In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD in Ayurvedic medicine, founder of Fusionary Formulas, and author of The Inflammation Code.

Together, they explore why Ayurveda — a 5,000-year-old system of medicine — may be more relevant than ever in a modern world defined by chronic inflammation, burnout, disrupted circadian rhythms, and one-size-fits-all wellness trends.

This conversation bridges ancient wisdom and modern science, reframing inflammation, gut health, sleep, fasting, and metabolic health through the lens of personalized, lifestyle-based medicine.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still feel off — this episode is for you.

👇 Watch until the end for practical, simple ways to apply Ayurveda to your daily life.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:01 – Welcome & introduction to Dr. Shivani Gupta
 01:44 – What Ayurveda really is (and why it aligns with functional medicine)
 02:57 – Doshas as the original personalized medicine
 04:14 – Elemental Design: air, fire, earth explained
 06:15 – Vata (air): anxiety, gut issues, grounding strategies
 08:53 – Pitta (fire): inflammation, burnout, cooling the system
 10:21 – Kapha (earth): metabolism, weight, mood, movement
 12:36 – How seasons & life events shift your constitution
 15:06 – Ayurveda vs genomics: two paths to personalization
 18:20 – Why intermittent fasting & trends don’t work for everyone
 22:44 – Why Ayurveda matters more than ever today
 26:14 – Micro-rituals to reset the nervous system
 29:17 – Tongue scraping, oil pulling, dry brushing, self-massage
 35:34 – Food timing & the Ayurvedic circadian diet
 37:41 – Super spices & the science of turmeric
 50:46 – Supplement quality & why formulation matters
 54:33 – Dr. Gupta’s Top 5 Ayurveda “Start Here” moves
 59:01 – Rapid-fire questions (nachos, Italy, race cars)
 01:01:54 – Where to find Dr. Gupta + listener discount
 01:02:38 – Final thoughts & outro

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Ayurveda is the original root-cause & lifestyle medicine
• The three Ayurvedic constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) explained simply
• How circadian rhythm affects inflammation, digestion, and sleep
• Why some people feel worse with fasting, cold exposure, or extreme wellness trends
• Simple Ayurvedic rituals that support gut health, lymphatic flow, and nervous system regulation
• The real science behind turmeric and Ayurvedic “super spices”
• Why healing starts when you stop fighting your nature

Practical Takeaways

Dr. Gupta shares her Top 5 Ayurveda Moves anyone can start today:

1. Learn your Elemental Design (Ayurvedic constitution)
2. Use a copper tongue scraper daily
3. Align your day with circadian rhythm & sunlight
4. Protect sleep — especially the 10pm–2am window
5. Use turmeric strategically to lower inflammation (with lifestyle support)

🔗 Guest Links & Resources

• Dr. Shivani Gupta – Website & Elemental Design Quiz
  👉 https://shivanigupta.com
• Instagram
  👉 https://www.instagram.com/doctor.shivanigupta
• Book: The Inflammation Code
  👉 https://theinflammationcode.com
  (Also available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)
• Supplements: Fusionary Formulas
  👉 https://fusionaryformulas.com

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