Category Archives: Patient Profile

Patient Profile: Gluten Intolerance

Are people with gluten intolerance looking for an excuse for strict food habits, or are they just picky eaters? Probably not. Gluten is a protein complex found mostly in wheat, barley, and ryes, and causes a multitude of unwelcome health symptoms for a growing number of people. Continue reading

Hypothyroidism: One Family’s Concern

Our genes play a significant role in the diseases we may one day develop. By living a healthy lifestyle, we can hope to lessen our chances of suffering from the diseases that have been passed down to us.
Recently, a very young patient visited the Riordan Clinic presenting some concerning symptoms. Continue reading

Sinusitis: A Patient Profile

The comedian Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’” However, for allergy and asthma sufferers, spring isn’t always a welcome event. Allergies can cause a plethora of symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, wheezing and irritability. Continue reading

February Patient Profile

It is often said that once you have a diagnosis, there is nothing you can do for it except suffer with it the rest of your life. Arthritis often falls into this category; however, it can easily be managed. Even if you have suffered from arthritis for years, hope can be found at the Riordan Clinic. Continue reading

Patient Profile

In the spring of 2011, a young female in her early 30’s visited the Riordan Clinic seeking a life change through nutrition. Initially, she decided to take the first steps towards change by going through our HCG program in attempt to learn to eat better. During consultations, she quickly realized a supplemental nutrition change was also needed in her diet. Continue reading

Folk Remedies that Work

Have you ever used folk remedies that really work? Many of us have heard of old folk remedies but have never tried them. Our doctors give many natural remedies for issues patients might be experiencing. At the Riordan Clinic, our patients become co-learners, as we educate them to help them learn and grow with their health. One of our co-learners uses three different folk remedies that work for her and her children. Continue reading