Long before intermittent fasting became the term du jour, ancient whole-person medicine and healing traditions, including Ayurveda, recognized the impact of fasting and meal timing on health. In the Ayurvedic system, we have long understood that digestion (agni) operates on natural rhythms aligned with the sun's movement.

The path from knowing to doing doesn't have to be walked alone. At The Buddha's Medicine, we've created an integrated approach that honors both the clinical expertise of Dr. Matt and the practical, day-to-day support that makes implementation possible.

The digital age presents unique challenges, but it also offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and connection. By applying timeless Ayurvedic principles to contemporary challenges, we can help our youth thrive in this rapidly evolving world. After all, true wellness is about adapting ancient wisdom to meet the needs of our time.

Ayurvedic medicine has held for thousands of years that nutrition and lifestyle have the power to prevent and treat heart disease. And the modern evidence base bears this out: to date, the only intervention that we have seen reverse (not slow down, not pause, but reverse) developing or full-blown heart disease is lifestyle-based treatment.

In my practice at The Buddha's Medicine, I've witnessed countless patients transform their relationship with inflammatory conditions by embracing these ancient principles alongside modern medical understanding. The key lies not in choosing between traditional and modern approaches, but in understanding how to integrate both for optimal healing.

In the hands of a qualified health professional, hypnotherapy is a safe modality that can be integrated with a whole multitude of others.

A post on some of applications for hypnotherapy in our practice setting (and other practice settings).

In addition to practicing broad-spectrum Ayurvedic, integrative, and manual medicine, I am also a clinical hypnotherapist.

This is about more than just healthcare – it's about creating spaces where healing can truly occur, where every individual feels valued, and where diversity is recognized as the beautiful, natural expression of life that it is. That's the promise of Ayurveda, and that's our promise to you at The Buddha's Medicine.

The journey to family mental wellness through Ayurveda isn't about reaching a particular destination – it's about creating a sustainable way of living that honors each family member's unique nature while fostering collective harmony.

Throughout my studies in Ayurveda, I have encountered various practitioners and institutions, but none have matched the depth and authenticity of Dr. Matt. What began as a mentorship relationship has evolved into something even more meaningful: serving the Dr. Matt's patients as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach, working alongside the very doctor I consider to be an important and impactful mentor.

At The Buddha's Medicine, we believe that financial health is an essential component of overall wellness. The stress of financial burden can directly counteract the healing process we're working to facilitate. The foundation of our approach to payment and accessibility is to offer something different, more transparent, and above all, more direct.

Triguna is comprised of the three gunas of sattva, rajas, and tamas. In a sense, these represent aspects of the atomic nature of material substrata.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At The Buddha's Medicine, we know how badly it can feel to be churned and processed through the corporate medical system, both from a patient standpoint and a provider standpoint.

Our commitment to maintaining a judgment-free environment goes beyond simple tolerance - it's an active, intentional practice of creating space for all lifestyle choices and everyone's personal preferences.

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.

Safe, sustainable plant-based alternatives to dairy products are essential to practicing Ayurveda healthfully in our modern world. This is true from a health standpoint, an environmental standpoint, an animal rights standpoint, and a personal choice standpoint.

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.

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.

In our shared modern world, healthcare can often feel impersonal and algorithmic. We dislike that as much as you do.

Meditation is a remarkably powerful tool for supporting and maintaining health and well-being. Notably, the time-tested practice of meditation aligns not only with Ayurvedic principles of care, but also has strong support behind it from contemporary scientific research.

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.

In our modern world, digestive intolerances and food sensitivities have become increasingly common. As an Ayurvedic Physician, I frequently encounter patients struggling with these issues.

There is great potential in the integration of Ayurveda with modern medicine. By combining the strengths of both systems, genuine comprehensive care is possible - care that addresses the root causes of disease and promotes long-term health and wellness.