Ep. 641 Ayurveda, Gut Health, and Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta | Menopause, Perimenopause, Holistic Health

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.