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Bastyr News |
Issue # 29
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December 2007
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
Welcome to wintertime! This issue can help you create a better winter season, as it includes information about how to participate in an NIH-funded study on colds and flu in children; natural health tips to help you stay free of headaches, banish skin problems and evade the latest bug that's circulating; and the lowdown on classes we offer that will expand your knowledge of the healing arts.
For those who struggle with depression during the winter, take note of the upcoming weekend class, Natural Approaches for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). And, since eating too much sugar contributes to mood swings, we've included a recipe for fruit compote with nut cream that can alleviate your sugar cravings while keeping your energy levels steady. Have a peaceful and healing season … naturally!
In health,
Sydney Maupin, Editor
Inside This Issue
Features
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Natural Health News
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FEATURES
Alumni Spotlight: Double-Program Alumnus Honors Father With Pursuits
In honor of his late father, who was a biology teacher, a park naturalist and a Presbyterian minister, Eric Martin has embarked upon an education and career that embodies the best of all of those worlds. A Bastyr graduate of two distinctly different programs — the herbal sciences BS program ('04) and the acupuncture and Oriental medicine MS program ('07) — Martin has found his calling as an acupuncturist, instructor, herb-walk guide and cultural explorer. Read more about Martin’s journey to developing a unique career.
Board Member Spotlight: Envisioning a Truly Integrative Health Care System
Maxine Hayes, MD, one of the newest members of the Bastyr University Board of Trustees, envisions a future where the worlds of natural medicine and conventional medicine are fully integrated.
A conventionally trained pediatrician with a master's degree in public health from Harvard University, Dr. Hayes has served for the past seven years in the prestigious post of state health officer for the Washington State Department of Health. She focuses on the probable benefits of integrative medicine, including fewer incidences of chronic illness and increased choices for all health care consumers. Read more about Dr. Hayes' inspiring vision as a Bastyr board member.
Program Spotlight: Naturopathic Doctors Combine the Art and Science of Healing
Bastyr's internationally renowned Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) is a four- or five-year medical program that educates students in the art and science of natural healing. Integrating centuries-old knowledge with current advances in medicine, our graduates become physicians who treat the whole person. Learn more about this first-rate program.
Healthy Recipe: Winter Fruit Compote With Nut Cream
In wintertime, we often turn our attention toward tempting treats such as pies and cookies. Everywhere we look, there they are — and sometimes we only have ourselves and our ovens to blame! To help decrease your refined sugar quotient, we're offering an alternative dessert for this year's holiday events. This tasty, warming treat includes both dried and fresh fruits and a delicious cashew cream topping that you'll want to serve with everything! Go ahead and indulge in this recipe. |
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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Satisfy Your Curiosity About Bastyr's Programs at 2008 Open Houses
Have you ever thought about enrolling in one of Bastyr's programs in the natural health sciences? You will have an opportunity to explore that possibility at one of our upcoming open houses. If becoming a naturopathic doctor (ND) intrigues you, find out more about Bastyr's world-renowned ND program at the Naturopathic Medicine Open House on January 25-26. And at our March 1 All-Programs Open House, we offer an informative overview of the ND program as well as all of our other programs. RSVP today for the ND Open House and check our calendar for information about other recruiting events.
Participate in a Study on Kids' Colds
Would you like to be part of the solution to discover the causes of kids’ colds? Enroll your child in an NIH-funded study being conducted jointly by Bastyr University, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and the University of Washington, which will investigate the causes of colds in children. Find out more information about this study and how to participate.
Visit Bastyr University Bookstore on Campus and Save
Not sure what to get everyone on your list? Try giving your loved ones a healthy gift this year. Visit campus for the annual Bastyr University Bookstore holiday sale, with 20 percent off unique holiday gifts, clothing and natural-health-related books. Get more information and directions.
Learn Natural Healing Arts Through Bastyr’s Community Education
Since wintertime keeps you indoors more than any other season, why not make good use of your time by spending it in the classroom learning about natural health? To learn a gentle and effective hands-on healing technique, sign up for
CranioSacral I, which takes place the weekend of January 18-20. Or, if the dark days of winter leave you feeling gloomy, explore
Natural Approaches to Seasonal Affective Disorder on Saturday, January 19. This class will introduce you to ancient Ayurvedic techniques — including yoga, herbs and diet — to enhance your mood and well-being. Or perhaps you're someone who already has a basic knowledge of Chinese medical philosophy. Then you are the perfect candidate for taking a class on
Face Diagnosis/Shen Diagnosis and Treatment on January 26-27, where you will learn how to diagnose illness and imbalances through analysis of the face and the "shen." Find out more about these classes and others ... and register today!
Celebration and Laughter Prevailed at Founders' Day Weekend
Faculty, staff, alumni, board members and University supporters joined with the Bastyr University founders on October 12-14 to celebrate Founders' Day Weekend. It was a weekend of celebration, laughter and proud reflection on Bastyr's 29-year legacy of leadership in the natural health sciences. The event included an announcement of the new annual Four Pillars Awards program (named after Bastyr's four founders), a founders' "Iron Chef" competition, an alumni reunion, a clinic tour and much more. Read more about this wonderful event and you'll want to join us next year to celebrate Bastyr University's momentous 30-year anniversary!
Bastyr Played Prominent Role at National HerbDay
At this year's national HerbDay festivities at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC, on October 12-14, Bastyr University had a significant presence, offering talks on the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs. Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG), chair of the Bastyr University Department of Botanical Medicine, was the keynote speaker on Friday, October 12. Her talk was entitled, "The Spiritual Dimensions of Herbs" and she gave two additional talks over the weekend. Two senior students in Bastyr's herbal sciences program accompanied Dr. DiPasquale on the trip to DC and spoke on topics including, "Ten Kitchen Herbs" and "Herbs for the Liver." DiPasquale notes that, "The students gave incredible talks and it boosted their confidence as budding herbalists." Meanwhile, Bastyr University celebrated national HerbDay by hosting a week of workshops and lectures on the Bastyr campus. Find out more about this year's HerbDay and Bastyr Herb Week, and be sure to watch our website for news about next year's events.
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NATURAL HEALTH NEWS
Find Help for Your Headaches
Do you have headaches on a regular basis? Are they sometimes painful enough to qualify as migraines? Discover the difference between headaches and migraines, what causes them, and how you can use natural strategies to ease them. Learn more.
Treat Your Skin to Natural Remedies
If you regularly buy expensive new skin-care products, looking for just the right formula to transform your skin, perhaps you're ready for a new approach. Try these basic self-care strategies, including dietary and lifestyle suggestions. Not only will you spend less money on beauty products, but you will notice other aspects of your health improving as well! Read the article.
Studies Suggest Effective Treatments for Conquering Colds
Are you doing everything you can to keep your immune system strong during the winter months? A variety of studies have revealed promising strategies, including taking the herbal supplement elderberry, loading up on vitamin C, frequent hand-washing and gargling with water. Read a variety of articles about keeping colds at bay featured on the website of our teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Featured Book: Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing
If you are dealing with cancer or it's in your family's medical history, it's wise to find out all you can about the latest research and the risks and benefits of current treatments. All of this is available in a wonderful new book, Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing. Co-authored by Bastyr University alumna Lise Alschuler, director of naturopathic medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, the book features in-depth discussions on 20 different types of cancer, including detailed descriptions of integrative treatments. 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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