Bastyr University - 2013 Special Edition

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We are honored that you are taking the time to learn more about Bastyr Universi-ty. Since its founding 35 years ago, Bastyr University has grown from a fledgling

professional school to a comprehensive university o� ering 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 oppor-tunities. � e University is also a driver of economic development with an economic impact of over $136 million in the greater Seattle region.

Academic Achievement Our success as a university rests on a rigorous natural health curriculum that in-cludes naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, midwifery, nutrition and more. Bastyr University is a private, nonpro� t institution accredited through one of the six region-al accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our faculty members are among the most accomplished professionals in their � elds, working as practitioners, researchers, classroom educators and clinical supervisors.

Research in the Natural Health SciencesAs a university, we have a responsibility to extend the reach of human knowledge. � e Bastyr University Research Institute conducts clinical and laboratory research, evaluating natural medicine with empirical rigor. Bastyr was the � rst 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 HealthOur 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 catego-ries, 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, PhDBastyr University President

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Daniel K. Church, PhDBastyr University President

Get To Know Bastyr University 3

What is Naturopathic Medicine? 3

FDA Approves Turkey Tail Trial for Cancer Patients 4

Skating Pro Turns to Integrative Cancer Care 4

Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Seek Help with Unconventional Studies 5

At a Glance: Bastyr Center for Natural Health 6

Grateful Patient Finds Care at Bastyr Center 6

Bastyr’s $136 Million EconomicImpact on Local Communities 7

Veteran Finds Path Beyond Military in Health Psychology Program 7

Bastyr Expands in California and Washington 8

10 Reasons to Visit Bastyr University 9

Upcoming Campus Events 10

Quick Lemon and Garlic Quinoa Salad 10

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GET TO KNOW BASTYR UNIVERSITY

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 scienti� c research on health and human systems.

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

• � e physician is a teacher, educating patients and encouraging self-responsibility

• Prevention is the best "cure"

Di� erences from MDsLicensed 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 be-fore 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 medi-cine, physical medicine and counseling.

Visiting an NDNDs 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. � ey 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 quali� ed, licensed provider near you.

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Academic ProgramsBastyr University o� ers accredited undergraduate de-grees, graduate degrees and certi� cates 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 o� ers distinctive community and continu-ing education courses, and childbirth professions train-ing. Learn more at www.bastyr.edu.

Vital Statistics Kenmore Campus: Established in 1978 San Diego Campus: Established in 2012 Student Enrollment: 1,035 Average Student Age: 30 International Students: 80, representing 31 countries Faculty: 69 full-time, 179 part-time Student/Faculty Ratio: 6/1

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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 (Tram-etes versicolor) can help cancer pa-tients 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 collabora-tion between Bastyr, the Univer-sity of Washington and others, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). � e mushroom grows widely in forests around the world, but its health potential has never been fully measured in scienti� c trials.

� e U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a clinical trial for a turkey tail extract, allow-ing 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. � ese will help researchers gather safety data and con-tinue 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. � e signi� -cance, 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 Uni-versity 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.

FDA APPROVES BASTYR TURKEY TAIL TRIAL FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Lisa Clinton was on vacation when she felt a lump in her breast. Tests later con� rmed what she feared: cancer. � e 53-year-old former competitive � gure 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 prac-ticed positive thinking. She also visited the Bastyr In-tegrative 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 � ght the cancer, taking vitamin C in-travenously to boost my immune system and focus-ing on mental imagery to lower stress have all helped immensely.”

“Lisa has kept an open mind and heart throughout her treatment,” says Dr. Standish. “� is kind of posi-tive attitude, combined with our knowledge of inte-grative 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.

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� e ultimate goal is to develop a can-cer therapy without the debilitating side e� ects 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 ImmunityStudy 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 activ-ity of natural killer (NK) cells and other immune cells, which protect the body from tumors and viruses. NK cell counts and activity typically plummet a� er chemo-therapy, 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 signi� cant tumor regression,” says lead investigator Cyn-thia A. Wenner, PhD, a Bastyr research associate profes-sor. “� at’s what happened in our previous mouse trial.”

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.

� e research team found a solution in polysaccharide K (PSK), a pharmaceutical-grade powdered turkey tail de-rivative produced in Japan, where turkey tail has been a widely used cancer treatment for more than 30 years.

A $5.4 million investigation studies how a traditional Chinese mushroom helps cancer patients strengthen their immune systems.

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Medical researchers have struggled for years to under-stand multiple sclerosis (MS), a nervous-system disor-der with no known cause. An unpredictable disease, MS causes severe degenerative symptoms in some patients while others remain largely una� ected.

Now Bastyr University researchers are launching a se-ries of studies into underexplored facets of MS — and they’re looking for people to par-ticipate.

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?

“When people are diagnosed with MS, they’re told the disease is irreversible and progressive,” says lead investigator Laurie Mischley, ND, a clinical research assistant pro-fessor at the Bastyr University Research Institute. “But it’s just not true. We know from years of research that not everyone’s disease progresses.

“We’re trying to � nd out from people who are doing re-ally well: What are they doing di� erently?”

You can help by participating in two new studies:

Online Survey: CAM Care in Multiple Sclerosis � is web-based study seeks people who have MS to an-swer a series of questions about their diet, medical treat-ment, daily activities and other habits. Participants will complete a form once every six months for � ve 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.

“We want to � nd these positive deviants who face the same diagnosis as their peers but do not go on to de-velop disability,” Dr. Mischley says.

“� e more people who participate, the more we can learn.”

� e 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 PatientsA second study explores the rela-tionship between blood clotting and MS, and how diet a� ects the disease. Participants will come to Bastyr’s campus for a single visit to give a blood sample and an-

swer questions about diet and lifestyle.

� e study was partially inspired by the recent surge in interest in Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insu� ciency (CCSVI), a term for the theory that individuals with MS have compromised blood � ow. Hype over CCSVI has largely come and gone, but questions remain about the role of blood vessels, circulation and in� ammation in MS.

“What CCSVI did for the MS community was bring at-tention to the role of the vascular system,” says Dr. Mis-chley.

� e 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: � e 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� e 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. � e 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 e� ective 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.

� e 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 scienti� c 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.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCHERS SEEK HELP WITH UNCONVENTIONAL STUDIES

MS researcher Laurie Mischley, ND


To learn more about participating in a Bastyr University research study, visit www.bastyr.edu/research/studies or contact [email protected] or (425) 602-3306.

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Bastyr Center for Natural Health, the teaching clinic of Bastyr University, is the largest natural health clinic in the Paci� c Northwest with approximately 35,000 annual patient visits. � e clinic is located in Seattle’s Fremont/Wallingford neighborhood and o� ers 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 o� ers a “Team Care” approach. You’ll bene� t from the combined experience of two advanced student clinicians and a fac-ulty supervisor who is a licensed health professional. � e clinical supervisor is intimately involved with each

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 ef-fective for prevention and relief from chronic and degenerative health con-ditions. Commonly treated conditions include: fatigue, depression, colds and the � u, menopausal symptoms, stress-related conditions, allergies and asth-ma, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, digestive problems, ulcers and HIV/AIDS.

Bastyr Center clinicians explore issues such as lifestyle, history and diet from a holistic perspective. Experts on preven-tion and the self-healing process, they blend centuries-old knowledge of natu-

ral therapies with current scienti� c 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.

AppointmentsTo make an appointment, call (206) 834-4100 or visit www.bastyrcenter.org. Bastyr Center accepts most in-surance and o� ers an income-based sliding scale and several introductory rates.


“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. � en a neighbor told me about Bastyr Center.

I love it. It’s the nicest place. � e women who provide my services check in with me as a person and ask me about my life — it isn’t just about the chart and the symptoms. I re-ceive acupuncture, so� tissue manipulation and some physical manipulation. I can tell there’s real care and compassion in what they’re doing. I’ve come to really look forward to my visits.

And the sliding scale is a major help on my income. Providers don’t treat me any di� erently because I pay less, like they do at other clinics. A� er just four months of treatment at Bastyr Center, the pain level is much better.

I’ve already referred two people to Bastyr Center, and I’d recommend it to others. It really feels like a higher standard of care.”

–Georgia Rae WilliamsGeorgia Rae Williams

GRATEFUL PATIENT FINDS CARE AT BASTYR CENTER

The City of Kenmore is proud to be the home of Bastyr University

Community Partner Bastyr and the City partnered on new public athletic fields; Bastyr hosts on-campus activities and

sponsors City events

Commitment to SustainabilityBastyr and the City completed

Kenmore’s first LEED certified buildings in 2010: Bastyr Student Village(Platinum)

and Kenmore City Hall (Gold)

Economic DriverIn addition to its sizeable economic contribution to Kenmore, Bastyr is

a prime asset for natural health business cluster growth in Kenmore

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Kenmore’s largest employer and a global leader in education and research in natural health sciences

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Before coming to Bastyr University, Je� Holguin was a Coast Guard rescue diver/emergency medical techni-cian and law enforcement o� cer working in Guatemala, Guam and the Philippines. He dealt with hostage situa-tions, migrant smuggling and drug cases until shoulder injuries forced him to give up � eld work.

� e California native struggled to � nd his next step. He worked as a physical trainer but found the job didn’t � t. He enrolled in a physician’s as-sistant program until the program moved cam-puses. As he re� ected on his missions, Holguin returned to the power of the mind in shaping our experience.

“So much of our perception of the world around us determines our own body chemistry,” he says. “I always came back to psychology. For whatever reason, the discipline sticks with me. While I like the ‘hard sci-ence’ of biology, I don’t think you can fully grasp medi-cine without the ‘so� ’ science of psychology. Integrating the body and mind, to me, is essential.”

He discovered Bastyr by running with his dogs on the trails at St. Edward State Park next door. He stumbled on Bastyr’s Medicinal Herb Garden and decided to look into the school. � e combined bachelor’s program in health psychology and human biology appealed to him.

VETERAN FINDS PATH BEYOND MILITARY IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

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 af-fect your entire life.”

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), de-pression, anxiety and other chronic diseases all have biological and psychological dimen-sions — and Holguin appreciates that the health psychology program studies both. He is applying to doctoral programs in clinical

psychology for next fall, with the goal of treating other veterans with PTSD.

“� e military was such a big part of my life,” he says. “Be-ing a PTSD patient myself, and being unable to remain there as a diver or law enforcement o� cer, I feel like I still have more work to do there.

“A� er I get training to help soldiers and sailors with PTSD, I’ll be able to relate to them and help them.”

Learn more about Bastyr University’s degree programs at www.bastyr.edu.

Bastyr University’s forested campus may be tucked out of sight beside St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, but its in� uence 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.

� e University Economic Impact Study, conducted by Hebert Research of Bellevue, found that Bastyr Univer-sity infused dollars into the local economy in a number of ways:

BASTYR’S $136 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES

• Economic activity associated with the University’s operations

• Economic activity associated with investment projects• 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

� e study was presented to the Kenmore City Council, which has supported the University’s growth.

“Whether it’s money spent at local businesses by our stu-dents, faculty and sta� members, creating jobs through on-campus construction projects or seeing our alumni rent commercial property and hire sta� 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.

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Natural medicine has undergone a transformation over the past several decades, escaping obscurity and emerg-ing 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 � eld. Since the University’s founding in Seattle 35 years ago, it has expanded steadily, with several signi� cant steps just in the past year.

California CampusIn fall 2012, Bastyr opened its second campus in San Diego, California, becoming the state’s � rst accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Bastyr University California’s inaugural class of students exceeded the University’s enrollment expectations. � e campus also opened a new teaching clinic, providing real-world clinical training to naturopathic medical students and o� ering 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 educa-tion and training possible.”

Choice Organic Tea PartnershipFor the � rst 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 certi� ed organic Well-ness Teas.

“We feel the missions and values of Choice Organic Teas and Bastyr are closely aligned and are con� dent 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.

� e University provided botanical expertise in for-mulating eight new tea blends designed to sup-port healthy body func-tions and enhance well-ness. A portion of the proceeds from each box of tea will bene� t the Bastyr University Student Scholarship Fund. � e new line of teas will hit national retail shelves this fall.

Ayurvedic StudiesBastyr 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 Certi� cate in Holistic Landscape Design (or per-maculture). In fall 2013, the University will launch the nation’s � rst accred-ited Master of Science in Ayurvedic Sciences.

Ayurvedic medicine is a comprehensive system of medical therapies combin-ing 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.

� e program is open to naturopathic doctors, allopathic doctors and other licensed health care providers, and its evening and weekend class format o� ers them an op-portunity to expand the tools in their therapeutic tool-

kit. � e two-year program also includes an optional externship in India.

Bastyr University plans to add more accred-ited 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 nat-ural health arts and sciences,” says President Church. “� is program will help keep us in front of the ever-changing landscape of natu-ral medicine and help us best educate future health care providers of tomorrow.”


BASTYR EXPANDS IN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON

10 REASONS TO VISIT BASTYR UNIVERSITY


1. Tour the Organic Medicinal Herb GardenWith more than 350 medicinal and culinary plant species, the garden o� ers a place for visitors to walk among the � owers and fragrant herbs and enjoy free guided tours in the spring and summer.

2. Walk the Nation’s First Public Re� exology Foot PathFeaturing smooth native river rock artfully embedded in cement, Bastyr’s 65-foot re� exology 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� e award-winning Bastyr Dining Commons o� ers 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 ArchitectureBuilt in 1958, the now-secular Bastyr University Chapel has an atmosphere of grandeur with hand-carved oak paneling, marble columns, terrazzo � oors and brilliant mosaic artwork. Constructed with superior acoustics, the chapel is o� en used for professional music recordings, including scores for major motion pictures and video games.

5. Hike the Wooded Lakeside TrailsBastyr’s serene 51-acre campus o� ers a network of trails that are popular with hikers and bikers. � e trails connect to a secluded beach on Lake Washington and link up with the 316-acre St. Edward State Park.

6. Explore the Eco-Friendly Student VillageBuilt to LEED-platinum certi� cation in 2010, the cottage-style residential halls feature radiant-heat � ooring, energy-e� cient appliances and lighting, low-� ow plumbing, bike storage, green roofs and sustainable landscaping. � e Village continues to attract visitors interested in its innovative design and sustainable features.

7. Enroll in a Course for the PublicBastyr o� ers academic, adult-education and continuing education classes that are open to the public. � e University is also home to the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations, which o� ers birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator and lactation educator training.

8. Participate in a StudyMore 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� e University bookstore features a wide range of books on natural health and healing, along with Bastyr clothing, unique gi� s 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 nonpro� t’s next retreat, conference or speaking engagement. � e 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

� is 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)

1 cup dry quinoa1 3⁄4 cup water1⁄2 tsp sea salt1⁄2 cup carrots, chopped1⁄3 cup fresh parsley, minced1⁄4 cup sun� ower seeds4 cloves garlic, minced1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp tamari or shoyu soy sauceRinse quinoa with warm water and drain through a � ne 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 � u� 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

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