Ayurveda and Elemental Design: Ancient Healing for Modern Medicine

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 / Timestamps00:01 – 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 EpisodeWhy Ayurveda is the original root-cause & lifestyle medicineThe three Ayurvedic constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) explained simplyHow circadian rhythm affects inflammation, digestion, and sleepWhy some people feel worse with fasting, cold exposure, or extreme wellness trendsSimple Ayurvedic rituals that support gut health, lymphatic flow, and nervous system regulationThe real science behind turmeric and Ayurvedic “super spices”Why healing starts when you stop fighting your naturePractical TakeawaysDr. Gupta shares her Top 5 Ayurveda Moves anyone can start today:Learn your Elemental Design (Ayurvedic constitution)Use a copper tongue scraper dailyAlign your day with circadian rhythm & sunlightProtect sleep — especially the 10pm–2am windowUse turmeric strategically to lower inflammation (with lifestyle support)🔗 Guest Links & ResourcesDr. Shivani Gupta – Website & Elemental Design Quiz 👉 https://shivanigupta.comInstagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/doctor.shivaniguptaBook: The Inflammation Code 👉 https://theinflammationcode.com (Also available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)Supplements: Fusionary Formulas 👉 https://fusionaryformulas.com🎟 Listener Discount Code: CURIOUS15 👉 15% off at checkout (mentioned in the episode)👍 Support the ShowIf you found this episode helpful:Like the videoSubscribe to The Curious CardiologistComment with topics or guests you’d like to see next