Have you ever wondered what goes on at these weird domes aka the Riordan Clinic?
I had no idea until a few years ago when I took a tour and interviewed one of the doctors.
Now I’m no spring chicken anymore. I’m not quite an ’80s kid, but whenever I hear some of the things Gen Z (or even younger) are saying, I realize how old I’m getting. Life comes at you fast.
With that in mind, I figured it was time to actually check under the hood. Outside of the standard cholesterol test my job used to require every year, I’ve never done any kind of extensive bloodwork to see what’s really going on with my health. So, I partnered with the Riordan Clinic to try their Check Your Health panel and see where I stand. (Full transparency: they comped the service, but the experience and takeaways are my own.)
I’ve interviewed Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, from Riordan a couple of times for the podcast, and it’s always clear they know their stuff. So why not find out for myself?
The process was simple. I booked a morning appointment (fasting is recommended), gave a blood sample, and—TMI alert—a urine sample. I also filled out a short questionnaire about family history, current health concerns, and lifestyle habits.
A couple of weeks later, I had a 30-minute Zoom follow-up with Dr. Stacy Dunn, one of Riordan’s doctors, who walked me through the results. She explained what each measurement meant and gave me specific, practical recommendations.
A few things that stood out:
- Vitamin D: Despite being outside a lot with the kids, mine was still a little low (which, apparently, is super common). Recommendation: supplement with Vitamin D.
- Lutein: I had never even heard of it, but it turns out mine was low. It’s found in leafy greens and helps with eye, brain, and cardiovascular health. Recommendation: eat more veggies (yes Mom, I hear you).
- Potassium-to-Sodium Ratio: Mine wasn’t where it should be. Recommendation: yep, you guessed it—eat more veggies.
There were a few other smaller findings, but what impressed me most was how thoughtful Dr. Dunn was. She didn’t just throw a list of supplements at me—she asked about my diet, sleep, exercise, and the fact that I’m juggling two jobs and three young kids. Her recommendations felt realistic and personal, not overwhelming.
All in all, the experience was a good reminder that taking time to check your health now can save you a lot of headaches later. Sometimes it’s not about massive changes—it’s about making small adjustments that fit your real life.
And in my case, apparently, it’s about finally eating my vegetables.
Check Your Health runs until September 26th and offers you some steep discounts from normal pricing.
Learn more here. Or on Facebook.
– Landon, Wichita Life
