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The Buddha’s Medicine Blog

Through our blog, we 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.

About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach

New Year Reflections: The Art of Beginning Again

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.

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About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach

Mindful Thanksgiving: Adapting Traditional Meals the Ayurvedic Way

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.

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About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach

Beyond the Treatment Plan: Making Ayurvedic Changes That Actually Stick

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.

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About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach About Our Practice Jess Marie | Practice Manager & Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach

The Medicine of Mentorship

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.

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

Making Healing Accessible: Our Approach to Care Affordability

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.

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