FX Medicine Podcast Central

Should we be avoiding cooking with olive oil because of its’ low smoke point? How can you tell if an oil has gone rancid? In this episode Dietician, Nutrition Scientist, and olive oil aficionado Dr Joanna McMillan busts the various myths around olive oil, along with the benefits of incorporating it into your diet, the differences between extra virgin and other olive oils, and her guidelines on finding a good quality one and how to store it properly. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/busting-myths-about-olive-oil-dr-joanna-mcmillan *****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.*****

What is Metabolic Balance and how does it help with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)? In today’s episode nutritionist Cherry Wills takes us through the high prevalence of NCDs throughout Australia and the world, which include diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and the core principles of the Metabolic Balance program. She discusses how personalised nutrition helps bring our bodies back into balance, creating the perfect synergy for optimal health, and why we should avoid “aspirational nutrition” and instead focus on what our bodies actually need. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/keys-metabolic-balance-cherry-wills *****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.*****

What is sulforaphane? And what is the biochemistry of its actions within the human body? Dr Christine Houghton returns to FX Medicine to discuss sulforaphane, its’ benefits and uses for various conditions, and why we should change the way we think about probiotics, antioxidants, and the overall way in which we approach treating our patients. She also succinctly breaks down the complex biochemistry of probiotics and how our microbiome affects our gut and immune system, including activating the Nrf2 pathways and priming our cellular defences. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/sulphoraphane-gateway-cellular-defence-dr-christine-houghton *****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.*****

"What's normal and abnormal varies according to your education and your focus in your medical or healthcare practice." In this episode Dr Mark Donohoe returns to FX Medicine for both a practical and philosophical discussion on testing and pathology. Mark talks about the differences between natural medicine practitioners and doctors in their approaches to testing, and how we can work together to find a middle ground. He also provides insight as to which tests which might not be giving us accurate enough results, how to optimise tests for certain conditions, and why there are so many variations in reference ranges and between laboratories. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/differences-pathology-dr-mark-donohoe *****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.*****

Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin. Although generally considered harmless, in fact patients with this condition can suffer from fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. In this episode, Nutritionist Maria Allerton (née Shaflender) talks to us in depth about Gilbert’s syndrome, speaking both from vast clinical experience and personal perspective. She discusses some of the subtle symptoms of the condition, the connections between Gilbert’s and pyroluria, why patients need to be careful when taking medications, as well as her preferred dietary and supplement interventions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/gilberts-syndrome-maria-allerton-n%C3%A9e%C2%A0shaflender *****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.*****

Skin conditions such as eczema, rashes, cradle cap, and urticarias are quite common in children and infants, sometimes causing major distress in not only the kids but their parents and carers as well. In this episode, Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm returns to FX Medicine to discuss the most common skin conditions she sees children present with in her clinic, what might be causing them, and how to treat them. She also talks about food and environmental allergens and children with atopic dispositions, how to assess kids for nutritional deficiencies, and how skin conditions can affect other systems in the body, including a child’s emotions and temperament. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/paediatric-skin-health-kate-holm *****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.*****

What are some approaches practitioners can use to optimise thyroid function in patients with an underactive thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition? Nutritionist and Dietician Natalie Douglas returns to FX Medicine to discuss the strategies she uses in her own clinical practice to treat thyroid patients. She talks about educating clients on how to read food labels, when to avoid gluten (and when not to), and her favourite supplements. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/approaches-thyroid-health-natalie-douglas *****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.*****

What is the difference between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and how does each present clinically? Today we are joined by Georgia Marrion who discusses some of these differences, diving deep into the biochemistry of histamine in the body, and how it affects (and is affected by) the various hormones in our body, including oestrogen, progesterone, the thyroid hormones and cortisol. She also talks about some of the signs and symptoms our patients might present with if they have histamine intolerance and some of the key treatment considerations. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/links-between-histamine-oestrogen-and-cortisol-georgia-marrion *****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.*****

“All mushrooms are medicinal.” Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, biochemist, author and mushroom expert Martin Powell discusses all things mushrooms, from how extracts are produced, to the secondary metabolites of various species, to how mushrooms produce vitamin D and why you should always cook your mushrooms. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/medicinal-mushrooms-martin-powell *****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.*****

What are some of the differences when it comes to treating children and adolescents versus adults? Today Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm discusses the differences around case tasking, dosing of supplements and herbal remedies, and pathology testing in children, as well as how to navigate the family dynamic and how to evaluate developmental milestones. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/working-paediatric-patient-kate-holm *****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.*****