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FX Medicine is at the forefront of ensuring functional and integrative medicine gains the recognition it deserves and ultimately establishes itself as an integral part of standard medical practice. Our podcasts are designed to promote research and evidence based therapeutic practises, acting as a progressive force for change and improvement in patient health and wellbeing.

Episodios

  • A holistic approach to weight loss with Emma Sutherland & Kira Sutherland

    04/11/2024

    In this week’s podcast episode, naturopathic sports nutritionist Kira Sutherland identifies the complex issue of weight loss and elaborates on the multifactorial issues that we as healthcare professionals must identify and manage with our patients to ensure effective treatment outcomes. fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador Emma Sutherland joins Kira to identify these issues, and offer up clinical knowledge, as well as look at the latest research which identifies the underlying drivers of weight gain and a loss of metabolic flexibility. Together they look at the role of metabolic and mitochondrial health for optimal body composition, delving deep into the role of hormones and the underlying pathophysiology associated with weight loss, fasting, mitochondrial dysfunction and changes to metabolic health throughout the lifespan. Kira and Emma cover off the complex pathophysiology, while also coming back to the more basic practices of calorie counting, anthropometric measurements to track and manage weig

  • Replay: Intermittent Fasting: Fad or Metabolically Beneficial? with Dr Michelle Woolhouse & Dr Veronique Chachay

    28/10/2024

    In a world complicated by complex and conflicting diets, Dr Veronique Chachay shares the differences between intermittent fasting, calorie restricted and time restricted eating and dispels the confusion around the health benefits of these protocols. Dr Veronique Chachay, Lecturer and Research Academic, shares the history and metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting, calorie restriction and time restricted eating and the challenges associated with studying these protocols with our ambassador, Dr Michelle Woolhouse in our latest podcast replay. 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

  • Four Perspectives – The Menopause Journey: Part 2

    21/10/2024

    Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation on the complex journey of perimenopause and menopause, looking at this important life stage from the four perspectives of our fx Medicine ambassadors in part two of our two-part series. In part two of our Four Perspectives podcast, Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation with our fx Medicine ambassadors Lisa Costa-Bir, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, and Emma Sutherland, exploring the complexities of the menopausal journey and offering strategies to support women through this profound time. Part two of our double feature offers a myriad of clinical pearls for healthcare professionals to implement with their patients, including dietary, lifestyle, and supplemental strategies designed to manage symptoms, and support the many changes associated with this transitional time. Professor Braun and our ambassadors share their four perspectives on perimenopause and menopause, to give listeners - both healthcare professionals and women - a cl

  • REPLAY: Metabolic inflexibility & the mitochondria with Emma Sutherland & Dr Felice Gersh

    14/10/2024

    Dr Felice Gersh, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist discusses the role metabolism plays in maintaining mitochondrial function in overall health, metabolic inflexibility, the connection between blood glucose regulation and hormone control, and the circadian rhythm. Dr Felice Gersh discusses the role metabolism plays in maintaining optimal mitochondrial function in our latest podcast with our ambassador, Emma Sutherland. As an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Felice illustrates the connection between metabolic health and reproductive health outcomes and the impact metabolic dysfunction can have on hormonal regulation. We hear about changes to metabolic function across the lifespan and about metabolic ‘inflexibility’, the connection between blood glucose regulation and hormone control and the circadian rhythm. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-metabolic-inflexibility-mitochondria-emma-sutherland-dr-felice-gersh Sign up for our monthly news

  • Four Perspectives – The Menopause Journey: Part 1

    07/10/2024

    Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation on the complex journey of perimenopause and menopause, looking at this important life stage from the four perspectives of our fx Medicine ambassadors in part one of our two-part series. Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation with our fx Medicine ambassadors Lisa Costa-Bir, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Emma Sutherland, in part one of our two-part series navigating the complexities of the menopausal journey. In part one, Dr Braun and the fx Medicine ambassadors explore the hormonal changes associated with this perimenopause and menopause, the typical signs and symptoms a woman may experience when going through this transition phase, and how healthcare professionals can help their patients to navigate these changes by ensuring a thorough case history is taken, and by identifying key investigations to support the patient. In part one, we hear about the impact of the Women’s Health Study on the use of HRT in women and the repercussio

  • REPLAY: Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Emma Sutherland and Jane Hutchens

    30/09/2024

    Jane Hutchens, naturopath and reproductive health and human genetics expert, along with fx Medicine ambassador, Emma Sutherland, raise awareness on the importance of understanding cardiovascular health implications during pregnancy and post-partum. This impacts 1 to 4 percent of women in Australia and is under recognised and underreported. In this discussion the naturopaths discuss the various types of cardiovascular diseases that may impact a pregnant or postpartum woman, the importance of understanding the mental and social impacts this may have on sufferers and some tools to aid practitioners in screening for risk in developing cardiac disease in pregnancy. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-cardiovascular-health-pregnancy-and-postpartum-emma-sutherland-and-jane-hutchens Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The informat

  • The link between metabolic and mental health with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Georgia Ede

    23/09/2024

    This week on the podcast, psychiatrist Dr Georgia Ede joins fx Medicine ambassador Dr Adrian Lopresti to explore the profound role that diet, blood glucose, and insulin resistance play in mental health management. Together they explore the role of diet in complex mental health conditions, looking at the potential inflammatory role of the typical Western and the way it may contribute to symptom intensity for patients. Dr Ede shares her clinical experience in adopting low carbohydrate diets in conjunction with medications, to safely and effectively mitigate symptoms, supporting patients with a holistic lens, and ultimately managing both mental and metabolic health, with long term effective outcomes. Dr Ede stresses the importance of individualised care when it comes to effective dietary protocols, sharing how healthcare professionals may adopt these practices to support patients through dietary interventions for better mental and metabolic wellbeing. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https

  • REPLAY: The Intricacies of Iron Deficiency with Lisa Costa Bir and Alison Mitchell

    16/09/2024

    Naturopath Alison Mitchell is joined by fx Medicine ambassador Lisa Costa- Bir who helps expand your knowledge on the essential mineral - iron. They distinguish between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, and why heme iron is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron. The finer details of recycling of iron from red blood cells, conditions impacting iron status such as infections, inflammation, and gut dysfunction, the hormone hepcidin are all valuable in understanding the intricacies to iron. Together the two naturopaths discuss subtle signs of deficiency, why iron is linked to mood swings, why timing matters when testing iron levels and supplementing and they share thoughts on complementary approaches to balancing iron involving specialised pro-resolving mediator, nutrient and herbal therapeutics. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-intricacies-iron-deficiency-lisa-costa-bir-and-alison-mitchell Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the la

  • Trauma informed practice: unpacking the modern trauma toolkit with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Christine Gibson

    09/09/2024

    Trauma and resilience specialist, Dr Christine Gibson joins fx Medicine ambassador, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, to discuss the role of trauma in clinical practice; how this may manifest for patients, and how healthcare practitioners can empower patients working through trauma. Michelle and Christine unpack the evolution of trauma in practice, looking to the research and sharing their own clinical experience in supporting patients with trauma. Together they provide hope to those impacted by trauma, with the idea that trauma can be effectively managed, and that coping mechanisms serve a beneficial psychological and physiological purpose. Christine provides a myriad of research and evidence-based tools, to equip the healthcare practitioner with the knowledge and practical skill to provide support, normalise and unpack the complex issue of trauma, and provide hope for patients. This podcast is a must listen for anyone who works in the trauma space. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fx

  • REPLAY: Stress resilience and practical prescribing with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Professor Julia Rucklidge

    02/09/2024

    Professor Julia Rucklidge discusses the essential role of nutrition to support resilience in the face of acute stress or trauma in our podcast replay. With our ambassador, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Julia delves into her research and the use of micronutrients to support survivors of natural disasters and acute trauma experiences. Julia also discusses the diets and nutritional status of individuals following a traumatic experience, and how practitioners might best support these people. Julia is generous with both academic and personal anecdotes on the benefits optimal nutrition (supported by nutritional supplementation) has on the individual in a high stress or trauma period and to promote recovery, sharing insights from her experience during the Christchurch earthquakes. We learn about the essential role the B group vitamins play in supporting the production of adrenalin and cortisol required to respond to an acute situation and how nutritional inadequacy may lead to poor mood and sleep regulation. Find t

  • REPLAY: Biomarker testing for mental health with Dr Adrian Lopresti & Dr Sinan Ali

    26/08/2024

    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/replay-biomarker-testing-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-sinan-ali-0 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive cl

  • The evolving nature of food allergy management with Emma Sutherland and Dr Douglas Jones

    19/08/2024

    Dr Douglas Jones is an internationally recognised global expert on adverse food reactions. He is the founder and director of the Immunity Group Australia, helping thousands of families worldwide to manage food allergy symptoms and treatment. Together, Dr Jones and Emma explore the complex nature of food allergies, what we have learnt in the past, and how management and treatment is evolving to include not just immune system optimisation, but gut microbiome management. Dr Jones unpacks this important topic, from the pathophysiology of food allergies, testing, and treatment options, and how individualising the treatment for each patient is paramount to achieve long-term effective outcomes. Dr Jones recognises the burden of food allergies not just on the individual, but on the whole family, and strives to relieve this burden through educating and offering a holistic approach to treatment. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/evolving-nature-food-allergy-ma

  • REPLAY: The Emerging Importance of Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Prof Craig Hassed

    12/08/2024

    Professor Craig Hassed and our ambassador, Dr Michelle Woolhouse discuss the science of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). Craig describes the research into PNI and how the mind connects with the nervous and immune systems in a bidirectional manner. We learn how stress, depression, and trauma impact the body at a DNA level and how this influences ageing and health outcomes. Craig shares some fascinating research on the way trauma is carried through generations. Craig emphasises the importance of positivity when working with patients, focusing on the capacity of the patient to positively influence their immunity through their emotional and mental health. Of particular interest is the role that mindfulness meditation can play in PNI, including the influence meditation has on neurogenesis. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-emerging-importance-psychoneuroimmunology-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-professor-craig-2 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest

  • The importance of self-compassion with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Kristin Neff

    05/08/2024

    Dr Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion researchand a passionate advocate for the inclusion of self-compassion for healthcare practitioners to both ensure optimal care for our patients while avoiding burnout. Dr Neff shares her definition of self-compassion, how it differs from self-esteem, her key findings around this important topic, and how we as healthcare practitioners can easily implement self-compassion into our own lives, and advocate for it with our patients. This podcast is a must listen for healthcare professionals and patients alike, who are looking to increase their patient care, resilience, reduce anxiety and stress, and adopt powerful lifestyle habits to increase self-compassion and love. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/importance-self-compassion-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-dr-kristin-neff Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FX

  • REPLAY: Four Perspectives: Burnout: Beyond workplace stress

    29/07/2024

    This Four Perspectives podcast episode with Professor Lesley Braun and the fx Medicine Ambassadors provides healthcare practitioners with a concise overview of the landscape of burnout - beyond the workplace and its management with key nutrients, herbs and psychosocial strategies. They begin by clarifying our understanding of what burnout is and the important distinction between anxiety and stress. They highlight the normalisation of stress in society and the need to understand burnout. There is discussion around the pros and cons of diagnostic criteria of burnout, covering two diagnostic surveys along with the use of salivary cortisol testing.. An important perspective shift is introduced on the concept of ‘adrenal fatigue’, and the need to reconsider this concept and move towards HPA dysfunction and cortisol dysregulation. This reframing better supports the practitioner's approach to managing burnout andemphasises the significance of rest and recovery, with a unique perspective on tissue healing and the

  • Living with chronic pain with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Anjelo Ratnachandra

    22/07/2024

    In this week’s episode Anjelo Ratnachandra, physiotherapist, counsellor and chronic pain patient shares his firsthand experience of living with chronic pain, including the physical, mental, and emotional hurdles he overcame to adapt to life with an often-invisible condition. Together Anjelo and Dr Adrian Lopresti explore how mindset, behavioural therapies, and a holistic approach to treatment can help patients to manage, adapt, and thrive while living with pain. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/living-chronic-pain-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-anjelo-ratnachandra Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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 h

  • The Joy of Health with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Marc Cohen

    15/07/2024

    Professor Marc Cohen’s passion for all things wellness shines in this latest podcast episode. Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Cohen discuss all things health; from the benefits of sunlight, clean water, food and beverage fermentation and connecting this to its history, the medicinal properties of honey, seasonal eating, fasting, and mushrooms. Together they share many holistic hacks on how to optimise gut, immune health, and longevity through dietary and lifestyle approaches to thrive in today’s modern world. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/joy-health-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-professor-marc-cohen Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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

  • Replay: Biohacking: Water and The Whirl of Wellness with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Marc Cohen

    08/07/2024

    Professor Marc Cohen, medical doctor, professor and biohacking expert and fx Medicine ambassador Michelle Woolhouse explore the benefits of water as a therapeutic tool. Our body’s cellular composition is two-thirds water which makes us highly responsive to water in its various temperatures, composition and states. Together they explore the benefits of Balneotherapy, the impacts of chlorinated water on the skin microbiome, and methods to expose yourself to heat and cold to induce hormesis, activate the immune system, and even burn fat. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-biohacking-water-and-whirl-wellness-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-professor-marc-cohen Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it int

  • Hormesis and the beneficial role of stress with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Paul Taylor

    01/07/2024

    This week’s podcast episode is a fascinating conversation around the human genome evolution, and how stress plays a key role in our ability to adapt to modern day stressors. Exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist Paul Taylor talks with fx Medicine ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse on the role of hormesis, and the intricate balance between stress and our ability as humans to adapt to and overcome modern day health challenges. Paul shares some thought-provoking ideas around evolution, hormesis, and today’s modern lifestyles. This podcast is beneficial for all interested in the evolution of the human genome, and the importance of nutrition and exercise in combatting chronic disease and withholding age-related disease, supporting the whole person, and promoting homeostasis to combat burnout. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/hormesis-and-beneficial-role-stress-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-paul-taylor Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the l

  • REPLAY: Asthma, inflammation, nutrition, and the lung biome with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Lisa Wood

    24/06/2024

    Join Professor Lisa Wood, Head of School of Biomedical Science at the University of Newcastle, and our ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse for a conversation on asthma and lung health. Together they discuss the impacts of fibre, prebiotics, and the inconclusive research on omega-3s in the treatment of inflammatory lung conditions. The intrinsic link between the lung and gut microbiome is also explored, as well as the impact of air pollution and diet on asthma, and the role of saturated fat in inflammation. The importance of fibre in reducing lung inflammation and the emerging research on modulating the gut microbiome to influence the lung microbiome are also discussed. Solutions to asthma management are discussed, which include encouraging patients to consume a high antioxidant, fruit and vegetable-rich diet and exercise to reduce inflammation. Finally, the impact of obesity on asthma symptoms and steroid effectiveness are covered, stressing the need for a healthy weight. Find today's transcript and show no

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