and ask, 'How did this happen?' It's too perfect." Read more about Marisol Mangual.
Faculty Spotlight: Jane Guiltinan, ND, Devotes Leadership Skills to Natural Medicine
A true renaissance woman in the field of natural medicine, Jane Guiltinan, ND, continually makes contributions of many kinds to the local and national naturopathic community. This Bastyr teacher and physician began her career by working as a medical technologist before studying at Bastyr and assuming teaching posts at the University and leadership positions at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Bastyr's teaching clinic. Today, in addition to her work in education and patient care, she conducts research and speaks on women's health. As president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, she is also influential in the effort to assist states in obtaining naturopathic licensure. Learn more about Dr. Guiltinan's inspiring story and endeavors.
Program Spotlight: Find Balance Through Exercise Science and Wellness Studies
Are you interested in approaching fitness academically? In Bastyr University's exercise science and wellness bachelor's degree program, you will explore the interactions of exercise physiology, nutrition and psychology. While in this program, you will have an opportunity to work in Bastyr's exercise science laboratory and gain field experience through internships. As a result, you will be prepared for a career as a cardiac-pulmonary physiologist, a fitness and nutrition consultant or sports massage therapist, among numerous exciting possibilities. Learn more about this course of study.
Healthy Recipe: Whip Up Tasty Cascade Trekking Bars
These bars are sure to provide enough whole-food fuel to climb all of the region's towering peaks. The grains -- buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice, and oat bran -- are nutritious, flavorful, and low in gluten. Sucanat and agave add a touch of unrefined sweetness. Walnuts and sunflower seeds provide protein and heart-healthy polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Bake a batch at the beginning of the summer and freeze the leftovers for a full season of trekking. Get the recipe. |
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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes Bastyr University Study on Pediatric Care
Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, recently published a study conducted by Bastyr University on the usage of naturopathic doctors (NDs) for the care of both adults and children. The study found that pediatric care by most NDs is limited; however there is a group of children in the state of Washington for whom NDs are likely the sole health-care provider. "The study findings are significant because they indicate that pediatric naturopathic physicians may provide the majority of health care for some children," says Wendy Weber, ND, MPH, the study's principal investigator and research associate professor at Bastyr University. "The results also demonstrate that pediatric naturopathic physicians see children for similar conditions as conventionally trained pediatricians." Read more about the study and its findings.
Bastyr Receives $2 Million Gift
A $2 million bequest from an anonymous door is the largest ever received by Bastyr University. The gift has been designated for the endowed funds of the University, including a large portion to be used to seed the Dr. William A. Mitchell, Jr. Endowed Chair in Botanical Medicine, the world's first endowment fund to further botanical medicine education. Read the details about this investment in the future of Bastyr and botanical medicine studies.
Come Out to the Garden!
Currently home to over 350 species of plants, the Bastyr University medicinal herb garden, located on our campus in Kenmore, includes an array of Western and traditional Chinese herbs, as well as vegetables, fruits, grains and culinary spices. These crops are integrated into the curriculum of nearly every discipline taught at Bastyr and used to create delicious meals at the University cafeteria. While you can always stop in at your leisure, you can also schedule a one-hour group tour on any weekday morning or afternoon during the summer. Organic, sustainable and tended by work-study students and volunteers, the garden is an integral part of Bastyr University. Find out more about garden tours.
Prospective Students are Invited to Attend the "Bastyr Experience"
Are you interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine? Explore this program and student life at Bastyr University by visiting on Friday, August 3 for the "Bastyr Experience." On this special day, you can sit in on classes; enjoy lunch with students, faculty and staff; tour the campus and herb garden and hear the insider’s perspective at a Q&A session and student panel. You will learn about the curricula of our degree programs, our clinical training, and you can even take advantage of a free appointment at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. See a detailed schedule and register online for this event.
Study Explores Qi Gong as a Tool for Managing Diabetes
Bastyr University will soon launch a 12-week pilot study assessing Chinese qi gong as a therapeutic practice in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Led by Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, dean of the Bastyr School of Nutrition and Exercise Science, the study will focus on the biological and psychological effects of qi gong, a therapy related to the transformation of internal energies through meditative breathing and movement. In the first controlled study of its kind, the use of qi gong will be compared to mild exercise and conventional care in managing diabetes. Learn more.
Hear Music from All Over the World
Looking for an enjoyable way to spend a summer evening? Come picnic with us Thursday nights at St. Edward State Park from 6:30 to 8:00 while listening to live world music at the free Kenmore summer concert series, called "5th Annual World Music in the Park." The series is co-sponsored by KBCS 91.3, Bastyr University and St. Edward State Park and is presented by the city of Kenmore. Enjoy vegetarian fare provided by the Bastyr University cafeteria or bring a blanket and food basket and relax to tunes from Latin America, India and more. Come to our information table to enter our raffle and win great gift certificates. Please see additional information and the complete schedule. |
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NATURAL HEALTH NEWS
Learn Facial Acupuncture
If you are an acupuncturist or an acupuncture and Oriental medicine student with clinical experience, consider this course series in Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture. Taking place August 17 to 19 and August 25 to 26, the series is divided into two separate modules of all-day workshops. Course material will include wrinkles and the aging process, facial renewal points, motor acupuncture points, the alchemy of gold and silver needles, gem needling, and
topical herbs. See more information on registration, course content and supplies.
Take a Chemistry Course This Summer
Regardless of whether you are enrolled in a degree program, if you have already taken the first courses of these sequences, it is not too late to register for part two of the course General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or the Biochemistry intensive course this summer. In these lectures and labs, open to the public, you will learn about basic chemical concepts, the reactions of organic compounds and metabolism. Classes start August 6. Read complete
course descriptions.
Sun and Supplement Info Center
Sunny summer days bring smiles to our faces and also ensure a sufficient supply of vitamin D, which is produced during UVB ray exposure and is essential for calcium absorption and use. However, summer rays can also be harmful, sometimes leading to skin cancer through the production of DNA-damaging free radicals. The key to finding a balance that allows us to both enjoy summer and stay healthy is a combination of smart sun practices, healthy eating and nutritional supplements. First, you can make safe choices about time of day and wearing sunblock and clothing when you're outside. If you can only be out during peak UV hours, using sunblock is key, but it may also be a good idea to take vitamin D or eat fortified foods. Compounds that help reduce and reverse skin damage by fighting free radicals are called antioxidants and include carotenoid plant pigments or one of their conversion products, vitamin A, as well as vitamins C and E, which have been deemed effective in a study of topical application. Recent studies have also shown that flavonoids, found in cocoa and green tea, may make the skin more tolerant to sunlight, though only if used in very large amounts. As with any natural body product or supplement, understanding what you're buying is essential. For instance, it is possible to take too much of vitamins A or E, both of which are fat-soluble and not easily flushed out of the body. Find supplement information and useful resources. Antioxidants are also found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts and whole grains. If you do get a bit of a sunburn, we also have ideas for natural relief.
Good Fats and Bad Fats Decoded
Making good food choices can be confusing. First we thought low fat was the answer. Now we're hearing about good fats. Saturated fats (often referred to as "bad fats") are those that come from animal products, and should be consumed in moderation, as they lead to the production of the LDL cholesterol that in excess causes clogged arteries. Try to limit saturated fats to 15 grams per day. Fats that should be avoided completely are trans fats. Listed in the ingredients of processed foods as "hydrogenated" or "partially-hydrogenated," these are formerly healthy vegetable oils that have been artificially solidified. So, what are the good fats? Unsaturated fats are much more healthful and can be divided into two categories. Monounsaturated fats are found in olive oil, canola oil, peanuts, tree nuts and avocados. Polyunsaturated fats are divided into omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-6 fats come in the form of sunflower, safflower and soybean oils. Omega-3 fatty acids come from fatty fish, walnuts and flax seeds. Focus on both of these and gain a number of health benefits.
Natural First Aid to the Rescue
Whenever kids or even adults are out and about, active summer pastimes may also introduce the need for safe, natural first aid. Learn to care for minor injuries naturally with advice on treating sprains, bruises, scrapes and cuts, insect bites and sunburns. Homeopathic creams and essential oils can go a long way toward helping us to heal and get back on our feet. Read more. |
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