Dr. Vasudha Kaushik
Family Medicine
San Jose, CA
18 years experience female
About
Bio
I help diabetes patients reduce or eventually stop medication by reducing blood sugars naturally. For more, visit kaushikmd.com .
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: California, Washington
Languages spoken
Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
195 Answers
42 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Urine and blood labs: some tests used to check kidneys' health in diabetes are:
1. urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio
2. GFR
3. Creatinine
Maintaining a very low carb li... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Paleo diet/low carb: Contrary to popular belief, best way to improve fatigue, cholesterol, and weight is by stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes based items... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
960 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Reduce carbs: The easiest way to reduce high cholestero is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potato based items). Also avoid milk protein sin... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
863 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low immunity: Lowered immunity can cause frequent UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 25 mg/day and a good probiotic daily might help solve the problem since they both b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid grains, lentils. Consume veggies, flesh foods, olive ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Paleo diet: The easiest way to improve digestion, kidney function, cholesterol, is by completely stopping grains, lentils, potatoes based items. Avoid milk protei... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
895 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Immunity boost: Get 30-45 minutes of sunshine daily at noon or take a vitamin D3 (10,000 IU/day) supplement and good quality probiotic daily.
Also, taking a zinc sup... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Likely: Sunshine helps synthesize vitamin D in our body and boosts our immunity. Laying on the beach should help you feel better and get over your cold faster... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: Take the minimum dose for the minimum amount of time possible.
Try taking it with food, sweet potato.
Consume a probiotic for a month. Get sunshine ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
858 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Epidermoid cyst: It sounds like epidermoid cyst. It is usually just bothersome but not dangerous/cancerous. They usually continue to recur. Consuming a diet low in car... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
897 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
It might, try this: Lowered immunity can cause UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 50 mg/day (with food), vitamin D3 ~5000-10,000 IU/day, and a good probiotic daily might help... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
No: Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include unhealthy eating habits, obesity, family history of diabetes (genetics) prior history of gestational diabetes... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
964 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low immunity: Lowered immunity can cause frequent UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 25 mg/day and a good probiotic daily might help solve the problem since they both b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
HDL, TG: HDL (good cholesterol) should be >60. Triglycerides (bad cholesterol) should be <100. Consuming high amounts of carbs lowers HDL and increases T... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
870 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low immunity: Lowered immunity can cause frequent UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 25-50 mg/day and a good probiotic daily might help solve the problem since they bot... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid gluten containing foods.
Getting 30 -45 min of suns... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low immunity: Lowered immunity can cause frequent UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 25 mg/day and a good probiotic daily might help solve the problem since they both b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low carb food: Avoid high carb foods such as grains, lentils, potato based items. Avoid milk protein (cheese, yogurt, milk, etc).
Consume plenty of low carb foods s... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
No: Likely not because popsicles have sugar and artificial colors/flavors that can actually irritate and inflame the intestine more than relieving any dis... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
953 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Paleo diet/low carb: The best way to improve colitis is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes based items). Avoid nightshades (peppers, tomatoe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
958 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Not always, try this: Lowered immunity can cause UTIs. Taking a zinc supplement 25-50 mg/day, vitamin D3 ~5000-10,000 IU/day, and a good probiotic daily might help solve th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Paleo diet/low carb: Contrary to popular belief, best way to improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, po... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Low carbohydrate: The best and the easiest way to cure diabetes is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes based items). Also avoid milk prote... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes, Reduce carbs: The fastest way to reduce high cholesterol is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potato based items). Also avoid milk protein si... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
866 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: Boosting body's natural immunity can really help prevent frequent infections even in someone who might have them because of a deviation in the anatomy... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Immunity boosting: Licorice and Echinacea based herbal teas, zinc and vitamin D3 supplement, probiotics.
Chicken soup, bone broth are very healthy too.
Avoid all milk ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
960 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: Decreased oxygenation of the brain cells due to asthma attack (not enough oxygen in the lungs to sufficiently oxygenate the circulating blood) can pos... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Paleo diet/low carb: Contrary to popular belief, best way to improve fatigue, cholesterol, and weight is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
960 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Low carb diet (plenty of vegetables, flesh foods, eggs, olive oil, some saturated fat) is the key. Inflammation causing foods such as sugar, grains, ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
958 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Try these: Try taking a high dose of good probiotic (MegaFood, Megaflora Plus) 3-4 caps/day, vitamin D3 10,000 Iu/day, zinc 50 mg/day for 7-10 days while you hav... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
949 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Aphthous ulcer: This sounds like oral ulcer. The pain in the ear is referred pain from irritation of glossopharyngeal nerve that supplies tongue as well. Avoid consum... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
904 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: Yes, sometimes tampon can remain inside the vagina. It may cause malodorous discharge, infection. Please see your PCP for a vaginal exam. She/he shoul... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
949 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Likely torn rotator: It could be a torn portion of rotator cuff muscles/ligaments. It is possibly getting trapped in the joint space with movements and then getting releas... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
964 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: Taking a zinc supplement 25-50 mg/day, vitamin D3 10kIU/day, and a good probiotic daily might help solve the problem since they boost immunity and red... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
955 viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid grains, lentils. Consume veggies, flesh foods, olive ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: Any chronic infection can cause fatigue. Boost your immunity to get rid of the infection faster by going on a gluten and dairy free diet (only butter ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
882 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid grains, lentils. Consume veggies, flesh foods, olive ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Check sugar: Please check your blood sugar level 1 hour after consuming a small amount of pomegranate to check how much your body can take. For gestational diabete... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
964 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
No: It has too much sugar. may worsen the infection. Use a zinc supplement 50 mg/day with food (NOW brand is good) for 3-4 days.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
857 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
1 comment
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Autoimmune Paleo: The best way to improve colitis is by stopping foods like grains, lentils, potatoes based items. Avoid nightshades (peppers, tomatoes, eggs) and milk ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
953 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Weeks: Sometimes the infection itself can last for up to 5 weeks. Fatigue, after the infection has resolved, can take up to 1-2 additional weeks to go away. ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
953 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Lifestyle change: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid grains, lentils. Consume veggies, flesh foods, olive ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
944 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Something else: UTI symptoms could be caused by vaginal infections or STDs also.
Try a zinc supplement (25-50 mg/day with food) for 2-3 days. If symptoms don't resol... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Unhealthy lifestyle: Focal colitis is inflammation of intestine at a specific location only, and not whole of intestine.
It is an autommune condition, usually triggered b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
958 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Boost immunity: 1. Throat coat liquorice tea: several times/day
2. Megafood Megaflora plus probiotics 4 caps 2 times/day for 1 week.
3. Sunshine for 30-45 minutes d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
1
Recommendations
86
Thank you notes
Dr. Patrick Connerly
Jan 26, 2017
Very knowlegable and compassionate answers. Good patient educator.
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks! Wow! It's so good to hear that these changes I'm feeling are actually working. Thank you so much for the help and I will definitely read the article!
HealthTap member
Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thank you so much! i will definitely follow your advise. Thanks again!
HealthTap member
Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thank you for your comprehensive and timely response. Much appreciated
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Delhi, Lady Hardinge Medical College, India
Graduated 2005MD
Residency
GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2011
Awards
Founding Knowledge Editor, First Place, California - Winter
2016
Top Family Physician, Second Place, the San Jose Region - Spring
2017
Top Family Physician, Second Place, the San Jose Region - Fall
2017
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less