Ron Hunninghake, MD of the Riordan Clinic was inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 27, 2013 by the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine. On May 7th, we celebrated this achievement. Continue reading
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that helps the body turn glucose into energy. It is made by the body and found in every cell. In general, antioxidants attack “free radicals,” which cause harmful chemical reactions that can damage cells in the body, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. Continue reading
Nature versus nurture. What makes us who we are? In most circumstances, researchers agree that it is probably a combination of both. However, what if the two were intertwined? What if the lifestyle choices we make could influence our genetic expression? Continue reading
How many of you have had the experience of waking up in the morning with joint aches and pains? Well, you are not alone! Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. Could there be a connection between our diet, lifestyle and arthritis? Continue reading
Do you consider antibiotics as your last resort when feeling ill and fighting a flu bug or infection? For over 50 years, antibiotics were the front line defense offered up by your family physician.
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This month we are spotlighting probiotics, which are “good” bacteria that reside in and on our bodies. I would like to introduce you to another way to introduce these bacteria to your body beyond taking a supplemental dose of probiotics. Continue reading
