The Buddha’s Medicine Blog

Through our blog, we aim to provide a sanctuary of knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance on … and natural healing. We’re passionate wellness enthusiasts, dedicated to bringing you valuable insights, ancient wisdom, and modern approaches to help you align with the healing power within and discover the path to a harmonious & fulfilling life. Explore the profound & timeless wisdom of holistic living, and unlock the secrets of well-being & inner peace within you.

About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Breaking Down Barriers: Making Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine More Accessible

At its core, my mission at The Buddha's Medicine is to help people reconnect with their innate capacity for healing and vitality. The conventional medical system often places artificial barriers between patients and the care they need. Through multi-state licensing and a practice model that prioritizes real healing over quick fixes, I'm working to break down these barriers.

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About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

For the Medical Misfits Out There

Over the course of my training and years in practice, I've come to appreciate that many people don't fit neatly into modern medical boxes. And that's not even always because their conditions are necessarily rare (though that does happen!), but because our conventional medical system isn't designed or equipped with the tools to see them as whole, living, dynamic people.

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About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Neurodiversity: Embracing Different Ways of Being

Neurodiversity matters because neurodiversity is part and parcel to the very Ayurvedic art of seeing each person as the unique individual that they are. There is no right or wrong way of being; there is just the person, their life, their preferences, and their needs.

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About Our Practice, Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice, Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Exploring Risky Substances Through Ayurveda

The topic of risky substances is an important one with respect to our collective health in the present day. At The Buddha's Medicine, we don't shy away from discussing this with each and every person we have the privilege of caring for.

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About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach

Bringing Care to Life: The Integration of Ayurvedic Medical Care & Lifestyle Coaching

While the clinical aspects of Ayurvedic medicine provide the essential framework for healing, it's the daily implementation (the small choices | the gradual shifts | the consistent practices) that ultimately leads to lasting transformation.

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About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice, About Dr. Matt Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

The Difference Credentials Make: Why Our Medical Approach to Ayurveda Matters

When you walk into my office, you're not just getting a surface-level Ayurvedic consultation, nor are you getting the usual, cookie-cutter western medical care – you're getting both the depth of Ayurvedic medical care and the insights of modern medical science, seamlessly integrated.

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About Our Practice Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Our Practice Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Beyond Boundaries: Ayurveda, a Non-Denominational System of Whole Health

At The Buddha's Medicine, we value the radical acceptance Ayurveda opens the door to. And we emphasize Ayurveda's true nature as a universal science of life: one that transcends religious, cultural, and spiritual boundaries while offering profound healing wisdom for everyone.

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About Dr. Matt, About Our Practice, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Dr. Matt, About Our Practice, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Ayurvedic Plant-Based Health: Harnessing the Hugely Healing Power of Nature

As an Ayurvedic physician with extensive background in both Western and Eastern medicine, I'm often asked about the benefits of a plant-based diet. In this special post, I share my thoughts on how Ayurveda and plant-based living can work together in constructing a powerful, personalized approach to health and wellness.

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About Dr. Matt, About Our Practice Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP About Dr. Matt, About Our Practice Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Treating Causes, Not Symptoms: Our Pharmaceutical-Free Practice

The Buddha's Medicine is a practice where we take a different approach to healing - one that addresses the root causes of illness rather managing symptoms alone. And you can be sure that our philosophy extends to our stance on pharmaceuticals and prescriptions.

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