FX Medicine Podcast Central

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.***

Learn about the diverse aspects of melatonin beyond sleep - from gut health to mitochondria. Discover the six pivotal roles melatonin plays, natural methods to boost production, and dosage recommendations. Explore its impact on circadian rhythms, chronic diseases, and anti-aging benefits.

In Part 2 of our Four Perspectives series on chronic pain and Inflammation, Professor Lesley Braun and the fx Medicine Ambassadors cover the economic burden that ongoing pain has on Australians and our economy. There are extensive treatment options available to holistic practitioners for resolving complex pain and inflammation. Tune in as our experts detail therapeutic use of vitamin-C, curcumin, saffron, quercetin, PEA, specialised pro resolving mediators and fish oils, while exploring their mechanisms of action and therapeutic dosing. The discussion includes monitoring for safety, dietary and lifestyle factors and the collaborative approach to patient management.  Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-four-perspectives-chronic-pain-and-inflammation-part-2 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.***

Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Dr. Paul Clayton discuss the role of PEA in various conditions, chronic inflammation, neuroinflammatory diseases, and the effective management of acute and chronic conditions. They explore PEA's therapeutic potential, optimal dosages, safety, and comparisons with CBD. The podcast also covers nutrient incorporation from food sources vs. supplements, polyphenols, pre-biotic fibers for inflammation and pain management, and enthusiasm for pharmaconutrition research.

Professor Lesley Braun is joined by our four Ambassadors to gain their four modality-specific perspectives on chronic pain and inflammation.  Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-four-perspectives-chronic-pain-and-inflammation-part-1 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.***