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Bastyr News |
Issue # 28
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September 2007
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
Whether you consider it good news or bad news, fall is now upon us. So, why not make the best of it and focus on the new opportunities this season brings? As the hot sun begins to recede, the cooler weather encourages us to retreat indoors to pick up more cerebral or domestic pursuits. For example, fall can be a great time to read a new book, perhaps even one that can advance your career goals, such as the one we feature in this issue, A Guide to Starting Your Own Complementary Therapy Practice.
Or it may be a great time to enroll in an adult education class (see a list of them below). If you'd like to attend a fascinating lecture about herbs, be sure to catch a presentation by Ed Smith, the founder of HerbPharm, who has ventured around the world studying the folk and medicinal uses of plants. Or perhaps you feel like spending a cozy evening at home baking cookies that are both tasty and healthy. This issue includes a recipe for quinoa cookies that fit that description. And, last but not least, it's time to start thinking about holidays – especially that one that brings pure childish fun: Halloween! Bastyr University's annual event, Haunted Trails, is a unique and entertaining way for the whole family to celebrate this holiday. Find out about all of this and more in this issue.
Here's to your health and learning this fall,
Sydney Maupin, Editor
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FEATURES
Faculty Spotlight: Ryan Bradley Finds His Place as Diabetes and Cardiovascular Expert
It took Ryan Bradley a little while to find his place in the world. But once he found it, he was unstoppable. As a 2003 Bastyr University naturopathic medicine graduate and current clinical faculty member, Dr. Bradley is already a leader in his chosen niche: diabetes and cardiovascular care. He is making groundbreaking strides in conducting research and delivering integrative treatment for these conditions, and he has drawn parallels that other physicians may have missed. Not only is he committed to filling this sorely needed gap in the health care system, but he is also devoted to helping naturopathic medicine to achieve recognition as a valid form of primary care for these conditions and others. Read more about Dr. Bradley.
Student Spotlight: Nutrition Student Transforms Self, Hopes to Help Others Do Same
Marcel Tassara was raised by an Italian father who was a talented cook, and this led to a lifelong interest in food. But becoming interested in healthful food started only in Tassara's 20s, when he desperately needed to make a change in his life. After living as a decadent college student, he finally realized he needed to relinquish the habits that were compromising his health and well-being. As they say, sometimes necessity is the mother of invention – and occasionally it even brings about a new career path. Learn more about Tassara's journey and future plans.
Program Spotlight: Explore Mind-Body Health in Bastyr’s Health Psychology Program
Bastyr's health psychology bachelor's completion program offers a rare combination of core psychology classes and cutting-edge topics that explore the relationship between the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Students acquire versatile skills and a unique perspective that allows them to succeed in graduate school and/or pursue jobs related to health and wellness. Learn more about this program.
Healthy Recipe: Incredible Quinoa Spice Cookies
These gluten-free cookies are a rare treat for wheat-eaters and non-wheat-eaters alike. Stay indoors one evening this fall and make a batch or two for you and your loved ones. Flavored with apple sauce, vanilla, almonds, dates, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg, they make the perfect snack or after-dinner dessert. And, alternative sweeteners including molasses and sucanat make for a guilt-free indulgence. Get the recipe and enjoy! |
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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Bastyr Finds New Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Global climate change has become a high-priority issue and, as organizations worldwide step up their efforts to reduce their carbon emissions, Bastyr University is no exception. In Bastyr's latest effort, the administration has launched a new sustainable transportation initiative designed to alleviate traffic and parking congestion and encourage alternative modes of transportation. The program, created for students, faculty and staff, includes a free shuttle service, increased on-campus bicycle storage and free King County Metro tickets. Learn more about Bastyr's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
AOM Doctoral Program Achieves Accreditation Milestone
Bastyr is pleased to announce that its Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program recently received five-year accreditation status with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). The DAOM program is one of the first in the nation to attain this professional status and Bastyr University is now the only academic institution in the United States with a DAOM program that is both regionally and professionally accredited. Learn more about this achievement.
PCC Cooks Offers Hands-On Cooking Classes on Bastyr’s Campus
Bastyr University's School of Nutrition and Exercise Science has teamed up with PCC Natural Markets to offer a variety of enticing classes on Bastyr's campus this fall through PCC Cooks. These classes, centering on wholesome ingredients and natural cooking techniques, are perfect for novices and experienced chefs alike. On Saturday, October 13, you can learn how to trick your palette into loving leafy green vegetables at It's Easy Eating Greens. Next, you can stimulate your sluggish winter metabolism at another beneficial class, Take Time to Speed Up Metabolism, on Saturday, October 27. And, lastly, how do curried pumpkin stew and apple pear cobbler sound to you? Master these delicious fall dishes at Autumn Abundance on Saturday, November 3. See the entire class schedule. Classes fill up early, so register today!
Landmark Botanical Authentication Conference Premiers at Bastyr University
When it comes to choosing herbal supplements such as Echinacea, ginkgo or St. John's wort, not all brands are created equally. This is due to evolving industry standards that are still being refined. To work toward a standardized way of verifying the authenticity of herbal products, leading researchers, clinicians, educators and government officials gathered at Bastyr University in late August in the first conference of its kind, "The State of Science of Botanical Authentication." At the conference, stakeholders evaluated different methods of authentication of botanicals and discussed issues such as contamination, reference materials and documentation. A summary of outcomes of the conference will be published in a peer-reviewed journal soon. Read more about the significance of the conference.
Celebrate Bastyr’s Legacy at Founders’ Day Weekend
Bastyr University is celebrating its 29-year legacy of leadership in the natural health sciences during Founders' Day Weekend on October 12 to 14 -- and you're invited! The weekend's festivities will include an alumni party, a free "founders' forum" and lectures by Bastyr faculty on our campus. You can also take a tour of our beautifully remodeled teaching clinic and have dinner with founders Les Griffith, ND, Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., ND, and Sheila Quinn at the Space Needle. Find out more about Founders' Day Weekend.
Tour Bastyr’s Hair-Raising Haunted Trails in October…If You Dare!
Perhaps you've seen enough haunted houses, but have you ever taken a Halloween journey through haunted…trails? Growing every year and back by popular demand, Haunted Trails is a hair-raising tour through the dark and eerie forest trails of St. Edward State Park, right behind Bastyr University's campus on October 12, 13, 19 and 20. As the trails come alive between 7 to 10 p.m. each night, you'll run into ghosts and goblins, spirits, extraterrestrials and mad scientists. This annual Bastyr tradition also includes a Halloween story time and crafts for children, as well as a carnival featuring a pumpkin-carving contest, pumpkin-smashing games, a hay ride, activity booths, food and fortune-tellers. So, if you dare, walk Bastyr's popular Haunted Trails this October and find out what everyone has been screaming about! Find out more. |
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NATURAL HEALTH NEWS
Tips for Getting the Rest You Need
If you're on the verge of dozing off during the day due to the z's you missed the night before, you are not alone. Some form of insomnia plagues a high percentage of Americans. In fact, sleep deprivation interferes with daytime activities for 43 percent of American women, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Whether you can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep, or just don't feel rested, there's still hope. Peruse our tips on getting better rest and make an appointment with a naturopathic physician, who can help banish your sleep woes once and for all.
Indulge Yourself in Bastyr’s Fall Community Education Classes
Fall is the perfect time for learning, whether you're an adult, a child, or just have a child inside of you that relishes that "back to school" feeling. A great way to indulge your craving for education is to sign up for a class or two offered through Bastyr University's community education program. You can learn a hands-on healing method that creates greater relaxation and well-being and many other health benefits by enrolling in CranioSacral Therapy I on Oct 19-21. Or, if you are more in the mood for inner discovery, you may enjoy a class on Soul Collage® on October 20. This method of art therapy helps you uncover personal images and symbols that represent your life's "burning questions." Along the same lines, you can ride the current wave of interest in the workings of the subconscious mind and transform limiting beliefs in Biology and Perception, a PSYCH-K® Basic Workshop held during the weekend of November 10-11. Find out more about these and other upcoming classes, and remember, it's never too late to go back to school!
Acupuncture Aficionados: Learn More from World-Renowned Instructor
Back by popular demand, esteemed instructor Tran Viet Dzung, MD, is coming to Bastyr to present a relevant topic for all acupuncture students and graduates, Endocrinology and Pathology of Jingqi: Clinical Examples and Treatment. This class will be held at Bastyr University on Friday, October 26 to Sunday, October 28 and will focus on the endocrine system and ways to treat the wide spectrum of diseases associated with endocrine function. This class is open to acupuncturists, third-year acupuncture students and MDs with acupuncture training. Read more about the class and register.
Bookstore Speaker Series: Explore Herbs Throughout the World
The Bastyr University Bookstore presents a free lecture and slideshow on the evening of Wednesday, October 17. Ed Smith, the founder and co-owner of HerbPharm, one of the leading U.S. herbal supplement manufacturers, will share stories about his herbal explorations in the far reaches of the world. His presentation will include vignettes from traditional Kava culture and Kava root use in Vanuatu and Fiji, traditional Maca culture and Maca root use in the central highlands of Peru, and the conservation and propagation of endangered cat's claw bark in the Amazon region of Peru. Learn more about this exciting event.
Featured Book: A Guide to Starting Your Own Complementary Therapy Practice
Interested in running your own private practice, but not sure how to make it a success? A Guide to Starting Your Own Complementary Therapy Practice can show you how. This book covers everything from where to set up shop to the legal and business aspects of succeeding in practice. Written by a successful chiropractor and acupuncturist, Elaine Aldred, this advice is applicable to massage therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians and all natural health practitioners. Find out more about the book and order it today. (All Bastyr University Bookstore purchases support Bastyr's education and community health programs.) |
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