A student reflects on her first quarter: "Studying naturopathic medicine is the hardest thing I've ever done. Now I know I can handle it."
Health policy professor Valerie B. Yerger, ND (’92), shows how Big Tobacco targeted African-Americans and how communities can take charge of their own health.
During the shortest month of the year, there is no shortage of excitement on campus.
The Affordable Care Act's focus on preventive medicine may bring new opportunities for naturopathic doctors.
Acupuncture, nutrition, midwifery and other integrative fields can seize new roles as Affordable Care Act takes effect.
Bastyr's new master's in ayurvedic sciences is the first such accredited program in the nation, training practitioners in traditional Indian medicine well-suited for the 21st century.
The yearlong centennial birthday celebration for Dr. John Bastyr may have ended, but a new Legacy Wall on campus will be a permanent tribute to his remarkable life.
Bastyr University students used inspiration and humor to display the rigors and the spirit of naturopathic medicine education.
2013 has just begun, but Bastyr University already has big plans for January and beyond.
Bastyr graduate Steven Rissman, ND ('96), counsels young men who struggle with anger, showing how care providers can empower patients to manage inner turmoil.
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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.