Master of Nutrition student Jenna Moreno dreams of owning her own sustainable small farm someday and growing nutritious food for the community. Until then, she’s getting valuable hands-on experience as an intern with a Portland-area farmers market and by helping educate community members how to cook healthy meals to prevent diabetes and heart disease. “Connecting …
Chinese New Year 2022 falls on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 15, 2022. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Below is a list of Student Government Association (SGA)-sponsored events to celebrate Chinese New Year. There are some exciting upcoming events and collaborative activities for everyone to enjoy. …
An international team including researchers from the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) recently investigated the efficacy of zinc supplements for the treatment of respiratory viruses. From common colds and flu-like illnesses to more serious conditions like viral pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are common around the …
This season of giving thanks, we’re thankful for the thousands of NUNM alumni and the greater NUNM community — all who practice natural medicine worldwide. NUNM alumni are giving back to their communities every day by providing health education, hands-on practice, and mentorship. Together, we are creating a community that’s transforming the lives of countless …
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) recently welcomed two new staff members to its community: Director of Development Carrie Baldwin-Sayre, ND (’04) and Career Services Manager Emma Britton. Dr. Baldwin-Sayre returns to NUNM after serving most recently as the Associate Dean of Students for Health and Well-being at Reed College. Before Reed, she spent …
If you’re finding it hard to get a good night’s rest, Yoga Nidra might be the answer, according to a series of research studies conducted at NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute. Findings from the studies were featured in an article published recently by U.S. News and World Report. Yoga Nidra is one of the easiest yoga …
NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute partnered with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald ’05 on the first-ever randomized, controlled clinical trial to find potential reversal of the biological clock through DNA methylation.
