Chronic Illness, Inflammation & Ayurveda | Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta was known as “the sick kid,” constantly battling infections and relying on antibiotics. By college, her health had deteriorated to the point where daily life felt impossible. In this episode, she shares how a breaking point led her to Ayurveda, where she rebuilt her health and now teaches others that symptoms aren’t random — they’re signals pointing to the root cause.Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy with Elemental Design™, Mental Inflammation™ tools, and gut-forward routines. Her new book, The Inflammation Code (Hay House, February 2026), offers a clear, non-diet plan for cooling chronic inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta. More at shivanigupta.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivaniguptaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@TheShivaniGuptaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta/videosPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theshivaniguptaWebsite: www.shivanigupta.comThe Inflammation Code book: www.theinflammationcode.com Fusionary Formulas: www.fusionaryformulas.com7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItNJ1DV3XsOn5MwBbSpeTFH8o3KFu2qk/view?usp=sharingThe Inflammation Code Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inflammation-code/id1680587836Rock Bottom Podcast is sponsored by: @JigsawHealthTVFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockbottom.podcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockbottom.podcast⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Rock Bottom Podcast01:58 – Growing Up “The Sick Kid”03:56 – Rock Bottom: Severely Ill in India04:10 – Saying No to Another Prescription05:08 – Discovering Ayurveda06:54 – A Complete Health Transformation08:17 – Bridging Eastern & Western Medicine12:52 – Inflammation: The Root of Modern Symptoms23:08 – “Tea Time is Me Time” & Nervous System Health27:11 – What Inflammation Actually Feels Like34:25 – Turmeric, Gut Health & Healing43:44 – Your Body Isn’t Broken47:50 – Where to Start Your Healing Journey