FX Medicine Podcast Central

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 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 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 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 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/podcast/high-protein-diet-meat-and-metabolic-health-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-dr-pran-yoganathan ***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 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.com.au/podcast/ageing-brain-prevention-neuro-decline-dr-damian-kristof-and-dr-kelly-holt ***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 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 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. 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 raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

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 interconnectedness, and deep dive into key herbs and nutrients for immune support. This one runs a little longer than most of our podcasts, but there is much to cover and much to learn. We hope this helps support you and your patients navigate your way through the profound health challenges to us personally, our community and our world. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/4-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.***

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: 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.***

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 health.***