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.

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

The Lifespan of Food and Its Impact on Health

Our bodies are made of food, and all food (or at least, all food worth eating) inherently has a shelf-life to it. The Ayurvedic perspective on this topic is essentially as follows: the shelf-life of food impacts the shelf-life of our bodies. This relates to excessive tamas: the quality of inertia and stagnation.

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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

An Unconventional Journey to Doctorhood

There’s also the practical, training and experience-related side of The Buddha’s Medicine’s history. From a training and experience standpoint, what’s my deal? What do all those letters after my name mean, anyway?

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