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Parkinson’s Begins in the Gut

Parkinson’s Begins in the Gut

Parkinson's Disease can be a devastating diagnosis, as there is no cure and patients become more debilitated over time. New research is confirming that Parkinson's likely begins in the gut, and that early intervention in gut conditions might be able to prevent the disease.
Food Sensitivities And The Risk Of Accidental Death

Food Sensitivities And The Risk Of Accidental Death

Inflammation resulting from food allergies and sensitivities can cause inflammation and oxidative stress that might make accidental death more likely as you age.
How To Feed Your Microbiome- Part 2

How To Feed Your Microbiome- Part 2

The most effective ways to keep your microbiome healthy is to feed it right. Check our the specifics of how to feed your microbiome and keep it thriving.
How To Feed Your Microbiome

How To Feed Your Microbiome

Your microbiome is critical to your health, and one of the most effective ways to keep your microbiome healthy is to feed it right. Check it why your microbiome is so important, and how to feed it optimally.
The Core Gut Health Principles

The Core Gut Health Principles

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 a board-certified general surgeon, a cosmetic surgeon, and a functional medicine practitioner. They dicuss: What are the fundamental keystones to healthy gut function? What does our conventional medical system get wrong about gut health? Why aren’t more healthcare practitioners taught these key fundamentals in medical school?
Extreme Diets and Altered Microbiomes

Extreme Diets and Altered Microbiomes

Most of us have probably dieted at one time or another- usually to lose weight, but sometimes for other reasons as well. You might have even tried one version or another of an “extreme diet”, maybe because you wanted to lose weight fast because nothing else seemed to work, or because of dietary restrictions or choices.
Gut Health and Food Allergy Testing

Gut Health and Food Allergy Testing

Welcome to episode 9 of the 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.
7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Probiotics

7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Probiotics

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.
Embracing the Elimination Diet!

Embracing the Elimination Diet!

What is meant by an elimination diet? An elimination diet is usually recommended as a way to get to the root of which foods may be giving your body problems. Those problems can be myriad, as which foods we eat can cause all sorts of reactions in the body.
What Is Leaky Gut?

What Is Leaky Gut?

Gut Health is often the root of so many health issues. It is where inflammation almost always starts. It is linked to healthy brain activity, mood regulation, and inflammation throughout the body. Gut health is critical for overall health!
Why Is Gut Health So Important?

Why Is Gut Health So Important?

Gut health affects so much more than just noticeable digestive disorders… and it of course affects them too: GI issues, digestive troubles, constipation, bloating, and on. But poor gut health, even unnoticed, can be the main culprit behind anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control, ADHD, sexual health, autism, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, MS, and more.
The Gut – Brain Connection

The Gut – Brain Connection

Have you ever felt nervous like having butterflies in your stomach? Then you know about the gut-brain connection! The brain is the master conductor of the body. If it is not functioning well, everything will be out of tune and lack synchronicity with your body. Our moods, the clarity of our thinking, our energy levels, and our happiness can all be out of tune when the brain is out of balance.