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Pain. We’ve all experienced it. But what is it, really? Today in Part 1 of The Complexity of Pain Management we welcome back Dr Mark Donohoe, who discusses the intricacies of pain: how it’s defined and perceived, the power of the placebo effect, and how a strong therapeutic relationship can be a game changer for a client experiencing chronic pain. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/complexity-pain-management-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.*****

How would you treat osteoarthritis in a dog? How about metabolic disease in a horse? Can you give animals the same nutrients and herbal remedies as humans? Today we are joined by integrative veterinarian Dr. Sarah Howard, who answers these questions and much more, including the differences between conducting studies in animals versus humans, how to treat some of the conditions commonly seen in in our furry companions, and what signs and symptoms to look out for.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/animal-wellbeing-dr-sarah-howard   *****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.*****

Eczema or atopic dermatitis can be frustrating to manage for both patient and practitioner alike. Unravelling the underlying complexities for each individual's presentation can take patience and some systematic trial and error. Today we're joined by Rebecca Hughes, who has a gift for clinical success in skin conditions. Rebecca shares with us how she approaches eczema and atopic dermatitis cases and what therapeutics she employs to achieve long-lasting relief for her patients.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/naturopathic-approaches-eczema-and-atopic-dermatitis-rebecca-hughes *****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.*****

Picking up where we left off with "Adrenal Fatigue is a Myth Part 1" back in March 2019, we're joined once again by naturopath and functional pathology expert, Beth Bundy. In part one we discussed why the term "adrenal fatigue" is misleading as well as what is actually happening with our hormones and neurotransmitters. Today Beth takes us on a deep dive into understanding the subtle nuances of selecting the right cortisol testing. What is the right choice - serum, blood, CAR? Beth expertly navigates you through the benefits and limitations of all available options. If you haven't listened to episode one, find it here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/adrenal-fatigue-myth-part-1-beth-bundy - Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/adrenal-fatigue-myth-part-2-beth-bundy - *****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.*****

Would you be surprised to discover that slavery exists in the natural medicine industry? From 2020, new legislation will come into effect in Australia which aims to increase the accountability of companies to ensure that no facet of their overall supply chain is involved in unethical employment practices that circumvent human rights. Today we are joined by Michelle Fernandez, a nutritionist who works in strategic raw material sourcing within the natural medicine industry. A major aspect to Michelle's role is to identify hidden vulnerabilities in her suppliers and her suppliers' suppliers and work collaboratively with them to adopt changes that bring them into line with world standards. Michelle shares with us some of the ways modern day slavery may impact our industry and more importantly, what can be done about it. This eye-opening podcast highlights the murky waters we need to be wary of when selecting the suppliers we choose to be in business with and why we need to be mindful of not only environmental sustainability but also human rights in ethical sustainability. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/modern-day-slavery-and-natural-medicine-industry-michelle-fernandez *****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.*****

Clinically speaking, histamine intolerance seems to be on the rise. But does this diagnostic label lead to complacency and getting caught in a cycle of symptom management instead of uncovering the triggers? Today we are joined by Amie Skilton who shares with us the underlying physiological mechanisms driving histamine intolerance and asks an important question; Do we need to be paying better attention to the health of the environment we live and work in to get on top of runaway histamine? Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/breaching-histamine-threshold-amie-skilton   *****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.*****

Tammy Guest has taken up the challenge of being the head cheerleader for Australian naturopaths, nutritionists and herbalists. Tammy has built a formidable community of Naturopathic Entrepreneurs a.k.a. "Natupreneurs" to fill a gap she saw in the profession for leadership in business and mindset practices. We had the pleasure of speaking to some inspiring wellness leaders at Tammy's inaugural NatEx Conference in 2019 with FX Medicine LIVE and today, Tammy joins us to share her vision for why she developed NatEx, and what she has in store to make it bigger and better in 2020. Find this industry insights episode on our website: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/pioneering-natupreneurs-tammy-guest *****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.*****

In modern medicine, the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) has become the panacea for virtually all forms of women's health issues. We are now over 60 years and several generations of women in to OCP use as a primary method of contraception and we're only beginning to unravel the long term health consequences. Today we're joined by women's health expert, Lara Briden, who shares with us why she describes the pill as 'reversible chemical castration' and why she is so passionate about empowering women to make better, informed decisions about their contraceptive options. Lara talks us through why shutting down ovulation is undesirable and what current and future options are out there to help couples manage their fertility choices. She also takes us through the herbal and nutritional interventions she employs in the management of 'post-pill syndrome'. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/dark-side-oral-contraceptive-pill-lara-briden *****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.*****

Affectionately known as 'The Godfather of Australian Herbalism', Denis Stewart is a herbal medicine luminary. Ahead of his last-ever educational program offering the "Professional Extension Diploma of Herbal Medicine", we are honoured to have him join us on FX Medicine today, as we pick his brain about one of the most tricky areas of clinical practice: chronic, itchy skin conditions. Denis shares his insights from over 40 years in practice on how he approaches these cases and, in particular, how he prepares topical preparations to provide his patients with fast-acting, soothing relief. What are his go-to herbs and why? Tune in to find out. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/herbal-wisdome-topical-skin-preparation-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.*****

What can looking at and into a person's mouth tell you about their overall health? Today we're joined by passionate holistic dentist, Dr Lewis Ehrlich who teaches us to think outside the box when it comes to oral health. Lewis practices the true art of integrative medicine in his dental practice and has so much knowledge to share on how we can connect the dots between oral health and systemic disease. Lewis takes us through how he's been able to identify serious chronic diseases that have been barriers to people's healing, why sleep makes up a quarter of his patient history forms and why we just can't be considered healthy, without a healthy mouth. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/holistic-dentistry-so-much-more-teeth-dr-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.*****