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Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 so that our employees may celebrate our country's freedom with their families and friends. ...
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Epstein-Barr Virus: Fighting Back with Vitamin C

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons We've all heard of the Epstein-Barr virus, but what is it and who gets it? According to the CDC, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known ...
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A Whole Life Approach to Diet and Exercise

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons There are many misconceptions about diet and exercise and America is facing an epidemic of obesity, high cholesterol, and a general ...
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A note from the lab

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons With this month's Health Hunter focused on obesity, here are the tests available for the evaluation of obesity:
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Orthomolecular Medicine: The Best Cost Effective, Rational and Scientific Choice for Disease Treatment

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons The current healthcare system doesn't work. For the past several decades medical practice in the USA has become excessively dependent ...
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2013/2014 Health Is… Winners Announced!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Once again, dozens of area 5th graders compiled essays on what health means to them in hopes of being awarded one of 3 monetary prizes ...
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5 Top Herbs for Natural Pain Management

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons There are many alternatives when considering avenues to manage chronic pain. Herbal Therapy is one area that is rapidly growing in ...
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Patient Profile: Weaning Off Pain Meds

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Riordan Clinic staff had the pleasure of meeting a co-learner who had sustained a lot of sport injuries and had been in a car accident. ...
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IVC and Sepsis… a follow-up

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Last week we posted about IVC and Sepsis and a phase 1 safety trial on the use of IVC in patients with severe sepsis that has been ...
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IVC and Sepsis in the News

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons You may have heard about the recent case of an Australian swimmer with a potentially deadly sepsis infection he contracted during a ...
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Supplements Accelerate Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Case Report and Biochemical Rationale

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons A middle-aged male had success rapidly reducing fast-acting alprazolam (Xanax) dosage by taking very high doses of niacin, along with ...
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Attention Health Care Professionals – Riordan IVC & Cancer Symposium

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Three days of lectures, conversations, and camaraderie with other medical professionals who use high-dose vitamin C in their practices. ...
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Holistic Approaches to Combat Ulcers

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Relying solely on medication to heal your ulcer is probably not a good idea. Lifestyle changes can immediately reduce symptoms, and if ...
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Patient Profile: Stomach upset, reflux, embarrassing gas…oh my!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Did you know that approximately 60% of the adult population will experience some type of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) within ...
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Why Your Stomach Acid Is Important

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons I am reasonably certain that, from time to time, most of us have suffered from acid reflux. Here I am talking about the simple ...
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From the Bio-Center Lab: Know Your Nutrients

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound that human bodies cannot produce, and hence must be included in our diets or supplements. It ...
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New Art on Display

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons New Art on Display
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Patient Profile: Fighting Fatigue with Intravenous Vitamin C

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common human virus in the herpes family of viruses, including those that cause cold sores and chicken ...
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A Timeline of Vitamin Medicine

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Don't get bogged down by silly claims that multiple vitamins kill, or that antioxidants are bad for you. It is high time to take a look ...
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Vitamin C—Nature's Viral Enemy

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Each person's need for vitamin C differs because of genetics and individual biochemistry. Further, our bodies undergo different ...
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Vitamin C and Chemotherapy in the News

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons You may have noticed lately that intravenous vitamin C (IVC) and its effectiveness as a complementary treatment to chemotherapy are in ...
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Three Ways to Feed Your Thyroid Coconut Oil

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons In a prior article, entitled Foods to Naturally Support Thyroid Health, I reported the incident of mild hypothyroidism in the United ...
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If My Thyroid Is Normal, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons Type “hypothyroidism symptoms” in a Google search. You will get the following list from the website of the prestigious Mayo Clinic, ...
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Patient Profile: 21 Day Detox

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Carreen Gibbons In October, we began offering a 21 Day Detox Program here at Riordan Clinic. It has wonderful benefits, such as improved energy, better ...
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3 Easy Home Detox Baths

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Winter is quickly approaching and now is a great time to try a home detoxification regimen that will prime your immunity and cleanse ...
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How Do I Know if I am Toxic?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons I have had many people ask me, “How do I know if I am toxic?” The correct question, however, is, “How toxic am I?” We are surrounded ...
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Invest in the Vision: A Note on Year End Giving

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons A note from Paula Smith, Development Director Thank you to the individuals, corporations and foundations for your support during 2013. ...
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3 Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons It is cold and flu season again and one in three of us will suffer a bout with these dreaded bugs! As an alternative to a trip to the ...
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What a Physician Learned about Healing Himself

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons I have a confession to make. I’m the last person I thought would ever be practicing “natural” health care. Just imagine, for 25 years ...
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Patient Profile: Vitamin D and Postpartum

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons As winter is upon us, the days are getting shorter and our time outdoors will soon become limited as we head into the dark seasons with ...
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Natural Methods to Boost Vitamin D

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons “Three out of four Americans suffer from low levels of vitamin D. African-Americans and Hispanics show particularly high risk—nearly ...
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Lunch & Lecture: Check Your Health Lab Test Results – Review

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons This Lunch & Lecture will explore laboratory results from the September Check Your Health event. Presented by Charles Hinshaw, MD; ...
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Nutritional Support for Anxiety and Stress: A Patient Profile

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Having severe stress and anxiety can be more than just an obstacle to overcome; they can be completely overwhelming and interfere with ...
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Iodine, the Thyroid and Breast Health

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons After the thyroid, the breast is the second largest user of iodine. Scientific evidence connects inadequate dietary iodine with higher ...
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Vitamins D3 and K2 – The Dynamic Duo

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Every fall, leading into winter, the sun sets further and further into the south. The days get shorter and the sun's rays diminish in ...
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Invest in the Future

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons “From the minute I walked in your clinic, I felt an unbelievable warmth and passion for others,” writes one patient. Another says, “I ...
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The First Step in Detoxification

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Why Detox? Improved Energy, Weight Loss, Mental Clarity, Better Digestion, Healthy Skin Each year chemical companies in the ...
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In Gratitude

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on many to make our vision a reality. So many come together to provide our patients with a ...
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Patient Profile: Acidic pH and the Battle Against Cancer

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Whether you would like to improve your diabetes or cancer situation, lose weight, or just want to have more energy, you need a more ...
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The Development of the First Vaccine

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons The word vaccine may bring to one’s mind the notion of “protection from disease’” and rightfully so, as some death causing diseases ...
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Vaccines: The Short on Shots

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons There are certain rites of passage that every child goes through. Those moments that define childhood: losing a tooth, learning to ride ...
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September Specials

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Check out our sales for September in the supplement store and at Marie's Cafe & Bakery!
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Lunch & Lecture: 17 Correctable Causes of Chronic Illness

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Carreen Gibbons Do you suffer from chronic illness? Are you looking for answers? Join us as Dr. Ron presents an overview of this innovative approach to ...
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