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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.
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With our ambassador, Emma Sutherland, Andrew describes the challenges in obtaining an endometriosis diagnosis for patients, and provides us with the clinical signs he attributes to endometriosis. Andrew describes the challenges endometriosis patients may experience in finding appropriate pain relief, and of the many causes of pelvic pain often attr…
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SUMMER SERIES: The Endometriosis Series: The Researcher with Emma Sutherland and Professor Jon Wardle
In part two of our series on endometriosis, Professor Jon Wardle provides us with an update on endometriosis research including his work on the Endo at Work project, designed to identify the challenges faced by endometriosis patients in the workplace. Jon shares his motivations for transitioning into endometriosis research and how it aligns with hi…
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In this week's podcast replay Ambassador Emma Sutherland speaks with Natarsha Terreiro, an endometriosis patient, endo warrior and New South Wales coordinator of Endometriosis Australia, about her personal experience with endometriosis. Natarsha shares her symptoms, the process to diagnosis and how she manages her flare up. Importantly, Natarsha sh…
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - the gut microbiome as first principle with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Arun Dhir
In this week’s podcast Dr Arun Dhir, a gastroenterology surgeon, clinical researcher and author of Happy Gut, Healthy Weight, joins Dr Michelle Woolhouse as they delve into the crucial connection between gut health and various chronic conditions, including Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and its links with obesity. 1 in 5 people experience…
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Latest replay: Fish oils and omega-3s sustainability, safety and testing with Emma Sutherland & Dr Kristina Harris Jackson
Join Dr Kristina Harris Jackson, omega-3 specialist, and fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador, Emma Sutherland, as they deep dive into fish oils.As healthcare professionals we understand the value of omega 3s but having a full understanding of their origins, quality, specific functions, optimal dosing and safety during various life stages can be …
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Mitigating mitochondrial dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Terry Wahls
In this week’s podcast episode, join physician and educator, Dr Terry Wahls who shares her compelling health journey with multiple sclerosis and how she targeted her mitochondria with the use of functional medicine interventions, to intervene in the disease progression. Dr Terry Wahls joins fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador, Dr Michelle Woolho…
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In a world that has felt weighty in recent times, we shift the discussion towards the pursuit of happiness as Dr Timothy Sharp shares his knowledge on the principles of positive psychology. Tim shares his CHOOSE acronym with our ambassador, Dr Adrian Lopresti, that is designed to support you and your clients to not only reduce stress, anxiety and n…
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This is a high energy conversation with renowned preventative cardiologist Dr Ross Walker and fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse. Dr Walker makes the specialist field of preventative cardiology accessible; he does this through his use of insightful explanations and well-crafted analogies from his 45 years of practice. Coen…
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Naturopath and herbalist Sandra Villella and fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir explore the case of the lean polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patient.Sandra shares her clinical expertise in the management of the lean PCOS patient, offering insights into the differences between the classic PCOS phenotype. Join the two naturopath…
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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 K…
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Replay: Intermittent Fasting: Fad or Metabolically Beneficial? with Dr Michelle Woolhouse & Dr Veronique Chachay
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 in…
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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 Medici…
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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 …
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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 Lopre…
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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 …
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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 We…
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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, condition…
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Trauma informed practice: unpacking the modern trauma toolkit with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Christine Gibson
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…
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REPLAY: Stress resilience and practical prescribing with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Professor Julia Rucklidge
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 …
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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 app…
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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, a…
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REPLAY: The Emerging Importance of Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Prof Craig Hassed
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 …
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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,…
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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 th…
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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 th…
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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. …
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Replay: Biohacking: Water and The Whirl of Wellness with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Marc Cohen
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…
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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 be…
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REPLAY: Asthma, inflammation, nutrition, and the lung biome with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Lisa Wood
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 b…
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Naturopath Ben Lee shares his clinical insights into the challenges associated with topical steroid withdrawal. With skin conditions so prevalent in our society, the prescribing of topical steroids is on the rise. Ben’s integrated approach to firstly identifying the condition, and then treating from the root cause addresses the mechanisms of action…
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Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation with Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Damian Kristoff, Emma Sutherland and Dr Michelle Woolhouse, all from different modalities and perspectives looking at immunity. Key foundational concepts such as holism and interconnectedness, self care and the importance of convalescence are covered as is a deep dive int…
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Dr Brad Leech and Emma Sutherland discuss key microbiome concepts, emphasising the importance of distinguishing between pathogens and pathobionts, the latest on testing methods, microbial richness vs diversity, and the safe use of antimicrobial herbs, including Brad’s four rules for clinical practice: Test, Reflect, Protect, and Regenerate. Find to…
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fx Medicine ambassador Emma Sutherland talks with one of our professions most respected naturopath and nutritionist Rachel Arthur. In the first part of this candid conversation, Rachel shares the origins of her passion for natural health and the series of opportunities that lead her from new practitioner to industry leader. Rachel’s advice for new …
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Naturopath and herbalist Sandra Villella and fx Medicine ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir explore the case of the lean polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patient. Sandra shares her clinical expertise in the management of the lean PCOS patient, offering insights into the differences between the classic PCOS phenotype. Join the two naturopaths as they discu…
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In this week’s podcast replay, 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 an…
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Internationally recognised nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef, Dr Uma Naidoo joins fx Medicine ambassador Dr Adrian Lopresti to deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry.Together they explore the concept of food as medicine for the management of mood disorders and cognitive decline conditions.Dr Naidoo unpacks the concept of th…
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REPLAY: Integrative Oncology: Supporting the Patient Holistically with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Carla Wrenn
Carla Wrenn, naturopath and educator, provides us with her insights into the important role the integrative practitioner may play in holistically supporting the oncology patient in our latest podcast. Having worked with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse in a collaborative care model to support cancer patients, Carla describes how she supports …
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Naturopath and nutritionist, Ananda Mahony and fx Medicine ambassador Emma Sutherland deep dive into the triggers and causes of rosacea, and the intricate connection of the gut-skin axis.Ananda helps to unravel the complex nature of this progressive inflammatory condition, the causes and risk factors of rosacea, and how the gut plays a pivotal role…
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Functional Naturopath Daniel Sipple and fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir discuss Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome (MAS). With autoimmmune (AI) diseases developing in clusters it’s important to understand that management takes a multi-pronged approach. Join the two naturopaths in a clinically rich discussion that takes you through educating and onb…
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Dr. Brad Leech, Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist joins fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir to unpack the intricacies of autoimmunity and the connection to the gut microbiome.Dr. Leech shares a wealth of clinical pearls for practitioners with autoimmune patients by unpacking the clinical relevance and meaning of functional gut testing markers. …
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Naturopath Beth O’Hara shares her experience of 20 years with MCAS, most of those years undiagnosed, which has fuelled her interest to become an expert in MCAS. Dr. Michelle Woolhouse delves into Beth’s health journey with MCAS and Beth generously shares her clinical pearls on the atypical presentations of MCAS, the relationship of mast cells and t…
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Dr. Peta Wright, gynaecologist and fertility specialist joins fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir to delve into chronic pelvic pain. Together they look at the intricate connection between the manifestations of pain, and how this inflammatory condition is exacerbated by both internal and external stressors.Together they explore the connections bet…
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REPLAY: Fibromyalgia: Central Sensitisation, Brain Architecture and the Pain Matrix with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Dr. Lily Tomas
Integrative GP Dr. Lily Tomas dives into the many complexities involved in fibromyalgia, a condition underpinned by chronic, systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation. Our Ambassador Dr. Michelle Woolhouse opens the conversation discussing the many aetiologies of fibromyalgia which include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, mast cell ac…
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Exercise, Training, and the Influence of Female Sex Hormones with Lisa Costa Bir and Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims, expert in female physiology and training, collaborates with fx Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir to discuss the intricate relationship between hormones and physical performance.Together they explore how the female hormonal cycle introduces unique challenges and opportunities. The follicular phase is the time when women typically excel physi…
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Professor Peter Drummond, Murdoch University's Director of the Centre for Research on Chronic Pain, and our Ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti explore the relationship pain has with thoughts, emotions, mental health and sleep. The discussion begins with Prof. Drummond exploring the influence of thoughts and emotions on one’s perception of pain with a d…
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Melatonin: mechanisms of action and it’s amazing role beyond sleep with Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Dr. Deanna Minich
Dr. Deanna Minich provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse aspects of melatonin for a deeper understanding on the mechanisms and benefits of this sleep-associated neurotransmitter. The discussion, hosted by fx Ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti, covers the different types of melatonin in the body, shedding light on its production sites and p…
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In Part 2 of our Four Perspectives series on chronic pain and Inflammation, Professor Lesley Braun and the fx Medicine Ambassadors cover the economic burden that ongoing pain has on Australians and our economy. There are extensive treatment options available to holistic practitioners for resolving complex pain and inflammation.Tune in as our expert…
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Paul Clayton is joined by fx Medicine ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti, who together deep dive into the role of PEA in all conditions (beyond pain), and where PEA can relieve symptoms and support resolution.Paul is an advocate of lifestyle and nutrition in the prevention and management of disease. As a pharmaconutritionist, Paul understands the vital…
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Professor Lesley Braun is joined by our four Ambassadors to gain their four modality-specific perspectives on chronic pain and inflammation. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-four-perspectives-chronic-pain-and-inflammation-part-1Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clini…
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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, condition…
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