Author Archives: Dr. Cheng

Insulin Resistance (IR)

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Dr. Cheng

    Insulin Resistance is a proatherogenic state. Diagnosing IR: Moderate Elevation of GTT and ALT Metabolic Syndrome (also called Insulin Resistance Syndrome) Fasting blood sugar level: 100-125. TG/HDL > 3.5 (Caucasians); >3 (Mexican Americans); >2.0 (non-Hispanic Blacks). A1c >6.5% … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays! the office will close on Thursday 12/24/2015, reopen on Monday 12/28/2015. For next week, our office will close on Thursday 12/31/2015, reopen on Monday 01/04/2016.

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

This week, the office will close on Thursday 12/24/2015, reopen on Monday 12/28/2015. For next week, the office will close on Thursday 12/31/2015, reopen on Monday 01/04/2016.

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Evidence shows low energy sweeteners help reduce energy intake and body weight

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

Use of low energy sweeteners (LES) in place of sugar, in children and adults, leads to reduced calorie intake and body weight – and possibly also when comparing LES beverages to water – according to a review led by researchers … Continue reading →

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Gut bacteria could be blamed for obesity and diabetes

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

An excess of bacteria in the gut can change the way the liver processes fat and could lead to the development of metabolic syndrome, according to health researchers. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, … Continue reading →

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Gut microbes: Burning calories while you sleep?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

Study links changes in gut bacteria to lower resting metabolic rate and weight gain in mice. A University of Iowa study in mice shows that drug–induced changes to the gut microbiome can cause obesity by reducing the resting metabolic rate … Continue reading →

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Low Cholesterol

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

While we are all worried about high cholesterol, low cholesterol is bad also. If your cholesterol is below 140, you will not make your sex hormones (DHEA, estrogen progesterone, testosterone for both men and women). Causes of Low Cholesterol: Immune … Continue reading →

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Ferritin

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

Ferritin (also part of our Initial Anti-Aging Screening Test Panel). Studies show too much iron (reflected by ferritin level) can increase risk for heart disease.  Every 1% rise in serum ferritin causes 4% elevation in risk of MI*. Can increase … Continue reading →

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Lipoprotein (a)

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

Lipoprotein (a), another item of our Initial Anti-Aging Screening Test Panel, is a small cholesterol particle that causes inflammation and can clog blood vessels.  Research* shows that people with high lipoprotein (a) have a 70% higher risk of developing heart … Continue reading →

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Fibrinogen

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

Fibrinogen is a clotting factor that increases as estrogen decreases and also with smokers.  Elevated levels of fibrinogen can cause heart attack.  Fibrinogen is part of our Initial Anti-Aging Screening Panel. What to do with elevated fibrinogen?  You can use … Continue reading →

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What are Anti-Aging Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dr. Cheng

What is Anti-Aging Medicine? Anti-Aging Medicine is a clinical/medical specialty and field of scientific research aimed at the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related decline. It is well documented by peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals and employs evidence-based … Continue reading →

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