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.

Aging, Longevity & Rejuvenative Medicine, Diabetes & Metabolic Health, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP Aging, Longevity & Rejuvenative Medicine, Diabetes & Metabolic Health, Nutritional & Digestive Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Ayurvedic Insights on Weight Management

Ayurveda offers a sustainable, long-term approaches to achieving and maintaining a healthy metabolism and body size by bringing the body and mind into coordinated balance.

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Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP

Embracing Routine, Part 2: Dinacharya - Daily practices for Health and Prevention

The most regularly used Sanskrit term for this is dinacharya (pronounced “din-acharyaa”) - literally, something like “daily conduct” or “daily movement.” The term refers to wholesome habits for daily living that support health. Dinacharya works by bringing balance in simple ways where there might be imbalance, but even more importantly, via prevention.

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

Thoughts on Dosha Questionnaires

I get asked a lot what I think about dosha questionnaires - inventories of questions that are supposed to shed light on a person’s Ayurvedic constitution.

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