In Ayurveda, we understand that nature doesn't operate in straight lines; the seasons cycle, the doshas shift, and our bodies & minds move through rhythms of expansion and contraction, activity and rest. The "new year" isn't so much a fresh start as it's another turn of the wheel: an invitation to notice where we are and gently adjust our course.

You might wonder if eating Ayurvedically during Thanksgiving means sitting at the table with a separate meal, explaining your dietary needs, or feeling like you're missing out on cherished family traditions. The truth is quite different: Ayurvedic eating isn't about restriction or separation, for it's more about bringing consciousness and care to how we prepare & consume food.

Winter doesn't have to feel heavy. Explore integrative treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder combining ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medicine.

There is a quality and depth of relationship with the physician (that's me) that each person gets in seeking care at The Buddha's Medicine - and that can be hard to find elsewhere.

It’s happened again - you’ve been hit by a virus, struck by a smooth criminal. But which one? Perhaps a COVID test or a respiratory viral panel will answer that question; but then again, maybe it won’t.

How do we define a sustainable healthcare relationship? At The Buddha's Medicine, we consider a sustainable healthcare relationship to be a direct one: one wherein there is regular, consistent access and communication; one in which availability is high; one that is defined by trust and ample opportunities to develop that trust; and one that is financially transparent.

As I write this piece (early November, 2025), however, our healthcare situation in the United States is looking rather dire, for a variety of reasons. One of the chief contributors to this grim outlook is the cost of care - and in particular, the cost faced by regular, every day people - to get the care they need.

It is possible to live in a world with nearly zero measles, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, and more. And it is possible for us to have enough health and well-being to withstand the intentional stressor of vaccines, and then to move forward with even more health and well-being.

Jamie’s jam is nervous system awareness and safety - first, knowing what your nervous system’s bandwidth and capacity is in the moment. She brings regulation and grounding through mindfulness, body-based techniques, nature-based work, and more. And once you are regulated and feel safe, the work can begin at deeper layers.

In a world that often asks neurodiverse individuals to mask or change their natural ways of being, Ayurveda suggests something different: a framework for understanding these differences as expressions of the beautiful diversity of human consciousness. Your child doesn't need to be fixed; they need to be seen, understood, and supported in becoming the fullest expression of their authentic self.

When it comes to supporting neurodiverse children, Ayurveda offers an incredible amount of insight: that a child's sensory sensitivities, hyperfocus, and unique communication style are expressions of their individuality and their gifts. These are gifts that, when properly supported, can become that child's greatest strengths.

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.