Ashma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

Biohacking Supplements & Longevity – What actually works?

Peptides, supplement stacks, cold plunges, 10,000 steps: longevity is suddenly everywhere, and so are the shortcuts. In this very first episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Dr. Bibushan Basnet, a doctor and CEO of eHealthyinfo, to bust five of the biggest longevity myths and talk about the everyday habits that…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? A Pelvic Health PT with 20+ Years Answers | Dr. Kim Parker-Guerrero

Leaking when you laugh, painful sex, a hundred Kegels a day — pelvic health is full of things we've been told to just live with. In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Dr. Kim Parker-Guerrero, a pelvic health physical therapist and president of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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Navigating Heart Failure at Home | Certified Heart Failure Nurse Reveals Life Saving Habits

A tighter wedding ring, an extra pillow at night, socks leaving rings around your ankles — heart failure rarely gets worse overnight. In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Jessica Lamar, a registered nurse and heart failure nurse coordinator, to talk about life after hospital discharge and the early…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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Blood Sugar Spikes After Eating? The Diabetes Mistakes You Don’t See!

Sugar, honey, carbs, insulin, Ozempic: few conditions attract as many myths as diabetes. In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Dr. Pratikshya Thapa, an endocrinologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida. Together they unpack why diabetes is rising in young people, bust five common…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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The Truth About Arthritis,Lupus & Gout | Rheumatologist Wants You To Catch The Early Warning Signs!

Stiff in the morning, tired all the time, and told it's just stress or aging? In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Dr. Ofelya Gevorgyan, a board-certified rheumatologist, to explain what rheumatology really covers. They also discuss when joint pain should worry you and what patients need to know…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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Are Seed Oils & Sugar Really Causing Cancer? | The Truth, Explained

Seed oils, sugar, processed meat — nutrition headlines love to name a villain. In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal sits down with Selena Rai, a holistic nutrition therapist, Ayurvedic lifestyle practitioner, and licensed sugar detox instructor, to separate the research-backed claims from the fear-mongering. In This Episode Why seed…

September 18, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

Diabetes

Diabetes Myths and Treatment Explained

Diabetes Myths and Facts In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal, MPH, sits down with endocrinologist Pratikshya Thapa, MD, from the University of South Florida to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: from insulin resistance to modern treatments like continuous glucose monitors. Your blood sugar may look normal, but is…

April 29, 20260Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

A woman representing sarcoidosis diagnosis tests for an inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of tiny collections of immune cells (granulomas) in organs

Multisystem disorder

Sarcoidosis Diagnosis Tests, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment

Sarcoidosis Key Highlights Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder affecting various organs beyond the lungs, such as the skin, eyes, heart, and nervous system. The characteristic finding on sarcoidosis diagnosis tests is the formation of granulomas in the affected tissue, leading to inflammation and damage to the organ involved. Some people may…

September 7, 20250Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

Cancer

The Essential Guide to Ovarian Cancer Imaging Tests

Ovarian cancer imaging tests: Everything you need to know Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, so women need to be aware of potential symptoms and undergo regular check-ups with their healthcare provider, especially if they have risk factors. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms suggestive of ovarian cancer,…

September 7, 20250Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

a patient lying in a hospital bed awaiting a multiple myeloma electrophoresis test

Blood Cancer Chronic Diseases

What is Multiple Myeloma? – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What Is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow’s plasma cells. Normal plasma cells that produce antibodies to defend your body against infections can be found in the healthy bone marrow. In multiple myeloma, plasma cells are converted into malignant multiple myeloma cells, which grow…

September 7, 20250Comments ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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