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PATIENTS RANK BASTYR CLINIC AMONG TOP IN THE REGION BASTYR’S $136 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT FDA APPROVES MUSHROOM TRIAL FOR CANCER PATIENTS
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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e are honored that you are taking the time to learn more about Bastyr University. Since its founding 35 years ago, Bastyr University has grown from a fledgling professional school to a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in the natural health arts and sciences. Today it boasts a 51-acre campus in Kenmore and a state-of-the-art teaching clinic in the heart of Seattle, with a rapidly expanding second campus in San Diego, California. With more than 1,000 students who will become health and wellness leaders, the University is focused on providing excellent education, research and clinical opportunities. The University is also a driver of economic development with an economic impact of over $136 million in the greater Seattle region.
Academic Achievement
Daniel K. Church, PhD Bastyr University President
Our success as a university rests on a rigorous natural health curriculum that includes naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, midwifery, nutrition and more. Bastyr University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited through one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our faculty members are among the most accomplished professionals in their fields, working as practitioners, researchers, classroom educators and clinical supervisors.
Research in the Natural Health Sciences
As a university, we have a responsibility to extend the reach of human knowledge. The Bastyr University Research Institute conducts clinical and laboratory research, evaluating natural medicine with empirical rigor. Bastyr was the first naturopathic medical school to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and currently hosts several multimillion-dollar NIH studies. Our research faculty publishes in peer-reviewed journals and collaborates with some of the nation’s largest research institutions, including the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Community Health
Our Seattle teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, recently scored high marks in a patient satisfaction survey released by the Puget Sound Health Alliance. Out of nearly 50 medical groups, Bastyr ranked near the top in a number of categories, including patient communication and personal attention. Accepting most health insurance plans, the clinic’s services include naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition counseling and short-term psychological counseling. We appreciate your support and are glad to be neighbors with you on the Eastside. We invite you to learn more about us on the following pages. In health, Daniel K. Church, PhD Bastyr University President
TABLE OF CONTENTS Get To Know Bastyr University
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
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FDA Approves Turkey Tail Trial for Cancer Patients
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Skating Pro Turns to Integrative Cancer Care
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Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Seek Help with Unconventional Studies
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At a Glance: Bastyr Center for Natural Health
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Grateful Patient Finds Care at Bastyr Center
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Bastyr’s $136 Million Economic Impact on Local Communities
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Veteran Finds Path Beyond Military in Health Psychology Program
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Bastyr Expands in California and Washington
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10 Reasons to Visit Bastyr University
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Upcoming Campus Events
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• The physician is a teacher, educating patients and encouraging self-responsibility • Prevention is the best "cure"
Differences from MDs
Licensed NDs are educated in all of the same basic sciences as MDs and use Western medical sciences as a foundation for diagnosis and treatment. Like MDs, NDs must pass rigorous professional board exams before they can be licensed. NDs also study holistic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and wellness. In addition to a standard medical curriculum, NDs train in clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine and counseling.
Academic Programs Bastyr University offers accredited undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificates in the areas of: • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine • Ayurvedic Sciences • Exercise Science and Wellness • Herbal Sciences • Holistic Landscape Design • Integrated Human Biology • Midwifery • Naturopathic Medicine • Nutrition • Psychology Bastyr also offers distinctive community and continuing education courses, and childbirth professions training. Learn more at www.bastyr.edu.
Vital Statistics Kenmore Campus: San Diego Campus: Student Enrollment: Average Student Age: International Students: Faculty: Student/Faculty Ratio:
Established in 1978 Established in 2012 1,035 30 80, representing 31 countries 69 full-time, 179 part-time 6/1
WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE? Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary health care that emphasizes the body’s natural ability to heal, the wellness of the whole person and disease prevention. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) combine centuries-old traditional knowledge with current scientific research on health and human systems.
Visiting an ND
NDs take the time to get to know their patients and encourage them to be an active partner in their own health care. In Washington, NDs have a broad scope of practice and are licensed as primary care doctors. NDs can diagnose, prescribe drugs, order lab and imaging tests, and treat illness with natural therapies. They are also trained in herb/drug interactions to help assure that any supplements patients take are compatible with their medications. Visit www.naturopathic.org to locate a qualified, licensed provider near you.
Naturopathic medicine grows from a distinct philosophy:
Philosophical Principles • Respect the healing power of nature • First do no harm • Identify and treat the cause, not just symptoms • Treat the whole person
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FDA APPROVES BASTYR TURKEY TAIL TRIAL FOR CANCER PATIENTS It’s been brewed for thousands of years as a Chinese medicinal tea. Now Bastyr University researchers are closer to discovering whether the turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) can help cancer patients boost their immune systems during chemotherapy. Turkey tail, named for its colorful stripes, is the humble fungus at the center of a $5.4 million collaboration between Bastyr, the University of Washington and others, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mushroom grows widely in forests around the world, but its health potential has never been fully measured in scientific trials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a clinical trial for a turkey tail extract, allowing patients with advanced prostate cancer to take it in combination with conventional chemotherapy. Another trial pending FDA approval will test the extract along with a vaccine treatment in women with breast cancer. These will help researchers gather safety data and continue their development of a potentially transformative cancer therapy. “We didn’t discover turkey tail,” says Leanna J. Standish, PhD, ND, LAc, FABNO, medical director of the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center. “It’s been used in Asia for thousands and thousands of years, and it turns out to be a really potent immune therapy. The significance, I think, is that we’re bringing a new medicine to cancer patients in the U.S.” Previous peer-reviewed research by Bastyr and the University of Minnesota found a turkey tail supplement may support conventional breast cancer therapies by strengthening a patient’s immune system. Now that researchers have approval from the FDA, they plan to begin prostate cancer clinical trials this spring.
A $5.4 million investigation studies how a traditional Chinese mushroom helps cancer patients strengthen their immune systems. The ultimate goal is to develop a cancer therapy without the debilitating side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. “One of the things chemotherapy does is suppress the immune system, so our question is whether patients taking the extract can maintain healthier immune function,” says Masa Sasagawa, ND, a senior project manager at the Bastyr University Research Institute.
Strengthening Immunity
Study participants recruited at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will take oral doses of a turkey tail extract along with docetaxel chemotherapy. Others will receive a placebo and chemotherapy. Along with determining safety, lab researchers will measure the levels and activity of natural killer (NK) cells and other immune cells, which protect the body from tumors and viruses. NK cell counts and activity typically plummet after chemotherapy, leaving the body vulnerable to new diseases. “Our hope is that docetaxel plus the turkey tail extract can create a strong enough immune response to lead to significant tumor regression,” says lead investigator Cynthia A. Wenner, PhD, a Bastyr research associate professor. “That’s what happened in our previous mouse trial.”
SKATING PRO TURNS TO INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE Lisa Clinton was on vacation when she felt a lump in her breast. Tests later confirmed what she feared: cancer. The 53-year-old former competitive figure skater was shocked, since she had always taken care of her health. With the determination she learned from ice skating, Clinton changed her diet, exercised more and practiced positive thinking. She also visited the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC) and its medical director, Leanna Standish, PhD, ND, LAc, FABNO. Clinton participated in Bastyr’s turkey tail mushroom clinical trial. “Dr. Standish taught me to care for body, mind and soul together,” says Clinton. “Taking turkey tail mushrooms to fight the cancer, taking vitamin C intravenously to boost my immune system and focusing on mental imagery to lower stress have all helped immensely.” “Lisa has kept an open mind and heart throughout her treatment,” says Dr. Standish. “This kind of positive attitude, combined with our knowledge of integrative medicine, has helped her get better.” Clinton says she feels better and was inspired to get back on the ice. She recently started the Ice Angels Foundation to help pay for naturopathic doctor visits for cancer patients.
Gaining FDA approval proved challenging because of the complexity of a natural product. Natural products vary slightly from harvest to harvest, in the same way wines from the same vineyard vary year to year. The research team found a solution in polysaccharide K (PSK), a pharmaceutical-grade powdered turkey tail derivative produced in Japan, where turkey tail has been a widely used cancer treatment for more than 30 years.
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCHERS SEEK HELP WITH UNCONVENTIONAL STUDIES Medical researchers have struggled for years to understand multiple sclerosis (MS), a nervous-system disorder with no known cause. An unpredictable disease, MS causes severe degenerative symptoms in some patients while others remain largely unaffected. Now Bastyr University researchers are launching a series of studies into underexplored facets of MS — and they’re looking for people to participate. At the heart of the investigation lies a crucial question: Why do some MS patients have a benign disease that does not worsen over time? And what do diet, lifestyle and integrative medicine have to do with their success?
“We want to find these positive deviants who face the same diagnosis as their peers but do not go on to develop disability,” Dr. Mischley says. “The more people who participate, the more we can learn.” The data will support future clinical trials measuring whether complementary, alternative and integrative medicine (CAM) can help slow the progression of MS.
Kenmore Study: Blood Coagulation in MS Patients
A second study explores the relationship between blood clotting and MS, and how diet affects the disease. Participants will come to “When people are diagnosed Bastyr’s campus for a single visit with MS, they’re told the disease MS researcher Laurie Mischley, ND to give a blood sample and anis irreversible and progressive,” says lead investigator swer questions about diet and lifestyle. Laurie Mischley, ND, a clinical research assistant professor at the Bastyr University Research Institute. “But The study was partially inspired by the recent surge in it’s just not true. We know from years of research that interest in Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI), a term for the theory that individuals with MS not everyone’s disease progresses. have compromised blood flow. Hype over CCSVI has “We’re trying to find out from people who are doing re- largely come and gone, but questions remain about the ally well: What are they doing differently?” role of blood vessels, circulation and inflammation in MS. You can help by participating in two new studies:
Online Survey: CAM Care in Multiple Sclerosis
This web-based study seeks people who have MS to answer a series of questions about their diet, medical treatment, daily activities and other habits. Participants will complete a form once every six months for five years. A paper survey is also available for those who prefer it. “Anyone anywhere in the world can participate if they have MS,” says Dr. Mischley. Researchers will use advanced statistical methods to search for common traits among the most successful patients.
“What CCSVI did for the MS community was bring attention to the role of the vascular system,” says Dr. Mischley.
The study uses a machine called a Sonoclot analyzer, which open-heart surgeons use to quickly measure the clotting ability of a patient’s blood. “While Sonoclot machines have been in use for decades, the application to MS is novel,” Dr. Mischley says. Another reason the blood-clotting study excites her: The study is designed to inform the development of natural therapies. If the results meet expectations, researchers may be able to move on to a clinical trial by next year.
Casting a Broad Net
The sheer amount of unknown information about MS makes it a promising study topic at Bastyr, which takes a holistic approach to health, stressing the connections among mind and body. The new studies are designed to gather broad, diverse information on medications, diet, herbal supplements, exercise, meditation and an array of other factors. “When little is known about effective treatments for conditions such as MS, it makes sense to cast a broad net to try to identify the most promising treatment options,” says Daniel C. Cherkin, PhD, director of the Bastyr University Research Institute. He said Dr. Mischley’s focus on diet/disease connections will be especially useful, since few medical researchers receive extensive training in nutrition. The web study is funded in part by a University seed grant, and the blood-clotting study is funded by the Barbara Wright Foundation. Bastyr students are also working on the projects through the Bastyr Center for Student Research. In the process, they’re learning how to conduct scientific research on CAM therapies, Dr. Mischley says. “We’re using some of the most well-established study design methods and applying them to neurology in a way that’s never been done,” she says.
PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY To learn more about participating in a Bastyr University research study, visit www.bastyr.edu/research/studies or contact neurologyresearch@bastyr.edu or (425) 602-3306.
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AT A GLANCE: BASTYR CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALTH patient’s case and approves all diagnoses and treatment plans.
How Can Natural Health Care Help?
Natural health care is particularly effective for prevention and relief from chronic and degenerative health conditions. Commonly treated conditions include: fatigue, depression, colds and the flu, menopausal symptoms, stressrelated conditions, allergies and asthma, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, digestive problems, ulcers and HIV/AIDS.
Bastyr Center for Natural Health, the teaching clinic of Bastyr University, is the largest natural health clinic in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 35,000 annual patient visits. The clinic is located in Seattle’s Fremont/ Wallingford neighborhood and offers an array of natural health care services for all age groups and demographics: • Naturopathic medicine (including physical medicine and homeopathy) • Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine • Nutrition counseling • Short-term psychological counseling Bastyr Center was rated one of the top three Puget Sound health providers in a 2012 patient satisfaction survey by the Puget Sound Health Alliance.
What Kind of Doctor Will I See?
Because Bastyr Center is a teaching clinic, it offers a “Team Care” approach. You’ll benefit from the combined experience of two advanced student clinicians and a faculty supervisor who is a licensed health professional. The clinical supervisor is intimately involved with each
Bastyr Center clinicians explore issues such as lifestyle, history and diet from a holistic perspective. Experts on prevention and the self-healing process, they blend centuries-old knowledge of natural therapies with current scientific research on health and human systems. Most importantly, the practitioners help patients become partners in their own health care, teaching them how to gain control of their health and
encouraging them to actively make decisions regarding their care.
Appointments To make an appointment, call (206) 834-4100 or visit www.bastyrcenter.org. Bastyr Center accepts most insurance and offers an income-based sliding scale and several introductory rates.
GRATEFUL PATIENT FINDS CARE AT BASTYR CENTER “I had been going to physical therapy for more than a year for the arthritis in my neck and shoulders, but it didn’t help. Then a neighbor told me about Bastyr Center.
And the sliding scale is a major help on my income. Providers don’t treat me any differently because I pay less, like they do at other clinics. After just four months of treatment at Bastyr Center, the pain level is much better.
I love it. It’s the nicest place. The women who provide my services check in with me as a person and ask me about my life — it isn’t I’ve already referred two people to Bastyr just about the chart and the symptoms. I reCenter, and I’d recommend it to others. It ceive acupuncture, soft tissue manipulation really feels like a higher standard of care.” Georgia Rae Williams and some physical manipulation. I can tell –Georgia Rae Williams there’s real care and compassion in what they’re doing. I’ve come to really look forward to my visits.
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BASTYR’S $136 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES Bastyr University’s forested campus may be tucked out of sight beside St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, but its influence spreads throughout the greater Seattle region. A recent study found the school’s impact on the local economy was more than $136 million in 2010. The University Economic Impact Study, conducted by Hebert Research of Bellevue, found that Bastyr University infused dollars into the local economy in a number of ways:
• Economic activity associated with the University’s operations
The study was presented to the Kenmore City Council, which has supported the University’s growth.
• Economic activity associated with investment projects
“Whether it’s money spent at local businesses by our students, faculty and staff members, creating jobs through on-campus construction projects or seeing our alumni rent commercial property and hire staff for their own businesses, it’s tremendously satisfying to know Bastyr University is playing a role in keeping the King County economy moving in a positive direction,” says Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD.
• Economic activity created by the University’s teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health • Spending by students attracted to the area by Bastyr University • Economic activity generated by local alumni
VETERAN FINDS PATH BEYOND MILITARY IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM Before coming to Bastyr University, Jeff Holguin was a Coast Guard rescue diver/emergency medical technician and law enforcement officer working in Guatemala, Guam and the Philippines. He dealt with hostage situations, migrant smuggling and drug cases until shoulder injuries forced him to give up field work. The California native struggled to find his next step. He worked as a physical trainer but found the job didn’t fit. He enrolled in a physician’s assistant program until the program moved campuses. As he reflected on his missions, Holguin returned to the power of the mind in shaping our experience.
It would prepare him for graduate school and let him understand the interconnection of mental and physical health, he says. “I can completely change your body chemistry in half a second,” he says. “Imagine that on a traumatic scale. If you see something traumatic, your body can change in seconds in ways that affect your entire life.”
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and other chronic diseases all have biological and psychological dimensions — and Holguin appreciates that the health psychology program studies both. He Jeff Holguin “So much of our perception of the world is applying to doctoral programs in clinical around us determines our own body chemistry,” he says. psychology for next fall, with the goal of treating other “I always came back to psychology. For whatever reason, veterans with PTSD. the discipline sticks with me. While I like the ‘hard sci“The military was such a big part of my life,” he says. “Beence’ of biology, I don’t think you can fully grasp mediing a PTSD patient myself, and being unable to remain cine without the ‘soft’ science of psychology. Integrating there as a diver or law enforcement officer, I feel like I still the body and mind, to me, is essential.” have more work to do there. He discovered Bastyr by running with his dogs on the “After I get training to help soldiers and sailors with trails at St. Edward State Park next door. He stumbled PTSD, I’ll be able to relate to them and help them.” on Bastyr’s Medicinal Herb Garden and decided to look into the school. The combined bachelor’s program in Learn more about Bastyr University’s degree programs health psychology and human biology appealed to him. at www.bastyr.edu.
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Help us transform the health and well-being of our communities. Your philanthropy supports: • Natural Health Education • Clinical Services • Innovative Research Learn more: Contact Ken Shook, Office of Development (425) 602-3355 | kshook@bastyr.edu www.give.bastyr.edu
The City of Kenmore is proud to be the home of Bastyr University Kenmore’s largest employer and a global leader in education and research in natural health sciences
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Commitment to Sustainability
Economic Driver
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Bastyr and the City completed Kenmore’s first LEED certified buildings in 2010: Bastyr Student Village(Platinum) and Kenmore City Hall (Gold)
In addition to its sizeable economic contribution to Kenmore, Bastyr is a prime asset for natural health business cluster growth in Kenmore
Bastyr and the City partnered on new public athletic fields; Bastyr hosts on-campus activities and sponsors City events
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BASTYR EXPANDS IN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON Natural medicine has undergone a transformation over the past several decades, escaping obscurity and emerging into the mainstream as a popular source of healing. As North America’s largest school of natural medicine, Bastyr University has grown along with its field. Since the University’s founding in Seattle 35 years ago, it has expanded steadily, with several significant steps just in the past year.
California Campus
In fall 2012, Bastyr opened its second campus in San Diego, California, becoming the state’s first accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Bastyr University California’s inaugural class of students exceeded the University’s enrollment expectations. The campus also opened a new teaching clinic, providing real-world clinical training to naturopathic medical students and offering distinctive natural health care to the citizens of San Diego. “We could not be more excited to become the newest member of California’s natural and integrative medical community,” says Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD. “We are already working closely with our San Diego neighbors to provide the best medical education and training possible.”
Choice Organic Tea Partnership
For the first time, Bastyr University has lent its name to a consumer product, partnering with Seattle-based Choice Organic Teas to develop and launch a new line
of certified organic Wellness Teas. “We feel the missions and values of Choice Organic Teas and Bastyr are closely aligned and are confident that this line of products will help consumers learn more about time-tested natural herbs to support their health,” says Bastyr University Senior Vice President and Provost Timothy C. Callahan, PhD. The University provided botanical expertise in formulating eight new tea blends designed to support healthy body functions and enhance wellness. A portion of the proceeds from each box of tea will benefit the Bastyr University Student Scholarship Fund. The new line of teas will hit national retail shelves this fall.
Ayurvedic Studies
Bastyr has continued adding programs in recent years, including a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Biology and a Certificate in Holistic Landscape Design (or permaculture). In fall 2013, the University will launch the nation’s first accredited Master of Science in Ayurvedic Sciences. Ayurvedic medicine is a comprehensive system of medical therapies combining nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, massage therapy and bodywork, in-
ternal cleansing and immune-system support. Based on the 5,000-year-old medical traditions of India, ayurveda (“the science of life”) is gaining popularity in the United States, and the need for skillful practitioners trained at accredited institutions is on the rise. The program is open to naturopathic doctors, allopathic doctors and other licensed health care providers, and its evening and weekend class format offers them an opportunity to expand the tools in their therapeutic toolkit. The two-year program also includes an optional externship in India. Bastyr University plans to add more accredited programs from diverse healing traditions in the future, continuing its role as a pioneer in natural health education. “We constantly strive to be a leader in the natural health arts and sciences,” says President Church. “This program will help keep us in front of the ever-changing landscape of natural medicine and help us best educate future health care providers of tomorrow.”
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10 REASONS TO VISIT BASTYR UNIVERSITY 1. Tour the Organic Medicinal Herb Garden
6. Explore the Eco-Friendly Student Village
With more than 350 medicinal and culinary plant species, the garden offers a place for visitors to walk among the flowers and fragrant herbs and enjoy free guided tours in the spring and summer.
Built to LEED-platinum certification in 2010, the cottagestyle residential halls feature radiant-heat flooring, energyefficient appliances and lighting, low-flow plumbing, bike storage, green roofs and sustainable landscaping. The Village continues to attract visitors interested in its innovative design and sustainable features.
2. Walk the Nation’s First Public Reflexology Foot Path Featuring smooth native river rock artfully embedded in cement, Bastyr’s 65-foot reflexology path is designed to hit pressure points on the bottom of the feet to detoxify and relieve stress. Try taking an invigorating barefoot walk on the path, which is free and open to the public.
3. Eat a Healthy, Gourmet Lunch at the Dining Commons The award-winning Bastyr Dining Commons offers gourmet whole-food entrees prepared from scratch daily. Featuring vegetarian and gluten-free options, menus vary seasonally and include fresh-baked goods, tasty soups, a salad bar and espresso drinks.
4. Admire the Chapel Architecture Built in 1958, the now-secular Bastyr University Chapel has an atmosphere of grandeur with hand-carved oak paneling, marble columns, terrazzo floors and brilliant mosaic artwork. Constructed with superior acoustics, the chapel is often used for professional music recordings, including scores for major motion pictures and video games.
5. Hike the Wooded Lakeside Trails Bastyr’s serene 51-acre campus offers a network of trails that are popular with hikers and bikers. The trails connect to a secluded beach on Lake Washington and link up with the 316-acre St. Edward State Park.
7. Enroll in a Course for the Public Bastyr offers academic, adult-education and continuing education classes that are open to the public. The University is also home to the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations, which offers birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator and lactation educator training.
8. Participate in a Study More than 100 evidence-based research studies have been completed or are under way at the Bastyr University Research Institute. Members of the general public can participate in clinical studies and receive state-of-the-art treatment from leading medical researchers.
9. Pick Up a Book at the Campus Bookstore The University bookstore features a wide range of books on natural health and healing, along with Bastyr clothing, unique gifts and healthy snacks. Bookstore purchases support Bastyr’s educational programs.
10. Host a Conference or Wedding Bastyr University’s peaceful atmosphere makes it a great place to host your nonprofit’s next retreat, conference or speaking engagement. The chapel is also available for rental for weddings and concerts. Options include meeting rooms, overnight guest rooms, audio/video service, catering and free parking. Bastyr University is located at 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.
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QUICK LEMON AND GARLIC QUINOA SALAD This recipe is a great example of the whole-food philosophy of Bastyr’s nutrition programs, which emphasize cooking with a diversity of foods in unprocessed forms. Quinoa, a whole grain that was a staple of the Incas, is packed with protein (10.5 grams per cup), calcium and iron.
Ingredients (serves 4)
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS May 2
Free Lecture: Holistic Approaches to Managing Anxiety Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle
May 5
Indigenous Wisdom Teachings
May 7
Spring for Health Luncheon Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
May 10
Postpartum Doula Skills Workshop
May 11
The Garden as Healer: Growing Your Backyard Pharmacy
May 30
Evening at Bastyr - Admissions Open House
May 31
Experience Bastyr - Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition Programs
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15th Annual Herb and Food Fair
June 7
Free Lecture: Going Gluten-Free Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle
1 cup dry quinoa 1 3⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 tsp sea salt 1⁄2 cup carrots, chopped 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley, minced 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds 4 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp tamari or shoyu soy sauce Rinse quinoa with warm water and drain through a fine strainer. Place quinoa, salt and water in a 2-quart pot. Bring water to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes uncovered, then fluff with a fork. Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Add carrots, seeds and parsley to quinoa. Combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and tamari in a small bowl; pour over quinoa and toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Republished with permission from Feeding the Whole Family (Sasquatch Books, 2008) by Bastyr faculty member Cynthia Lair, CHN
June 24 Commencement Exercises Benaroya Hall, Seattle Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care June 25 Donor Recognition Event All events take place at 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028, unless otherwise noted. Learn about more events for the public at www.bastyr.edu.
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