Author Archives: Dr. Cheng

America Has Long Needed Elon Musk: The King of Cuts I fully support Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce government spending. As someone who served as a department chief at a US Army hospital, I have firsthand experience with … Continue reading →

Many people consider low-carb and ketogenic diets to be “extreme,” but they fail to realize that our modern eating patterns, such as consuming three meals a day with rice and noodle-heavy diets, are actually a relatively recent development in human … Continue reading →

Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine (I-OM) is a holistic, science-based approach that aims to optimize health by addressing the root causes of disease. Rooted in the principles of orthomolecular medicine, I-OM integrates conventional medical practices with the use of micronutrients, lifestyle modifications, … Continue reading →

Question: Hi, multiple studies claim Vit C/E blunt hypertrophy and should thus be avoided.  I’d be interested in your opinion on this. Answer: Whether antioxidants including Vit C blunt the effects of exercise on muscle strength has been one of my interests … Continue reading →

High-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) infusion has been explored as a potential cancer therapy, and recent studies suggest it may have varying effects based on individual patient characteristics, including ferritin levels. Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron, and … Continue reading →

Lithium has shown promising potential as an anti-aging agent, based on several studies and research findings: 1. Telomere preservation: Long-term lithium treatment has been associated with longer telomere length in patients with bipolar disorder. Telomeres are protective structures at the … Continue reading →

Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that regulates the body’s metabolic function and promotes health by eating and fasting at set times. Here are several common intermittent fasting methods and how to practice them. 1. 16/8 Fasting This is … Continue reading →

Raw spinach is high in oxalate which can contribute to the formation of kidney stones, particularly calcium oxalate stones.[1][3][4] – Spinach contains higher concentrations of oxalate than most crops, and consuming a normal portion (50-100g) of raw spinach can result … Continue reading →

For chronic cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), a low-carb/ketogenic diet combined with antioxidant therapy and liver detox can be beneficial in managing the condition. A low-carb/ketogenic diet helps reduce inflammation in the body, including in the gallbladder[1]. It also promotes … Continue reading →