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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.

Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health Jamie Van Auken, MA, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, E-RYT 500 Mental, Emotional, & Behavioral Health Jamie Van Auken, MA, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, E-RYT 500

In Defense of Play

One thing I often tell the families I work with is that: a playing brain is a learning brain. Neurobiology backs this up. When activation meets connection—aka, play—we increase our capacity to tolerate distress, make meaning, and self-regulate.

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