FX Medicine Podcast Central

With the start of the winter season and an abundance of viruses circulating in offices, schools and childcare, revisiting our incredibly informative podcast on immunity is timely. Professor Lesley Braun facilitates a conversation with our four ambassadors, 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 into key herbs and nutrients to support the immune system. We hope this helps support you and your patients negotiate this winter season, the seriously cold weather, and arms you with some practical prescribing perspectives. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-four-perspectives-immunity-viral-world ***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.***

Dr. Gemma Sharp shares her knowledge on the origins of body image and the social and environmental influences on body image throughout the lifespan with our ambassador Dr. Michelle Woolhouse. Gemma is a clinical psychologist, founder, leader and senior research fellow of the Body Image Research Unit at The Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre. Gemma and Michelle explore the foundations of body image and discuss the impact puberty, pregnancy and menopause can have on a person’s body image as well as discussing body image for males. The importance of positive role modelling within families and peer groups is mentioned as is the role healthcare providers play. Gemma also shares her latest development – KIT the chatbot that was developed to support young people to develop evidence-based body-image skills. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/complexities-body-image-part-1-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-dr-gemma-sharp ***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.***

With high rates of chronic disease, mental health and less physical activity exacerbated by COVID lockdowns, exercise physiology is the focus of our latest podcast. Accredited exercise physiologist, Ben Southam and Dr. Damian Kristoff discuss opportunities to include exercise physiology in a collaborative care model for our patients. Ben and Damian bust the perception that exercise physiologists are all about squats and lunges, and discuss the complimentary nature of exercise physiology, how each consultation is tailored to meet the clients needs and the differences between a physical activity prescription and an exercise prescription. Ben and Damian discuss the supportive role of exercise physiology in helping to lower risk factors for disease in addition to the increasing demand for exercise physiologists to provide long term support for both rehabilitation and performance enhancing movement. Ben also provides us with timely insights on the safest way to return to exercise following a COVID diagnosis. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/exercise-movement-management-disease-dr-damian-kristof-and-ben-southam ***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 2020, up to 15% of Australians aged between 16-85 year reported high or very high levels of psychological distress and 3.4 million people sought saw a health professional for mental health support. In our latest podcast, Professor Michael Berk and Dr. Adrian Lopresti share the latest research on the association between inflammation and mental health conditions. They discuss the latest treatments for common mental health conditions and the associated research, as well as covering the challenges associated with trials, and the strength of their outcomes. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/evolving-science-depression-and-inflammation-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-michael-berk ***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.***

Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Dr. Sandeep Gupta discuss mould-related illnesses, the health risks of mould and toxic superorganisms in buildings, individual sensitivities to mould exposure, prevention and diagnosis protocols, healing processes, herbal treatments, detoxification, and gender sensitivity in patient treatment.

With such high rates of fertility and inflammatory conditions associated with reproductive health, women’s health Dr. Andrea Huddleston is back talking with Dr. Damian Kristoff in this second part of our podcast series on the biomechanics of reproductive health covering the final of 5 ‘S’s’. In part 1 of our series, Andrea shared the ways that spinal position and stress impacted women’s health and reproductive health. In this second instalment of the podcast series, Andrea shares her final 3 S’s, sugar, synthetic hormones and sleep and how they impact reproductive and hormonal health. Both Damian and Andrea demonstrate the ways in which collaborative care and holistic practice are integral to the care for women experiencing hormonal or reproductive health challenges. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/bio-mechanics-reproductive-health-part-2-dr-damian-kristof-and-dr-andrea-huddleston ***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 part one of our two part podcast, Dr. Andrea Huddleston, naturopath and chiropractor and expert in women’s health and reproductive medicine, speaks with our ambassador Dr. Damian Kristoff about women’s health and reproductive dysfunction. Andrea shares two of her top five causative factors associated with hormonal dysfunction starting with stress and spinal position, both of which are strongly associated with hormonal imbalance and uterine positioning. Andrea and Damian discuss the prevalence of stress and ways it influences hormonal levels and the role the autonomic nervous system plays on uterine function. The position of the spine and the connection it has on uterine positioning and function is discussed as we learn about the signs and symptoms associated with an anteverted and retroverted uterus. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/bio-mechanics-reproductive-health-part-1-dr-damian-kristof-and-dr-andrea-huddleston ***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.***

Psychedelics are psychoactive plants that produce hallucinogenic or mind-altering effects and represent an emerging treatment protocol in the management of chronic and acute mental health conditions. We are in the midst of a mental health epidemic, and the need for more creative treatments is pressing. For years the psychedelic space was left to the ‘psychonauts’ to explore. However, now with recent demand on mental health treatments and increased governmental interest in this area, psychedelics represent an important opportunity to diversify treatment opportunities in the fight for mental health wellbeing. Professor Jerome Sarris, Professor of Integrative Mental Health at the NICM Health Research Institute and Co-Director of Psychae Institute talks with our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti about the emerging science and potential therapeutic application of psychedelic use for the treatment of mental health conditions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/psychedelics-treatment-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-jerome-sarris ***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.***

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-metabolically-beneficial-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-dr-veronique ***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.***

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. 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.***