FX Medicine Podcast Central

Internationally recognised nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef, Dr Uma Naidoo joins fx Medicine ambassador Dr Adrian Lopresti to deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry. Together they explore the concept of food as medicine for the management of mood disorders and cognitive decline conditions. Dr Naidoo unpacks the concept of the gut-brain axis, and how neurotransmitter production and cross-talk with the gut microbiome affects mood, and how we can influence this through dietary interventions. Dr Naidoo shares her clinical insights to support the implementation of sustainable, positive change for our patients using food as medicine to influence behaviour change and compliance to achieve beneficial mental health outcomes. This podcast is full of practical tips and insights into various nutrients that have been evidenced to positively lower neuroinflammation associated in mood and cognitive decline disorders, and to encourage the concept of mindful eating to support sustainable long-term outcomes for our patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/food-medicine-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-uma-naidoo-0 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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.***

Carla Wrenn, naturopath and educator, provides us with her insights into the important role the integrative practitioner may play in holistically supporting the oncology patient in our latest podcast. Having worked with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse in a collaborative care model to support cancer patients, Carla describes how she supports the cancer patient to obtain their best overall health, to reduce potential side effects of cancer treatment and to minimise modifiable risk factors to improve their health outcomes. Carla explains the complexity of the challenges faced by the cancer patient and how she supports them through diet, lifestyle and supplementation. Carla discusses the benefits herbs and supplements may offer for addressing inflammation, hormonal and blood glucose imbalances and stress while expressing caution on their use and discussing the hallmarks of cancer and the all important safety aspects of prescribing natural medicine for the cancer patient. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-integrative-oncology-supporting-patient-holistically-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-0 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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.***

Naturopath and nutritionist, Ananda Mahony and fx Medicine ambassador Emma Sutherland deep dive into the triggers and causes of rosacea, and the intricate connection of the gut-skin axis. Ananda helps to unravel the complex nature of this progressive inflammatory condition, the causes and risk factors of rosacea, and how the gut plays a pivotal role in symptom manifestation and progression. She stresses the importance of treating holistically, both internally and topically, and how as clinicians we can help our patients in down-regulating inflammation associated with rosacea through diet and lifestyle and targeted supplementation. This podcast is full of clinical pearls to support clinicians to identify, manage, and treat rosacea using a holistic approach. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/naturopathic-approach-rosacea-emma-sutherland-and-ananda-mahony#A4222 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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.***

Functional Naturopath Daniel Sipple and Functional Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir dive into Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome, discussing signs, symptoms, and treatment options. They emphasize addressing root causes, using herbals, nutrients, probiotics, lifestyle changes, and diet for management.

Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Brad Leech and Fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir delve into autoimmunity and the gut microbiome. They discuss using functional gut testing to identify inflammatory risk factors, promoting gut balance with food as medicine, managing stress, and using supplementation for a healthy gut microbiome to lower autoimmunity risk factors.

Naturopath Beth O'Hara shares her MCAS journey, while Dr. Michelle Woolhouse discusses genetic variants and treatment options. They dive into the nervous system's role, limbic system balancing, and vagal nerve stimulation for MCAS management.

Dr. Peta Wright and Lisa Costa Bir discuss holistic treatments for chronic pelvic pain, exploring the connections between brain-perceived exacerbations of pain and the role of diet, lifestyle, and underlying pathology in reducing pain. They share clinical pearls on nutritional and herbal tools, hormonal treatments, and pain reprocessing therapy to empower women in manifesting positive change and obtaining long-term effective outcomes.

The podcast discusses the complexities of fibromyalgia, covering topics such as chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, gut health, mitochondrial dysfunction, and pain pathways. It explores the connection between fibromyalgia and IBS, as well as the role of mitochondria in impacting the nervous system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating the multi-faceted aspects of fibromyalgia.

Dr. Stacy Sims, expert in female physiology and training, collaborates with fx Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir to discuss the intricate relationship between hormones and physical performance. Together they explore how the female hormonal cycle introduces unique challenges and opportunities. The follicular phase is the time when women typically excel physically, while the ovulatory phase can bring variations in how one feels during exercise. The mid-luteal phase can be challenging for high-intensity training, and the days leading up to menstruation require tailored adjustments due to mood, heart rate, and performance changes. Tailored exercise strategies are discussed, with tips for conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Maintaining muscle mass during peri/menopause through specific exercise approaches is emphasised. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is clarified as not reversing ageing but preserving lean muscle mass through exercise. The podcast also covers injury prevention, nutrition, and hydration strategies, offering women and clinicians an holistic guide to optimise their fitness journey throughout life. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/exercise-training-and-influence-female-sex-hormones-lisa-costa-bir-and-dr-stacy-sims Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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.***

Professor Peter Drummond, Murdoch University's Director of the Centre for Research on Chronic Pain, and our Ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti explore the relationship pain has with thoughts, emotions, mental health and sleep. The discussion begins with Prof. Drummond exploring the influence of thoughts and emotions on one’s perception of pain with a detailed discussion on various pathways that pain travels through the brain which results in the experience of feeling pain. Pyschological state seems to play a huge role in colouring pain perception where fear, anxiety, depression leads to an increased pain signalling. Prof. Drummond explains how psycholeducation techniques have been proven to alter one’s experience of pain through reprocessing therapy and relaxation that affects one’s ability to control and manage their pain better. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-psychology-pain-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-peter-drummond Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***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.***