Bastyr University

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{{cquote|The most important distinction between naturopathic school and medical school is that pseudoscience is essential to the naturopathic curriculum. I took classes in homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation, [[hydrotherapy]], [[Chinese medicine]], botanical medicine, and naturopathic theory and [[philosophy]]. Bastyr taught alternative vaccine schedules and various [[energy healing]] cures like [[Bach flower remedies]], as well as therapeutic touch.|||[[Britt Marie Hermes]], naturopathic [[Apostasy|apostate]] and Bastyr graduade<ref>[http://www.naturopathicdiaries.com/price-of-naturopathic-education/ The Price of Naturopathic Education.] naturopathicdiaries.com, 7 September 2015.</ref>}}

'''Bastyr University''' is a school that teaches [[pseudoscience]], [[Naturopathic medicine|naturopathic]] medicine and [[quack]]ery.<ref>Jann Bellamy, [https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/bastyr-universitys-mph-and-mph-nd-programs-should-not-be-accredited/ Bastyr University’s MPH and MPH/ND programs should not be accredited]. Science-Based Medicine, 14 January 2021.</ref> Bastyr has campuses in Kenmore, [[Washington]] and San Diego, [[California]]. Bastyr is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).<ref>[http://www.bastyr.edu/about/accreditation-compliance Bastyr University Accreditation & Compliance.] bastyr.edu. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.nwccu.org/Directory%20of%20Inst/Alpha%20Cluster/a_d.html Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Directory of Institutions.] nwccu.org. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref>

Bastyr offers degrees in several naturopathic specialties, including [[herbal medicine|herbal sciences]], health psychology, exercise science, human biology, nutrition and culinary arts, and [[Acupuncture|acupuncture]]. They also offer a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, a Doctor of Acupuncture Medicine and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.<ref>[http://www.bastyr.edu/academics Bastyr University Academics.] bastyr.edu. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref>

Bastyr operates a research program exploring the application of naturopathic medical practices.<ref>[http://www.bastyr.edu/research Bastyr University Research.] bastyr.edu. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref> A typical research area focuses on "mind/body medicine, acupuncture, botanical medicine and nutritional support" for [[cancer]] patients.<ref>[http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research.] bastyr.edu. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref> That is, they are researching predetermined conclusions with results that point to evidence of effectiveness.

Bastyr has faced criticism for teaching [[pseudoscience]] and [[quackery]], as their course offerings in [[homeopathy]], [[herbalism]], acupuncture, and [[Ayurvedic medicine|Ayurvedic]] methods lack compelling evidence for efficacy.<ref>Kimball C Atwood, IV. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1140750/ Naturopathy, Pseudoscience, and Medicine: Myths and Fallacies vs Truth.] MedGenMed. 2004; 6(1): 33. 26 March 2004. nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref><ref>Britt Hermes.  [https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/nd-confession-part-1-clinical-training-inside-and-out/ ND Confession, Part 1: Clinical training inside and out.] sciencebasedmedicine.org. 13 March 2015. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref><ref>Eugenie V. Mielczarek and Brian D. Engler. [http://www.csicop.org/si/show/selling_pseudoscience_a_rent_in_the_fabric_of_american_medicine/ Selling Pseudoscience: A Rent in the Fabric of American Medicine.] Skeptical Inquirer 38.3. May/June 2014. csicop.org. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref><ref>Kimball C. Atwood. [http://www.csicop.org/si/show/ongoing_problem_with_the_national_center The Ongoing Problem with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.] Skeptical Inquirer 25.7. September/October 2003. csicop.org. Retrieved on 30 October 2015.</ref>

==See also==
*[[Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine]]

==External links==
*[http://americanloons.blogspot.com/2022/12/2595-michelle-brannick.html Michelle Brannick], a deranged [[quack]] and Bastyr alumna

==External links==
*[http://www.bastyr.edu Official website]

==References==
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