Data on alternative treatments needed for hyperactive disorder Jun 19, 2008
Millions of children take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: As many as two-thirds of children in the United States with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have used some form of alternative treatment. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Treatment fails to help kids with ADHD Jun 12, 2008
Do an Internet search and you ll find a wide variety of herbal products marketed for ADHD, said lead author Wendy Weber of Bastyr University s School of Naturopathic Medicine in suburban Seattle. I ve found there is very little research on the majority of products out there. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
St. John's Wort of no help for ADHD symptoms Jun 12, 2008
Wendy Weber, PhD, of Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash ... Design, Setting, and Participants Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial conducted between March 2005 and August 2006 at Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington, among a volunteer sample of 54 children aged 6 to 17 years who met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) criteria for ADHD by structured interview. (CTV.ca)
St. John's Wort Doesn't Help ADHD Jun 11, 2008
Wendy Weber of Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, who led the study, said she is interested in evaluating natural treatments for ADHD as alternatives to the common drugs. Bastyr University focuses on natural medicine. (Newsmax)
St. John's Wort No Help for ADHD Jun 11, 2008
Researchers at Bastyr University in Washington state report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that does not help children with ADHD to concentrate or curb hyperactivity any more than a rice-protein placebo over an eight-week period. It's the first such study to tackle the question of St. John's wort's effectiveness against ADHD in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. (Time.com)
Yoga Can Help Improve Your Game Apr 16, 2008
A yoga teacher and nutritionist, Melina Meza received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University. While attending Bastyr, Melina discovered the art of yoga, which brings together the mind, body, and spirit. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Raw milk's the rave? Demand grows despite risks Apr 12, 2008
However, the process can destroy proteins and enzymes that help the body absorb vitamins and digest lactose, said Michelle Babb, a registered dietitian who teaches at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash. which promotes natural and alternative medicines. (USA Today -- News)
Raw Milk Demand Grows Despite Concerns Apr 10, 2008
However, the process can destroy proteins and enzymes that help the body absorb vitamins and digest lactose, said Michelle Babb, a registered dietitian who teaches at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash. High heat also can damage water-soluble B vitamins, she said. (The Daily Reflector)
He ain't creepy, he's my doula Jan 9, 2008
He took doula training at Seattle Midwifery School in 2006 and is now studying naturopathic maternity care at Seattle's Bastyr University. Although his doula practice is just starting up, Mr. Kass says at least one family has sought him out specifically because he's a man, and female doulas have welcomed him, with few exceptions. (Globe and Mail)
Natural remedies effectively fight flu Nov 27, 2007
Kanevski earned a degree in nursing at the University of Texas, and a degree in naturopathic medicine and a certificate in midwifery at Bastyr University in Seattle. She worked as a registered nurse for six years and in 2005 was a volunteer for a month at a hospital in the Pacific Ocean nation of Vanuatu. (Durango Herald)
Valley doctor opens Sammamish clinic Nov 15, 2007
Physicians Tammy McInnis of North Bend, Jill Monster and Naomi Bryant originally met at Bastyr University, the nation's leading naturopathic medical school. They discovered they shared a similar vision for the future of healthcare. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Cheating on your doc? Oct 27, 2007
Every week, I get patients who are coming in for the first time, says Dr. Jane Guiltinan, a naturopathic physician and clinical professor at Bastyr University in Seattle. Some of them are nervous. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
- Cline makes seamless move to quilt museum Sep 4, 2007
Cline replaces Marie Kirkman, who changed careers to focus on naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, where she works for the vice president of research. She also wanted to move closer to her family in Seattle, according to a press release from the quilt museum. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Clues to cures: ‘Plant detective' expands from NPR radio show to coloring book Jul 20, 2007
Medora's role with the show ended several years ago and now the facts are checked and provided by four professors from Seattle's Bastyr University, a naturopathic medical school. With each new plant, the show provides historical uses, current uses, and other interesting tidbits. (Missoulian, MT)
Bastyr U. gets $2M gift, its largest ever Jul 11, 2007
"An anonymous donor's decision to make such a significant investment in the future of Bastyr University reflects the growing recognition of our credibility as the leading academic institution in the natural health arts and sciences," said Daniel Church, president of the school, in a statement. Extra. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Naturopathy an Option for Some Kids Jul 6, 2007
"We were looking to see how many naturopathic physicians treat children on a regular basis and found only about 15 percent do. The conditions seen by naturopathic doctors are similar to what pediatricians see," said study author Wendy Weber, a naturopathic doctor and a research associate professor at the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash. north of Seattle. (MEDLINEplus)
Acupuncture Comes To Broadway Apr 13, 2007
In 2000, she began the Masters of Science program for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University, northeast of Seattle. In 2003, she graduated, traveled to China, and went to Shanghai University hospital for continuing herbal and acupuncture education. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Holistic healers Apr 7, 2007
He had heard of Bastyr University, a natural health science center just north of Seattle, and decided to see if someone at the student teaching clinic could help ... At the time she considered it a place to start in her training as a healer and still intended to resume her medical studies, but 10 years later, Geary (also a graduate of Bastyr University) is content practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at her office in Anacortes, Still Point Acupuncture Clinic. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
That Crazy College Game of "More Diverse Than Thou" Mar 30, 2007
That's what several more colleges thought, so "women and minorities" or some variation of those two groups ("females," "underrepresented groups," "people of color" or "individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds") are encouraged to apply at the following schools: Maywood University, North Dakota State University, the University of Vermont, Murray State University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Niagara University, West Virginia University Institute of... (Townhall.com)
Growing Number of Colleges Provide Tuition Aid to AmeriCorps Alums Feb 8, 2007
List of Colleges and Universities that Match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK University of Arkansas -- Clinton School of Public Service, Little Rock, AR CA Institute for Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA Mills College, Oakland, CA Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA University of Delaware, Newark, DE George Washington University -- School of Public Policy, Washington, DC Southeastern University,... (PR Newswire)
Portion Of Park To Remain Undeveloped Jan 15, 2007
The eastern section houses a range of buildings, including a former seminary building and Bastyr University. The future of the 1931 seminary remains undecided. (KIRO TV, WA)
Black Cohosh doesn't help hot flashes? Dec 22, 2006
Among the participants, 52 percent were in menopausal transition and 48 percent in postmenopause, according to the researchers of the study, who are affiliated with Group Health Center for Health Studies, the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, and Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington. In the study, participants were randomly assigned daily either 160 mg of black cohosh, or multibotanical with 200 mg black cohosh, or multibotanical with... (Food Consumer)
Schools Closed/Delayed Today: Updated List Nov 28, 2006
Colleges and universities that have announced delays, closures, changes, in alphabetical order: Art Institute of Seattle, 2 hours late Bastyr University, closed Cascadia Community College, classes start at 11 AM Clover Park Technical College, 2 hours late Highline Community College, closed for day classes ITT Technical Institute, Everett: 1 hour late for day classes Renton Technical College, closed Skagit Valley College's San Juan Center, closed. Private schools that have announced delays,... (Q13.com, WA)
Extra Effort celebrates 11th year Nov 5, 2006
Beitlich has since graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, earned a master s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle, gotten married (she s now Leah Kriewall) and settled in Hillsboro, Ore. But she s still proud every time she sees the award. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Study looks at massage, meditation as therapy for the dying Jul 10, 2006
"You can't expect to feel good when you're dying of cancer," said Faulkner, who receives half-hour massages twice a week through a study by researchers at the University of Washington and Bastyr University. The schools are researching the effectiveness of massage, guided meditation and visits from volunteers for terminally ill patients. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Maki, Martens wed May 13, 2006
She is currently working on a master's degree in dietetics at Bastyr University, Seattle, Wash. The groom received a degree in animal science from the University of Minnesota-Crookston, and a degree as a registered nurse from South Dakota State University in Brookings. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Mastro buys three apartment buildings for $40M Apr 23, 2006
Mastro said his firm bought the Wallingford Plaza Office Building because it had to assume the lease of former tenant Bastyr University after Bastyr relocated to a property Mastro owns. Mastro said it was easier to buy the building, renovate it and re-lease it than to continue paying rent. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Playing it safe when you put kids ...On the herbal path Apr 19, 2006
A few researchers, such as naturopathic doctor Wendy Weber of Bastyr University in Seattle, are conducting clinical trials on kids and herbs. Weber has been studying the effectiveness of echinacea in treating colds in children, the possibility of using a certain herb to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and examining the potential of St. John's wort to treat depression in children. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Living Well: Better advisers on dietary supplements are needed Mar 13, 2006
"But just a small part," said Neary, a naturopathic physician and chairman of the physical medicine department at Bastyr University in Kenmore. The reason Neary offers up any hint of such potential heresy among natural health practitioners is that he worries too many Americans rely on health food store clerks -- "some of them are basically kids" -- and not professionals. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Mind, body, emotion, spirit play intricate role in good health Jan 25, 2006
Colleen Gagliardi, N.D., received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 2004. She is a resident at Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic. (Billings Gazette, MT)
