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Woman with tissue.Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Botanical medicines can help fortify your defenses against viruses and bacteria.

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Spoon full of flax seeds.Monday, December 24, 2012

Increasing your intake of omega-3s is a healthy and easy way to use your food as medicine to combat inflammation.

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Woman holding out arms in sunshine.Monday, December 17, 2012

Some of the easiest ways to stay healthy are also some of the least expensive.

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Bowls of assorted nuts in their shells.Monday, December 10, 2012

Keep healthy snacks around to spread holiday cheer that nobody has to feel guilty about.

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Smiling woman carrying holiday gifts.Monday, December 3, 2012

Instead of waiting in long shopping lines, take steps to decrease stress and let the holidays again be a time of yuletide cheer.

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A bowl of yogurt with granola, strawberries and blueberries.Monday, November 26, 2012

You can keep your gut happy by eating foods full of healthy bacteria, including sauerkraut, yogurt and kefir.

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Man sitting in front of a turkey dinner.Monday, November 19, 2012

Taking time to enjoy decadent holiday meals can help prevent you from overeating.

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A black bear in a tree.Monday, November 12, 2012

Many living creatures put on weight to prepare for winter, including black bears. Here are three ways you can keep winter weight gain under control.

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Woman drinking a glass of water in a bathrobe.Monday, November 5, 2012

Although our water needs vary, starting your day with a glass of water will help get you hydrated from the get-go.

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Couple running outdoors through autumn leaves.Monday, October 29, 2012

Seasonal affective disorder can lead to weight gain, difficulty waking and lower energy levels.

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Recent News

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.

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.

Press

In celebration of Earth Day 2013, The Princeton Review highlights Bastyr University's commitment to "going green".

"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.”

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.

In the Media

Yahoo Total Travel : Bastyr University's Dr. Karen Hurley Shares Natural Remedies for Travel Ailments
San Diego Business Journal: Bastyr University's Dr. Ryan Bradley Appointed Associate Director of Bastyr University Research Institute
Q13 FOX News: Bastyr University's Dr. Jamie Corroon Discusses How Lack of Sleep Can Result in Weight Gain