FX Medicine Podcast Central

Are we at risk of losing our identity in the traditional practice of herbal medicine? In this episode, we were joined by Justin Sinclair to dive into the rich history of herbalism and naturopathic philosphies. This interview will have you pondering whether, in the pursuit of science and standardisation of herbal remedies, are we at risk of reductionism and losing the knowledge of the traditional preparations and applications of herbs. Find this episode on the FX Medicine website here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/balance-science-tradition-herbalism-justin-sinclair *****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.*****

Is there a way to reconcile the opposing viewpoints of Eastern and Western Herbal Medicine?  This is a question naturopath and herbalist Paul Keogh has been facilitating conversations about through his entire career, attempting to find the synergy and commonalities between what initially appear to be two very different modalities. In this episode, Paul and Andrew explore these differences, examining both approaches from different perspectives. They also discuss adaptogens vs. chi tonics in relation to immunity and Paul explains menopause through the lens of a TCM practitioner. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/fusion-western-and-eastern-herbal-medicine-paul-keogh *****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 often are you encountering patients with an undiagnosed thyroid condition? As the probability of both male and female patients with thyroid disorders continues to rise, so too does our need to upskill in this area of practice. Today we are joined by naturopath, Tara Nelson, who shares us with what led her into specialising in thyroid health. Now, in addition to helping patients navigate these waters, Tara also teaches health professionals how to better identify pathology and contributors to thyroid dysfunction, what the red flags are and how to craft a multi-layered patient-centric approach to restore patient health. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/thyroid-dysfunction-upskill-and-identify-tara-nelson *****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 imperative that we stay informed as the conventional medical approaches to standardised care adapt and change.  Today we are joined by Dr Lise Alschuler who takes us through some of the updates to the medical guidelines for breast cancer management. She talks us through some of the new treatment approaches when it comes to ductal carcinoma in situ, lymphoedema, surgeries, phytoestrogens and more. Dr Alschuler highlights that this knowledge is essential for integrative practitioners in order to best support our patients and help empower them to ask the right questions and make educated decisions about their treatment.  Find todays show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/breast-cancer-medical-insights-dr-lise-alschuler *****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 confident are you in the short and long term health implications of a gestational diabetes diagnosis? In this episode, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols shares her expertise on managing gestational diabetes. Lily covers how gestational diabetes is different from type 2 diabetes, why blood sugar control is so important in pregnancy and why guidelines for pregnancy nutrition may not yield desirable clinical outcomes.  Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/nutritional-strategies-gestational-diabetes-lily-nichols   *****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 much independent research is there to help us and our patients make informed safety choices around 5G technology? Proponents of 5G promise faster internet speeds, better and more widespread coverage and improved reliability. We have also been told that it’s perfectly safe. Or rather, that 5G has not been proven to be unsafe. It is this lack of evidence regarding the safety of 5G that has caused health practitioners like Dr Robin Kelly to speak out. In this episode, Dr Kelly discusses the questionable safety record of 5G, some of the effects it has on the human body, why conducting scientific studies on this topic is particularly difficult, as well as the top 5 myths circulating about electromagnetic frequencies. He also reminds us to bring compassion and our shared humanity back into our discussions of technology progression, and that our voices are even more powerful when raised together.  Find today's podcast transcript and show notes: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/concerns-5g-technology-dr-robin-kelly     *****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 Galectin-3 and how is it connected to disease? Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a protein that modulates an array of biochemical processes in the body and is becoming increasingly implicated in the development of a multitude of diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and metabolic diseases. But what if there was a way to lower levels of Galectin-3 with a natural compound? Today we welcome clinician and researcher, Dr Isaac Eliaz who shares with us his research on modified citrus pectin (MCP) and how, through influencing Gal-3, it has the potential to be applied to a broad range of inflammatory diseases. Dr Eliaz also discusses his passion for the profound effects of mind-body medicine practices, including how meditation can influence Gal-3 and improve wellbeing. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/galectin-3-new-target-inflammation-dr-isaac-eliaz *****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.*****

Did you know the quality of your cortisol awakening response can reflect your overall general health? In this episode Dr Carrie Jones provides an in depth look the cortisol awakening response, and its importance to our health. Carrie discusses the different types of impairment to the cortisol awakening response and how that presents in a patient, when to test it, and natural remedies to get it back on track.  Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/cortisol-awakening-response-dr-carrie-jones   *****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.*****

Recent media attention would have us believe that the use of glucosamine supplements is ineffective and harmful, and that the risks outweigh any benefit. In this episode, our FX Omics and FX Medicine podcast hosts, Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew Whitfield-Cook, join forces to examine the story that hit headlines sensationalising the outcomes of one particular study which urged patients to stop taking their glucosamine products. Andrew and Mark expertly take us through a balanced look at the scientific evidence for glucosamine, the adverse event reporting and demonstrate why it's important to seek considered clinical advice from a qualified health professional. Find today's show notes and podcast transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/glucosamine-not-helpful-can-be-harmful *****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.*****

Science studies continue to unravel the mysteries of our health and disease causing agents - or do they? In the pursuit of knowledge, are the narratives of those 'interpreting' scientific data influencing our health care decisions? In this episode Dr Johan Van Den Bogaerde and Andrew embark on a robust and thought-provoking discussion challenging conventional perspectives on illness vs. disease, targets vs. markers and why we need to change the way we look at health care, end of life care and aging. They also dive into the complexity of the microbiome and why the blood-brain-barrier should be called a highway, not a barrier. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/cost-and-science-disease-dr-johan-van-den-bogaerde *****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.*****