With most Australians experiencing chronic pain at some point in their lives, many will seek physical therapies to gain relief. Physical therapies are an integral part of everyday clinical practice for many clinicians, and Nick Barbousas is expert in teaching practitioners about the many benefits of soft tissue therapies such as Rolfing and Myofascial Release. In today's podcast we discuss the suitability of each therapy, the conditions most often treated and the safety aspects which responsible...
May 20, 2018
Does living in a 'westernised' country put you at greater risk for allergy and atopy? The science and statistics are saying yes. The major drivers for allergy and atopy are multifactorial and complex but indeed, almost all circumstances relate back to modernisation and the industrial revolution. Society's obsession with sterilisation and being 'germ-free' has put us at risk. Now, in Australia, 25% of the population can expect to be diagnosed with allergy at some point in their life. Today we wel...
May 20, 2018
With 1 in 6 couples now struggling to conceive naturally infertility is a massive, and growing area within health care. Why couples are becoming infertile is often multifactorial and some cases, mystifying. Naturopath Elizabeth Mucci is in the cold-face of this everyday in practice and what she's finding is there's an alarming trend being overlooked; that is underlying infections. These infections are many, and varied, but in all cases, unresolved and by identifying them and supporting the body ...
May 20, 2018
Perinatal infection with group B streptococcus (GBS) is a global health issue occurring in approximately 1-4/1000 live births. There is a high mortality for neonates who acquire a group B strep infection following delivery, thus screening is now a standard feature of natal care. So what role can complementary medicine play in the co-management or prevention of GBS? Today we are joined by vaginal health expert, and founder of Intimate Ecology, Moira Bradfield, who shares her own clinical experien...
May 16, 2018
It's abundantly clear that in our 21st century diet, we consume far too much sugar. We're well aware of it's role within metabolic processes including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But what are the effects on immunity? Does excess sugar influence our immunity, and it if so, in what ways? In today's podcast we're joined by Amie Skilton who takes us through how, at a cellular level, sugar is compromising our immune resilience. Amie discusses what an acceptable level of sugar and ca...
May 10, 2018
There is a growing clinical demand to deliver certain nutrients and compounds in transdermal preparations. One FX Medicine listener reached out to us, and asked us to explore transdermal delivery more deeply. So we enlisted the help of Amie Skilton, a naturopath, herbalist and aesthetician to talk about the finer details of delivering therapeutics via the skin. In today's podcast Amie talks about the many variants in skin structure, integrity and hydration that can have an impact on the penetrat...
May 07, 2018
Why do some people become unwell from a given exposure whilst others carry on seemingly unaffected? This is where understanding an individual's "exposome" comes into play. The exposome is the lifetime accumulation of toxic burden, spanning from conception to present day and takes into account your genetic and epigenetic makeup as well as your detoxification capabilities which handle this load. Vanessa Hitch is a naturopath and has become an exposome detective uncovering the many sources of endoc...
May 07, 2018
Prof Yehuda Schoenfeld talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss why it's crucial to have a rational scientific discussion about the one size fits all approach to vaccines as well as human leukocyte antigen and molecular mimicry. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The...
May 01, 2018
Dr Terry Wahls talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss therapeutic interventions such as sleep, relaxation techniques, vitamin D and exercise as well as dealing with addictions, the relevance of ApoE and the metabolome. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The informa...
May 01, 2018
Dr Elisa Song talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss SIBO, brain calming nutrients and dosage considerations for children. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information...
May 01, 2018
Dr Dominic D'Agostino talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the broad applications of the ketogenic diet spanning children and athletes through to astronauts, deep sea divers and military personnel. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX...
May 01, 2018
In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Robbie Clark, Tammy Guest, Jules Galloway and Keonie Moore about the importance of creating diversity for a thriving business. They also delve into the professional responsibilities that come with moving into the age of tele-medicine. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: T...
May 01, 2018
In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Dr Elisa Song, Dr Leila Masson and Helen Padarin about the importance of addressing children's gut health. In this interview they discuss the role of the microbiome and breaking the cycle of addition to "white foods" with simple, child-centred strategies. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insigh...
Apr 30, 2018
Dr Denise Furness talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the clinical relevance of knowing your detoxification genetics as well as the legal implications of uncovering these genetics. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for...
Apr 29, 2018
Dr Amy Myers talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the role of cortisol and stress in disease as well as the importance of listening to your patient's story to uncover healing clues. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for...
Apr 29, 2018
It is estimated that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects up to 2.5 million people, making it one of the most widespread, disabling neurological conditions affecting young adults in the world. In the U.S alone, up to 200 new cases of MS are diagnosed each week. Dr Terry Wahls was one of those statistics. Dr Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a...
Apr 22, 2018
The flexibility, technology and sophistication of modern-day compounding has come a long way from it's humble origins. Compounding is now a specialised area of pharmacy available to health professionals which is ideal for those patients who have specialised needs outside of what's commercially accessible. In today's podcast pharmacist Karl Landers takes us through the strict standards compounding pharmacies must adhere to and how as a team, the patient, practitioner and pharmacy work together to...
Apr 18, 2018
Acne is often synonymous with the developmental stages of puberty. However for some, it can be a chronic condition persisting well into adulthood. The impact is more than just physical, having far-reaching impacts into a person's mental, emotional and social wellbeing. It's these psychosocial aspects that have driven naturopath Rebecca Hughes to specialise in this crucial area of healthcare in her clinical practice. In today's podcast Rebecca takes us through the critical, foundational aspects t...
Apr 11, 2018
Throughout history, herbalists have been blending topical ointments, creams, lotions and poultices for medicinal purposes. Falling in love with the science and the art of blending natural skincare for friends and family, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Evans has turned her passion into a globally recognised brand of skincare. Jacqui joins us today on FX Medicine to share her entrepreneurial journey and how she came to create a healthy, natural skincare range that now graces shelves alongside brands like Aes...
Apr 03, 2018
Genetics aside, what else influences our individual biochemistry? Put Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew in a room together and you can expect thought-provoking discussion, fascinating tangents and humour sprinkled amongst valuable clinical pearls. In this episode, Andrew and Dr Donohoe deliver just that, as they dive into a number of the nuances influencing the practice of personalised medicine including our microbes, our cytochrome P450 pathways as well as drug, food and environmental exposures. You c...
Mar 27, 2018
According to their website; "CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity." So, how do you know if CrossFit is for you? And furthermore, if you're already a part of CrossFit culture, how do you ensure your nutritional demands are in alignment with the intensity with which you're exercising? These questions and more are answered by today's guest, Natalie Bourke. Natalie is a holistic dietitian and nutritionist, author, podcaster, speaker and fitness instructor wh...
Mar 20, 2018
How and what should elite athletes eat and drink, and what supplements are appropriate when preparing for competition? How do athletes protect themselves from injury and maintain a robust immune response under the pressures of training? Today we're talking to Kira Sutherland, an accomplished naturopath and sports nutritionist who is an expert at preparing elite athletes and weekend warriors to perform at their best. Kira brings a unique balance of clinical skills and personal insight to the prac...
Mar 13, 2018
What is Primal Nutrition and how does it differ from Paleo? This is what we're discussing today with clinical nutritionist and internationally recognised expert on ancestrally-based nutrition, Nora Gedgaudas. Nora is the international best-selling author of "Primal Body, Primal Mind", "Rethinking Fatigue" and "Primal Fat Burner". She is also the co-author of Australian best-seller "Going Paleo" with chef, Pete Evans. Nora is a sought after educator on the topic of ketogenic and primal nutrition ...
Mar 06, 2018
How relevant are randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trials in personalised medicine? What do clinical trials tell us, and how often do they change the way we practice? Can the same principals that govern pharmaceutical trials be applied to herbal and nutritional medicine? These are some of the questions raised by today's guest, nutritionist and researcher, Dr Niikee Schoendorfer. In this industry insights podcast, Dr Shoendorfer shares the reasons why natural medicines fall ...
Mar 01, 2018
A lack, or loss of libido is a common health concern affecting one in four men and up to 40% of women. Many health professionals may not feel comfortable discussing this area of sexual wellbeing or dismiss it as a purely psychosomatic condition. But the fact is, sexual difficulties affect a person's quality of life. Vanita Dahia shares with us today how integrative, personalised medicine is in a unique position to help patients bring stability to the neurological and endocrine functions that gov...
Feb 27, 2018
Statistics show that almost 1 in 5 Australians suffered from some form of mood disturbance in the previous 12 months. Unfortunately, the demand for mental health services is an ever increasing burden. What's becoming clear is that there is a strong need for personalised medicine and a multi-modality approach. Joining us today is clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr Adrian Lopresti. Combined with psychological therapies, Dr Lopresti advocates the importance of diet, exercise, sleep, social in...
Feb 20, 2018
Continuing on from Part 1, Trudy Scott joins us once again to share her expertise in the management of mood and mental health disorders with personalised medicine. In today's podcast Trudy dives into GABA and the gut-brain axis as well as the role of methylation and histamine in mood disorders. She also discusses the clinical issues to be aware of in managing patients with a history of benzodiazepine use and listen to find out why Trudy feels that giving up coffee might be crucial to healing. Fi...
Feb 13, 2018
There's more to our bad moods than just "waking up on the wrong side of the bed." Joining us today is Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and the author of the book "The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution." From her own journey with crippling anxiety, Trudy has cultivated a passion for helping others overcome their own mood and mental health challenges. Today in Part 1, Trudy takes us through the core neurotransmitters that influence our mood and behaviour and how to recognise the patient presentation...
Feb 13, 2018
"If we could help somebody have a healthy brain, then everything else will follow." This one statement sums up how Dr David Haase approaches his clinical practice. Dr Haase is a passionate expert when it comes to optimising brain health with a mind-body approach, grounded in science. Dr Haase tells us that neurons in the brain start to make physical changes in as little as two minutes in response to a new stimuli and as these behaviours are repeated, reinforced and recurrent, neuroplastic change...
Feb 06, 2018
One Australian dies every 12 minutes of a heart attack or some cardiovascular disorder. In the war on heart disease orthodox cardiologists often still view LDL and cholesterol as the crucial enemy and the end result is often a polypharmacy prescription to bring them to heel. This is where Dr Ross Walker differs from his more conventional cardiology colleagues. He takes a more wholistic view and treats based on the best available evidence for cardiovascular disease. In today's podcast, Dr Ross Wa...
Jan 30, 2018
