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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation: Helpful for Exercise?

Written by: Jenn Evon, UWS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Course Facilitator Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as DHA and EPA, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Their role…

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Distance Learning Doesn’t Hinder Engagement

By: Samantha Silva, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine student If you had told me a few years ago that I would pursue my master’s degree entirely online, I may not…

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University of Western States opens Standard Process Student Commons

Standard Process Inc. gift of $500,000 helps build new student space on campus University of Western States (UWS), a leader in educating health care professionals, has opened a new student…

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Self-Care Tips from a Busy Graduate Student

By: Samantha Silva, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine student I wake up suddenly, my face on my desk and drool dripping down my chin. I sit up, looking around carefully,…

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Owens to Help Facilitate Diversity Conference

For Robert Owens, EdD, CSCS, adjunct professor in the sport and performance psychology (SPP) program at University of Western States (UWS), the ability to work with students from a variety…

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LEAPS into IM Experience

By: Rebekah Wilks Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) is sponsored by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. This is the conventional…

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UWS Lactation Room

In fall 2017, UWS opened a dedicated lactation room for nursing students and staff. The space is tastefully furnished with a refrigerator, sink, hygiene necessities, table and a comfortable chair….

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Event Develops Future Integrative Medicine Practitioners

University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic students Catherine Kanda and Rebekah Wilks were chosen to help represent the chiropractic field nationally at the Leadership and Education Program for Students…

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USATF Championships

UWS students love the opportunities for hands-on learning and field experience. Read some of our student experiences below. Student: Emily Kreifels Program: Doctor of Chiropractic/ MS Sports Medicine Quarter: 7…

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For the Love of the Game

As the founder of Total Wellness and Elite Performance Consulting, LLC, Conrad Woolsey, PhD, CC-AASP, CHES, director of the University of Western States (UWS) sport and performance psychology program, provides…

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