Chronic Inflammation Symptoms You’re Ignoring (and What To Do About It)

In this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, Nicole Johnson welcomes back Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic medicine expert, founder of Fusionary Formulas, and author of The Inflammation Code, for a powerful conversation on what chronic inflammation actually looks like—and how to start lowering it with simple, doable shifts.Dr. Gupta breaks down why inflammation is a root cause behind so many midlife symptoms we often dismiss as “just getting older,” including joint pain, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues (like IBS symptoms), insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and bloodwork trending in the wrong direction. Together, Nicole and Dr. Gupta discuss why women are especially impacted—pointing to the mental load, chronic stress, perfectionism, and constantly putting ourselves last—and Dr. Gupta introduces the concept of “mental inflammation,” the hidden stress pattern that keeps many women inflamed even when they’re “doing all the right things.”You’ll also learn how Ayurveda offers an anti-inflammatory lifestyle blueprint built around bite-sized self-care, not unrealistic routines. Dr. Gupta shares practical tools you can start immediately, including:Gut “digestive fire” and why gut health drives immunity, mood, metabolism, and inflammationSimple morning rituals like tongue scraping (a low-cost, high-impact habit)Oil pulling for oral microbiome support and better digestionWhy lunch is the most important meal for nutrient absorption (according to circadian rhythm)How to adjust dinner timing and choices to support better sleep and inflammation recoveryThe Ayurvedic sleep window—why 10pm–2am matters so much for the body’s nightly “clean-up” of inflammationPlus, Dr. Gupta dives into her research on turmeric/curcumin and why it remains one of the most trusted natural options for inflammation support—especially when used correctly for absorption.If you’ve been feeling “off,” inflamed, or like your body is aging faster than it should, this episode will help you connect the dots and create a simple plan to start feeling like yourself again—without overcomplicating your health.Listen to the 1st episode with Dr. Gupta HEREGet Dr. Shivani Gupta’s book: The Inflammation Code Learn more + resources: shivanigupta.comSupplements + teas: fusionaryformulas.comListener discount: use code WELLTHYHEALTHY for 15% off.