Probiotics are yeast or bacterial organisms that exist in our intestines and have many health benefits. Health professionals continue to learn more about the immune-supporting aspects of these "beneficial bacteria."
As the temperature drops this autumn, hearty foods become more appealing and nourishing. One tasty type of vegetable to warm you up during the colder months is winter squash.
The word "watercress" may bring to mind dainty tea sandwiches and ladies wearing hats.
The idea of a pantry without sugar may sound a little bit, well... empty. But many less processed alternatives to common table sugar exist.
The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish per week (that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon) to help with heart health.
Calorie-Free. High calorie. Reduced calorie. These terms cover food packages and magazine covers. But what is a "calorie"?
The advice to drink eight to ten glasses of water a day can be intimidating, especially if you think water is boring.
Seasonal allergies can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive to everyday life.
Nighttime, for some people, is a time for enjoying dinner, relaxing on the couch or falling asleep with a good book. Yet for others, it can be a time filled with anxiety, loneliness and hunger.
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Bastyr University is pleased to announce our 21st Annual Products and Professional Services Fair on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
The Late Spring Bookstore Speaker Series continues with a discussion about creative entrepreneurship and business execution with Author Seth Braun.
Interested in the field of natural health? Come and talk with our faculty, current students, and admissions representatives, and get an insiders view into Bastyr University.
The Seattle Mariners are leaders in using acupuncture and integrative medicine in professional sports, as two students learned during a week with the team.
A high-performance diet gave Ellen Freeman energy but not health. Discovering whole foods let her shine at Olympic trials and at Bastyr.
Students and alumni share their stories in this video highlighting Bastyr's bachelor degree programs, and what it's like to be a student in a tight-knit community.
"In many cases, healthy lifestyle choices are often more effective than pharmaceutical care, and actually decrease the incidence of diabetes, heart attacks and other circulatory problems.”
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, The Princeton Review highlights Bastyr University's commitment to "going green".
The School of Traditional World Medicines will house Bastyr University's acupuncture, Oriental medicine and ayurveda programs, along with future programs drawing on medicine from around the world.