Body As leaders in natural health education and clinical services, Bastyr physicians, health professionals, alumni and faculty members provide their expertise on television, online and in newspapers, magazines and radio. Also see: Bastyr News, Press releases and Events Bastyr in the Media Dopamine Dressing: How to Dress For Your Happiness in 2022 Bastyr psychology professor Jennifer Pfeuffer, PSYD discusses how what you wear could increase your dopamine levels. Study shows that planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated. Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated How to find — and make — a truly healthy smoothie that’s not just a glorified dessert Bastyr Adjunct Faculty Member Cynthia Lair discusses how to make the perfect nutritious smoothie. Natural Benefits of Eucalyptus Jenn Dazey, ND discusses the natural benefits of eucalyptus on page 24 of the April 2020 edition of Prevention Magazine. Black naturopathic doctors introduce alternative health guide ND student Erin Arney co-authored a textbook, Eliminating Race-Based Mental Health Disparities. Q&A: Naturopathic Therapies for Breast Cancer Patients In this Q&A, faculty member Debrah Harding, ND, FABNO discusses the strength of integrative oncology, the latest trends in naturopathic medicine for breast cancer patients, and how naturopathic medicine can be incorporated into breast cancer treatment. Food as Medicine: How to Practice Intuitive Eating Bastyr University California MSN student talks about five ways to start practicing intuitive eating Experts Reveal How Magnesium Promotes Better Lung Function Bastyr researchers publish study on magnesium and its potential effect on mild to moderate asthma. Sit up straight: the link between back pain and posture Bastyr University California faculty member Dr. Eyesun Konjkavfard and student Rachel Huessen talk to News 8 about the importance of spinal health. Dr. John Finnell – Bastyr “As the first naturopathic physician and acupuncturist appointed to lead a Veterans Affairs Whole Health program, I will do my best to represent our professions and medicine in the best way.” 5 Expert Tips to Boost Your Gut Bacteria Hear from the experts including, Bastyr's own Mary Purdy RD ('07), on tips to feed your gut microbiota. The Top Things I Learned in Parkinson’s Summer School Jean Mellano discusses her top takeaways after attending Bastyr's PD Summer School Bathhouse proposed for Capital City Dr. Casey Ellison, a Bastyr alumni and naturopathic doctor in Montpelier, is hoping to build a community hydrotherapy center. Food as Medicine: Five Health Benefits of Eating Local Eating local is good for the planet, the community, and individual health. What is a Visit to a Naturopathic Doctor Like? Edible San Diego employees visited Bastyr University Clinic for a working on wellness challenge. The Dos (and Dont's) of Intermittent Fasting Shanshan Chen, PhD, assistant professor at Bastyr University in California, discusses the ways in which intermittent fasting can be practiced safely. Bastyr alumna Dr. Marina Dabcevic of Awaken Now in Santa Monica discusses her use of acupuncture to revolutionize skin care. Ancient Wellness Solutions To Modern Health Issues 5 Health Myths You Shouldn’t Believe Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Associate Dean at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine, offers her expert insight into five of the most common health myths. New Auburn Clinic Trying to Bridge Gap in Health Care Husband, wife team up: Bastyr alum NDs open Docere Integrated Medicine Celebrating Evergreen Hospital, Baby-Friendly Trailblazers Simkin Center Instructor, Molly Pessel Instrumental in Evergreen Hospital Medical Center becoming the first Baby-Friendly Hospital in the US Healthy Living: 3 Natural Plant Remedies to Treat Seasonal Allergies Bastyr University Faculty Member Jenn Dazey, ND, discusses the ways in which plants native to the Pacific Northwest can combat seasonal allergies. Food as Medicine: Five Ways Chili Peppers Can Help You Fight Disease & Illness Food as Medicine: Five Ways Chili Peppers Can Help You Fight Disease & Illness Integrative Medicine Combines Centuries-old Therapies with Western Healthcare Virginia Mason opens the Center for Integrative Medicine in partnership with Bastyr Center for Natural Health at their Bainbridge Island and Seattle locations Integrative oncology program opens at Seattle Cander Care Alliance Alumna Dr. Heather Greenlee becomes the Medical Director for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s Integrative Medicine Program The Face of Holistic Medicine Alumna Dr. Nooshin Darvish and her colleagues at Holistique Naturopathic Medical Center open IV Lounge Food as Medicine: Seven Stress-Reducing Foods to Eat Now Isabella Passentino and Maggie Wissler from Bastyr's Department of Nutrition talk about how what you eat can affect the way you handle stress. Food as Medicine: Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Gut Isabella Passentino, Kelly Redfield, and Kevin Canale from Bastyr's Department of Nutrition talk about how food can help you maintain a healthy gut. DIY Anxiety Relief with Acupressure If “anxious” feels like your default emotion, you don’t have to just accept it. Bastyr’s Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, LAc, discusses acupressure points you can use to help yourself combat stress. Food as Medicine: Five Foods to Support Heart Health When assessing health and wellness, the university integrates mind, body, and spirit by drawing connections between whole food, exercise science and health psychology.This month, Dr. Shanshan Chen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and 7 Black Women Making Waves in Alternative Medicine Dr. Naika Apeakorang is a naturopathic practitioner, acupuncturist, and herbalist, with a global practice based in Brooklyn, NY. Food as Medicine: Ten Immune Boosting Ingredients to Help You Fight the Flu Dr. Neal Malik, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Basic Sciences, talks about how food can play a role in your preventative healthcare routine. New Hotel Breaks Ground in Kenmore's Saint Edward Park Bastyr University representatives attend groundbreaking ceremony supporting future partnership. Tips for Safe Neti Pot Use Seattle’s King5 News interviews Bastyr Center for Natural Health Chief Medical Officer Jamey Wallace, ND, for tips on how to use safely. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP HONORABLE MENTION ALCOHOLIC CIRRHOSIS WITH ASCITES: A CASE REPORT & TREATMENT OPTIONS Thriving in Midlife “The M event” was the first-ever local women’s health event targeted entirely at women maturing into menopause, and it brought together many foremost experts on women’s midlife health. Dr. Staruch was among a small number of experts invited to speak. Bastyr University at 40: An Enduring Legacy & a Bright Future It began with a dream, the zeal of youth, and the knowledge of a few elders. Oh, and $200 in cash. The Antisemitism-Related Stress Inventory: Development and Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation The Antisemitism-Related Stress Inventory: Development and Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation CRC PARTNERS WITH BASTYR UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA CRC & Bastyr Partnership will provide nutrition resources for the community John Bastyr: Physician, Healer, Mentor The story behind the man whose teachings inspired the founding of Bastyr University A Seattle program is making mental-health counseling more affordable Low-cost counseling program through the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle. History of Natural Medicine How America’s natural healing movement survived near destruction and paved the road to true health. The Growing Future of Health Care Occupation Employment Spotlight on Naturopathic Medicine Bastyr Mental psychology program featured in Seattle times Bastyr Mental psychology program featured in Seattle times for making mental-health counseling more affordable Bastyr featured in Edible San Diego Edition Issue #49 September/October 2018 Bastyr featured in Edible San Diego Edition Issue #49 "Protein Power" September/October 2018 Bastyr ND alumni Lise Alschuler, ND, Joins UA Center for Integrative Medicine Faculty Board certified in naturopathic oncology, Bastyr grad Dr. Alschuler brings her experience as an educator, naturopathic doctor and business woman to the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Bastyr University California's nutrition department chair, Neal Malik, DrPH, MPH, RDN, shares what foods and spices to indulge Bastyr's Very Own Dr. Malik featured in Immune system superfood article Day Trip Discoveries: Saint Edward State Park and Bastyr University Freelance Julie Gangler discovers the Kenmore Bastyr community and campus How Nature Can Impact Your Health – A Naturopathic Perspective Bastyr faculty member Dr. Hibb's and environmental medicine specialists explain the good (and not so good) ways in which nature impacts our health. Alternative healing therapies explained by Bastyr's Shelia Kingsbury, ND Bastyr's Sheila Kingsbury,ND featured in Mother Earth Living article on alternative medicine 3 Milestones for Integrative Health – in Academic Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine & Homebirth Midwifery Bastyr's Suzy Meyers lead a midwifery movement. Bastyr University: On the Front Lines of the Pain Epidemic Bastyr University Faculty member Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, LAc, discuss the work Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine students are doing at Seattle's only Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center Bastyr University Researcher Will Lead Summer School Program for Parkinson’s Patients Laurie Mischley, PhD, a researcher at Bastyr University, is launching the first-ever summer school program for Parkinson’s disease patients. Bastyr grad Julia Wills and husband story on selling skincare from Etsy to Sephora Bastyr grad Julia Wills succeed in best-selling Sephora skincare brand Nutrition professor Melissa Murphy, Ph.D., of Bastyr University in California featured in SHAPE magazine Bastyr nutriton professor offers healthy post HIIT workout alternatives to protein shakes Bastyr ND & Yale grad Dr. Ather Ali featured in Natural Medicine Journal In Memoriam: Yale & Bastyr integrative medicine leader, Ather Ali, 1975-2017 Bastyr University Names New President The Bastyr University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Harlan Patterson as university president. Symposium to Honor Two Top Integrative Healthcare Visionaries, Leaders The Integrative Healthcare Symposium awards Deepak Chopra, MD, and one of Bastyr's own, Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND, with the Leadership and Visionary Awards. Choice Organic Teas Introduces Shiitake Oolong Mushroom Wellness Tea Developed by Bastyr herbalists, Choice Organic Teas expands their Wellness tea line. Here's How To Exercise When You Have Lyme Disease Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM, Bastyr University alum, dives into proper and effective exercise with Lyme Disease Bastyr's Baljit Khamba, ND featured in Everyday health article Bastyr's Baljit Khamba, ND featured in Everyday health article about acupuncture improving sex health Acupuncture Helps Boost Your Sex Drive, Sex Life, and Pleasure Bastyr California Assistant professor, Dr. Baljit Khamba, shares a unique benefit to acupuncture. Global Lyme Diagnostics Welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels to Scientific Advisory Board Bastyr alumnus, Dr. Darin Ingels, joins scientific advisory board. How not to stress out over stress Bastyr alumnus, nutrition specialist and best-selling author, Dr. Wilson, shares how we can be healthy while stressed. How Healing Works: The Paradox of Healing Bastyr alum, Dr. Wayne Jonas' excerpt from "How Healing Works" Bastyr University Alumn Gianna Prill founded Community Acupuncture Studio Bastyr Alum opens acupuncture studio to make acupuncture treatment more affordable and accessible for the community. 7 Winter Spices To Keep You Healthy And Hygge Contributed by Bastyr University Clinic resident, Emaline K. Brown, ND. Dr. Jody Stanislaw, studies the negative effects of sugar in a TED Talk Bastyr Grad Jody Stanislaw Gives TED Talks on The Effects of Sugar Interview with naturopathic physician Wendy Weber on her new NIH Integrative Health Leadership role Interview with Bastyr ND Alumna on new NIH leadership role in the Integrative Health division Interview with naturopathic physician Wendy Weber on her new NIH Integrative Health Leadership role Bastyr Alumna earns new role at NIH Bastyr University – Moving Forward, Changing Lives and Carrying Out Its Mission Bastyr University expands endeavors in diversity, natural science, health policy and research Bastyr Univeristy California Grad Dr. Griffin McMath Interview Bastyr Alumn Dr. Griffin McMath on her Journey to naturopathic medicine Bastyr Alumni Lauren Morrison Burns featured in GoodFood Blog Bastyr Alumni Lauren Morrison Burns interviewed by GFJ for her experience and perspective on working in the food industry KING 5 News joins Bastyr's Jeremy Puma on a foraging trip in West Seattle Bastyr's Jeremy Puma finds edible plants in a journey through West Seattle Bastyr grad Daniel Rasmussen featured in Seattle Times article on maintaining optimal thyroid health Bastyr grad Daniel Rasmussen Thyroid article featured in Seattle Times Bastyr Nutrition and Culinary Arts Alumni perspective on food as medicine Food as medicine interview with Bastyr grad Shelly Rose Bastyr’s Kathleen Lumiere featured in holistic healing for stress article Bastyr’s Kathleen Lumiere featured in artcile studying the effectiveness of acupuncture on stress incontinence Bastyr's Brad S Lichtenstein, ND, BCB, featured on HuffPost on Self-Worth Bastyr's Brad S Lichtenstein, ND, BCB contributes to self-worth and approval article 5 Health Care Careers that Promote Low Stress Living Discover holistic careers that minimize everyday stress 5 Health Care Careers that Promote Low Stress Living Discover holistic careers that minimize everyday stress Bastyr Alumns Paul & Kim Goldenberger celebrate sucess of BasePoint Fitness Startup Success: North Bend small business celebrates second anniversary, growth fueled by community support Bastyr graduate Joshua Goldenberg, ND, Featured in NDNR article on evidence based naturopathy Bastyr graduate Joshua Goldenberg, ND, Featured in NDNR article on the importance of evidence based naturopathy KOMO-4 News Acupuncturists, physical therapists battling over so-called 'dry needling' technique Bastyr's Dan Rosen, PhD, takes an in-depth look at racism in Psychology Today article Bastyr's Dan Rosen, PhD,contributes to Psychology Today article on discussing challenging oppression from the inside out. Bastyr's Jeremy Puma featured in Seattle magazine Bastyr's Jeremy Puma featured in permaculture article on how to "grow your own forest" Bastyr grad, Patricia M. Herman, essay on Science and the Healing Arts Bastyr grad, Patricia M. Herman, researches health economics and CAMS Bastyr grad Elizabeth Yori, former wrestler transcends to ND Bastyr grad Elizabeth Yori's story on transcending from wrestling to naturopathic medicine Bastyr trained doulas welcomed at Swedish Medical Center Swedish Medical Center Welcomes Bastyrian Doulas To Staff Bastyr's Dr. Jonci Jensen notes the developmental skills and experiences playtime benefits children with Bastyr's Dr. Jonci Jensen explains The Purpose To Play in MASSAGE MAGAZINE Bastyr Aumni, Dr. Erika Krumbeck, warns of the dangers of internet diagnosing Bastyr Aumni, Dr. Erika Krumbeck, navigates the dangers of Dr. Google KOMO News Radio Bastyr Dr. Joshua Rubinstein Discusses Natural Allergy Remedies News Health Tips How to Prevent Depression During the Holidays The holiday season is supposed to be a restful, stress-free time with loved ones – right? Natural Vapor Rub Recipe A soothing and petroleum-free version of the classic cough and cold soother 5 ways to Reduce your Blood Sugar Naturally November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we are excited to share some tips to help reduce and regulate your blood sugar leve Chili-Spiced Sweet Potatoes Mashed sweet potatoes are a great addition to any Thanksgiving Day spread. 3 Ways to Optimize Your Exercise for Blood Sugar, Mood, and Joint Health General exercise recommendations can be mundane and not specific enough for your health goals.
