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I am delighted to welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta today for the first of two interviews. Dr. Gupta is the founder and CEO of Fusionary Formulas and the author of The Inflammation Code. She has both a master's degree and a PhD in Vedic sciences, where her dissertation focused on turmeric's role in inflammation, joint health, and cardiovascular health.
In today’s conversation, we explore the physical effects of chronic inflammation, habits to support stress reduction, the differences between inflammaging and normal physiologic aging, and ways to nurture ourselves in midlife (which Dr. Gupta calls the Vata season). We also discuss how ama can contribute to inflammatory processes in the body, digestive fire, constipation and strategies to address it, the importance of curcumin, and the research surrounding it.
Dr. Gupta and I will continue our conversation on our next podcast together. Stay tuned for part two!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Dr. Gupta shares the personal experiences that motivated her to write The Inflammation Code
Environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to the body’s inflammatory burden
Why inflammation can become more difficult to manage during the perimenopause and menopause transition
How the symptoms of normal aging could actually be signs of inflammaging
Dr. Gupta explains the Ayurvedic concept of Agni, or digestive fire, and shares ways to support digestion
Practical Ayurvedic ways to support regular bowel movements
How Dr. Gupta approaches gut and immune health after repeated antibiotic exposure
The Ayurvedic approach to diet differs from restrictive or extreme eating patterns.
The potential anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, curcumin, and other polyphenol-rich spices
How culinary turmeric differs from concentrated curcumin extracts
Bio:
Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and founder of Fusionary Formulas.
She holds a Master's degree in Ayurvedic Sciences and completed her PhD dissertation- specifically on turmeric making her one of the world's foremost experts on its pharmacology and clinical application.
She is the author of The Inflammation Code, published by Hay House, bridging ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern inflammation science. Dr. Gupta is known for making complex science accessible without dumbing it down — her work speaks equally to the everyday health-conscious woman and to clinicians who want to go deeper.
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