Category Archives: Know Your Nutrients

Know Your Nutrients: Thyroid Supporters

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid problem that occurs when the thyroid gland does not create and secrete enough hormones to maintain the normal metabolic rate of the body. The root cause of most symptoms of thyroid problems is improper metabolism in the body. Continue reading

Know Your Nutrients: Organic Chocolate

Did you know that chocolate is a healthy super food and that it is full of antioxidants? Not only does chocolate benefit your heart, it also helps to increase alertness and to improve mood—all with very little caffeine. However, not all chocolate is created equal… Continue reading

Know Your Nutrients: DHEA

DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone. Made by the adrenal glands located just above the kidneys, scientists have known about this hormone since 1934. Although more than 150 hormones are made by the adrenal glands, DHEA is the most abundant. Continue reading

Know Your Nutrients – FORMULA: VITAMIN COCKTAIL #9

There are several things that a person can do in order to maximize his or her weight loss success. Participants of the Riordan Clinic HCG Rx+ program may wish to take full advantage of the many complimentary services we provide, especially our M.I.C. Continue reading

HealthMarkers℠ Benchmarking the Biologic Determinants of Your Health

HealthMarkers are standardized and replicable laboratory measurements of an individual’s biochemical makeup that represent the functional health and adaptive capacity of that individual. The basic HealthMarkers were identified during the 30-year tenure of the Riordan Clinic. Continue reading

Know Your Nutrients: Glutathione

What is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease? It is glutathione. The funny thing is, you’ve probably never heard of it. Glutathione, also known as GSH, was first identified more than a hundred years ago. Continue reading