CHENG NATURAL HEALTH

Diagnosing cancer would be a difficult time for both the person and the family. As naturopathic doctors, we are always willing to hear from you and help you through this difficult time.

We will help you understand the cancer diagnosis, interpret your test results, look for your best treatment, both conventional and alternative, and cope with the side effects of any surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Alternative integrated therapies available at CHENG NATURAL HEALTH include medicinal herbs, a therapeutic diet, high-dose vitamin C IV infusion, and more. 

Dr. Zi is willing to help you find the root cause of your symptoms and utilize natural remedies to optimize your health. For example, suppose you are struggling with chronic pain, low energy and fatigue, adverse effects from taking multiple medications, auto-immune diseases, feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your health.

But, more importantly, you are seeking lasting relief, stability, and long-term health support. Naturopathic remedies will benefit you by promoting the healing inside your body. 

In California, licensed naturopathic doctors practice as independent primary care practitioners, with the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, perform physical exams, and order laboratory testing.

In addition, Dr. Zi specializes in healthy diets, vitamin and nutrient supplementation and injection, herbal medicine, natural weight loss program, and chronic pain management. Depend on his patients' health goal, Dr. Zi also prescribes Bio-Identical thyroid and female hormones and dispenses some other medications as needed. 

Dr. Zi's clinical interest includes but is not limited to research and treat Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth, heartburn and reflux, Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity, diabetes mellitus, intestinal infections, and other GI diseases.

He performs a thorough history intake during the first office visit to investigate the root cause. Diet, hormones, immune function, infections, environmental biotoxins, and nutrients deficiency are all considered in discovering the root cause(s) of your problem. By finding the root cause, Dr. Zi enjoys helping you re-establish your foundations of health and take back your life.  

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin found in foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products. The elderly, strict vegetarians (i.e., vegan), and people with chronic digestive issues, chronic stress, consume a lot of alcohol, and taking some common medications are more likely to become deficient.

If vitamin B12 deficiency is not treated, then anemia, intestinal problems, and irreversible nerve damage may occur. Oral therapy is not always effective, as some people lack intrinsic factor, an endogenous substance produced by the stomach and necessary for oral B12 absorption.

A vitamin B12 shot will give you extra energy, mood stability, immune boost, and sleep quality. It will support you to go through those difficult days! More info about the benefit of vitamin B12 is available here. 

Common medications related to increase Vitamin B12 deficiency risk include: H2-antihistamine and Proton Pump Inhibitors (For Heartburn and Acid Reflux), Metformin (Treat Type II Diabetes Mellitus), Antibiotics, Oral Contraceptives.