Origins

Image of people siting in a conference. Gwen Diaz, AyD. spoke online to the International Conference on Traditional Medicine and Integrative Health in Barcelona, about her Origins Theory -- an Ayurvedic and integrative framework for understanding modern menopause.

What We Carry Home: The Path of Practice

I had the privilege of presenting online this week to the International Conference on Traditional Medicine and Integrative Health in Barcelona. Many practitioners, researchers, clinicians,…

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From Recommendation to Reality: What Ayurveda Understands About Change

We talk about change as though it should be simple: Eat better. Reduce stress. Sleep more. Exercise. Cut back on alcohol. Stop the late-night snacking….

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A small fire beside a mountain lake, with a snow-capped view of the mountain in the distance. Reminding us of Anitya, the impermanence of life and death, and the grief of loss.

Death Through the Ayurvedic Lens

Anitya: Sanskrit for Impermanence Today, a dear friend left his physical body. Like many who learn of a death, I found myself pausing. The world…

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Stress Is a Biological Cycle You Must Complete

Stress isn’t just an event—it’s a neuroendocrine process that begins in the mind, travels through your nerves, and leaves a chemical residue in your tissues….

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Why Are Modern Dieting Movements Creating So Much Imbalance?

We have all been overwhelmed by the social media movements and the ubiquitous “Food is Medicine” memes. While the sentiment is well-meaning, the result is…

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What Are We Actually Preparing Our Bodies For?

We Added Decades to Life, But Not Necessarily Our Vitality. In 1935, when the Social Security Act established retirement at age 65, most people were…

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Why Do We Resist the Very Wisdom That Would Transform Us?

Why is self-transformation so difficult even when we have the tools? This past weekend, I spoke to a group on the theme of “Tools of…

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Is the Secret to Your Resilience and Longevity Hidden in Your Mother’s DNA?

Why is the modern world overlooking the biological miracle of motherhood? In our modern, high-performance culture, we often relegate Mother’s Day to a single Sunday…

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Is Your Health a Commodity, or a Practice You’re Learning to Live?

In my not so humble opinion, the wellness industry has become a huge armpit of capitalism. In 2026, the global wellness industry has reached a…

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Why Is Modern Science Only Now Discovering the Gut-Brain Connection?

Is your conventional care missing the link between your digestion and your mood? In many clinical settings today, if you have acid reflux, you see…

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