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The Buddha’s Medicine Blog

Through our blog, we aim to provide a repository of knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance on all aspects of health and effective natural healing tools. We are 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 and timeless wisdom of holistic living, and unlock the secrets of well-being and inner peace within you.

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

Modern Fasting Misconceptions

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.

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