by Tasleem Kassam | Jul 14, 2025 | Lifestyle, Neurological Health, Nutrition & Food, Thyroid Health
Fluoridated water has been a staple in many public water systems for decades, often praised for its role in reducing tooth decay. However, growing concerns and scientific studies suggest potential health risks associated with its consumption. Below, we explore five...
by Tasleem Kassam | May 3, 2025 | Cardiovascular Health, Musculoskeletal Health, Neurological Health
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 | Jan 12, 2024 | Neurological Health, Nutrition & Food
Since delving deeper into the field of genomic medicine, I have been revisiting the role of critical nutrients in the human diet. It’s astounding to realize that in North America, in the land of plenty, most of us are nutrient deficient. Today, I’d...
by Tasleem Kassam | Jan 16, 2022 | Mind & Spirit, Neurological Health, Stress Management
The past almost two years has certainly tested us with regards to our ability to endure stress. While we might feel, at times, that things are out of (our) control, what we can control is our response to these situations. Mental resilience, as defined by...
by Tasleem Kassam | Nov 9, 2021 | Neurological Health, Stress Management
One could argue that stress is an everyday and even healthy aspect of life. However, the stress induced by last twenty-one months of the CoVid 19 pandemic (and counting), is in a league of its own. Natural disasters, while stressful, are also generally short lived...
by Tasleem Kassam | Aug 27, 2019 | Neurological Health, Nutrition & Food
No one really thinks of sugar as a health food, do they? Most of us are quite aware that it plays a role in weight management, tooth decay and the development of Type 2 diabetes. For the last forty years, we have been sold the myth that a calorie is a calorie and that...
