Rethink My Health

Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette
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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.

  1. Oct 15

    Alzheimer's Starts Earlier Than You Think: 7 Ways to Protect Your Brain

    What if the early changes associated with Alzheimer's disease begin long before you notice memory loss? In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli and co-host Dr. Cheryl Burdette explore the science behind Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive decline—and why protecting your brain health should start long before symptoms appear. From blood sugar imbalances and chronic inflammation to environmental toxins, gut health, nutritional deficiencies, and stress, they discuss the factors that may contribute to declining cognitive function and how an integrative medicine approach can help identify and address modifiable risk factors. They also explore emerging research on Alzheimer's prevention, the connection between metabolic health and brain function, and the importance of early detection and personalized care. In This Episode: ✔️ Why Alzheimer's-related brain changes can begin years before symptoms appear ✔️ The surprising connection between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and dementia ✔️ How inflammation and environmental exposures may affect brain health ✔️ The gut-brain connection and its role in cognitive function ✔️ Why circulation, oxygen delivery, and vascular health matter ✔️ The importance of omega-3s, vitamin D, and other essential nutrients ✔️ Seven lifestyle strategies that may help protect long-term brain health ✔️ How functional testing and integrative medicine can support a personalized approach to cognitive health Memory loss doesn't have to be the first time you start thinking about your brain health. Understanding your risk factors and making informed lifestyle choices today may help support cognitive function for years to come. While there is currently no established cure for Alzheimer's disease, research continues to explore strategies for reducing risk and slowing cognitive decline. 🌐 Learn more: www.progressivemedicalcenter.com Progressive Medical Center This Is Your Life. Live It Well.

  2. Oct 15

    Cancer: What Would I Do If I Were Diagnosed Today?

    What would you do today if you wanted to reduce your cancer risk—or better support your body after a cancer diagnosis? In this episode of Rethink My Health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette discuss cancer through an integrative lens, exploring strategies that may help support prevention, resilience, and overall health alongside appropriate conventional medical care. Cancer is complex, and there is no single cause or solution. That’s why Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette look beyond the diagnosis to discuss the many factors that can influence the body's internal environment—from nutrition and metabolic health to inflammation, environmental exposures, stress, sleep, and lifestyle. In This Episode: ✔️ Strategies that may help reduce modifiable cancer risk factors ✔️ Why nutrition and metabolic health matter ✔️ The role of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress ✔️ Environmental exposures and the body's detoxification pathways ✔️ Supporting immune function and overall resilience ✔️ Lifestyle changes to consider before and after a diagnosis ✔️ How integrative and conventional medicine can work together ✔️ Why individualized testing and treatment plans are so important Whether you're focused on prevention, navigating a diagnosis, or supporting long-term wellness, this conversation is about becoming more informed and proactive about the factors you can influence. Subscribe & Stay Connected Website: www.progressivemedicalcenter.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for every new episode 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @progressivemedicalcenter @progressivemedicalctr Rethink My Health | Progressive Medical Center This Is Your Life. Live It Well.

  3. Sep 22

    We’re Spending More on Healthcare—So Why Are We Still Sick?

    Why are chronic diseases continuing to rise despite advances in modern medicine? In this episode of Rethink My Health, we explore the growing interest in integrative medicine and why many patients are looking beyond symptom management to better understand the factors influencing their health. Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette discuss how conventional and integrative medicine can work together—combining traditional medical care with a deeper look at nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, environmental exposures, inflammation, stress, cellular health, and other potential contributors to chronic disease. They also explore the role of advanced diagnostic testing and emerging integrative therapies, including hyperthermia, ozone-based therapies, and high-dose vitamin C, as well as why personalized care matters when dealing with complex chronic conditions. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why managing symptoms may not always address underlying contributors The difference between conventional and integrative medicine How diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposures can influence health Why chronic inflammation and metabolic health matter The concept of the body's "terrain" How advanced testing can provide additional information beyond routine labs The role of prevention and proactive health strategies How integrative approaches can complement—not necessarily replace—conventional care The goal isn't to choose one side of medicine over another. It's to ask better questions, understand your options, and become a more informed participant in your own health. Rethink what you know about healthcare. Rethink what's possible for your health. Rethink My Health | Progressive Medical Center This Is Your Life. Live It Well. #IntegrativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicDisease #RootCauseMedicine #HolisticHealth #PreventiveHealth #RethinkMyHealth #ProgressiveMedicalCenter

  4. Sep 4

    Arthritis Isn’t Just Aging: What’s Really Driving Your Joint Pain?

    Joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation may become more common with age—but that doesn’t mean they should simply be accepted as an inevitable part of getting older. In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli and co-host Dr. Cheryl Burdette take a deeper look at arthritis and the factors that may contribute to chronic joint pain and inflammation. From diet and metabolic health to gut health, lifestyle, and systemic inflammation, they explore why understanding the bigger picture matters when addressing joint health. You’ll also learn how a functional and integrative medicine approach looks beyond symptom management to identify potential contributors and support healthier joints over time. In This Episode: What’s happening inside an arthritic joint Why arthritis isn’t always simply about getting older The connection between inflammation and joint health Diet and lifestyle factors that can affect joint pain Potential underlying contributors to chronic inflammation Strategies for supporting mobility and healthier joints How functional medicine approaches arthritis differently If aching, stiff joints are slowing you down, this conversation will help you better understand what may be happening—and the questions worth asking about your health.

  5. Aug 31

    Can Heat Therapy Improve Your Health? Here’s What the Science Says

    What Happens to Your Body When You Turn Up the Heat? Heat has been used therapeutically for centuries—but what actually happens inside your body when your temperature rises? In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette explore the science behind heat therapy and hyperthermia, including how controlled heat can influence circulation, cellular stress responses, detoxification pathways, and the body's natural adaptive processes. From sauna therapy to more advanced applications of hyperthermia, this conversation breaks down why heat is gaining attention in integrative medicine and how different forms of heat therapy may be incorporated into a broader, individualized approach to wellness. You'll also learn why not all heat therapy is the same, what happens physiologically when the body is exposed to heat, and why understanding the purpose, intensity, and application matters. In this episode: * What hyperthermia and heat therapy actually are * What happens to the body as temperature increases * The relationship between heat, circulation, and cellular function * Heat therapy and the body's stress-response mechanisms * Sauna vs. therapeutic hyperthermia * How heat therapy fits into an integrative medicine approach * Important considerations before using heat-based therapies Could turning up the heat have a bigger impact on your health than you realize? Watch the full episode to discover the science behind this fascinating approach. Progressive Medical Center This Is Your Life. Live It Well. #HeatTherapy #Hyperthermia #IntegrativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #SaunaTherapy #Wellness #DrGezAgolli #RethinkMyHealth #ProgressiveMedicalCenter

  6. Aug 31

    Why Am I Always Tired? The Answer May Surprise You

    Feeling exhausted all the time isn't something you should simply accept as "normal." While many people blame stress, aging, or a busy schedule, persistent fatigue is often your body's way of signaling that something deeper needs attention. In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli is joined by co-host Dr. Cheryl Burdette to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue and explain why so many people continue to struggle—even when their lab work appears "normal." From hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to chronic infections, inflammation, gut dysfunction, and environmental toxins, they explore the hidden factors that can leave you feeling drained every day. Most importantly, they discuss how a functional medicine approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes rather than simply masking symptoms. In This Episode: ✔️ Why chronic fatigue is more than "just being tired" ✔️ Common root causes of persistent exhaustion ✔️ The connection between hormones, gut health, and energy ✔️ How chronic infections and inflammation impact your body ✔️ Why "normal" lab results don't always mean you're healthy ✔️ Functional testing that can uncover hidden imbalances ✔️ Practical steps to start restoring your energy naturally If you've ever asked yourself, "Why am I always tired?", this episode will help you better understand what your body may be trying to tell you—and how to take the next step toward lasting wellness. 🌐 Learn more about our integrative approach to health:http://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com This Is Your Life. Live It Well. #ChronicFatigue #Fatigue #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #LowEnergy #HormoneHealth #GutHealth #Inflammation #FunctionalTesting #DrGezAgolli #DrCherylBurdette #RethinkMyHealth #ProgressiveMedicalCenter

  7. Aug 31

    Why Choose Integrative Medicine?

    What if healthcare focused not only on managing symptoms, but on understanding why those symptoms are happening in the first place? In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli explores what makes integrative medicine different and why more people are looking for a comprehensive approach to their health. From advanced testing and nutrition to lifestyle, environmental exposures, stress, and other factors, integrative medicine looks at the whole person—not just an isolated diagnosis. This conversation also explores how integrative and conventional medicine can work together, the importance of identifying underlying contributors to chronic health concerns, and why becoming an active participant in your own healthcare can make a difference. In This Episode: ✔️ What integrative medicine actually means ✔️ Integrative vs. conventional medicine ✔️ Why treating symptoms may not tell the whole story ✔️ The importance of looking for underlying contributors ✔️ How nutrition, lifestyle, stress, and environment impact health ✔️ The role of advanced and functional testing ✔️ Why personalized care matters ✔️ How to become more proactive about your long-term health Integrative medicine isn't about choosing one form of healthcare over another—it's about expanding the tools available to understand your health and creating a more personalized path forward. 🌐 http://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com This Is Your Life. Live It Well. #IntegrativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #PreventiveHealth #HolisticHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #HealthyAging #DrGezAgolli #RethinkMyHealth #ProgressiveMedicalCenter

  8. Jul 24

    5 Silent Killers You Need to Know

    Some of the most dangerous diseases don't cause noticeable symptoms until they've already progressed. That's why they're known as **silent killers**—they can develop for years without warning, making early detection and prevention more important than ever. In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli and co-host Dr. Cheryl Burdette reveal five of the most common silent killers and explain why they often go undetected. You'll learn what these conditions are, the risk factors to be aware of, and how a proactive, functional medicine approach can help identify health concerns before they become life-threatening. In This Episode: ✔️ The five most common silent killer diseases ✔️ Why these conditions often have few or no symptoms ✔️ Early warning signs you shouldn't ignore ✔️ The importance of routine screenings and diagnostic testing ✔️ How inflammation, lifestyle, and environmental factors impact disease risk ✔️ A functional medicine approach to prevention and early detection ✔️ Practical steps to protect your long-term health The best time to detect disease is **before symptoms appear**. Join us as we discuss how understanding your body, prioritizing preventive care, and taking a root-cause approach can help you live a longer, healthier life. 🌐 http://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com This Is Your Life. Live It Well. #SilentKillers #PreventiveHealth #EarlyDetection #FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #DiagnosticTesting #HealthScreening #HealthyAging #DrGezAgolli #DrCherylBurdette #RethinkMyHealth #ProgressiveMedicalCenter

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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rethink My Health
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    Rethink My Health

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