Fx Medicine Podcast Central

What do screen time, tummy time and pureed food all have in common? They can drastically affect a child’s neurodevelopmental milestones. In this episode Dr Damian Kristof and PhD Researcher in Early Childhood Development Dr Genevieve Keating dive deep into how we can optimise healthy neurodevelopment in children through facilitating a strong body-brain connection. They discuss topics such as the importance of introducing solid foods at the right time for oral muscle development, how screen time affects posture, breathing and self-regulation, and why it’s important that practitioners of different modalities work together to be able to support healthy development in children. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/neurodevelopment-paedriatrics-dr-damian-kristof-and-dr-genevieve-keating ***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

Those of use in caring professions have a tendency to put our patients first in all situations. Over time this can lead to burnout and anxiety, and our own health and wellbeing begins to deteriorate. What are some strategies we can use to ensure we prevent ourselves from falling into this space? And if we do experience burnout, how do we climb back out on the other side? Dr Michelle Woolhouse is joined by psychologist and wellness coach for doctors, Sharee Johnson in an insightful and timely conversation surrounding workplace wellness and how to avoid these very issues. They discuss the power of agency and psychological safety, how to tell where you might fall on the wellbeing continuum, and preventive strategies to flourish both at a professional and personal level.Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/workplace-wellness-preventing-practitioner-burnout-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-sharee-johnson *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educat

Emma Sutherland interviews powerhouse of knowledge and leader within the natural health industry, Leah Hechtman. In this candid conversation, Leah discusses her journey into natural medicine, why it’s important to constantly be learning, how to choose the right path at the right time. Leah also shares what drew her to complete her PhD as well as some of the challenges of parenting and how becoming a mother changed her practice. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/be-inspired-one-best-industry-emma-sutherland-and-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.*

The holidays are here and 2021 is drawing to a close. It’s been a challenging year for many around the world – and self care for us as practitioners has never been more important. If you haven’t yet heard our episode on mental heath with Dr Lesley Braun and our four hosts, here's another opportunity to do so. The entire FX Medicine team wishes you a happy, healthy and festive holiday season. We can't wait to keep bringing you the latest in evidence-based integrative, functional, and complementary medicine in 2022. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/mental-health-crisis-promoting-wellbeing-our-patients-and-ourselves *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

Lab diagnostics are critical for guiding and monitor treatment plans. But are we using them to their full potential? So often women’s hormone pathology results are viewed solely through the lens of fertility and reproduction. Listen in as Emma Sutherland and naturopath Rhiannon Hardingham discuss how these test results can be used for so much more: from identifying hormone dysregulation to determining overall health and wellbeing to getting a patient’s “mojo” back. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/interpreting-pathology-hormones-beyond-fertility-reproduction-emma-sutherland-and-rhiannon *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.*

“Everything that you do to help your mental and emotional health is a positive investment in your immunity.”  In this episode, Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Craig Hassed discuss the psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), including how the immune system and the brain talk to each other, the impact of trauma and stress on the immune system, and how mindfulness and meditation affects our DNA and longevity. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/emerging-importance-psychoneuroimmunology-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-professor-craig-hassed *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.*

As practitioners we know there are strong links between nutrients and mental health, but can something as simple as a multivitamin improve stress resilience? Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Julia Rucklidge, who discusses the biochemistry of stress and her research into providing nutrients to people after extreme disasters such as earthquakes and terrorist attacks, as well as how we can translate this into our own clinical practice. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/stress-resilience-practical-prescribing-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-julia-rucklidge *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.*

Hot flushes. Night sweats. Weight gain. Insomnia. These are generally the first things that come to mind when we think about menopause, but did you know that the changes in oestrogen levels during this time also affects cognitive function, memory, and mood as well? Today Emma Sutherland talks with clinical neuropsychologist, researcher, and author Dr Nicola Gates about menopause, particularly the impact oestrogen has on brain function. They discuss the connections between oestrogen on memory and depression, as well as how to support our patients going through this transition, and the value of reframing menopause in a positive light. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/menopause-oestrogen-and-brain *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care prof

Imagine your patients getting together for an hour once a week, starting to build friendships, supporting each other and implementing the protocol that you gave them. That's powerful medicine. This week author, community builder, and healthcare entrepreneur James Maskell joins Dr Michelle Woolhouse for a conversation around how a community-based model of healthcare improves outcomes for patients, practitioners and society as a whole. They also discuss the potential for community medicine to combat the loneliness epidemic, how to effectively listen in a group setting, how to use the group dynamics to ensure success for all personality types, and how practitioners can get started implementing community care within their own practices. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/power-community-medicine *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a su

Do you ask about your client’s “digital diet” when taking a case history? Today Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by psychologist and one of the USA’s foremost addiction experts, Dr Nicholas Kardaras. Nicholas describes how excessive technology use affects our brains, destroying the myelin sheaths in the same ways substance abuse does. He also discusses how increased screen time primes us for increased aggression, impulsivity, and deteriorating mental health, how video games affect the HPA axis, and best practices for assessing and treating clients with technology addiction. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/dangers-excess-screen-time *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions o

How can a dysfunctional spinal segment affect the brain, and by extension, the heath of the whole body? Dr Damian Kristoff is joined by chiropractor, neurophysiologist, and researcher Dr Heidi Haavik for an in-depth episode discussing the impact of movement in the spine on the brain and the nervous system. Heidi talks about her extensive research into the science of Chiropractic, getting deep into the mechanics of the movement of the spine and how it affects different areas of the brain, particularly the cerebellum and pre-frontal cortex. She also discusses how spinal health influences how the brain interprets input from our external senses, the connection between the brain and the nervous system, and her dream outcomes for the future of the Chiropractic profession and how it is viewed by other modalities. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/spinal-dysfunction-and-its-impacts-brain *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational a

How do we identify when environmental toxins such as mould, allergens, and pesticides are contributing to our patient's ongoing health issues? In this episode Dr Michelle Woolhouse is joined by building biologist and former naturopath Nicole Biljsma, who emphasizes the importance of taking a comprehensive environmental exposure history can be for our patients. Nicole discusses how to identify patients who are highly sensitive to environmental toxins and introduces us to her handy acronym, “PHOLD,” which covers all the different areas that can easily be overlooked when discussing environmental exposures during our consults.Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/case-taking-environmental-toxin-exposure *DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care profes

With one in six couples experiencing fertility difficulties, and with one-third of infertility cases being related to male reproductive issues, it is crucial for us as practitioners to be optimising sperm health in our male patients. Today Emma Sutherland speaks with naturopath, nutritionist and fertility specialist Belinda Kirkpatrick about diet and lifestyle issues that contribute to male infertility, focusing in particular on sperm health. They discuss the dos and don’ts of sperm testing, strategies and nutrients that improve DNA fragmentation, and how to foster relationships with doctors and specialists for the best outcome for our patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/male-infertility-and-modern-day-challenges-sperm-health **DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the a

We know change isn’t always easy. It can be especially difficult when it comes to our clients altering their diets, amount of physical activity, or even bad habits like cigarette smoking. What are some strategies practitioners can employ to create lasting changes in our clients? In this episode Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by Dr Michelle Jongenelis, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change. Michelle talks about her own research and clinical experience in creating lasting behavioural change for clients, exploring why it can be difficult for people to change, what strategies practitioners can use to assess motivation and willingness to change, and how to set collaborative and realistic goals with our clients to help ensure successful and longterm changes. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/facilitiating-lasting-behaviour-change-dr-michelle-jongenelis **DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is fo

Our sympathetic nervous system, our fight or flight response, keeps us alive in emergencies. But what happens when we experience chronic stress, resulting in an overactive sympathetic nervous system that will ultimately affect our heath? How do we help our patients who are stuck in sympathetic nervous system dominance?Dr Wayne Todd, creator of the SD protocol, joins Dr Damian Kristof for an in-depth conversation about extending our understanding of the complexities of sympathetic dominance, and practical ways to identify this in our patients. They discuss the different ways sympathetic dominance shows up in the body, how sympathetic dominance is linked to a variety of conditions including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and thyroid disease, as well as techniques and tools we can use to help calm an overactive sympathetic nervous system down so we can rest, digest, and restore. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/calming-overactive-sympathetic-nervous-system-dr-wayne

Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental health challenges during their lives, and 1 in 5 will experience one this year. How can we as practitioners support our patients, our communities, and even ourselves? Introducing the all-new hosts of FX Medicine - Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Damian Kristof, Emma Sutherland and Dr Michelle Woolhouse – who come together for the first time in an episode moderated by Dr Leslie Braun, to discuss the growing mental health crisis. In our inaugural episode, the hosts discuss the shifts they have seen in their various practices around the growing mental health challenges, and how natural medicine and natural health practitioners can support their clients’ wellbeing. They also discuss what this crisis is teaching us about mental health, how some of the long-term effects of this might manifest in the coming years, and some of the strategies each host employs to keep themselves and their patients in a better mental health space. Find today's transcript and show n

How can we translate the tradition diet of animals in the wild to benefit our modern day pets? Integrative Veterinarian Dr Matt Muir joins us to discuss some key topics when treating our companion animals, including safe use of medicines, when to use supplements instead of changing the pet’s diet, and how the government can better support veterinary medicine. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/integrative-veterinary-medicine-dr-matt-muir *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

How do we prime an infant’s immune system to help guard against the development of respiratory illnesses? Nutritionist and Naturopath Kate Holm returns to FX Medicine to discuss the strategies in treating common respiratory complaints in children, including otitis media and asthma, as well as how gut health, the immune system and food sensitivities play a role in the development of these illnesses. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/respiratory-illnesses-children-kate-holm *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

What happens when you get thrown a curve ball in business? How do you bounce back and keep moving forward? Naturopath, nutritionist, and personal trainer, Pam Hird joins us today to discuss how to recover after a business setback, when to enlist the help of a mentor, and the importance for all practitioners in avoiding burnout. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/avoiding-curveballs-business-pam-hird *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Should we be avoiding cooking with olive oil because of its’ low smoke point? How can you tell if an oil has gone rancid? In this episode Dietician, Nutrition Scientist, and olive oil aficionado Dr Joanna McMillan busts the various myths around olive oil, along with the benefits of incorporating it into your diet, the differences between extra virgin and other olive oils, and her guidelines on finding a good quality one and how to store it properly. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/busting-myths-about-olive-oil-dr-joanna-mcmillan *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****