Why Chronic Disease Is Rooted in Inflammation & the Ancient Science That Can Help You Heal | Dr. Shivani Gupta

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 July 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Chronic inflammation has become a pervasive health crisis, which can lead to a whole host of other health problems like cardiovascular disease, autoimmunity, cancer, diabetes, and more. And unfortunately, most people in our modern society don’t understand the tools we can access to naturally reduce inflammation. Today, you’re going to learn nutrition and lifestyle practices that can fight inflammation. Today’s guest is Dr. Shivani Gupta. She is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who blends Ayurvedic and functional medicine to help women reduce their inflammation and balance their hormones for better energy and better health. Dr. Shivani is here on The Model Health Show to discuss the prevalence of chronic inflammation, the anti-inflammatory properties of spices like turmeric, and so much more. You’re going to learn about Ayurvedic principles, like doshas, Ama, Agni, and more. Dr. Shivani is sharing the healing power of spice and herbs, and other health practices you can implement for lower inflammation and a healthier body. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Dr. Shivani Gupta! In this episode you’ll discover: The family history that inspired Dr. Shivani to study inflammation. (6:09) How inflammation fuels diabetes and other chronic illnesses. (8:56) What percentage of Americans are suffering from inflammation-related diseases. (9:40) The difference between acute and chronic inflammation. (10:12) What inflammaging is. (10:56) The role the gut plays in the health of your immune system. (12:26) What Ayurvedic medicine is, and its core principles. (18:59) How your digestive fire regulates your health. (23:45) What Ama is in Ayurveda. (27:00) The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and how to use it. (33:23) What a circadian walk is. (53:57) Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL. Fusionary Formulas - Use code MODELHEALTH - Save 15% on Dr. Shivani’s turmeric blends and supplements! The Inflammation Code by Dr. Shivani Gupta - Read about Ayurvdedic practices to reduce inflammation! Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi. Make nutrition effortless—and actually enjoyable. Organifi’s delicious, superfood blends help you boost energy, reduce stress, and feel your best every day. Get 20% off with code MODEL at organifi.com/model.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit the modelhealthshow.com.
0:10.0	Today, you're going to discover the shocking connection between inflammation and our epidemics of chronic diseases.
0:18.3	Heart disease, diabetes, depression, and countless other conditions have a
0:22.6	major inflammatory component. And if we're only treating the symptoms and not the root causes
0:29.0	of these diseases, we will continue to see rapid degradation. And how do we effectively treat
0:36.8	inflammation? Well, today you're going to discover the
0:39.6	modern science based on a system of medicine with thousands of years of documented history. Through
0:47.7	cutting-edge use of Ayurvedic medicine, you'll learn how we all have a unique body type, especially when it comes to health and disease.
0:57.3	You'll discover the common culprits that throw our bodies into inflammation and science-backed ways to
1:03.7	finally reduce chronic inflammation and bring your body into a state of health.
1:10.1	Some of the stuff that I learned today truly blew my mind
1:13.7	and things that I take for granted that I have access to,
1:17.5	I'm now inspired to utilize them at a whole new level.
1:22.4	And so I cannot wait to share this powerful interview with you.
1:26.4	But before we get to our special guests,
1:27.8	I want to share something that's prized in the Ayurvedic system that's featured in a mind-blowing
1:34.0	peer-reviewed study in a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial titled
1:39.8	Clinical Evaluation of Purified Sheila-ji on testosterone levels and healthy volunteers
1:47.7	had men between the ages of 45 to 55 take 250 milligrams of purified shila-ji twice daily for 90 days.
2:01.3	At the end of the study, the researchers found that versus a placebo, the men taking
2:08.4	Sheila G had significant increases in total testosterone, free testosterone, and DHEAs.
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