Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine: A Philosophy of Practice
The longer I practice medicine, the less interested I become in fighting disease and the more interested I become in understanding why the body lost…
Origins
Beyond the Dosha Quiz: Understanding the Clinical Intelligence of Ayurveda
One of the first questions people ask when they encounter Ayurveda is: “What’s my dosha?” Within moments they’re handed a short online quiz and labeled…
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,…
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…