FX Medicine Podcast Central

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.*****

Is dementia a normal part of ageing? Many people think it is, but as Dr Genevieve Steiner tells us, dementia is not an inevitable part of getting older. In this episode, Genevieve and Andrew dive deep into the complexity of dementia, exploring the use of technology (or lack thereof) to help diagnose and track its progression, the contributing factors in its aetiology such has inflammation, and why the countless drugs researchers have developed hoping for a cure haven’t yet hit the mark. They also discuss Genevieve’s exciting research on herbal interventions in the treatment of dementia and cognitive decline.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/herbal-interventions-cognitive-decline-and-dementia-dr-genevieve-steiner *****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.*****

Oestrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer. It accounts for over two thirds of all breast cancer cases. But what does ER+ actually mean? And if all women have oestrogen, why doesn't every woman get breast cancer?   Tanya Wells is a naturopath whose expertise is in designing integrative oncology programs that utilise the best evidence-based complementary therapies to support conventional treatments. Today, Tanya takes us through the role of ER+ breast cancer, oestrogen metabolism, relevant genetics and how to support patients to prevent recurrence when in remission. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/er-breast-cancer-beyond-oestrogen-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.*****

If all diseases begin in the gut, and every mouthful of food influences our genes, how do we connect the dots between the gut, our diet and genes? We welcome back culinary genomics expert, Amanda Archibald who answers this very question. Amanda shares with us her "MISE Toolbox" and how it can be used to unravel confounding gut conditions, such as food intolerance and food sensitivity to guide patients back to optimal health. Amanda will be back in Australia soon presenting at the 8th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne in April 2020, tune in to find out what she has in store for attendees of this conference. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/food-gut-gene-connections-amanda-archibald *****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 you support a new mother following the birth of a baby?  The postnatal period can be a mentally, physically and emotionally overwhelming time in the lives of new parents, especially for new mothers.  In this episode, Naturopath and Certified Lactation Consultant Julie Cottle shares how best to support health and wellbeing through this transition. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/postnatal-care-and-wellness-julie-cottle *****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.*****