Author Archives: Dr. Cheng

Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine Recommendations for Infection Management

This is for information exchange only.  Seek medical attention when necessary. Healthy lifestyle: sleep, exercise. Diet: Low-carb diet, avoid ultra-processed foods, avoid seed oils (high Ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids or Ω-6 PUFA). Nutritional supplements: Vitamin C, 5,000-10,000 mg/day. Or liposomal … Continue reading

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Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine Recommendations for Sciatica

Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine Recommendations for Sciatica Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Caution: This is for information exchange only. Use it under the care of a trained and experienced healthcare provider. Sciatica is a debilitating multi-factorial inflammatory disease. Elevated oxidative stress … Continue reading

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An Integrative Analysis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Recently, a reader reached out to me regarding a public figure who has been diagnosed with ALS, seeking insights and assistance. In response, I’ve prepared a comprehensive integrative analysis of ALS. This complex condition, similar to other chronic diseases, arises … Continue reading

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Be Wary of Marathons: Understanding Their Impact on Oxidative Stress and Health

Marathon running and similar intense exercise activities do seem to increase oxidative stress levels. A study from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University found that intense exercise such as marathon running can raise oxidative stress. This increase occurs … Continue reading

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Cancer Treatment: Keto or Not Keto?

Should you take the ketogenic diet for cancer treatment? This is one of the hottest controversial topics in cancer metabolic treatment. The cancer metabolic theory (based on Warburg’s Effect, further developed by Dr. Thomas Seyfried) posits that cancer cells can’t … Continue reading

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Vitamin C’s Roles in Health, Disease and Anti-Aging

Vitamin C is a multifunctional molecule and its supplementation has been found to be of benefits in many diseases, health maintenance and anti-aging, including but not limited to the following: Table of Contents:  Vitamin C for Obesity and Weight Loss … Continue reading

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“Schizophrenic Diet”

What if one believes in Republican conservative ideology but favors a plant-based diet?  Schizophrenic Diet? Remember, if this term Schizophrenic Diet takes off, I claim the IP rights. haha Source of the left image: https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/here-are-the-most-popular-diets-in-each-state/

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My Anti-Aging Daily Routine

Dr. Cheng’s anti-aging program, daily practical operations and specific nutritional supplements This article is for informational purposes only. Please use under the guidance of a qualified and experienced doctor. This was originally written in Chinese and I google-translated it into … Continue reading

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Barret’s Esophagus, Low Carb/Ketogenic Diet and Antioxidants

GERD is the leading cause of Barrett’s esophagus. Elevated oxidative stress is a key underlying biochemical feature (1, 2). Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is the leading form of esophageal malignancy in the United States and other industrialized countries. The incidence of … Continue reading

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Methylene Blue for Cancer

Some of the research papers supporting the inclusion of methylene blue in cancer management. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of cancer [1–5], various other chronic diseases [6–12] as well as aging [13,14]. Methylene blue promotes mitochondria energy production by promoting … Continue reading

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