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Clinical SpecialistMBBS (Maulana Azad Medical College)

Dr. Shikha Sharma, MBBS

Founder & Medical Director, NutriHealth Delhi NCR; Clinical Nutrition Lead

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Delhi Medical Council (DMC) & Medical Council of India (MCI)

Professional Background & Bio

Dr. Shikha Sharma is an MBBS graduate from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, and a pioneer in clinical nutrition, gut health, and preventive lifestyle medicine in Delhi NCR with over 25 years of medical consulting experience.

Medical Specialization

Clinical Nutrition, Micronutrient Bioavailability, Metabolic Wellness, Anti-Inflammatory Diets

Clinical Experience

25+ Years Medical Nutrition & Lifestyle Practice

Hospital / Clinical Affiliation

Medical Director, NutriHealth Delhi NCR; Consulting Preventive Physician

Education & Medical Training
  • MBBS - Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi
  • Postgraduate Certifications in Clinical Nutrition & Preventive Medicine

Academic Thesis & Medical Research

45+ Health Publications, Books & Clinical Whitepapers
Postgraduate Thesis / Dissertation Title:

“Integration of Chrono-Nutrition, Glycemic Index Modulation, and Micronutrient Bioavailability in Reversing Metabolic Syndrome”

Institution: Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi

Clinical nutrition dissertation exploring personalized meal timing, whole-food anti-inflammatory synergy, and sustainable lifestyle modifications in insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.

Key Investigative & Clinical Research Domains:
• Preventative Lifestyle Medicine & Therapeutic Nutrition• Micronutrient Bioavailability (Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate)• Circadian Eating Patterns, Fasting Physiology & Metabolic Rate• Gut Microbiome Diversity & Anti-Inflammatory Diets

Clinical Areas Reviewed for mediguide4u:

Whole Food Plant-Rich Dietary Protocols & Fiber DiversityMicronutrient Bioavailability (Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Iron)Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition & Cellular LongevityIntermittent Fasting, Glycemic Load & Circadian EatingHydration Dynamics, Electrolyte Balance & Digestive Vitality
Conflict-of-Interest & Editorial Independence Disclosure

Dr. Sharma has no dietary supplement endorsements or commercial manufacturing conflicts. All guidance is grounded in medically-reviewed clinical nutrition literature.

Guides Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shikha Sharma, MBBS

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8 Reviewed
Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Diagnosis, HbA1c Cutoffs, Pharmacotherapy, and Remission ProtocolsHeart & Cardiometabolic Health
2026-09-1410 min read

Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Diagnosis, HbA1c Cutoffs, Pharmacotherapy, and Remission Protocols

Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive metabolic disorder characterized by peripheral insulin resistance and progressive pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction. Explore current American Diabetes Association (ADA) diagnostic standards, modern cardioprotective medications (GLP-1 RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and clinical diabetes remission protocols.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Subtypes, Visceral Hypersensitivity, and Low-FODMAP DietDigestive Health & Clinical Nutrition
2026-09-1210 min read

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Subtypes, Visceral Hypersensitivity, and Low-FODMAP Diet

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) affecting roughly 10% of the global population, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits. Review Rome IV diagnostic criteria, IBS subtypes (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M), visceral hypersensitivity, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), and the 3-phase Low-FODMAP elimination and reintroduction protocol.

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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Symptoms, Rule of 15 Treatment, and Emergency CareHeart & Cardiometabolic Health
2026-08-2510 min read

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Symptoms, Rule of 15 Treatment, and Emergency Care

Hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 70 mg/dL) is an acute, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency common in insulin- and sulfonylurea-treated diabetes. Explore the neuroendocrine response to falling glucose, autonomic vs. neuroglycopenic symptoms, the standardized clinical 'Rule of 15' treatment protocol, and emergency glucagon rescue.

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Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Diagnostic Criteria, Heart Risks, and Lifestyle ReversalHeart & Cardiometabolic Health
2026-08-1910 min read

Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Diagnostic Criteria, Heart Risks, and Lifestyle Reversal

Metabolic Syndrome is a complex cluster of interrelated physiological, biochemical, and metabolic abnormalities that dramatically accelerates the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Explore the standardized NCEP ATP III diagnostic criteria, the pathophysiology of visceral adiposity and lipotoxicity, and comprehensive clinical lifestyle reversal protocols.

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Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks: Differentiating Symptoms and Grounding TechniquesMental Health & Sleep Science
2026-08-0710 min read

Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks: Differentiating Symptoms and Grounding Techniques

While the terms 'panic attack' and 'anxiety attack' are frequently used interchangeably in everyday conversation, they represent distinct clinical phenomena with different physiological onsets, neurobiological triggers, and durations. Explore the autonomic fight-or-flight cascade, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, hyperventilation hypocapnia biomechanics, and evidence-based grounding protocols.

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Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density: DEXA Scans, Calcium, and Fall PreventionSenior Healthcare & Longevity
2026-07-3010 min read

Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density: DEXA Scans, Calcium, and Fall Prevention

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and heightened fracture risk. Explore the cellular biology of osteoclast/osteoblast remodeling, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) T-score interpretation, FRAX fracture risk algorithms, anti-resorptive vs. anabolic bone medications, and progressive resistance loading.

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Articles Written by Dr. Shikha Sharma, MBBS

Educational healthcare resources created for public health literacy.

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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms, Ferritin Testing, Causes, and Clinical ManagementPreventive Care & Diagnostics
2026-10-0210 min read

Iron Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms, Ferritin Testing, Causes, and Clinical Management

Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by a lack of iron stores within the body causing a decrease in haemoglobin production. This results in reduced delivery of oxygen to cells. Learn why serum ferritin is the most accurate test to diagnose, how to overcome any adverse effects that can occur when taking iron supplements and when IV iron should be used.

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The Science of Stress Management: Neurobiology, Cortisol Regulation, and Clinical TechniquesMental Health & Sleep Science
2026-09-2210 min read

The Science of Stress Management: Neurobiology, Cortisol Regulation, and Clinical Techniques

Chronic psychological stress triggers persistent activation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis, elevating glucocorticoids and driving systemic neuroinflammation. Learn proven neurobiological interventions—including physiological sighs, MBSR protocols, and zone-2 exercise—to re-establish parasympathetic autonomic balance.

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Intermittent Fasting & Autophagy: 16/8 Protocols, Cellular Cleansing, and Metabolic HealthDigestive Health & Clinical Nutrition
2026-09-1010 min read

Intermittent Fasting & Autophagy: 16/8 Protocols, Cellular Cleansing, and Metabolic Health

Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and intermittent fasting shift the body from constant nutrient assimilation (mTOR activation) to evolutionary cellular maintenance and repair (AMPK activation and autophagy). Understand the physiological transition from glucose to ketone utilization, insulin receptor resensitization, autophagy mechanics, and evidence-based 16/8 scheduling.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Hormone Imbalances, and ManagementWomen's & Hormonal Health
2026-08-1710 min read

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Hormone Imbalances, and Management

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder in reproductive-aged women, affecting 8–13% globally. Explore the standardized Rotterdam diagnostic criteria, the pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia, evidence-based nutritional protocols (Myo-Inositol, low-glycemic diets), and ovulation induction.

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Endometriosis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Laparoscopy Diagnosis, and Medical TherapiesWomen's & Hormonal Health
2026-08-1510 min read

Endometriosis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Laparoscopy Diagnosis, and Medical Therapies

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Explore the pathophysiology of retrograde menstruation and coelomic metaplasia, diagnostic modalities (expert ultrasound, MRI, and laparoscopic excision with histopathology), hormonal suppression, and surgical excision.

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Perimenopause and Menopause: Vasomotor Symptoms, Mood Changes, and HRT EvidenceWomen's & Hormonal Health
2026-08-1310 min read

Perimenopause and Menopause: Vasomotor Symptoms, Mood Changes, and HRT Evidence

The menopausal transition is a profound neuroendocrine transformation characterized by fluctuating ovarian follicle reserve, declining estradiol production, and compensatory elevations in pituitary gonadotropins (FSH). Explore the clinical trajectory from perimenopause to surgical/natural menopause, vasomotor thermo-neutral zone narrowing, modern transdermal Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT/HRT), and non-hormonal alternatives.

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