Two Bastyr health psychology students are tackling advanced research during their undergraduate years.
Discover what a group of Bastyr students learned by practicing meditation with two celebrated teachers in a tropical sanctuary.
Leigh Siergiewicz, who will begin Bastyr University’s Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program in September 2012, recently posted this funny, humble, joyful account of her path to Bastyr. She graciously allowed us to republish it.
How much vitamin D do you need? Bastyr University researchers are tackling the question, and have already produced two interesting findings.
Although we celebrate nature every day at Bastyr, April provides a number of special opportunities for us to honor Mother Earth, including Community Day, Earth Day and Herb Week.
This self-sustaining "tree guild," in which all of the plants support one another, is an example of the permaculture philosophy taught in Bastyr's Certificate of Holistic Landscape Design program.
The April 13 event is open to the public and covers topic ranging from companionship for the homeless to detoxification for mental health and neurological diseases.
It's been a busy few weeks preparing for the San Diego campus. Here's a roundup on our new clinic, faculty, library and more.
Scientists don't work in silos in the real world. A new major prepares students for collaborative careers.
More than a tenth of Bastyr students balance studies with child care. They find help in the campus drop-in center, a kid-friendly campus and other sources of support.
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Horses bring a unique energy, joy and playful nature to their interactions with humans as well as with each other. Observing their social behaviors helps us to discover and develop mindfulness, better communication skills and social sensitivity. This workshop is designed to help healthcare practitioners and students develop an awareness of the subtleties of self-presentation and communication which are necessary for a positive provider-patient relationship. Our interpersonal skills, as much as the factual clinical information, influence the quality and effectiveness of these relationships. Instructors: Beth Avolio, PhD, Jana Sopher, MA, LMHCA, Nona Henderson, BS, Samantha Heath-Lange, BS May 18-19, Sat & Sun, 9a.m.-5p.m. 14 CEUs, PDAs
Dr. Bove will introduce herbs used for pregnancy and early childhood, during the seminar for students and community herbalists.
Learn to create a calming outdoor sanctuary with creative garden ideas.
"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.
You can make your own bug sprays with herbs, vinegar and soap.
Proper nutrition can keep active children nourished and healthy — and even give them an athletic advantage. The key to peak performance is whole foods.
Chewing, slowing down, adding bitter foods and paying attention to your habits can help with common digestive problems.
A trained birth doula provides continuous emotional, physical and informational support to a birthing woman and her family.
Learn how to tell the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance, and how to manage them.