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FX Medicine is at the forefront of ensuring functional and integrative medicine gains the recognition it deserves and ultimately establishes itself as an integral part of standard medical practice. Our podcasts are designed to promote research and evidence based therapeutic practises, acting as a progressive force for change and improvement in patient health and wellbeing.
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Menopause: Oestrogen and the Brain : Emma Sutherland and Dr Nicola Gates
22/11/2021Hot flushes. Night sweats. Weight gain. Insomnia. These are generally the first things that come to mind when we think about menopause, but did you know that the changes in oestrogen levels during this time also affects cognitive function, memory, and mood as well? Today Emma Sutherland talks with clinical neuropsychologist, researcher, and author Dr Nicola Gates about menopause, particularly the impact oestrogen has on brain function. They discuss the connections between oestrogen on memory and depression, as well as how to support our patients going through this transition, and the value of reframing menopause in a positive light. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/menopause-oestrogen-and-brain *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care prof
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The Power of Community Medicine: Dr Michelle Woolhouse and James Maskell
15/11/2021Imagine your patients getting together for an hour once a week, starting to build friendships, supporting each other and implementing the protocol that you gave them. That's powerful medicine. This week author, community builder, and healthcare entrepreneur James Maskell joins Dr Michelle Woolhouse for a conversation around how a community-based model of healthcare improves outcomes for patients, practitioners and society as a whole. They also discuss the potential for community medicine to combat the loneliness epidemic, how to effectively listen in a group setting, how to use the group dynamics to ensure success for all personality types, and how practitioners can get started implementing community care within their own practices. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/power-community-medicine *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a su
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The Dangers of Excess Screen Time: Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Nicholas Kardaras
08/11/2021Do you ask about your client’s “digital diet” when taking a case history? Today Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by psychologist and one of the USA’s foremost addiction experts, Dr Nicholas Kardaras. Nicholas describes how excessive technology use affects our brains, destroying the myelin sheaths in the same ways substance abuse does. He also discusses how increased screen time primes us for increased aggression, impulsivity, and deteriorating mental health, how video games affect the HPA axis, and best practices for assessing and treating clients with technology addiction. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/dangers-excess-screen-time *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions o
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Spinal Dysfunction and its Impacts on the Brain with Dr Heidi Haavik
01/11/2021How can a dysfunctional spinal segment affect the brain, and by extension, the heath of the whole body? Dr Damian Kristoff is joined by chiropractor, neurophysiologist, and researcher Dr Heidi Haavik for an in-depth episode discussing the impact of movement in the spine on the brain and the nervous system. Heidi talks about her extensive research into the science of Chiropractic, getting deep into the mechanics of the movement of the spine and how it affects different areas of the brain, particularly the cerebellum and pre-frontal cortex. She also discusses how spinal health influences how the brain interprets input from our external senses, the connection between the brain and the nervous system, and her dream outcomes for the future of the Chiropractic profession and how it is viewed by other modalities. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/spinal-dysfunction-and-its-impacts-brain *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational a
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Case Taking for Environmental Toxin Exposure with Nicole Bijlsma
25/10/2021How do we identify when environmental toxins such as mould, allergens, and pesticides are contributing to our patient's ongoing health issues? In this episode Dr Michelle Woolhouse is joined by building biologist and former naturopath Nicole Biljsma, who emphasizes the importance of taking a comprehensive environmental exposure history can be for our patients. Nicole discusses how to identify patients who are highly sensitive to environmental toxins and introduces us to her handy acronym, “PHOLD,” which covers all the different areas that can easily be overlooked when discussing environmental exposures during our consults.Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/case-taking-environmental-toxin-exposure *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care profes
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Male Infertility and Modern-Day Challenges to Sperm Health with Belinda Kirkpatrick
18/10/2021With one in six couples experiencing fertility difficulties, and with one-third of infertility cases being related to male reproductive issues, it is crucial for us as practitioners to be optimising sperm health in our male patients. Today Emma Sutherland speaks with naturopath, nutritionist and fertility specialist Belinda Kirkpatrick about diet and lifestyle issues that contribute to male infertility, focusing in particular on sperm health. They discuss the dos and don’ts of sperm testing, strategies and nutrients that improve DNA fragmentation, and how to foster relationships with doctors and specialists for the best outcome for our patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/male-infertility-and-modern-day-challenges-sperm-health **DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the a
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Facilitiating Lasting Behaviour Change with Dr Michelle Jongenelis
11/10/2021We know change isn’t always easy. It can be especially difficult when it comes to our clients altering their diets, amount of physical activity, or even bad habits like cigarette smoking. What are some strategies practitioners can employ to create lasting changes in our clients? In this episode Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by Dr Michelle Jongenelis, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change. Michelle talks about her own research and clinical experience in creating lasting behavioural change for clients, exploring why it can be difficult for people to change, what strategies practitioners can use to assess motivation and willingness to change, and how to set collaborative and realistic goals with our clients to help ensure successful and longterm changes. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/facilitiating-lasting-behaviour-change-dr-michelle-jongenelis **DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is fo
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Calming the Overactive Sympathetic Nervous System with Dr Wayne Todd
04/10/2021Our sympathetic nervous system, our fight or flight response, keeps us alive in emergencies. But what happens when we experience chronic stress, resulting in an overactive sympathetic nervous system that will ultimately affect our heath? How do we help our patients who are stuck in sympathetic nervous system dominance?Dr Wayne Todd, creator of the SD protocol, joins Dr Damian Kristof for an in-depth conversation about extending our understanding of the complexities of sympathetic dominance, and practical ways to identify this in our patients. They discuss the different ways sympathetic dominance shows up in the body, how sympathetic dominance is linked to a variety of conditions including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and thyroid disease, as well as techniques and tools we can use to help calm an overactive sympathetic nervous system down so we can rest, digest, and restore. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/calming-overactive-sympathetic-nervous-system-dr-wayne
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The Mental Health Crisis: Promoting Wellbeing for Our Patients and Ourselves
27/09/2021Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental health challenges during their lives, and 1 in 5 will experience one this year. How can we as practitioners support our patients, our communities, and even ourselves? Introducing the all-new hosts of FX Medicine - Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Damian Kristof, Emma Sutherland and Dr Michelle Woolhouse – who come together for the first time in an episode moderated by Dr Leslie Braun, to discuss the growing mental health crisis. In our inaugural episode, the hosts discuss the shifts they have seen in their various practices around the growing mental health challenges, and how natural medicine and natural health practitioners can support their clients’ wellbeing. They also discuss what this crisis is teaching us about mental health, how some of the long-term effects of this might manifest in the coming years, and some of the strategies each host employs to keep themselves and their patients in a better mental health space. Find today's transcript and show n
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Integrative Veterinary Medicine with Dr Matt Muir
15/09/2021How can we translate the tradition diet of animals in the wild to benefit our modern day pets? Integrative Veterinarian Dr Matt Muir joins us to discuss some key topics when treating our companion animals, including safe use of medicines, when to use supplements instead of changing the pet’s diet, and how the government can better support veterinary medicine. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/integrative-veterinary-medicine-dr-matt-muir *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****
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Respiratory Illnesses in Children with Kate Holm
08/09/2021How do we prime an infant’s immune system to help guard against the development of respiratory illnesses? Nutritionist and Naturopath Kate Holm returns to FX Medicine to discuss the strategies in treating common respiratory complaints in children, including otitis media and asthma, as well as how gut health, the immune system and food sensitivities play a role in the development of these illnesses. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/respiratory-illnesses-children-kate-holm *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****
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Avoiding Curveballs in Business with Pam Hird
01/09/2021What happens when you get thrown a curve ball in business? How do you bounce back and keep moving forward? Naturopath, nutritionist, and personal trainer, Pam Hird joins us today to discuss how to recover after a business setback, when to enlist the help of a mentor, and the importance for all practitioners in avoiding burnout. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/avoiding-curveballs-business-pam-hird *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****
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Busting Myths about Olive Oil with Dr Joanna McMillan
25/08/2021Should we be avoiding cooking with olive oil because of its’ low smoke point? How can you tell if an oil has gone rancid? In this episode Dietician, Nutrition Scientist, and olive oil aficionado Dr Joanna McMillan busts the various myths around olive oil, along with the benefits of incorporating it into your diet, the differences between extra virgin and other olive oils, and her guidelines on finding a good quality one and how to store it properly. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/busting-myths-about-olive-oil-dr-joanna-mcmillan *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****
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The Keys to Metabolic Balance with Cherry Wills
18/08/2021What is Metabolic Balance and how does it help with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)? In today’s episode nutritionist Cherry Wills takes us through the high prevalence of NCDs throughout Australia and the world, which include diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and the core principles of the Metabolic Balance program. She discusses how personalised nutrition helps bring our bodies back into balance, creating the perfect synergy for optimal health, and why we should avoid “aspirational nutrition” and instead focus on what our bodies actually need. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/keys-metabolic-balance-cherry-wills *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns r
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Sulphoraphane: Gateway to Cellular Defence with Dr Christine Houghton
11/08/2021What is sulforaphane? And what is the biochemistry of its actions within the human body? Dr Christine Houghton returns to FX Medicine to discuss sulforaphane, its’ benefits and uses for various conditions, and why we should change the way we think about probiotics, antioxidants, and the overall way in which we approach treating our patients. She also succinctly breaks down the complex biochemistry of probiotics and how our microbiome affects our gut and immune system, including activating the Nrf2 pathways and priming our cellular defences. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/sulphoraphane-gateway-cellular-defence-dr-christine-houghton *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises quest
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Differences in Pathology with Dr Mark Donohoe
04/08/2021"What's normal and abnormal varies according to your education and your focus in your medical or healthcare practice." In this episode Dr Mark Donohoe returns to FX Medicine for both a practical and philosophical discussion on testing and pathology. Mark talks about the differences between natural medicine practitioners and doctors in their approaches to testing, and how we can work together to find a middle ground. He also provides insight as to which tests which might not be giving us accurate enough results, how to optimise tests for certain conditions, and why there are so many variations in reference ranges and between laboratories. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/differences-pathology-dr-mark-donohoe *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qu
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Gilbert's Syndrome with Maria Allerton (née Shaflender)
21/07/2021Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin. Although generally considered harmless, in fact patients with this condition can suffer from fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. In this episode, Nutritionist Maria Allerton (née Shaflender) talks to us in depth about Gilbert’s syndrome, speaking both from vast clinical experience and personal perspective. She discusses some of the subtle symptoms of the condition, the connections between Gilbert’s and pyroluria, why patients need to be careful when taking medications, as well as her preferred dietary and supplement interventions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/gilberts-syndrome-maria-allerton-n%C3%A9e%C2%A0shaflender *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice o
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Paediatric Skin Health with Kate Holm
14/07/2021Skin conditions such as eczema, rashes, cradle cap, and urticarias are quite common in children and infants, sometimes causing major distress in not only the kids but their parents and carers as well. In this episode, Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm returns to FX Medicine to discuss the most common skin conditions she sees children present with in her clinic, what might be causing them, and how to treat them. She also talks about food and environmental allergens and children with atopic dispositions, how to assess kids for nutritional deficiencies, and how skin conditions can affect other systems in the body, including a child’s emotions and temperament. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/paediatric-skin-health-kate-holm *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek th
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Approaches to Thyroid Health with Natalie Douglas
07/07/2021What are some approaches practitioners can use to optimise thyroid function in patients with an underactive thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition? Nutritionist and Dietician Natalie Douglas returns to FX Medicine to discuss the strategies she uses in her own clinical practice to treat thyroid patients. She talks about educating clients on how to read food labels, when to avoid gluten (and when not to), and her favourite supplements. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/approaches-thyroid-health-natalie-douglas *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****
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The Links Between Histamine, Oestrogen, and Cortisol with Georgia Marrion
30/06/2021What is the difference between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and how does each present clinically? Today we are joined by Georgia Marrion who discusses some of these differences, diving deep into the biochemistry of histamine in the body, and how it affects (and is affected by) the various hormones in our body, including oestrogen, progesterone, the thyroid hormones and cortisol. She also talks about some of the signs and symptoms our patients might present with if they have histamine intolerance and some of the key treatment considerations. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/links-between-histamine-oestrogen-and-cortisol-georgia-marrion *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in th