by Tasleem Kassam | May 3, 2025 | Heart Health, Neurological
Creatine, a naturally occurring compound found in muscle cells, is widely recognized for its role in enhancing athletic performance. But creatine isn’t just for athletes – it’s for everyone. Most of us have about 120 grams of creatine in our body...
by Tasleem Kassam | Apr 21, 2025 | Blood Sugar Regulation, Uncategorized
The common belief that sugar is the leading culprit in the development of diabetes is misleading and overlooks the complex interplay of the true underlying physiology. Read on to discover why blaming sugar alone misses the real story behind diabetes. Sugars,...
by Tasleem Kassam | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Carbohydrates can be divided into these main groups: Simple sugars/carbohydrates consist of: 1. Mono (single) – saccharides (sugars) – these are single sugar molecules. Examples include glucose, fructose (fruit sugar), and galactose (found in milk) 2.Di (two) –...
by Tasleem Kassam | Mar 24, 2025 | Healthy Weight Loss, Nutrition & Food, Stress, Thyroid Health
I may be the only naturopathic doctor/wellness practitioner in Calgary who will advise you that you might not be eating enough sugar! Carbohydrates are highly misunderstood. Despite being the main source of fuel for all of our body’s cells, they are so maligned...
by Tasleem Kassam | Jan 22, 2025 | Hormone Health, Nutrition & Food, Stress
Perhaps one of the most important things I have learned in my twenty-five years of clinical experience is what a huge impact stress has on physical and mental health. While stress hormones are protective by alerting us in times of danger, prolonged periods of high...
