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Rethink My HealthRethinking Heart Health: Integrative Cardiology with Dr. Jason ReingoldIn this episode of Rethink My Health, we sit down with Dr. Jason Reingold, a board-certified cardiologist and leading expert in integrative cardiology at Georgia Integrative Cardiology in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Reingold is pioneering a new approach to heart health—one that goes beyond traditional cardiology and incorporates functional medicine to optimize cardiovascular wellness.We dive deep into essential heart health markers that go beyond basic cholesterol testing. Dr. Reingold explains the importance of advanced lipid panels, inflammatory markers, and the role of oxidative stress in cardiovascular disease. We also explore cutting-edge diagnostic tools such as the CM...2025-02-1836 minRethink My HealthThe Obesity Epidemic and Functional Medicine Weight Loss SolutionsIn this episode, Dr. Gez Agolli and special guest Diane Spiva delve into the alarming obesity epidemic in America. They explore the severity of the issue and emphasize the importance of comprehensive weight loss programs. The discussion highlights the necessity of assessments and testing to ensure effective and safe weight loss, as well as to uncover any underlying conditions that may contribute to weight gain or hinder weight loss efforts.The episode also examines the role of hormonal balance in weight management and shares personal case studies of both effective and ineffective weight loss journeys. Dr. Agolli...2024-11-0531 minRethink My HealthCore 6 Functional Diagnostic Medical TestingIn this enlightening episode of "Rethink My Health," Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette from Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta dive into the transformative world of functional diagnostic medical testing. Entitled "Core 6 Functional Diagnostic Medical Testing," this episode unravels the intricacies of the six fundamental diagnostic tests that form the backbone of personalized, preventive healthcare.The episode begins with an overview of the initial screen, which is designed to test a wide array of analytes that provide a comprehensive picture of a patient's health. Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette emphasize the importance of this test...2024-10-2939 minRethink My HealthRevolutionizing Medicine: Stem Cell Therapy and the Rise of Regenerative MedicineIn 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 appl...2024-10-0431 minRethink My HealthFunctional Approaches to Cancer Therapies: IV Treatments, Nutrition, and the Power of Integrative CareIn 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...2024-10-0336 minRethink My HealthWhat is Integrative MedicineIn 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...2024-09-2431 minRethink My HealthThe Core Gut Health Principles - Featuring Dr. Lee HowardWelcome 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 an...2023-01-1038 minRethink My HealthNAD+ and NMN: How You Can Start an Anti-Aging Protocol NowWelcome 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 re...2022-11-2536 minRethink My HealthAdrenal Health – The Stress GlandWelcome 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 GlandListen 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 stre...2022-11-1134 minRethink My HealthGut Health - Why Food Allergy Testing Matters 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...2022-11-0120 minRethink My HealthWhy You Should Be Taking GlutathioneWelcome 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 cel...2022-10-2139 minRethink My HealthCurcumin: Fighting Inflammation NaturallyWelcome 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 so...2022-10-1143 minRethink My HealthEverything You Need to Know About Vitamin DWelcome 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 p...2022-09-2837 minRethink My Health7 Reasons You Should Be Taking ProbioticsWelcome 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...2022-09-1536 minRethink My HealthMagnesium: The Miracle MineralOn 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...2022-09-0640 minRethink My HealthThyroid Health: What you need to knowOn 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...2022-08-3039 minRethink My HealthOmega 3 fatty acids, what you need to knowDr. 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 e...2022-08-2334 minRethink My HealthTop 5 Supplements for Immune HealthIn 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.2022-08-0936 min
The Progressive Medical Edge with Dr. Gez AgolliEP 2: The Progressive Medical ModelOn this episode, you will hear from Dr. Gez Agolli, the founder of Progressive Medical Center and Dr. Cheryl Burdette , an Integrative Medical Doctor at Progressive Medical Center and the educational Director of Dunwoody Laboratory. In today’s episode you will learn: What is the Progressive Paradigm? How environmental toxins impact our bodies. The importance of detoxes & functional foods. How to shut down chronic inflammation. The size of your gut. What your gut has in common with Roger Federer’s sport of choice. Why or why not you should strive for perfect nutrition? The effect your gut...2016-05-1630 min