FX Medicine Podcast Central

What is the evidence for preconception care, and why is this so important for naturopathic practitioners to understand? Infertility rates are rising in almost all developed nations, including Australia, where approximately 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive within 1 year. Furthermore, the number of couples seeking help from complementary medicine practitioners is increasing as well. Today’s guest, Naturopath and Nutritionist Rhiannon Hardingham discusses the details of evidence-based preconception care, including why it is so important both during and before IVF, how toxins influence fertility and the benefits and contraindications of various supplemental and herbal treatments and when to use them. She also talks about how to work with doctors and other medical and complementary practitioners as part of a team approach to infertility. Find today’s show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/preconception-healthcare-clinical-insights-emerging-evidence-rhiannon-hardingham *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site 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 have read here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

“No Evidence of Disease,” or N.E.D, are the words that any cancer patient longs for once they've undergone their relevant cancer therapy. But then, what comes next? Naturopathy and functional medicine have a lot to offer oncology patients, regardless of the phase of treatment they're in. Today we are joined by Tanya Wells, a naturopath whose expertise is in designing integrative oncology programs that utilise the best evidence-based complementary therapies to support conventional treatments. She discusses the full gamut of ways to support cancer patients once they have finished treatment, from how to provide continuity of care between visits with their oncologist and general practitioners, to the importance of psychological and emotional support, to preventing recurrence. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/life-after-cancer-treatment-tanya-wells *****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.*****

It's well established that sugar impacts metabolic health, but have you considered the impact to fertility? Naturopath Georgia Marrion delights in untangling complex biochemical pathways and creating education for both her peers and patients, that helps digest complicated clinical and research data into usable chunks of wisdom. In today's episode, Georgia joins us to share her insights into how sugar might be an overlooked sniper in women's health, impacting hormonal and metabolic pathways leading to problems such as infertility, PMS and PCOS. Georgia takes us through how sugar can impact and crossover into multiple body systems and why it needs to be a discussion point for patients on a fertility journey. Georgia also shares how she tackles this in her practice from dietary guidance to key supplements and herbs she uses to support patients. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/how-sugar-influences-female-fertility-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.*****

From herbalists to passionate foodies, the olive plant is widely regarded for both its delicious fare as well as its medicinal properties. So, how does one identify a good quality olive oil from those of lesser quality? What are the differences between olive oil, olive tapenade and olive leaf and what do these differences mean? What is the current research into olive oil and olive leaf telling us? If you've ever pondered these questions, with the help of Sarah Gray we dive deep into the world of the olive plant and unravel the science that makes this plant a champion when it comes to being a 'food-as-medicine'. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/food-medicine-science-olive-plant-sarah-gray *****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.*****

Do anxiety and depression have an evolutionary function? Why do we sleep? And is the explosion of neurological conditions we now see perhaps a result of selective processes?  In the third and final episode of the Evolutionary Medicine series, Dr Mark Donohoe dives into why dysfunction may be happening as a result of evolution occurring faster than humans can adapt, resulting in widespread depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and neurodiversity, and why it is important to take natural cycles and seasons into account when treating patients, rather than offering therapies designed merely to cover them up.  Using Dr Donohoe's functional approach to symptomatology, we'll delve into WHY the body responds to various disease states and how we can both assess and intervene to bring the patient back to normal functioning.  Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/evolutionary-medicine-part-3-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.*****

Are the genes that helped us survive in the past now working against our health in the present? In this second episode of a three-part series, Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew continue the discussion of evolutionary medicine, exploring the rise of 'diabesity', the nuances of fertility and how the human condition builds resilience .  Find today's show notes and podcast transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/evolutionary-medicine-part-2-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.*****

How do we determine when intervention is necessary in our health and wellbeing treatment strategy? In our quest to conquer pathological processes, are we overlooking the fundamentals within evolutionary biology and thus potentially doing a disservice to our patient's health?  In today's podcast, part one of a three part interview series, Dr Mark Donohoe explains the concept of evolutionary medicine and the adaptive response. Mark illustrates how our adaptation response may lead to disease and dysfunction but that equally, there is value in looking beyond symptoms to discover the “why” of illness and how we may work in with it, rather than against it.  Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/evolutionary-medicine-part-1-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.*****

Do we need to revisit the terminology 'antioxidant'? Are we using apprropriate vernacular that describes these compounds and their functionality? In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Christine Houghton, an international expert in the field of nutrigenomically-active phytochemicals with over three decades of research experience to draw from. Today, Christine and Andrew discuss the suitabiility of the term 'antioxidant' and whether it may actually be misleading and outdated based on current science. They also cover how certain molecules signal our cells to turn on and off certain genes and the importance of creating a whole-foods diet with a focus on inclusion, rather than one that excludes entire food groups. Christine also outlines how she developed her G.E.M.M Protocol (Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation) to rejuvenate the gut microbiome and re-establish gut homeostasis in patients.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/antioxidant-dilemma-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.*****

It is estimated that 1 in 10 women have adenomyosis. So what actually is adenomyosis, and how does it differ from endometriosis? Who is most at risk and what are the best integrative treatment approaches? In this episode, Naturopath Leah Hechtman returns to FX Medicine to discuss the specifics around adenomyosis: what we know (and what we don’t) about the pathophysiology, who is most likely to be susceptible to it, how it impacts fertility and how we can help manage it and support our patients through this painful and surprisingly common condition.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/understanding-adenomyosis-leah-hechtman   *****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.*****

Should men and women athletes be training differently? Do carbohydrate requirements vary between the sexes? Should female athletes use the OCP to control their hormones? What does the research show? Does the research into these topics even exist at all? In this episode we welcome back naturopath and sports nutritionist Kira Sutherland, who takes us through these questions and more. She discusses the lack of research surrounding women in sports, the challenges surrounding completing research in this area, and some of the treatment approaches she uses in her own clinic to differentiate between the needs of male and female athletes. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/sports-nutrition-male-vs-female-athletes-kira-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.*****