Wellness Curated

Anshu Bahanda

On Wellness Curated, Anshu Bahanda gets world renowned experts on physical and mental health to guide you pro bono. Packed with content that helps people to understand their bodies and minds better and to find relief from the pain and restrictions that have long prevented them from living their best lives, this show is a go-to resource for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life.Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

  1. Gut Health: Your Key to Everyday Wellness

    12/18/2025

    Gut Health: Your Key to Everyday Wellness

    Everyone seems to be trying to “fix their gut” these days, from probiotics and kombucha to food eliminations and supplement routines. Yet many people still feel bloated, tired, or low in energy even when they are eating well. The real question is not just what we eat, but whether our gut is actually able to digest, absorb and use the nutrients we give it. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I am joined by Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian, integrative nutritionist, author of the upcoming book, Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health—GLP-1 Shot or Not and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. Together, we cut through the noise around gut health.  We explore how gut imbalances often show up beyond digestion, through skin, mood, energy, sleep, and hormones. We also talk about how learning to notice the body’s signals can lead to long term gut health. To help you understand the tools mentioned in this conversation, here are some of the key assessments and tests discussed: Digestive Assessment Questionnaires: To identify issues with motility, digestion, absorption and eliminationBristol Stool Scale: To understand bowel patternsStool Tests: Commonly used to look at gut function and balanceFood Allergy and Food Intolerance Tests:  To understand why they can be misleading when the gut is irritatedLeaky Gut and Gut Irritation Testing This episode is not about quick fixes or perfect diets. It is about understanding how your gut works so you can make more informed choices. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/gut-health-your-key-to-everyday-wellness-2/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us for more expert-led conversations where science meets self-care.

    48 min
  2. Future of Longevity: Can We Really Reverse Ageing?

    12/04/2025

    Future of Longevity: Can We Really Reverse Ageing?

    Everyone seems to be chasing the secret to living longer these days, from cold plunges and stem cells to full body scans and biohacking routines. But as I sat with the image of those two 75-year-old men, one walking, laughing and playing with his grandchildren, the other struggling to get out of bed, I realised longevity is about far more than simply adding years. It’s about whether those extra years are spent in hospital beds or in cafés with friends. The real question isn’t “How long can we live?” but “How well can we live for as long as we’re here?” In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Dr Darshan Shah, a surgeon, entrepreneur, longevity expert and founder of Next Health. Together, we explore what it really means to age gracefully, why healthspan matters more than lifespan, and how much of our future health is truly within our control. We talk about whether you can overcome a difficult genetic history, the difference between living longer and living better, and how modern tools such as blood biomarkers, wearables, CT angiograms and full body MRI allow us to detect disease years before it appears as a crisis. To help you start your own data-led wellness journey, here are some of the core tests and metrics Dr Shah recommends for personalised health insights: Metabolic Health Tests: Blood sugar, insulin, HbA1c, full lipid profile, blood pressure, waist circumference, body fat percentage and visceral fat.Hormonal & Functional Health Tests: Key hormone markers, gut-health indicators, detoxification markers.Inflammation & Ageing Markers: Tests that measure systemic inflammation and biological ageing.Gut Health Tests: Microbiome analysis and food-sensitivity or leaky-gut testing.Wearable Metrics: Heart-rate variability, sleep tracking, smart-scale body composition and continuous glucose monitoring.Alziemer’s disease: Blood biomarkers testThis episode isn’t about chasing eternal youth; it’s about understanding your body more deeply so you can age with clarity, confidence and strength. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of how everyday choices shape your energy, resilience and long-term health, along with simple tools you can start using now to feel better from the inside out. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/future-of-longevity-can-we-really-reverse-ageing/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us for more expert-led conversations where science meets self-care.

    50 min

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On Wellness Curated, Anshu Bahanda gets world renowned experts on physical and mental health to guide you pro bono. Packed with content that helps people to understand their bodies and minds better and to find relief from the pain and restrictions that have long prevented them from living their best lives, this show is a go-to resource for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life.Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.