Rethink your Supplements: Recent Episodes
Dr. Gez Agolli
Join Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette as they take a deep dive into all things nutritional supplements. In this podcast, you will be educated on the latest research and developments in health and wellness.Dr. Agolli is the founder of Progressive Medical Center, the largest Integrative and Functional medical facility in the southwest. Cheryl Burdette, ND is the Founder of PersonalogiX Health Academy, an Educational Initiative designed to increase knowledge of integrative medicine for practitioners. She is the Director of Education and the Naturopathic Residency program at Progressive Medical.
In this episode of Rethink My Health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette explore the revolutionary advancements in regenerative medicine, a field that’s rapidly transforming the landscape of functional and integrative healthcare. Regenerative medicine is gaining recognition for its ability to harness the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering hope for conditions once thought to be untreatable.
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette break down the science behind stem cell therapies, explaining how stem cell injections are making a significant impact in orthopedic treatments, helping patients recover from injuries, joint degeneration, and chronic pain. Beyond orthopedic applications, they discuss the potential of stem cell IV therapy, which is being used to address a wide range of complex conditions, including autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, and more.
Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize how regenerative medicine aligns with the core principles of functional medicine, focusing on treating the root cause of disease rather than just masking symptoms. They also highlight the benefits of personalized care and how a well-rounded integrative approach can optimize the healing potential of stem cell therapies.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the latest breakthroughs in healthcare. Tune in to learn how regenerative medicine is reshaping the future of treatment and what it means for patients seeking cutting-edge solutions for chronic conditions and injury recovery.
In this episode of Rethink My Health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette dive deep into the pressing issue of rising cancer diagnoses and deaths both in the U.S. and globally. The hosts analyze current cancer statistics, offering insight into the factors that could be driving this alarming trend, including environmental toxins, lifestyle choices, and stress on the immune system. As the world faces increasing cancer rates, they challenge listeners to consider why conventional approaches may not be enough.
The episode takes a functional medicine perspective, emphasizing the importance of treating cancer patients with personalized, integrative therapies. Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette explore powerful functional interventions, focusing on IV therapies such as High Dose Vitamin C, Curcumin, Poly MVA, and Alpha Lipoic Acid. These treatments, often overlooked by traditional medicine, have shown promise in supporting cancer patients by reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and improving overall quality of life.
In addition to advanced IV therapies, the discussion turns to the critical role of nutrition and building a supportive medical team. The doctors emphasize that cancer patients need more than just oncological care—they need a holistic plan that supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette shine a spotlight on the expert team at Progressive Medical Center, known for combining cutting-edge functional medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the importance of integrating functional and conventional approaches in cancer treatment. From the science behind alternative IV therapies to the impact of nutrition and holistic care, Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette provide actionable insights for both patients and caregivers.
In this episode of Rethink My Health, host Dr. Gez Agolli is joined by special guest Dr. Cheryl Burdette, a leading expert in integrative medicine, to dive deep into the question, "What is Integrative Medicine?" Together, they explore how this holistic approach to healthcare is reshaping the medical landscape by addressing the root causes of illness, rather than just managing symptoms.
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette discuss the key principles behind integrative medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies to optimize health and wellness. The conversation highlights how integrative medicine focuses on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress management, and personalized care in achieving long-term health.
Listeners will also gain insights into how integrative medicine fosters a collaborative relationship between patient and practitioner, empowering individuals to take an active role in their health journey. Whether you are curious about alternative therapies or looking for a more comprehensive approach to your well-being, this episode provides valuable information on how integrative medicine can be a transformative path to better health.
Tune in to learn how integrative medicine can help you rethink your health, and why this patient-centered approach is gaining traction as a more sustainable way to achieve lasting wellness.
Welcome to episode 12 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli welcomes Dr. Lee Howard on the show to discuss gut health. Dr. Howard is Dr. Howard is a board certified general surgeon, a cosmetic surgeon, and a functional medicine practitioner and is the founder of Compass Cellular, A Nashville, TN alternative medical clinic.
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Howard discuss the conventional medicine and share their stories and observations about both the strengths and weaknesses of conventional medicine. Dr. Howard shares his story as a medical student, and resident, and then a practicing surgeon. Dr. Howard has a very personal journey with integrative and functional medicine that built and grew his passion after facing his own health challenges. It was functional and integrative strategies in his personal health journey that ultimately helped ignite his passion and direction in his professional career.
What are the fundamental keystones to healthy gut function? What does our conational medical system get wrong about gut health? Why aren’t more health care practitioners taught these key fundamental in medical school. Listen in to here Dr. Agolli and Dr. Howard discuss gut health on Rethink my Health podcast.
Welcome to episode 11 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking NMN and Anti-Aging.
What is NMN? NMN is a precursor to something called NAD+. NAD+ is a compound that your body created in the cell and is used in energy production. In other words, NAD+ is crucial for basic functionality of the cell. We all recall from high school biology that mitochondria are the power house of the cell. Well, the Mitochondria rely on the presence of NAD+ to function.
What happens to NAD+ as we age? Current research shows that by middle age, NAD+ production has fallen to almost half of what your cells can make in your youth. This has a particularly heightened effect on cells that require increased levels of energy production such as brain cells and cells found in your cardiovascular system. Current research in anti-aging focuses on pathways to increase the production of NAD+.
NMN has been shown to effectively boost levels of NAD+ at the cellular level making this an exciting area of focus in the study of anti-aging medicine. Listen to Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette talk about NMN, NAD+, and what you should be doing for anti-aging.
Welcome to episode 10 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about Adrenal Health – The Stress Gland
Listen in to the team discuss how stressors in our environment have a physiological effect on our body and our health. Most people think of stress and think work stress or family stress. But do you think of emotional stress, chemical stress, or stress from an infection or an illness? Dr. Burdette will discuss how the adrenal glands work and how they support your body’s ability to respond to stress.
The team will then dive into natural and integrative strategies to support adrenal function. Proper nutrition is critical but it’s easy to fall short in a stressful world. Nutritional supplementation is a great way to support adrenal function. Learn about how vitamin C, Vitamin B6, adrenal glandular extracts, adaptogenic herbs, and others can optimize your bodies adrenal function.
How does adrenal function become compromised? What are the symptoms of adrenal fatigue? What can you do to support the adrenal gland? Listen to this week’s episode of Rethink My health to learn more.
Welcome to episode 9 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about Gut Health - Why Food Allergy Testing Matters.
When thinking about food allergies, most individuals think about the reasons they cant send their kids to school with peanut butter, anaphylaxis. This is an immediate reaction that most people are familiar with. The reality is that most people have food allergies to foods that they eat everyday. The reason we don't recognize these is the reaction is delayed, sometime by several days.
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette will be discussing these delayed food allergies called IGG mediated food allergies. Simply put, these are allergic reactions to common foods that create an inflammatory response.
The team will discuss these IGG reactions in detail. You will learn why these food allergies are important, what the symptoms of un-diagnosed food allergies are, and most importantly, how can you diagnose them?
What is a food allergy and what is a food intolerance? What can you do to learn more about your unique food allergies? Listen to this episode of Rethink my Health to learn more.
Welcome to episode 8 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about why you need to be taking Glutathione.
Glutathione is a Tri-Peptide that naturally occurs in the body. Your body primarily creates glutathione to be your body’s master antioxidant. Oxidation is the process by which free radicals can cause tissue damage by “stealing electrons” from cells and tissue. Our body creates and utilizes Glutathione to prevent oxidative damage to the body. The problem is your body may not make enough and supplementation becomes a good strategy.
From detoxification, anti-oxidant protection, neurological applications, and immune support for cancer, listen to the most recent episode of Rethink My Health and learn more about Why You Should Be Taking Glutathione.
Welcome to episode 7 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about everything you need to know about Curcumin.
Learn about the practical application of Curcumin in integrative healthcare. Curcumin possesses remarkable anti-inflammatory properties. As we know, unchecked and unmitigated inflammation in the body is a driver of many disease states that we encounter in modern society. Inflammation can present itself from many factors from poor diet, toxic burden, injuries, etc. The team will be discussing the mechanisms by which Curcumin can aid and ease inflammatory conditions.
The team will discuss the difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is critical to identify and address. Can Curcumin aid in the reduction of chronic inflammation? The data says yes, listen to Dr. Burdette and Dr. Agolli discuss the mechanism of action and learn why you should add curcumin to your wellness protocol.
Welcome to episode 6 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about the benefits of vitamin D.
The team digs deep into the science of Vitamin D and why it is important to life. We have seen vitamin D prevalent in today’s media coverage regarding the roll Vitamin D can play in immune function. This is particularly important coming out of a pandemic when it’s more important than ever to have optimal immune function. The team will delve into the research on how Vitamin D works with your immune system.
How is Vitamin D tested? What is a healthy vitamin D level? And when should I be considering supplementation? Listen to the latest episode to empower you to take action.
Welcome to episode 5 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about 7 Reasons you need to be taking Probiotics.
Probiotics are healthy bacteria found in your gut. About 40% of dried stool, by weight, is bacteria. Healthy gut function relies on the presence of healthy bacteria. Our bodies work symbiotically with bacteria and having the right makeup of bacteria, in the right balance, is crucial to optimum health. We call this the Microbiome and the team will be discussing all the reasons you need to be paying attention to your microbiome.
Learn the role your microbiome plays in proper digestions and nutrient absorptions. The team explores how lack of healthy gut flora can cause downstream effects beginning with poor nutrition. In addition to digestion, Microbiome health plays in role in mental health through the healthy production of critical neurotransmitters. There is a paradigm shift that is occurring right now amongst the leading minds regarding the microbiome that Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette discuss in this episode. Tune in to listen now
On this episode of Rethink my Health, Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette will be discussing magnesium: the miracle mineral. We call magnesium the miracle mineral because of the numerous metabolic processes in the body that rely on magnesium. In addition to the important role magnesium plays, it is a common deficiency in our modern diets. In fact, the majority of patients that come into Progressive Medical Center are found to have a deficiency in Magnesium.
The team will discuss why Magnesium is so important and will teach you how to best obtain magnesium whether though your diet or supplementation. You will learn how modern produce contains 1/4th of the magnesium today than it did in the 1940’s. This means that, today, you would need to eat 4 times the servings of magnesium dense foods to get the same dietary requirements of magnesium as you would in 1940. No wonder magnesium deficiencies are such an issue in our society.
In addition to the dietary deficiencies in our diet, you will learn how our lifestyles can deplete magnesium.
With occurrences of anxiety and PTSD at all-time highs, Dr. Burdette explores the research on brain tissue levels of magnesium and the effect on amygdala functions. Can magnesium play a role in supporting neurological function and reducing occurrences of anxiety and PTSD?
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette will discuss the role magnesium plays in cardiovascular disease. From hypertension, the smooth vessels in the heart muscles, studies show that magnesium is critical for optimal functions of the physiological processes. Furthermore, magnesium deficiencies can exacerbate these problems.
Finally, Learn about which forms of magnesium of preferred for specific applications and which forms you should stay away from.
On today’s episode of Rethink my Health, Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette will be talking about Thyroid function and will be discussing top nutritional strategies for supporting the thyroid.
The team will go over hallmark symptoms of underactive thyroid function. You will learn the difference between clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism and that “in-range” numbers may still present with hypothyroid symptoms.
You will learn about thyroid hormones and clinical tests your provider may be using to diagnose thyroid function. The team will discuss pitfalls with standard testing and how more extensive thyroid testing is often needed to get to the root cause of a thyroid disorder.
You will learn the role Zinc plays in the conversion of key thyroid hormones. In addition to Zinc, the role B-Vitamins and selenium play in thyroid function is discussed as well as how Ashwaganda can be used therapeutically to support overall thyroid function
Dr. Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette talk about fish oils. This is a very important topic as Omega 3 fish oils are a fundamental component of optimal health. The team is going to educate you on why fish oils are important, what you need to know when choosing a fish oil, and what good healthy omega 3 fatty acids can do for your health.
You will learn about paradigm shifts in how we view fats in the diet. Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette explore fish consumption in Japanese culture and Mediterranean cultures.
We will explore fish oils effect on heart health and cardiovascular disease. We will go over the process of plaque formation and how omega 3 can disrupt the formation of these plaques. We will also discuss prevalence of mental health conditions and explore the role fatty acids play in the prevalence of these conditions.
Lastly, the team will discuss quality standards you need to know when choosing a fish oil that is right for you.
In this episode, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette give you the most updated research on supplements used for immune health.
With COVID-19 still a threat to many people across the word, the team shares some common sense and practical strategies to promote a healthy immune system.