What if inflammation isn’t simply an inevitable part of aging, but a signal that your body is asking for something different?

In this episode of Root Causes: Vibrant Health, Elizabeth Tringali sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and author Dr. Shivani Gupta to explore how the ancient principles of Ayurveda can be combined with modern functional medicine to support a more personalized approach to health.

Dr. Gupta breaks down the three Ayurvedic body types, or doshas, and explains how understanding your own “elemental design” can influence the way you eat, sleep, exercise, manage stress, and support digestion. She also shares the six pillars behind her book, The Inflammation Code, including circadian rhythm, digestive health, Ayurvedic self-care practices, and the use of herbs and spices.

The conversation then dives into Dr. Gupta’s specialty: turmeric and curcumin. She explains the difference between culinary turmeric and concentrated curcumin, why absorption matters, and what current research is exploring around curcumin, inflammatory pathways, gut health, brain health, metabolism, and healthy aging.

Elizabeth and Dr. Gupta also discuss sleep, neuroinflammation, digestive “fire,” intermittent fasting, sugar and alcohol, and the small daily habits that may have a much bigger impact on long-term health than we realize.

If you’re interested in inflammation, functional medicine, Ayurveda, longevity, or simply understanding how to work withyour body rather than against it, this episode offers a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science.

Dr. Gupta's Book:

The Inflammation Code

Dr. Gupta's Turmeric:

Fusionary Formulas

Dr. Gupta's Instagram:

@dr.shivanigupta

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Can you actually train your brain to function better and without medication? In this episode, Elizabeth Tringali sits down with neurofeedback expert and author Mike Cohen to explore how neurofeedback is helping people with anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, brain injuries, sleep disorders, autism, migraines, and more.

Together they discuss:

• How neurofeedback actually works
• Why brain function matters more than brain structure
• The role of brain mapping (QEEG)
• Neurofeedback for trauma, menopause, concussions, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's
• Why functional medicine and brain training work best together
• Environmental toxins, mold, heavy metals, EMFs, and their effects on the brain
• The future of AI-driven brain optimization

If you've ever wondered whether your brain can heal—or why you still don't feel like yourself despite doing "everything right"—this conversation offers a fascinating look at one of the most promising tools in brain health.

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy joins Elizabeth Tringali, PA-C and Tringali Vibrant Health's Integrative Cancer Support Specialist, Dr. Erich Acebedo for a deep dive into the evolving world of integrative cancer care. Together, they explore innovative therapies including SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy/Q-Restrain), circulating tumor cell testing, mistletoe therapy, IV curcumin, peptide therapies, sound therapy, and emerging approaches to personalized oncology.

The discussion also highlights the importance of combining conventional cancer treatments with strategies that support immune function, reduce inflammation, improve the body's terrain, and address the underlying factors that contribute to disease. Dr. Connealy shares insights on prevention, early detection, breast cancer screening innovations, and why empowering patients with knowledge is essential for long-term health.

Whether you're navigating a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or interested in the future of personalized medicine, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how integrative approaches may help patients optimize their healing journey.

If you haven't yet listened to Part 1 in which Dr. Connealy and Elizabeth discuss the role of environmental toxins, chronic stress, emotional trauma, hormones, immune health, and lifestyle habits in creating the conditions for disease, you can listen here.

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