Author

  • Dr. Burdette is Director of Education at Progressive Medical Center, one of the largest integrative clinics in the Southeast. She is the co-founder of Precision Point Diagnostics, a laboratory that focuses on gut based health and wellness. There she designs clinical profiles and trains clinicians on their utilization. She has a rich history in the integrative medicine laboratory space. She designed and teaches the clinical curriculum for Origins Incubator, a practice management group, that has helped to launch many successful practitioners. She is the Educational Director and on the board of advisors for Xymogen, a physician line pharmaceutical. She is on the board of advisors for TheraDura Diagnostik, a German based lab company. She serves on IRB boards, is involved in study design and translational research, and has lectured extensively worldwide. She directs an accredited Naturopathic residency at Progressive. Her passion is teaching about the practice of Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine, to increase awareness of evidenced-based natural therapies, to both rule in and rule out tools that are effective in patient care.

    View all posts

Supplementing with Zinc, Yet Levels Go Down?

By Dr. Cheryl Burdette – “Why does this patient’s zinc level go down, even though we have continued to supplement with it?” This paradoxical response of giving more, yet seeing levels go down, leads us to think about all the reasons that zinc may not shift as we expect, including how well absorbed it might be, how we are utilizing it, or if things are competing with it. Examining the root cause of upward or downward trends in zinc levels provides specific insight into the patient’s needs. 

Read More

Food Allergies and Sensitivities – Symptoms, Detection, and Impact on the Body

Food allergies and sensitivities, including peanut and tree nut allergies, gluten sensitivity, and lactose intolerance, have been on the rise for decades. Although reactions can vary widely in symptoms and severity, the increasing number of cases highlights the growing public health concern. Identifying and eliminating these sources of constant irritation to our bodies is a key step in achieving our best health.

Read More

Already Subscribed?

Search

Featured Articles

Where are your Clinical Trials?

It has proven to be difficult, if not impossible, to proceed to full-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for most of the natural methods that cannot be patented or otherwise monopolized. 

A Renewed Focus on Self-Help for Healing

As the producer of The Moss Report, the year leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic was filled with anticipation and excitement. We had invested years of hard work and significant resources into two major projects: our feature film, Immunotherapy: The Battle Within, and...

Issue Archives

Event Calendar

  • Reimagining Health Summit

    Back for 2026 with an expanded line-up of world-class speakers, cutting-edge science, and live experiential sessions you won't find anywhere else. This year's Reimagining Health Summit goes deeper than ever - into longevity, age reversal, brain health, cancer prevention, and the integrative protocols that are genuinely changing lives. Last year was transformative. This year is your chance to go further. The Reimagining Health Summit is the place to be for both wellness practitioners and health enthusiasts alike. Our event exhibitors are hand-picked by the event team to be perfectly curated in order to create the ideal attendee experience

  • 2026 AzNMA Annual Conference – Building Brain Resilience

    Strengthening Cognitive Health Across the Lifespan The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA) is excited to invite you to our 2026 CME Conference, happening November 6–8, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring weekend of learning and connection. We are putting together an outstanding lineup of expert speakers who will share the latest insights, practical strategies, and clinical approaches to building brain resilience and supporting cognitive health throughout life. Sessions will feature engaging presentations, each including relevant clinical case discussions. 2026 AzNMA Annual Continuing Medical Education Conference

  • 2026 Lifestyle Medicine Conference

    Hybrid Event

    Join us in Orlando, or Online! This event is your gateway to discovering groundbreaking insights from renowned experts at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Total credit opportunities (CME/CE accreditation) for LM2026 are expected to be comparable to prior years across multiple disciplines. Full conference participation will meet—and may exceed—the educational requirements for lifestyle medicine certification.  The annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference unites a dynamic community — online and onsite — committed to reshaping healthcare. Explore how to tackle the root causes of chronic disease and elevate health within every care setting. See why lifestyle medicine can renew your purpose and passion. This year’s agenda explores what it takes to bring lifestyle medicine to life at scale. Learn from clinicians, researchers, health system leaders, educators, and innovators tackling today’s biggest healthcare challenges through evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes, reduce disease burden, and help people thrive.

Pin It on Pinterest