Fx Medicine Podcast Central

Dr. Michelle Woolhouse speaks with Dr. Veronique Chachay on the history and metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting, calorie restriction and time restricted eating and the challenges associated with studying these protocols. Veronique elaborates on the various forms of intermittent fasting and their role in both metabolism and weight management and how eating within a certain time of day may support the function of specific organs based on chrononutrition.Intermittent fasting has been associated with a reduction in insulin growth factor 1 (IGF-1) production, suggesting a benefit for healthy ageing and a reduction in insulin resistance and the production of ketone bodies associated with the use of stored fats for energy and Michelle and Veronique cover these topics in addition to the potential for personalised nutrition and the adoption of intermittent fasting to suit a persons genotype. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/intermittent-fasting-fad-or-metabolic

Join renowned chiropractor and researcher Dr. Carlo Rinaudo as he explores the connection between the body, brain and our vestibular system and our capacity for neuroplasticity with our ambassador, Dr. Damian Kristof. Proprioception, the vestibular system and the senses inform the brain of the context of the body and Dr. Carlo shares with Damian the importance of change and challenge for the brain to encourage neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation. Carlo shares the research on how to engage in neurorehabilitation particularly for a sympathetic dominated nervous system through contextual, titrated and targeted therapy and emphasises the importance of specific diet and lifestyle modifications to promote brain and nervous system health. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/vestibular-system-more-just-rocks-your-head-dr-damian-kristof-and-dr-carlo-rinaudo ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. Th

Dr Sinan Ali, academic and researcher in stress physiology and hormone analysis, joins our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti to discuss the use of hormone and biomarker analysis for the management of mental health conditions. Together they discuss the benefits (and the down-side) of using blood, urine, salivary and hair testing techniques and their application to provide further insight into a patient’s clinical presentation and to support clinical management. Sinan discusses current research supporting the use of cortisol, BDNF, oxytocin, corticotropin-releasing hormone and many other hormones for hormonal and mental health conditions and others that present exciting opportunities for future research in this area of functional pathology including malonyl dialdehyde, interleukin-6 and CRP. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/biomarker-testing-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-sinan-ali ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educationa

In this week’s timely podcast, Dr. Miranda Myles and our ambassador Emma Sutherland delve into the world of thyroid, liver and metabolic health as they discuss how to support clients experiencing metabolic imbalance. Dr. Miranda shares her clinical experience in identifying thyroid imbalances and how to determine what pathology tests are required and when, and importantly, how to interpret them in support of a client’s presentation. Emma and Dr. Miranda also cover differential diagnoses associated with metabolic health including the impact of stress, cortisol, iron deficiency and adrenalin. This podcast is content-heavy and definitely one you will want to take notes on to make sure that you can apply as much to practice as possible. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/thyroid-testing-and-treatment-emma-sutherland-and-dr-miranda-myles ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provi

Join Dr. Michelle Woolhouse as she talks with gastroenterologist Dr. Pran Yoganathan about supporting clients through diet and lifestyle changes for better metabolic and digestive health. Understanding that current discourse around gut health, optimal diet and wellness is a complex, and confusing space, Dr. Pran Yoganathan focusses on simplifying dietary guidance to focus on the intake of dietary protein and fats, while working with individual patients to lower metabolic risk and imbalances. Dr. Pran and Dr. Michelle discuss the benefits of referring to our ancestral diet and lifestyle practices to simplify our own diets in a world when we are overwhelmed with conflicting dietary advice. Importantly, Dr. Pran focuses on the need to tailor dietary advice to the individual, based on their health status rather than their microbiome to ensure that they are able to get the best from the foods that they are eating and prevent disease. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podc

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Chiropractic world in our latest podcast with Dr. Damian Kristof and Dr. Kelly Holt, the current President of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, renowned clinical researcher and PhD recipient. Damian and Kelly discuss the work Kelly is undertaking on the benefits of chiropractic treatments in the process of ageing for the prevention of falls through sensorimotor function improvement, prevention of neuro decline where we hear the familiar term “use it or lose it”, the differences between activator adjustments and manual techniques and his work on enhancing muscle strength in stroke recovery, demonstrating that chiropractic care is effective for more than back and neck pain and headaches. Join us to hear about Kelly's incredible research and fascinating anecdotes on the benefits of chiropractic practice for patients, both as a standalone modality and alongside other complementary modalities. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, our ambassador Emma Sutherland revisits several of our recent podcasts featuring leading women practitioners and highlights the key clinical pearls that focus on supporting the health of the women in our lives. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/womens-health-clinical-pearls-emma-sutherland ***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 week's podcast, Emma Sutherland and academic, Naturopath and Acupuncturist, Moira Bradfield Strydom join together to discuss Moira’s work on the genitourinary microbiome. Together they discuss the clinical challenges of treating recurrent thrush, bacterial vaginosis and the vaginal microbiome and touch on the influence of oestrogen and other lifestyle factors on symptoms. Moira shares her clinical pearls on how to undertake a complete urogenital case history and how to ensure that tracking and testing are done at optimal times within the ever-changing hormonal cycle of a woman, providing us with some great clinical tips for our own practice.   Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/cultivating-healthy-genitourinary-microbiome-emma-sutherland-and-moira-bradfield-strydom ***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 professio

Dr. Adrian Lopresti talks with Dr. Judy Lovas, the Director of Art and Science of Relaxation and an expert on relaxation therapy in this week’s podcast. Together, they discuss techniques practitioners can adopt to support both themselves and their clients to reduce stress by adopting several relaxation techniques. Judy imparts her knowledge on the techniques of diaphragmatic breathing and immerses us in a guided imagery session while explaining the difference between stress and distress and the evidence-based research supporting relaxation therapy.  Find today's transcript and show notes here:https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/breathing-better-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-judy-lovas ***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 raise

Immunity continues to be the single most significant issue in the global health sector. The team at FX recognise the importance of having a timely conversation on immunity and the unique opportunity we have to discuss this from the different modality perspectives of our four ambassadors. Facilitated by Professor Lesley Braun following her recent research on Immunity in a Viral World – we look at immunity through the lens of Dr. Adrian Lopresti our psychologist, and his perspectives on the bidirectional relationship between stress and immunity. Dr. Damian Kristoff our chiropractor and naturopath covers his perspectives on the role of the spine, movement, and physicality in relation to immunity. Emma Sutherland brings in important naturopathic understandings of immunity and herbal medicines, and Dr. Michelle Woolhouse brings in perspectives from an integrative GP, and what drives impaired immune resistance. We’ll take you through the importance of key foundational concepts such as wholism and interconnectedn

The reputation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) took a big hit following the release of the Women’s Health Initiative study, causing many women to abandon HRT. As a result, many women suffer debilitating, or life changing menopausal symptoms and increased cardiovascular and dementia risks.   In this podcast, Dr Michelle Woolhouse interviews Professor Cassandra Szoeke on her extensive work on women’s health and the process of healthy ageing. Together, they discuss the impact of the groundbreaking Women’s Health Initiative study on healthcare over the past 20 years, and focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Professor Cassandra Szoeke shares her knowledge on reducing postmenopausal oestrogen levels and the need to assess and monitor the symptoms and risk profile of every individual when considering treatment options.   Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/lets-talk-hrt-secrets-womens-healthy-ageing-study-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-professor ***DISCLAIMER: T

How do we choose the right adaptogens for our patients? Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Naturopath and Herbalist Sophia Gerontakos discuss all things adaptogens - what they are, their mechanisms of action, how they affect the HPA axis, and best practices on prescribing them. Sophia also talks her findings from translating and studying Russian research on adaptogens and how we can not only apply that research to our own clinical practice, but use it to formulate new questions for future research as well. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/all-things-adaptogens-lessons-russia-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-sophia-gerontakos ***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 h

How do we engage children during consults? What does it take to build a flourishing Naturopathic Paediatric practice? In today’s episode, Emma Sutherland and Kelly Gibson discuss their tips on how to successfully work with and treat paediatric patient, including how to engage and talk with kids, the key differences between age groups, and how to foster a child-friendly environment in your clinic. They also talk about how to build a successful and a financially viable clinical practice. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/working-children-naturopathic-practice-emma-sutherland-and-kelly-gibson ***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 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.*