FX Medicine Podcast Central

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.*****

Approximately one in five women will experience a miscarriage in their lives, but it’s a topic that is rarely openly discussed. Today we are joined by nutritionist and fertility specialist Grace Miano to dive into this tender subject, as she shares how her personal journey with fertility opened her eyes to the need for supportive resources to help women and families through their loss following miscarriage. Grace shares some deep insights that she has learned both from her personal and clinical experience when it comes to navigating the muddy waters of pregnancy loss and the anxiety women can carry with them in future pregnancies. In addition, Grace's advice can help practitioners take a step back and think about how to best approach, communicate and move forward with these patients in a caring and considered manner. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/miscarriage-and-pregnancy-after-loss-grace-miano *****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.*****

Pyrrole disorder or pyroluria is believed to affect up to 10% of the population, but what clues should we be on the look out for when each case can present quite differently? Today we are joined by naturopath, Jules Galloway who takes us through her professional and personal experiences whilst managing pyrrole patients. Jules also shares her wisdom on crafting treatment plans that match the patient sitting in front of you and their unique presentation. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/navigating-pyrrole-patient-jules-galloway *****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.*****

According to Brad Leech leaky gut syndrome is pseudoscience and doesn’t actually exist. Brad Leech is a clinical nutritionist, ayurvedic herbalist, lecturer and researcher. His PhD research through ARCCIM is looking to develop clinical practice guidelines for Australian practitioners for the assessment and management of increased intestinal permeability in patients. In today's episode, Brad takes us through the origins of intestinal permeability, how to assess it and why we need to be careful about calling it "leaky gut" as it doesn't reflect current scientific opinion. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/leaky-gut-syndrome-fact-or-fiction-dr-brad-leech *****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 accepted that plant-based foods positively influence our microbiota but now new research is taking that understanding a step further and might rewrite our understanding of the term 'superfood'. READ MORE: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/fx-pulse-ginger-remodels-microbiota *****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 that brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease? With incidences of glioblastoma multiforme on the rise in Australia and across the world, Dr Janet Schloss returns to FX Medicine to discuss her clinical trial researching the effects of medicinal cannabis glioblastoma multiforme, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer with a low survival rate, and its vast potential in the treatment of this condition. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/medicinal-cannabis-brain-cancer-dr-janet-schloss *****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.*****

Sepsis kills around five thousand Australians per annum and there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that early intervention with IV Vitamin C could save lives. READ MORE: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/fx-pulse-iv-vitamin-c-answer-sepsis-rescue *****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.*****