Author: Dr. Anupam Gaur

Let’s talk about something that could totally flip the way you think about your health. Imagine a student who scores less than 33% on an exam—basically failing. When it comes to health, that’s like being sick. Now, let’s say we help them study just enough to scrape by with 35%. They pass, but barely. That’s…

As a doctor, I often encounter patients eager to reverse diabetes and lose weight rapidly. Many popular programs promise fast results, but few people realize the long-term dangers of losing lean mass—especially muscle, bone, and organ tissues like cardiac muscle—in these aggressive weight loss approaches. While these programs may offer short-term benefits, the loss of…

As a doctor specializing in internal medicine, I’ve seen countless patients come to me with a similar story: their blood work is “normal,” they aren’t officially diagnosed with any disease, yet they feel far from healthy. They’re experiencing constant fatigue, brain fog, and aches that they can’t quite explain. This frustrating middle ground—where you’re technically…

A Deeper Look into Bernard’s Biological Terrain vs. Pasteur’s Germ Theory of Disease As a preventive care physician, the debate between focusing on antecedents (underlying factors) and triggers (immediate causes) has long-standing roots in medical philosophy. One of the most illuminating historical debates in this context is the clash between Claude Bernard’s Biological Terrain Theory and Louis Pasteur’s…

Every year, World Heart Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of cardiovascular health. Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, with millions affected by conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure. At the Centre for Optimum Health (CFOH), we are transforming the way heart diseases are treated by…

As a dedicated Medical Practitioner in Metabolic Health, I find it crucial to shed light on a paradigm shift in our approach to assessing body composition. Beyond the conventional focus on total body fat percentage, it’s time to recognize the profound significance of fat distribution in treating metabolic disorders. Recent research has unveiled that where…