FX Medicine Podcast Central

In today's podcast Andrew is joined by Dr Matthew Ball who is both an opthalmologist and fermentation entrepreneur. Dr Ball and his wife Lara have built a successful business in Sydney brewing delicious kombucha and selling it "on tap" at events and local cafes and eateries. Today Dr Ball talks to Andrew about the art and the science that goes into crafting kombucha beverages and the journey they've had creating their brand 'Wild Kombucha'. *****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.*****

Not all Co Enzyme Q10 is created equal. Dr. Ross Walker is an eminent practising cardiologist with a passion for people and health, with over 35 years experience as a clinician. For the past 20 years he has been focusing on preventative cardiology & is one of Australia’s leading preventative health experts. Today he talks to FX Medicine to talk about the many different forms of CoQ10 and the evidence for their use. *****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.*****

Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) can be found on the surface of most cells of the body. They are a method of categorising one's 'tissue type' and they play a role in determining a person's immune response to foreign substances. Most notably, they are used to establish donor matching for organ transplants. Today, Dr Mark Donohoe takes us through some of the emerging ways HLAs can reveal a person's predisposition to certain adverse health outcomes, such as mould toxicity, thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and other autoimmune issues. *****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.*****

There are over 80 different autoimmune disorders. So what is the aetiology and what are the commonalities? What is happening to people's immune systems and what are some of the simple nutritional interventions we need to be addressing? We welcome back dietician, Belinda Reynolds, who has a gift for putting complex biochemical processes into easy-to-digest terms, and today is no exception. Belinda takes us through immune imbalances, inflammatory processes, dietary considerations, toxin and infectious triggers, nutritional deficiencies and even the role of the thyroid in autoimmunity. Belinda has a passion for keeping abreast of the research in this field, and has some valuable insights into how approach these conditions. *****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.*****

Today we are joined again by integrative paediatrician, Holistic Mama Doc, Dr Elisa Song to continue the discussion on PANDAS and PANS. Today we dive a little deeper into how to identify patients who may have PANDAS or PANS. Dr Song takes us through the infectious triggers, her testing methods, identifying the pathogens and "putting out the fire" in these kids' brains. Dr Song expertly explains how she executes the integration of the best that medicine and functional medicine have to offer for this condition. She is a truly dedicated practitioner with expansive knowledge on this subject which she delivers with heartfelt care for her patients. *****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.*****

Autoimmune and neurological conditions amongst children are on the rise. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychatric Syndrome (PANS) are two disorders affecting a growing number of families. They present as a deeply complex network of symptoms for the practitioner to unravel and this is what paediatrician and "Holistic Mama Doc" Dr Elisa Song specialises in. This is a huge topic and will be covered in two-parts. Today, Dr Song will take us on a complex journey, to elucidate what PANDAS/PANS is, who is at risk and how to identify and test for them. As a paediatric physician in clinical practice, Dr Song has a wealth of information to share with her obvious passion for preventative healthcare using functional 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 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.*****

Locking up her naturopathic clinic one evening, she never wanted to return again. In today's podcast, naturopath Keonie Moore talks about her defining career moment. She was so exhausted from working in the business, there was no time to work on it. She came to realise that running a clinic had very little to do with being a great practitioner and fortunately for her patients and the many other practitioners she has mentored since, Keonie turned it all around. Learn how Keonie went from just barely surviving, to thriving in her business. *****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.*****

"Tummy troubles" are commonplace amongst kids. Furthermore, paediatric clients often require a whole new set of skills for the practitioner. Today we welcome back Alessandra Edwards to share her vast clinical experience in treating little ones with digestive disorders. Alessandra covers off important areas of naturopathic care in paediatric cases, from safety considerations and assessment techniques to navigating the palatability of treatments and working effectively with their doctors and parents. You will be able to take away many pearls from Alessandra's safe, common-sense and systematic approaches to getting to the bottom of illness in children. *****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.*****

Imagine keeping your business going while you travel around Australia for a year with your family? That's exactly what naturopath Jessica Donovan did whilst still earning a living from a diverse range of online strategies she had implemented in her business. Today she talks to Andrew about her business focus and how she was able to keep income rolling in whilst travelling. Jessica now blends her time between her clinic and online business and she teaches other practitioners how to move into the online space for greater work-life-family balance.

Damian Kristoff has carved a diverse, rewarding and successful path with his career. As a naturopath, nutritionist and a chiropractor with an immense passion for food, he has created professional fulfilment by following his passions. One of those passions, born of a quest to find healthy, gluten-free cereal to recommend to his clients is Forage Cereal. In addition to his clinical practice, Damian is also one of the three voices behind the successful "The Wellness Guys" podcast which led to the creation of The Wellness Couch - a podcasting empire featuring some of the wellness industry's biggest names. Damian is the poster-child for career diversity and proof that if you are passionate enough about anything you can turn it into something great! *****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.*****

"We have two hands; one for helping ourselves and one to help others". Lauren Lacey has long been entrenched in the art of giving-back. She is a volunteering veteran with countless hours in locations all over the world clocked up in her lifetime - a passion she blends around her full time work commitments and being a mother to two beautiful boys. Together with her husband, they head up Involvement Volunteers International, a non-government organisation (NGO) that helps facilitate programs in places such as India, Fiji, Nepal, Cambodia, Bali, The Philippines and most recently, in Greece to aid in the emerging refugee crisis being experienced there. Lauren singlehandedly assembled 30+ practitioners spanning the integrative, allied and medical health modalities to travel to Greece and work within the refugee camps to address concerns such as malnutrition, breastfeeding, wound care and illness. *****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.*****

Success is indeed a journey not a destination. Throughout her career, Naturopath Tammy Guest has undoubtedly excelled in clinical practice and she is now quickly carving a name for herself amongst her peers as an inspiring mentor who aims to help other practitioners achieve their dream career. In today's podcast Tammy and Andrew have an informal chat in her home-based office about how to craft your own career. Tammy is a shining example that a career in naturopathy doesn’t have to be just one thing. *****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.*****

So you're a freshly minted graduate, about to embark on your career as a health professional… what now? Amie Skilton is an expert in getting results, and in today's podcast we explore how YOU can maximise your success in clinical life. From how to get your first client to creating your business network and navigating those early days in practice. Amie takes us through how to build a successful clinic, and a brilliant, fulfilling career. *****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.*****

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a great barometer of the health of the host. Following on from the immensely popular podcast "Epstein-Barr Virus Part 1", Dr Mark Donohoe continues the story of EBV, focussing on the many medical and integrative interventions that have merit or promise for the EBV sufferer. In Dr Donohoe's own words, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer - EBV transforms people". *****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.*****

Is Epstein Barr virus (EBV) the ultimate Trojan horse? Otherwise known as glandular fever, EBV has gained increasing notoriety over the past three decades as medicine has begun to unravel the role it plays in chronic fatigue disorders. Dr Mark Donohoe describes EBV as "his favourite pathogen" and his intrigue with it delivers for us, an incredible podcast that dives into his 30 year history of following the evidence of this virus. In today's episode, Dr Donohoe takes us through the history, evolution and virulence of EBV to round out part 1, with part 2 expected to be recorded at a later date. Head to www.fxmedicine.com.au for today's show notes. *****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.*****

There is chronic, worldwide lack of funding available for research into the impact of diet and lifestyle on mood, behaviour and mental health. Prof Felice Jacka has pioneered an innovative program of research that examines how individuals’ diets and other lifestyle behaviours interact with the risk for mental health problems. Prof Jacka is currently leading the first randomised controlled trial to examine the impact of dietary improvement in patients with major depression, known as "The Smiles Trial" and later this month she will be presenting these research findings at the 2017 Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) conference in Melbourne. (https://conference.acnem.org) Today on FX Medicine, Prof Jacka shares with us a window into her accomplished career, a taste of what to expect from the forthcoming ACNEM conference and her passion for food and the microbiome in mental health and wellbeing. *****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.*****

It is estimated that up to one in five women can expect a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis or another thyroid disorder in their lifetime. Hashimoto's is the fastest growing autoimmune disorder in the US and it's becoming clear that a functional medicine approach has much more to offer patients than standard medical care alone. For Dr Izabella Wentz, also known as The Thyroid Pharmacist, a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis at age 27 set her on a path of research and discovery. Throughout her quest for answers she has chronicled her successes and failures, which has culminated in two best-selling books, making her a key authority on the subject. Her most recent book "The Hashimoto's Protocol" has just been released and offers a 90 day plan to reverse thyroid symptoms and put people on a path of healing. Dr Wentz joins us today to share her expertise on recognising, managing and living with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. *****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.*****

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are produced by anything with an electrical current running through it and they have a real, yet invisible impact on human health. In today's podcast we welcome back naturopath and building biologist, Nicole Bijlsma, to share her wealth of information on the topic of EMF and electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). Nicole takes us through the history of EMF and expertly separates fact from fiction. She also discusses how to recognise and explore EHS and provides guidance on risk minimisation for potential sufferers. *****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.*****

When does tiredness become fatigue? How does the clinical picture change and how is a diagnosis reached? Dr Carri Drzyzga is a naturopathic doctor, chiropractor and author of the book "Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again! Fixing the Root Cause of Your Fatigue with Natural Treatments”. In today’s episode, Dr Carri has a plethora of information to share on recognising and working through fatigue. Find today's show notes on: www.fxmedicine.com.au *****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.*****

The brain is the body's master-controller, making neuroscience a fascinating area of healthcare. Dr Brandon Brock has a broad scope of expertise borne of his formal training in chiropractic and nursing, which has given rise to his love for endocrinology, immunology, neurology, pharmacology and the art of physical examination and diagnosis. Drawing on his own experience of having sustained a head injury, Dr Brock developed a keen interest in blending neurology and functional medicine. This led to him being a sought after lecturer in the field of functional neurology including his forthcoming appointment as a key note speaker at the Mindd International Forum in May 2017. In this podcast, practitioners can get a taste for what to expect out of Dr Brock's masterclasses at Mindd where he will cover how to assess and treat a range of brain-immuno-gut conditions including; ASD, ADHD, OCD, anorexia, LD, SPD, CFS, PANDAS, tic-borne Illness and more. For more information visit https://mindd.org/brandon-brock/ *****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.*****

If your telomeres could talk - what would they tell you? In today's podcast we welcome back one of our favourite guests, Dr Lise Alshuler to dive into a discussion about telomeres and their relevance in health. Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of our chromosomes that serve to protect them from damage. Telomeres shorten as we age and their length can have an impact on our resilience and overall health. So, how can we optimise them? Can we lengthen them or prevent them from shortening in the first place? What, if any, interventions exist for this? Dr Alschuler will expertly walk you through it. *****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.*****

Tammy Guest is an expert in the business of fatigue and the fatigue of running your own business. She is a successful naturopathic clinician, entrepreneur, published author, mentor and helicopter pilot in-training. In a change from our usual programming, Andrew stepped out of the studio to conduct interviews in the flesh. From the peaceful back deck of her own home, Tammy shares her personal story of battling burn out, and how she turned this into a major specialisation of her practice. Tammy has found the balance of blending the philosophies of nature with the fundamentals of science whilst also staying true to oneself. Her messages about self-talk, gratitude and chasing dreams are both inspiring and uplifting. *****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.*****

Dr Christopher Shade may well be one of the world's foremost experts in human detoxification. In today's podcast, Dr Shade takes us through the science behind liposomal technology and its applications in heavy metal detoxification. Find out the intricacies of liposomal formulation, stability and pharmacodynamics as well as the many possibilities for drug and nutrient delivery. Ahead of his appearance at the forthcoming 5th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Dr Shade also shares some insight into the features of his masterclass - understanding of the complex biochemistry that underlies the moderation and removal of heavy metals and other biotoxins from overloaded systems . *****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.*****

Each of us is home to trillions of microbial hitchhikers and which have a profound influence on our health and wellbeing. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a disruption in our normal gut ecology whereby there is an increase of bacteria and/or changes in the types of bacteria present in the small intestine. According to Prof Steven Sandberg-Lewis, a leading naturopathic expert on gastrointestinal disease and a pioneer in the field of SIBO, the condition is the root cause for 50-75% of all cases of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In today’s podcast, Prof Sandberg-Lewis takes us through the interrelationship of SIBO with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how to define and rule out one from the other. *****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.*****

Calling all functional medicine entrepreneurs - this podcast is for you! James Maskell has been described as the most influential non-physician promoter in the industry, and his passion and enthusiasm for helping health professionals create profitable, meaningful and fulfilling healing businesses is palpable. With thanks to the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association, James joins us today to give us some insight into what he will be covering in his forthcoming "The Future of Medicine" presentation in Sydney, March 2017. James has a vision for the future of functional medicine practices which he describes as "Functional Medicine 2.0" . Tune in to learn more. *****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.*****

Wheat intolerance is undeniably a growing health epidemic. In today's podcast we are joined by Cyndi O’Meara, a veteran pioneer of the nutrition industry and creator of the incredible "What's With Wheat?” documentary. Cyndi is passionate about educating people to make conscious choices with their health beginning with the foods we consume from farm to table. What's With Wheat? is a critical look at the history of wheat, what has been done to it at a genetic level and the ripple effect playing out on human health. This podcast is a must-listen for those who want to be empowered by the choices they are making with wheat consumption. *****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.*****

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting in women of reproductive age. Around 1 in 5 women suffer from PCOS, however this number may be much higher as it is estimated that up to 70% of women with the condition remain undiagnosed. While the cause of PCOS remains unknown the crux of the condition is hormone imbalance. Most symptoms are caused by high androgens levels and often manifest as acne, weight gain, excess body hair and irregular periods. PCOS also comes with a range of comorbidities such as infertility, metabolic dysfunction and mood disorders. In today's podcast, women's health expert Dr Lara Briden takes us through the complexities of the PCOS patient picture and the many opportunities complementary medicine offers to sufferers where traditional medical approaches may have missed the mark. *****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.*****

Sugar is responsible for a global health crisis! The evidence can no longer be ignored, sugar is to blame for the continual rise in chronic disease. Prof Robert Lustig is a paediatric neuroendocrinologist, researcher, clinician and pioneer of the anti-sugar movement. Today Prof Lustig takes us through his expansive career and how he became a global leader in teaching both peers and public of the perils of sugar, fructose and carbohydrates; and the roles they play in the pathogenesis of disease. *****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.*****

Detecting neurotransmitter (NT) imbalance has the potential to refine treatment choices for sufferers of depression, anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. Although it is not yet possible to measure NTs directly within the central nervous system (CNS), newer research proposes that testing for NT metabolites in our urine may offer up some clues as to what it happening in the CNS. Today, naturopath and functional pathology expert Beth Bundy helps us to navigate the clinical relevance of using this sphere of testing. Whilst only a guide, to be used alongside other assessments, perhaps this form of testing will reduce the guesswork and improve the success rate of initial treatment above the 50% chance for current pharmacological management? *****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.*****

Headaches, atrial fibrillation, epilepsy, anxiety and depression? While these conditions may seem unrelated they may all benefit from a potential treatment involving gargling and the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is a major neuronal pathway of the parasympathetic nervous system, our rest-and-digest system. Known as the “wandering nerve” because it branches all throughout the body the vagus nerve has far-reaching effects which include involvement in swallowing, speech, heart rate, respiratory control, gastric secretion and intestinal motility. In this episode Andrew speaks to Emrys Goldsworthy, a Senior Lecturer and Musculoskeletal Therapist, about the use of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to improve health and wellbeing. As an expert in VNS, Emrys takes us through the research behind this therapy and shares with us some techniques for harnessing the vagus nerve. *****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.*****

Naturopaths without Borders (NWB) is an organisation dedicated to empowering low-resource communities through education, sustainable resources and Naturopathic healthcare. Today we are joined by Dr Sean Hesler, who has dedicated much of his career to initiatives of global and community health care, having founded the MamaBaby Birth Centre in Haiti and in his roles as executive director of NWB and the director of community health at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). His insights into working with underserved communities to establish better nutrition through local, cultural-centric dietary and lifestyle modifications illustrate how food truly is, 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 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.*****

Gateway Drug? Violent behaviour? Addiction? Dependence? Lowering IQ? Lung Cancer? There is more misinformation surrounding the use and/or abuse of cannabis than perhaps any other illicit drug, and this has served to perpetuate many myths surrounding its use and effects. No-one is more educated on the history, the culture, the phytochemistry as well as the abuse of, or the compassionate, responsible use of medicinal cannabis than Justin Sinclair. Today Justin dispels many of the misnomers about Cannabis in a comprehensive discussion of the facts from the literature, science and statistics. *****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.*****

Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a natural treatment approach to mood and behavioural disorders such as autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression and schizophrenia developed by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride. Today Dr Campbell-McBride joins us to discuss her medical background as a neurologist and neurosurgeon and how her own son's autism diagnosis led her to immerse herself in further education in human nutrition. Dr Campbell-McBride's insights into patterns she was seeing between neurological and digestive disorders led to her writing her book "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" and she now spends her time educating other practitioners on the GAPS Nutritional Protocol allowing her to magnify its reach outside of her own clinical practice. *****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.*****

The team at FX Medicine wanted to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our valued listeners and followers for your support throughout 2016. Thank you also to our incredible guests for sharing their knowledge and expertise on the show each and every week. It is with the community we've built through FX Medicine and the amazing leaders of integrative medicine we have worked with this year, that have shaped our podcast and website into the growing & credible resource that it is. We have truly enjoyed connecting with you all via email and social media throughout the year and we look forward to reconnecting with you all in 2017. *****If you're loving the FX Medicine podcast, we would love it if you could take the time to send us a rating and review in iTunes and come on over and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You could also sign up for our eNews at www.fxmedicine.com.au so you never miss out on what's happening! We love hearing what you would like to have on the program, so drop us a line anytime with your suggestions.*****

Compliance is a major barrier to getting meaningful results when treating children with natural medicine. Today we're joined by Naturopath, Rebecca Guild who has a knack for the practical application of natural medicines and home remedies to little ones. Bec is a passionate advocate of using food as medicine first, and supplements and other remedies as adjunctive support only when necessary. In this episode, Bec takes us through her favourite Naturopathic treatments and home remedies that parents can easily utilise for common childhood complaints. *****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.*****

Treating kids can be difficult at the best of times and knowing when to undertake testing and what tests are appropriate can be even more confusing. In this podcast, Beth Bundy divulges some of the answers. Her practical manner leads us through the maze of various functional pathology tests including which tests to use, when to use them and the practical implications of each test. Beth discusses everything from food sensitivities, to gut dysbiosis and even Iodine testing to help get our children back to peak 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 advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Dr Maya Shetreat-Klein works with…well, DIRT! Not filth, mind you, but Dr Shetreat-Klein has found her niche teaching her patients to embrace germs and not be obsessed with the modern day culture of sanitisation. As a paediatric neurologist Dr Shetreat-Klein blends her traditional medical training with a passion for mind-body medicine. In this episode, she talks about her journey into functional medicine and how her own research as a parent led her to advocate "dirt" as a means to combat modern childhood disorders such as allergies, mood, behaviour and learning. *****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.*****

What are the benefits to Methylation Assessment and how is it done? In today's podcast we enlist the functional pathology expertise of Beth Bundy to take you through the clinical relevance of methylation testing. Why we do it, when it may be needed, what it tells us and also of equal importance, what it doesn't tell us. Beth also discusses how to utilise these test results in order for practitioners to carry out responsible prescribing. Beth has a gift for making tedious biochemistry entertaining and deeply informative. Beth firmly believes in targeted testing, based on strong indicators from thorough case-taking and safe prescribing. *****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.*****

In recent times the pathogenicity of parasites has been called into question. Though Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis are being increasingly detected in patients with unresolved gut disorders, the jury is still out on whether intervention is medically necessary. Due to her speciality in digestive disorders many of these patients find their way into Alessandra Edward's naturopathic practice. What might surprise you is that she is not heavy-handed with antimicrobial therapy. Listen as Alessandra takes you through her patient-centred approach and shares her clinical expertise in identifying and treating parasite-derived gut disorders. *****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.*****

What is the clinical significance of genetics in detoxification? As integrative medicine continues to gravitate towards bio-individualisation, understanding how to apply this kind of information is going to be crucial to the future of practice. Today Dr Denise Furness navigates us through some of the most common detoxification SNPs as well as their clinical relevance and how she applies this information to her patient treatment plans. *****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.*****

There is a growing body of research which links toxins to the development of a variety of health conditions but identifying the toxins that may be to blame in patient illness can take some core detective skills. Dr Mark Donohoe has decades of experience uncovering the toxic burdens of his patients. Today he talks about the complexity of agricultural and urban exposures that can be undermining patient health and shares his top recommendations for health professionals when approaching these kinds of cases. *****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.*****

By world standards, Australia has excellent air and water quality, a fact which most of us take for granted. But leading expert in environmental assessment and building biology, Nicole Bijlsma, poses the question "Can we afford to be so complacent?" In this podcast, Nicole takes us through the extent of these environmental hazards and highlights for us the enormity of the health consequences. *****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.*****

Approximately 1 in 100 women under 40 will experience premature ovarian failure (POF), however most women wont become aware of it until they attempt to have a baby. Clinically, POF can present with similar symptoms of menopause however it occurs much earlier in life than the mean menopausal age of 51 years. Today, Stacey (The BabyMaker) Roberts takes us through the clinical presentation of POF including testing, herbal and nutritional supplementation and psychological interventions with which Integrative Medicine practitioners can support these patients. Stacey will also cover the most important caveats and conundrums facing practitioners to enable them in making safe and effective judgements for their patients. *****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.*****

We can all envision that relaxed sigh from the first sip from a nice cup of tea. Why is tea so relaxing? Research suggests that the calming properties of tea are partly due to L-theanine, an amino-acid constituent of tea which is commonly used for anxiety relief. Today, renown cancer care specialist Dr Lise Alschuler takes us through the diverse range of conditions for which L-theanine may be useful from the more obvious uses such as anxiety, insomnia, ADHD and learning, through to emerging uses including immunity, cardiovascular health and promising applications for co-therapy with chemotherapy. It seems that the therapeutic actions of L-theanine are congruent with the demands of some of our most common chronic health issues, making us pose the question: is L-theanine the panacea to modern life? *****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.*****

The thyroid is a fickle little organ. It is essential to so many important functions of the body and yet, there are so many aspects of modern life that impact upon its optimum functioning. As a result thyroid disorders associated with autoimmunity are a growing disease burden, particularly for women, many of whom turn to integrative medicine to help them find their way back to "feeling well" again. Naturopath, Helen Padarin has been helping patients with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders turn their health around. Today she shares her clinical pearls of wisdom on what to look out for in patients, what to test for and what treatment approaches to consider in rebalancing the autoimmune thyroid. *****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.*****

The postpartum period should be one where parents bond with their new addition, where everything is rosy and the future looks bright. Sadly, for many couples this is not the case. Today Belinda Reynolds, a Dietician and mother of two, takes us through the pressures and issues facing new parents and how we differentiate normal baby blues from a deeper, more debilitating postpartum depression. Belinda discusses the nutritional deficiencies that need to be addressed as well as the evidence for dietary and lifestyle interventions that can both treat and prevent pathological mood issues. *****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.*****

Following on from last week's podcast, we welcome back Dr Mark Donohoe to continue his discussion on chronic fatigue syndrome. In part 1 of the series, Dr Donohoe posed the question of whether chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease or person's adaptation to stress. In this episode, he continues to explore this question and draws on his own clinical experience to share with listeners how to get patients "readapted to their world”. *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site 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 have read here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

References to an illness with symptoms strongly resembling those of chronic fatigue syndrome can be traced back to as early as 1750. By the 20th century, this condition gained more attention after a series of unexplained epidemics, causing weakness and fatigue, affected large numbers of people. By 1988 the term chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was developed as working case definition of the illness. Given that there was no clear biological mechanism, CFS has often been claimed to have a psychological cause and many clinicians have long been sceptical over its existence as a disease entity, often concluding that the disorder is, quite literally, “in a person’s head.” In more recent years robust evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome is in fact, a biological illness has emerged. Researchers have identified distinct immune and brain changes in patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr Mark Donohoe has been working with CFS patients for more than two decades. In this first instalment of a two-part podcast series, he discusses the history of CFS , the myriad of underlying contributing factors, how it differs from other types of fatigue, his own valuable clinical observations and much more. Look out next week for Part 2. *****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.*****

Biofilms are a strategic and evolutionary mechanism that bacteria have adapted as a means to resist host immune defences. In integrative medicine, this emerging area has become a new dimension in the treatment of resistant gut infections. Today we're joined by Helen Padarin, who shares her valuable clinical expertise treating infections, biofilms and gut imbalances. Helen's approach is not to attack "bad" organisms directly, rather, to undo the ways pathogens evade the immune system, support host immune defences and restore tissue heath to help bring balance to the gut ecosystem. *****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.*****

Through his personal journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Clint Paddison knows only too well just how debilitating and challenging RA can be. This led him to develop "The Paddison Program", a new, and somewhat controversial approach that challenges the status-quo of accepted evidence in complementary medicine. Following his own diagnosis he found himself confined to his bed and robbed of his usual physically active lifestyle. Clint immersed himself in RA research and through his own personal trial and error, he developed protocols that helped reverse his disease. The results are nothing short of incredible, and he's gone on to teach thousands of other's his methods and help them too, gain control over this degenerative condition. *****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.*****