Genetic testing, will it predict your future health? The topic of home genetic testing comes up quite frequently with our patients. Should you get them done? What does the data mean? Should you change your … Read More
Resilience – An Integrative Perspective
What is the definition of resilience? Life on earth has survived through billions of years because of its ability to adapt to changes. All living things today are the product of this evolutionary intelligence. We … Read More
Resilience – Why We Need To Pay Attention To The Nature Of Mind More Than Ever…
Any crisis presents a perfect opportunity to examine the nature of our mind. Where is our attention going? Dr Lawrence Cheng, MD Are we ruminating on the latest news of COVID 19, not in any … Read More
My Top Longevity Strategies
If healthspan is the goal, then one of our principal strategies is to thwart chronic diseases of aging — namely vascular disease (Cardiovascular disease), cancer, cognitive decline and metabolic dysregulation (Diabetes and obesity). In my … Read More
Overcoming IBS and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, estimated to effect about 12% of the Canadian population (1). It is characterized by a vicious cycle of recurrent abdominal pain, and … Read More
Fasting – Hurry Up and Stop Eating
The concept of fasting – having periods of not eating – is an emerging topic in health circles with more and more people opting to try this technique to help shed a few undesired pounds. … Read More
Healthspan Is More Important Than Lifespan
Longevity is the big buzzword these days. There is no end to humanity’s search for the magic elixir of prolonged life or even immortality. With the continuing discoveries and exponential growth of life science technologies … Read More
How do I relax? Keys to winding down
BALANCING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM I am constantly inspired by my clients. Many of the highly motivated people who walk into my clinic room are keen on the science of relaxation – they want to … Read More
Whole Human Health
Ultimately, what is health? The WHO (World Health Organization) defines it as the following: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Health … Read More
The Coffee Query
Coffee. Good for you, or bad for you, or somewhere in between? Briefly, research studies show that coffee reduces inflammation, stabilizes blood sugar, and protects the lining of blood vessels; however, this is in … Read More