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"Endometriosis was first microscopically identified in 1860 and the term itself coined in 1927," both in time periods when naturopathic medicine was very commonplace. So, what is the history of the naturopathic interventions in Endometriosis versus what we know now? Today we are joined by Rebecca Reid, naturopath and researcher who has been delving through historical texts to uncover some of the key naturopathic interventions for endometriosis through the ages. What she has uncovered is an intriguing list of herbal, homeopathic and lifestyle therapies that she hopes will lay some essential groundwork to furthering future naturopathic research in this field in Australia. You can find today's transcript and show notes here: www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/timeline-endometriosis-rebecca-reid *****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.*****

Eating disorders are varied and complex in their presentation, so how can we identify and support these patients? Today we are joined by holistic dietician and nutritionist Natalie Bourke, who takes us through her professional and personal expertise on eating disorders. Natalie takes us through the many different types of eating disorders, how to recognise them, and how to connect with patients who are navigating the physical and emotional turmoil of their eating disorder. Natalie also shares with us a candid review of her own personal experiences and discusses how with the use of directed nutrition and supplements, she regained control of her eating disorder to have a healthy self image and relationship with exercise and food. Find today's full transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/working-eating-disorders-natalie-bourke *****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 factors influence the terrain of the vaginal environment and its associated microbiota? Today we are joined by Dr Jessica Younes, nutritionist, scientist and researcher in the areas of gynecology, urology, and women’s health. Jessica has a special interest and a wealth of expertise on the vaginal and urogenital microbiome. Today she shares with us the key influencers on these microbial communities, from sexual partners, biofilms, dysbiosis and infection, even the impact of an emergency c-section versus an elective ceasarean. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/vaginal-microbiome-dr-jessica-younes *****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 polycystic ovarian syndrome being over-diagnosed? Today we are joined by Leah Hechtman to share some insight into new biomarkers with a stronger association to ovarian function that are now in early stages of research, and so far the results look promising. Both from a diagnostic perspective, but also for predicting fertility outcomes, these new biomarkers could mean less fear and uncertainty about having a family, but also, potentially less intrusive medical interventions in the long term. Leah will be presenting on the topic of "Optimising Fertility for the PCOS patient," at the forthcoming ATMS PCOS Symposium in Sydney in September 2018. For clinician's working in the areas of women's health, you do not want to miss this outstanding educational opportunity. Find today's show notes and full transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/emerging-biomarkers-pcos-and-fertility-leah-hechtman *****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.*****

Menopause heralds the conclusion of a women's reproductive years. For some, this is a welcomed change, for others it’s a cruel harbinger of change that brings with it a new phase of aggravating health complaints. Ranging from hot flushes, to anxiety, sleep disturbances, depression, heart palpitations, anger and mood swings as well as a number of other physical changes, many women menopause is an unwelcomed affliction. But it doesn't have to be that way, natural medicine has a lot to offer these women to help rebalance and guide them through much more smooth transitional period. Today we're joined by Elizabeth Mucci, who takes us through the delicate, and often disrupted, pathways leading to the negative experiences of menopause. Elizabeth shares why it's important to concentrate on supporting the central organs which send chemical messengers for normal physiological signalling. With a focus on dietary and lifestyle modification, plus judicious, directed supplementation of herbs and nutrients, we can help these women regain the vitality and resilience they have lost in the perimenopausal phase. Find today's podcast and full transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/supporting-transition-menopause-elizabeth-mucci *****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 our genes influence our hormones? We often view our genetic make-up as static and unchangeable, but in actual fact they are dynamic and constantly evolving in direct response to our environment, diet and lifestyles. For instance, hormonal secretion, metabolism and excretion are all swayed by both our nutritional status and the many enzymes systems that may be up, or down-regulated as a result of our unique single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). In today's podcast we're joined by Dr Denise Furness who takes us through the relevant genomic factors affecting our hormones, the intimate interplay that our diet and lifestyle can have on our hormonal health, and how natural health practitioners can positively modify effects with judicious use of specific supplementation. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/how-genes-impact-hormones-dr-denise-furness *****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.*****

SNP Testing is booming in medicine but we need to be mindful of how these tests are being delivered and interpreted. Patients and practitioners need to be aware of the calibre of the testing companies, and the quality of the results they're receiving. Today's guests, Dr Elvira Zilliacus and Linda Funnell-Milner believe in treating the patient, not the SNP, giving ethical, caring, and targeted information about the relevance of SNP testing to their patients. Today they talk to us about how they're delivering genetic results in the clinical setting to empower rather than burden their clients. Find today's full transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/snps-holistic-medicine-dr-elvira-zilliacus-and-linda-funnell-milner *****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.*****

Recognising the future clinical implications of methylation dysfunction and the MTHFR gene early on, Carolyn Ledowsky started MTHFR Support Australia and hasn't looked back. With MTHFR issues being detected more readily through better access to testing services, health professionals turn to MTHFR Support Australia as crucial leader and educator within this growing field of health care. In today's podcast, Carolyn outlines the inter-related health issues which may present to those with MTHFR and related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Carolyn's expertise with this subject matter demonstrates the necessity behind the education event she has developed bringing together national and international researchers and clinicians; The Methylation and Genomics Summit in Sydney, 2018. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/pioneering-methylation-and-mthfr-australia-carolyn-ledowsky *****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.*****

The accessibility of genetic testing is on the rise, with a range of testing services now available world-wide. Although our genes are the scaffold from which we are fundamentally built, genes are not as black and white as we're led to believe. They're simply one layer of the onion, or one piece of a very large puzzle and by all accounts, this area of science is still quite new. The genes which encode for two important enzymes, catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) are vital for healthy catecholamine, catechol estrogens, several drugs and homocysteine metabolism. They have been implicated in a range of health issues ranging from decreased fertility and pre-eclampsia to behaviour and mood issues, even cancer. Today we are joined by medical scientist and naturopath, Annalies Corse, to tackle not only what the clinical relevance of these genes are, but Annalies and Andrew dive deep into the ethics and relevance of SNP testing and whether it alters the course of therapeutic interventions. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/closer-look-comt-and-cbs-genes-annalies-corse *****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.*****

The term "Lyme Disease" is polarising. Orthodox medical authorities in Australia refuse the term outright, despite the same genus of the pathognomonic organism being found, at least in echidnas. Testing is fraught with controversy since Borellia spp are notoriously hard to detect. Moreover, there appears to be a gang of pathogenic organisms, often termed 'stealth infections' that are high-jacking immunity and yielding chronically tired and inflamed individuals who are left with few places to turn. Join us today with Amina Eastham-Hillier who specialises in delving into the root causes of infection in tick-borne illnesses, and now educates other practitioners to uncover the reasons why certain patients just aren't responding to traditional treatments. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/tick-borne-and-chronic-stealth-infections-amina-eastham-hillier *****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.*****