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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.***

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.***