FX Medicine Podcast Central

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.*****

What does the evidence say about using medicinal cannabis in people with cancer? In this episode, naturopath and researcher Danielle Brown discusses her research in using cannabis in oncology, informing us about dosing and which forms of cannabis to administer in which situations. She also discusses the stigma surrounding the medicine, as well as a look into the potential future of medicinal cannabis. Find this episode's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/use-medicinal-cannabis-oncology%C2%A0-danielle-brown *****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 you were told that optimal dental health could affect athletic performance, heart health and even cancer risk, what would you say? This is the frustrating knowledge that Dr Lewis Ehrlich wishes everyone would learn. In today's podcast, we delve into the many factors which may have drastic impact on health, as well as some simple, and some complicated solutions which can correct long-standing dental, sleep and performance issues. Listen as we uncover just a few of the reasons why a healthy bite can have a dramatic impact on your health. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/connections-between-dental-health-and-chronic-disease-lewis-ehrlich *****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 the biggest mistakes practitioners make when treating autoimmune conditions?  The incidence of autoimmune disease continues to rise, with no signs of slowing down. The challenging side of practice is unravelling each patients’ unique triggers and guiding them through peeling back the layers whilst simultaneously implementing strategies to help build back in their quality of life so they can continue to function in everyday activities. It’s a delicate balance and something Dr Datis Kharrazian is all too familiar with both from a clinical practice and research stand-point. Ahead of his trip to Australia to be a keynote speaker at the forthcoming BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Datis joins us to paint a picture of what we can expect to learn from him in 2020 from genetics, lifestyle, diet, the microbiome and beyond. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/why-autoimmune-disease-patients-struggle-get-better-dr-datis-kharrazian   *****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 has herbal medicine changed over the last 40 years? Is a loss of traditional herbal medicine applications coming at the expense of the pursuit of science? Today we are joined by Denis Stewart, who shares with us some of the changes he has seen in herbal medicine throughout his four decades of practice and why it's so important to ensure we respect historical applications for herbs and continue to champion some of the lost herbs that have fallen out of favour in the modern-day quest for more 'scientifically validated' herbal preparations. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/reviving-lost-herbal-knowledge-denis-stewart *****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.*****