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If you were told that optimal dental health could affect athletic performance, heart health and even cancer risk, what would you say? This is the frustrating knowledge that Dr Lewis Ehrlich wishes everyone would learn. In today's podcast, we delve into the many factors which may have drastic impact on health, as well as some simple, and some complicated solutions which can correct long-standing dental, sleep and performance issues. Listen as we uncover just a few of the reasons why a healthy bite can have a dramatic impact on your health. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/connections-between-dental-health-and-chronic-disease-lewis-ehrlich *****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 biggest mistakes practitioners make when treating autoimmune conditions? The incidence of autoimmune disease continues to rise, with no signs of slowing down. The challenging side of practice is unravelling each patients’ unique triggers and guiding them through peeling back the layers whilst simultaneously implementing strategies to help build back in their quality of life so they can continue to function in everyday activities. It’s a delicate balance and something Dr Datis Kharrazian is all too familiar with both from a clinical practice and research stand-point. Ahead of his trip to Australia to be a keynote speaker at the forthcoming BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Datis joins us to paint a picture of what we can expect to learn from him in 2020 from genetics, lifestyle, diet, the microbiome and beyond. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/why-autoimmune-disease-patients-struggle-get-better-dr-datis-kharrazian *****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.*****

How much has herbal medicine changed over the last 40 years? Is a loss of traditional herbal medicine applications coming at the expense of the pursuit of science? Today we are joined by Denis Stewart, who shares with us some of the changes he has seen in herbal medicine throughout his four decades of practice and why it's so important to ensure we respect historical applications for herbs and continue to champion some of the lost herbs that have fallen out of favour in the modern-day quest for more 'scientifically validated' herbal preparations. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/reviving-lost-herbal-knowledge-denis-stewart *****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 therapeutic options are there for the dysbiotic vagina? Today we are welcoming back naturopath, acupuncturist, and vaginal health expert, Moira Bradfield. Resuming our conversation from Vaginal Dysbiosis: Part 1, where we discussed the vaginal microbiome and how to recognise the various symptoms of infections and dysbiosis. In part 2, Moira takes us deeper into the holistic treatment options to consider when faced with vaginal dysbiosis cases. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/vaginal-dysbiosis-part-2-moira-bradfield *****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.*****

Continuing on from where we left off in Part 1, we are joined again by Dr Mark Donohoe, to continue the discussion on the complexities of managing pain in our patients. In part one, Mark discussed how pain is defined and perceived. Today, we take the discussion further into how the brain and body perceive pain, and how the power of the mind can be used to conquer pain, from getting off addictive painkillers, to breaking the pain cycle naturally. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/complexity-pain-management-part-2-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 qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Pain. We’ve all experienced it. But what is it, really? Today in Part 1 of The Complexity of Pain Management we welcome back Dr Mark Donohoe, who discusses the intricacies of pain: how it’s defined and perceived, the power of the placebo effect, and how a strong therapeutic relationship can be a game changer for a client experiencing chronic pain. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/complexity-pain-management-part-1-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 qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

How would you treat osteoarthritis in a dog? How about metabolic disease in a horse? Can you give animals the same nutrients and herbal remedies as humans? Today we are joined by integrative veterinarian Dr. Sarah Howard, who answers these questions and much more, including the differences between conducting studies in animals versus humans, how to treat some of the conditions commonly seen in in our furry companions, and what signs and symptoms to look out for. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/animal-wellbeing-dr-sarah-howard *****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.*****

Eczema or atopic dermatitis can be frustrating to manage for both patient and practitioner alike. Unravelling the underlying complexities for each individual's presentation can take patience and some systematic trial and error. Today we're joined by Rebecca Hughes, who has a gift for clinical success in skin conditions. Rebecca shares with us how she approaches eczema and atopic dermatitis cases and what therapeutics she employs to achieve long-lasting relief for her patients. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/naturopathic-approaches-eczema-and-atopic-dermatitis-rebecca-hughes *****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.*****

Picking up where we left off with "Adrenal Fatigue is a Myth Part 1" back in March 2019, we're joined once again by naturopath and functional pathology expert, Beth Bundy. In part one we discussed why the term "adrenal fatigue" is misleading as well as what is actually happening with our hormones and neurotransmitters. Today Beth takes us on a deep dive into understanding the subtle nuances of selecting the right cortisol testing. What is the right choice - serum, blood, CAR? Beth expertly navigates you through the benefits and limitations of all available options. If you haven't listened to episode one, find it here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/adrenal-fatigue-myth-part-1-beth-bundy - Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/adrenal-fatigue-myth-part-2-beth-bundy - *****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.*****

Would you be surprised to discover that slavery exists in the natural medicine industry? From 2020, new legislation will come into effect in Australia which aims to increase the accountability of companies to ensure that no facet of their overall supply chain is involved in unethical employment practices that circumvent human rights. Today we are joined by Michelle Fernandez, a nutritionist who works in strategic raw material sourcing within the natural medicine industry. A major aspect to Michelle's role is to identify hidden vulnerabilities in her suppliers and her suppliers' suppliers and work collaboratively with them to adopt changes that bring them into line with world standards. Michelle shares with us some of the ways modern day slavery may impact our industry and more importantly, what can be done about it. This eye-opening podcast highlights the murky waters we need to be wary of when selecting the suppliers we choose to be in business with and why we need to be mindful of not only environmental sustainability but also human rights in ethical sustainability. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/modern-day-slavery-and-natural-medicine-industry-michelle-fernandez *****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.*****

Clinically speaking, histamine intolerance seems to be on the rise. But does this diagnostic label lead to complacency and getting caught in a cycle of symptom management instead of uncovering the triggers? Today we are joined by Amie Skilton who shares with us the underlying physiological mechanisms driving histamine intolerance and asks an important question; Do we need to be paying better attention to the health of the environment we live and work in to get on top of runaway histamine? Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/breaching-histamine-threshold-amie-skilton *****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 has taken up the challenge of being the head cheerleader for Australian naturopaths, nutritionists and herbalists. Tammy has built a formidable community of Naturopathic Entrepreneurs a.k.a. "Natupreneurs" to fill a gap she saw in the profession for leadership in business and mindset practices. We had the pleasure of speaking to some inspiring wellness leaders at Tammy's inaugural NatEx Conference in 2019 with FX Medicine LIVE and today, Tammy joins us to share her vision for why she developed NatEx, and what she has in store to make it bigger and better in 2020. Find this industry insights episode on our website: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/pioneering-natupreneurs-tammy-guest *****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 modern medicine, the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) has become the panacea for virtually all forms of women's health issues. We are now over 60 years and several generations of women in to OCP use as a primary method of contraception and we're only beginning to unravel the long term health consequences. Today we're joined by women's health expert, Lara Briden, who shares with us why she describes the pill as 'reversible chemical castration' and why she is so passionate about empowering women to make better, informed decisions about their contraceptive options. Lara talks us through why shutting down ovulation is undesirable and what current and future options are out there to help couples manage their fertility choices. She also takes us through the herbal and nutritional interventions she employs in the management of 'post-pill syndrome'. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/dark-side-oral-contraceptive-pill-lara-briden *****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.*****

Affectionately known as 'The Godfather of Australian Herbalism', Denis Stewart is a herbal medicine luminary. Ahead of his last-ever educational program offering the "Professional Extension Diploma of Herbal Medicine", we are honoured to have him join us on FX Medicine today, as we pick his brain about one of the most tricky areas of clinical practice: chronic, itchy skin conditions. Denis shares his insights from over 40 years in practice on how he approaches these cases and, in particular, how he prepares topical preparations to provide his patients with fast-acting, soothing relief. What are his go-to herbs and why? Tune in to find out. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/herbal-wisdome-topical-skin-preparation-denis-stewart *****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 can looking at and into a person's mouth tell you about their overall health? Today we're joined by passionate holistic dentist, Dr Lewis Ehrlich who teaches us to think outside the box when it comes to oral health. Lewis practices the true art of integrative medicine in his dental practice and has so much knowledge to share on how we can connect the dots between oral health and systemic disease. Lewis takes us through how he's been able to identify serious chronic diseases that have been barriers to people's healing, why sleep makes up a quarter of his patient history forms and why we just can't be considered healthy, without a healthy mouth. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/holistic-dentistry-so-much-more-teeth-dr-lewis-ehrlich *****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's so much more to 'keto' than its growing fame as the latest trending dietary buzzword. The science emerging on ketones in healthcare is compelling and it's no wonder they’re being touted as the "fourth macronutrient". Today we are joined by Dr Dominic D'Agostino, a leading keto nutrition researcher who takes us through the growing body of evidence for ketone-focused clinical interventions. Ahead of his educational seminar series touring Australia in late 2019, Dom takes us through the history of keto nutrition to the many applications ranging from oncology, neurological disorders, cognition, performance and more. Find todays transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/ketones-fourth-macronutrient-dr-dominic-dagostino *****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.*****

Many modern consultation practices have lost the competency of human connection. Physical examination and patient observation techniques, is sadly becoming a lost art in all forms of health care. Well, Dr Nirala Jacobi wants to change all that by igniting a passion for the functional medicine examination techniques that have been passed down from the former vanguards of naturopathic and musculoskeletal therapists. Ahead of her keynote speaking engagement for the ATMS Functional GI Symposium in Sydney in September 2019, Nirala joins us to share an insight into some of the techniques she has learned across her two decades of practice from some of the best practitioners in functional medicine, including Prof Steven Sandberg-Lewis and Dr John Bastyr. Find todays transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/patient-examination-and-observation-techniques-dr-nirala-jacobi *****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.*****

How much health are we willing to give up in the pursuit of better, faster technology? Are we about to be sacrificial lambs in the global human experiment of 5G technology? These are big questions which need comprehensive investigation and transparent answers beyond progress and convenience. Who better to help us navigate through the quandary of 5G technology than Nicole Bijlsma who lives and breathes the research connected to environmental influences on health. Nicole expertly navigates us through the knowledge gaps in research when it comes to 5G and why we all need to be aware of the potential biological effects to human health as well as the impacts it poses to our privacy and security. Find todays transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/5g-technology-risk-worth-reward-nicole-bijlsma *****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 systematic degradation of gastrointestinal health is breaking down one of our most primal pathways to wellbeing. According to Dr Daniel Weber, the gut is the second organ system in evolution and is by far, the most complex, with the intestines being both the largest endocrine and the largest immunological organs in the body. The gut is the lynch pin to it all and is at the seat of most psychophysical disease presentations we know today. Dr Weber joins us today ahead of his forthcoming key note speaking engagement at the ATMS Functional GI Symposium in Sydney in September 2019. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/gut-brain-axis-and-rise-psychophysical-disease-dr-daniel-weber *****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 health of today's teenagers is being eroded by a multitude of factors. Once upon a time adolescence was a passing phase of growth and development necessary to cross the threshold into adulthood. However, modern teenagers are dealing with much more than a change in body shape, hair and voice. Today's teens are navigating an unprecedented invasion of their psychosocial sphere with gaming and social media bringing forth a new dimension of bullying, harassment and body shaming. Furthermore dietary choices, recreational and pharmaceutical drugs, environmental pollutants and a lack of exercise, sunshine and fresh air are all playing a part in the assault to their microbiome, immunity and neurological systems. Ahead of her visit to Australia in August 2019 to present her seminar series 'Holistic Children's Health' we are joined today by Dr Elisa Song to share her expertise on the subtle nuances we need to be across when taking a functional medicine approach to working with adolescents. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/teenagers-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-dr-elisa-song *****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.*****

Science continues to unravel the mysteries of the microbiome and its deep connection with our overall wellbeing. Today we are joined by Dr Johan Van Den Bogaerde, a gastroenterologist and researcher who has a special interest in the microbiome and the emerging field of faecal microbial transplants. Dr Van Den Bogaerde shares with us the current scientific opinion on the influencers of gut microbial diversity and he shares his excitement about the research expanding the potential treatment avenues for faecal microbial transplants in areas such as ulcerative colitis and autism. Dr Van Den Bogaerde will be a key note speaker at the forthcoming ATMS GI Symposium in Sydney in September 2019. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/microbiome-diversity-and-faecal-transplants-dr-johan-van-den-bogaerde *****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.*****

Hope For Health is an indigenous charity, borne from a rich cross-cultural exchange of healing wisdom between trusted friends underpinned by the principles of "food is medicine”. Today we are speaking to Dr Kama Trudgen and Helen Padarin about how Hope For Health was formed and gain insight into the health challenges commonly faced by indigenous communities. Kama and Helen also share with us their newest endeavour, TOGETHER Retreats, a collaborative healing initiative developed in conjunction with the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/hope-health-embracing-indigenous-wisdom-and-healing *****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.*****

How confident are you with personalising amino acid prescriptions based on a person's unique physiology and health needs? Today we are joined once again by pharmacist, naturopath, nutritionist and author, Vanita Dahia. Following on from her successful book, "Alchemy of the Mind," Vanita has gone on to develop resources for practitioners to better understand the alchemy behind amino acids. Vanita shares her amino acid expertise with us, giving some deeper insight into applying targeted amino acids for a range of conditions and cellular functions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/alchemy-amino-acids-vanita-dahia *****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.*****

Mitochondria are the unseen and underrated warriors of energy production and immunity. We are usually oblivious to the complex biochemical processes taking place in our mitochondrial membranes to run the cellular machinery that keeps us alive. What are the intracellular thieves robbing us of optimal mitochondrial wellbeing and how can we combat these noxious agents? Today, Dr Christabelle Yeoh takes through the normal biochemical steps in energy production and why mitochondria are becoming increasingly compromised in modern life. She also teaches us how to assess mitochondrial dysfunction in our patients, how we can identify metabolic toxicants and how to approach the cellular resuscitation to restore patient vitality. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/identifying-mitochondrial-dysfunction-dr-christabelle-yeoh *****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-child of Amy Mingin, “Naturopathic Yoga” is a personalised, prescriptive-style yoga practice which forms a part of her naturopathic treatments. Amy developed this system to enable practitioners and yoga enthusiasts to access condition-specific yoga sequences to suit their unique health needs. Today she chats to Andrew about her 'light bulb moment' for connecting naturopathic care with yoga practice and some of the evidence that exists for yoga that easily lends itself to wholistic prescribing of movement as medicine. This podcast can be found on the FX Medicine website under "INDUSTRY INSIGHTS" or find the show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/blending-naturopathy-and-yoga-amy-mingin *****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 the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey 1.3million Australians (6.3%) over the age of 14 reported having ever used methamphetamine, with 1.4% reporting recent use, within the previous twelve months. Worse still, of meth/amphetamine users, "ice" is fast becoming the preferred form of the drug, with increases in Australia from 22% to 57% in just 6 years. Ice addiction has been a growing problem in Australia both for users and the wider community impacted by the social and behavioural aspects brought about by the use of the drug. Today we're talking with Associate Prof. Olivia Dean who is part of the team conducting a world first study to determine if N-Acetyl-cysteine (NAC) can reduce the craving for ice and ultimately, help them overcome their addiction. Known as the N-ICE trial, it's taking place right now in centres in Wollongong, Geelong and Melbourne. Olivia shares why they're exploring NAC, how it's being administered and what they hope to achieve with the study. Find todays show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/nac-ice-addiction-aprof-olivia-dean *****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.*****

Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often the victim of ill-informed stereotypes and lack of compassion for the internal agony they're suffering. Helping patients with OCD can mean peeling back the layers of guilt, shame, self-doubt and paranoiac behaviour that obstruct their ability to function in everyday life. In today's podcast we are joined by Francesca Eldridge, who shares her own journey of healing from OCD and how this ignited a passion within her to compassionately support others with this condition through natural medicine. Francesca shares the expertise she's gained as to what dietary, lifestyle, nutrient and herbal choices to consider for those living with OCD. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/insights-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-francesca-eldridge *****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.*****

How well do you understand pyrroles? At a cellular level - what are they, how are they formed and does their presence always herald ill-health? Kryptopyrroles are still widely regarded in medicine as a disproven and irrelevant, yet emerging research is starting to make connections with high urinary pyrroles and mood disorders. Today we are joined by Dr Brad McEwen who seeks to bring clarity to practitioners to help their patients with mood stability issues by breaking down some of the controversies surrounding pyrrole disorder, working through what the research is telling us and what methods he uses clinically to assess patients in whom he suspects pyrroles might be an issue. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/biochemistry-pyrroles-dr-bradley-mcewen *****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 this increasingly digital age, there are more opportunities than ever to diversify how you practice, or use your health care qualifications. In today's podcast, Naturopath Jules Galloway shares her journey of how a wayward, homeless teenager with a penchant for partying went on to become an entrepreneurial naturopath following her dreams. Jules discusses how she strategically took her business online after burning out in the corporate world and how embracing both her light and dark sides have made her a more empathetic and capable practitioner. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/evolving-online-business-jules-galloway *****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.*****

Once upon a time mineral therapy was an intrinsic part of naturopathic practice. In the modern curriculum it's offered primarily as an elective subject and, as a result, many of the practitioners from recent generations lack experience in applying this therapy clinically. Today we're talking to Dan Jones who has a passion for educating his peers on how mineral therapy is a core element of his practice. With over three decades of clinical experience to draw from, and mentored by some of Australia's most prominent practitioners, Dan shares countless examples of when and how he's applied mineral therapy for optimal patient outcomes. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/lost-art-mineral-therapy-practice-daniel-jones *****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.*****

Carla Wrenn is on a mission to change the face of chronic disease in Australia. Not only is Carla a passionate clinical detective and problem-solver of complex conditions but she has become a pioneer for rationalising chronic care through teaching a system she has developed called, Vitae Mosaic. Today Carla shares her passion for taking a functional medicine approach to care and breaking down cases that appear overwhelming and complex to drive results in her practice. Carla discusses how she prioritises and personalises her clinical approach, who she looks up to, and why having a peer support network is a key element to achieving success in practice. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/problem-solving-chronic-disease-crisis-carla-wrenn *****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.*****

Are you confident in the art of naturopathic physical examination techniques? Today we are talking to Naturopath, Katie Barron who has a passion for enhancing her peers' clinicals skills in the art of physical examination. Katie is touring Australia running workshops to help practitioners build confidence in naturopathic examination techniques to answer a need she identified amongst her professional peers. In this episode Katie shares how building examinations into the consultation process is a crucial element to establishing patient rapport and how to confidently refer patients on for further investigation to medical professionals when there's an identified need. Katie also discusses some of the differences in naturopathic vs. orthodox observations and how they further inform us on the patient's overall level of health and vitality. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/refreshing-naturopathic-examination-skills-katie-barron *****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.*****

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often a poorly understood, stigmatised disorder and more common than you think, with between 1-3% of the population suffering a breakdown at some stage. BPD can encompass feelings of depression, hopelessness, obsessive behaviors, self harm, suicide, substance abuse and unstable relationships. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is the new psychotherapy of choice in Australia for BPD. Today we're talking to Megan Shiell, an experienced DBT and Art Psychotherapy clinician and educator about how she combines DBT and art to help those with BPD and other mental illnesses. Megan takes us through some of the strategies in DBT that assist patients, through a mindfulness-style approach, to recognise and redirect their behaviours before they become an issue. She also shares her passion for educating both clients and health care professionals through affordable online programs she's developed. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-and-art-psychotherapy-mental-health-megan-shiell *****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.*****

Psoriasis is a challenging condition for both patients and practitioners. With multiple clinical presentations and a laundry list of triggers and exacerbating factors, what's clear, is that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to treatment. Today we are joined by integrative dermatologist Prof Michael Tirant who has a passion for sharing the knowledge he's amassed over three decades as a clinician and a researcher. Prof Tirant takes us through the many aetiological factors underlaying psoriasis and what guidance he gives to his patients about diet, lifestyle, nutritional and herbal considerations as part of a personalised, integrative approach to treatment. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/integrative-dermatology-psoriasis-prof-michael-tirant *****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.*****

How well do you understand the inner workings of the brain? We're well aware of the effects that poor nutrition, lack of sleep, excessive or chronic stress and toxins can play on brain and cognitive health. But what are the actual mechanisms of damage to the brain? How does the brain clean away damaged cellular debris and what happens when our normal healing mechanisms don't work? Furthermore, how can we repair a brain damaged by chronic inflammation? Ahead of his travels down under for the 7th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, we welcome back Dr Brandon Brock, who has dedicated his career to caring for the brains of children, adults and indeed, military personnel. In today's podcast, we'll discuss how chronic, unremitting inflammation damages the minds of so many patients. He shares how to best assess what the real issue is with their neurology, and what we can do to either mitigate, or repair the inflamed brain. Find today's episode show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/inflamed-brain-dr-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.*****

What can genes tell us about our personal or cultural food choices? Ahead of her visit to Australia in May 2019 for the 7th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Andrew talks to nutritionist and nutrigenomics expert, Amanda Archibald. Amanda is the mastermind behind The Genomic Kitchen and a founding pioneer in the field of culinary genomics. Today Amanda shares with us an insight into her career journey and how she has become a leader in actionable education delivering nutrigenomics to everyday consumers. Amanda is passionate about using genetic information as the road map to success in medicine when it comes to applying food or supplements therapeutically. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/navigating-food-choices-genes-amanda-archibald *****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.*****

Everyday too many women are enduring chronic pelvic pain from menstruation and endometriosis. What's more, sufferers often have to resist strong pain relief as it renders them unable to function in their occupation or to meet the needs of their family obligations. It's clear that more options need to be explored and that begins largely, with more research and this is where Dr Mike Armour comes in. He joins us today to share an insight into his career and how his passion for gynaecology, pregnancy and fertility, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) research evolved. Dr Armour takes us through some of the interesting findings from research so far, including the potential for cannabis, exercise, acupuncture and specific Chinese herbal medicines for managing this type of pain. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/expanding-endometriosis-research-dr-mike-armour *****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 the Medical Board of Australia attempting to suppress the use of complementary medicines by lumping them into the same category as "unconventional medicine and emerging treatments"? Today we are joined by Prof Stephen Myers, a respected academic in complementary and integrative medicine, who shares his educated opinion on this recent move by the Medical Board of Australia. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/complementary-medicine-under-siege-prof-stephen-myers *****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 by Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) president, Dr Penny Caldicott to draw attention to a recent public consultation paper released by the Medical Board of Australia in February 2019 and its potential for negative impact on the complementary medicine industry. Find today's show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/breaking-news-concerns-over-complementary-medicine-suppression-dr-penny-caldicott *****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.*****

Are natural therapies being systematically targeted? This seems to be the sentiment of many within the complementary medicine industry. Fringe groups and lobbyists are constantly citing that "there's no evidence for complementary and integrative medicine practices". But what are the facts and where can we find them? Prof Stephen Myers is both a respected academic and passionate advocate of the complementary and integrative medicine industry. Prof Myers has amassed an impressive portfolio of research over the past two decades. He joins us today to discuss the findings from his most recent publication in The Journal of Complementary Medicine; a world first study conducted out of Southern Cross University that shines the light on naturopathy as a clinically significant system of medicine for chronic conditions. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/naturopathic-research-real-story-prof-stephen-myers *****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.*****

Have you heard of microchimerism? Today we are joined by Leah Hechtman to give us an insight into the topics she is lecturing on at the forthcoming Mindd Forum Conference 2019 in Sydney on the 23rd - 24th March. Leah talks us through the various forms of microchimerism and why it really highlights the significance that pre and post conception care play in the health of future generations. Leah shares the immunological consequences that are just starting to be understood in microchimerism and the possible connection to autoimmunity as well as the role of mitochondrial health in reproductive competence. As always Leah brings the wow-factor to her discussion with Andrew, you'll be able to hear his jaw hitting the floor. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/microchimerism-and-mitochondrial-health-reproductive-competence-leah-hechtman *****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 role do healing cycles, the cell-danger response and the mitochondria play in restoring balance to children's overloaded neurological systems? Ahead of the 2019 Mindd Forum Conference we chat to integrative paediatric clinician, Dr Elizabeth Mumper about the core pillars she employs in her own practice when working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. She also shares what she is most excited about teaching at the forthcoming Mindd Forum and what she's looking forward to learning about from her other professional peers at the conference. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/neurodevelopmental-support-children-dr-elizabeth-mumper *****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 terminology "adrenal fatigue" may be the incorrect vernacular to describe what is actually happening at a physiological level. It's far more complex than "worn out adrenals." So what's going on - is cortisol low, or high? It seems that this old Naturopathic axiom may have been born from a misinterpretation of Hans Selye's work and that it needs adjustment, to bring it back into alignment with current science. This episode is part one in a two-part discussion with Beth Bundy on why the term "adrenal fatigue" is incorrect, what is actually happening with our hormones and neurotransmitters and what nutrients and lifestyle interventions to choose for these patients. Find today's episode and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/adrenal-fatigue-myth-beth-bundy *****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.*****

Mood disorders are rising exponentially in the younger population, affecting around 20% of young Australians. We are well-aware of the effects of computer gaming, social media and the "online life" of teenagers, and how these influence mood, but what about dietary effects on depression, anxiety, anger and aggression? Compounding this is the fact that teenagers are notorious for poor sleep hygiene and compliance with medications and medical advice. In today's podcast, Dr Adrian Lopresti takes us through his research into the positive effects of herbal medicines, and details his future research plans using well-accepted diet and lifestyle interventions to target teenage mood disorders in an integrative and wholistic way. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/tackling-teenage-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti *****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.*****

One in seven males can expect to suffer with a problem with their prostate by age 40, the most common being benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. However prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of mortality for males in Australia today. Despite these health issues being exceedingly common they remain chronically under-recognised and in some cases, poorly managed. Today we are joined by Dr Mark Donohoe who expertly takes us through the quandry that is the prostate. Dr Donohoe discusses why, in a quest to deliver better screening and diagnosis it may have actually resulted in unnecessary over-treatment and invasive medical intervention. He also shares the simple, modifiable risk factors that everybody can benefit from. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/reshaping-perspectives-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-and-prostate-cancer-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 qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Are you having a discussion about phthalate exposure to your male and female fertility clients? Male fertility is a growing issue, from penile and genitourinary deformities to low sperm counts, the evidence is becoming clear; this is an issue that needs more attention. Today we're joined by Anna Sangster who specialises in not only helping potential fathers to optimise the health of their sperm, but she's also passionate about helping parents to make educated health decisions that will impact their children, and their future generations. Anna takes us on a concerning journey of our toxic world and how pollutants such as phthalates can affect the development of foetal male sex organs, even in-utero. Anna's message is clear; we need to be having these conversations with our clients, no matter their age and no matter their current health journey, regardless of if they want to be parents now or in the future. Find the episode transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/phthalates-male-fertility-and-genitourinary-deformity-risks-anna-sangster *****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 diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a crushing one, with the medical treatment still being one of support instead of improvement in prognosis and only a few potential treatments on the horizon. Yet there may be some hope in easing symptoms and improving quality of life (QoL) for those afflicted with this devastating disease. In today's podcast, Vanita Dahia, pharmacist and expert in amino acid nutrition, takes us through the antioxidants, nutritional, herbal and amino acid options which can have a positive effect on the lives of those affected by MND. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/motor-neurone-disease-vanita-dahia *****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 there a place for naturopathic medicine in palliative care? What is the active role a naturopath can play within a patient's healthcare team when a person's illness progresses to a palliative care phase? Sarah Franklin is a Registered Nurse, Naturopath and Acupuncturist with a vast breadth of expertise in oncology care and today we'll discuss the more personal, sometimes confronting aspects of naturopathic care when our patient's prognosis changes to palliation. Sarah shares her expertise on how to best manage symptoms and offer ethical, safe and compassionate care to enrich and honour a person's final days. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/naturopathic-approaches-palliative-care-sarah-franklin *****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.*****

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is so much more than just a curious double-jointed ability…so much more! Imagine your limbs giving way as you run, jump, and play. Imagine your developing teeth dislodging from their sockets. Imagine the connective tissue structure of your bladder, your skin, even the integrity of your cardiovascular and digestive system constantly being compromised. This is what Cindy Kennedy will take us through today, as she discusses both her professional and personal journey as a naturopath and mother of a child with EDS. Cindy shares the various diet, lifestyle, nutritional and herbal therapies which she has found clinically successful in improving the quality of life for those facing this confronting connective tissue disorder. Find today's episode and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-cindy-kennedy **Please note, there is no transcript available for this episode. *****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.*****

Those patients for which medicine has no answers or solutions are very often the ones ending up in front of an integrative medicine practitioner. The time spent with patients is often longer, the investigations, sometimes deeper and in that process comes a mutual connection between patient and practitioner as they attempt together, to piece that person's health and wellbeing back together. The darker side of this kind of health care are the patients we were unable to help. Those who's health challenges are so insurmountable that they feel like taking their life is the answer. Today we are joined by Dr Mark Donohoe, who has been faced with these circumstances more than once in his decades-long career. Following his most recent loss he felt it was time to share this conversation with a wider audience with the hope that in doing so, it might help others who are grappling with similar circumstances. Warning: you may need tissues for this one. Today's show notes and podcast transcript can be found here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/chronic-illness-and-suicide-looking-after-patient-and-practitioner-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 qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****