Victor Cheng Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

09/07/2025

7-day Fast Big Reveal! Results of DEXA Scan and Lab Tests

I got the shocking result of my DEXA scan and Lab Tests. Some of my assumptions are proven correct. I successfully lost fat without losing any muscles. But some results are totally surprising! My original assumption was I had been stress eating. Now I realize it was not the eating part causing me problems but the Stress! I changed the direction of self-healing and will embark on a new challenge for the next 10 weeks.

08/17/2025

How prebiotics (plant based food) help your body detox microplastic and forever chemicals.

08/16/2025

7-day Fast, Post Fast DEXA Scan and Strength test

After my 7-day fast, I went to get a DEXA scan to find out precisely how much fats and muscle I have lost. To ensure the accuracy of the DEXA scan, I also did some strength test at the gym so I have another metric as reference.

08/13/2025

7-day Fast, Day 4~7. Rapid weight loss but energized.

After entering fasting state on Day 3, I have been feeling very good from Day 4~7. I have a lot of energy and can do physical works with ease. On 7th day, I do feel a little bit dehydrated and a bit tired. Luckily I am ending my fast soon. I will be getting lab test and exams to compare my body before and after fast.

My Conclusion:
1. Start with healthy lifestyle first
2. Start with brief fast
3. Work with professionals
4. Fast in relaxed setting
5. Stay moderately active
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08/09/2025

7-day Fast, Day 3, Getting into Fasting State.

After 2 days of struggle, I have finally enter the fasting state on the 3rd day. My blood pressure and blood sugar have normalized. I don't have any symptoms anymore and I don't feel any hunger. I actually only eat about 100 kcal today.

08/06/2025

7-day Fast, Day 2, Recovery

After first day of intense withdrawal, I managed to kept my fast. I gave myself acupuncture and herbal medicine. After some fluctuation in blood pressures that made me uncomfortable, my blood pressure gradually stabilized. I still don't feel too good but I can feel that I have turned a corner.

08/02/2025

I started the Day 1 of my 7-Day Fast with a bang. I woke up at 3:30 am to do 5 hours of Buddhist ceremonies in the morning. I ate a 200kcal lunch. And I did 4 more hours of Buddhist ceremonies in the afternoon. However, by the evening, I suffered horrible withdrawal symptoms, headaches, fatigues, nausea. I had to give my self acupuncture and herbal treatment to continue.

07/30/2025

Here is Part 2 of my 7-day fast Day 0. Follow me as I meal prep for the fast. I will discuss calorie calculation and nutrition to meet my daily healthy living guidelines. Also I will assess my own health before going into the fast.

06/22/2025

POV of my Ukiah Office

05/31/2025

Why do I want to limit your fruit intake? You may think I am out of my mind. Many people believe that fruits are inherently healthy, and they are correct to a degree. However, many Americans mistakenly lump fruits and vegetables together. The government slogan is "5 a day," meaning five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. This often gives people the impression that fruits and vegetables are interchangeable, which is not correct....

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05/16/2025

Just returned from an unforgettable trip to Japan, my first time back in 28 years! I did studied Japanese in high school and took Japanese classes in college. But sorry to say I forgot most of my Japanese. Luckily Japan is very tourist friendly nowadays. Well-preserved beautiful gardens and temples, balanced blend of industrial society and respect for nature, Japan demonstrates that high technology and cultural traditions can thrive together.

05/15/2025

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