Why Extreme Diets Are Destroying Your Gut Microbiome in Menopause (Ayurvedic Solutions)

Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code, to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism. Dr. Shivani shares why this season of life is a Vata season (characterized by dryness, anxiety, and feeling ungrounded), and how to counteract it with nourishment, rhythm, and the practices your body is actually craving. If you've been cutting carbs, doing HIIT workouts, and white-knuckling your way through restrictive diets only to feel worse, this episode will change how you approach your health in midlife. You'll Discover: ● Why the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response (and what that really means for your body) ● How your Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) determines what your body needs right now ● Why perimenopause and menopause are Vata seasons (and what that means for dryness, anxiety, brain fog, and joint pain) ● The one daily practice that grounds your nervous system: Abhyanga oil massage (and why it's a game-changer for aging skin) ● Why extreme diets like carnivore and keto damage your gut microbiome ● How to eat for nourishment instead of depletion ● Why turmeric needs black pepper or fat to work ● The "Tea Time is Me Time" practice that helps you reset your nervous system five times a day ● How to stop chasing your 20-year-old body and build metabolic health that lasts Ready to Balance Inflammation and Feel Like Yourself Again? This transition requires new strategies, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who's tired of fighting her body instead of supporting it. 💪✨ Resources: ● Dr. Shivani's Website: http://drshivani.com ● Dr. Shivani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ ● The Inflammation Code Book: http://theinflammationcode.com ● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): http://fusionaryformulas.com Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.