Turmeric to Reduce Inflammation & Pain with Dr. Shivani Gupta

“We are all inflamed at some level”, says guest expert Dr. Shivani Gupta. Why does this matter? Most chronic diseases are tied to chronic inflammation. In this episode, discover how turmeric and curcumin can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain, and support overall health and wellness. Dr. Gupta breaks down the science behind turmeric and curcumin, revealing ways to incorporate them into your diet for maximum benefits.  In this episode you’ll hear:2:20 – Dr. Gupta’s PhD focus on curcumin5:30 – Difference between acute and chronic inflammation7:45 – Toxic burden and daily detox practices11:00 – The food-inflammation connection13:15 – Turmeric’s effect on inflammation15:50 – Difference between turmeric and curcumin17:45 – How to use turmeric and curcumin?19:25 – Using black pepper or a healthy fat with turmeric19:45 – Can you cook with a turmeric supplement?22:00 – Can you use turmeric instead of Ibuprofen for acute pain?24:00 – Curcumin in Orthopedics and Neurology26:40 – Who should not use curcumin?27:15 – What are telomeres and curcumin’s role in longevity and health span?28:20 – Health benefits of spices29:40 – Discount CodeReferences:Discount Code AFN for 15% off your turmeric order at Fusionary Formulas. Alternative Food Network gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase using discount code AFN.Reducing Inflammation in the Body with Food, Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 13  Credits:Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin©2024 Alternative Food Network Inc. Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Health and Wellness Podcasting, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights