FX Medicine Podcast Central

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 de...

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 c...

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 con...

What therapeutic options are there for the dysbiotic vagina?  Today we are welcoming back naturopath, acupuncturist, and vaginal health expert, Moira Bradfield.  Resuming our conversation from Vaginal Dysbiosis: Part 1, where we discussed the vaginal microbiome and how to recognise the various symptoms of infections and dysbiosis. In part 2, Moira takes us deeper into the holistic treatment option...

Continuing on from where we left off in Part 1, we are joined again by Dr Mark Donohoe, to continue the discussion on the complexities of managing pain in our patients.  In part one, Mark discussed how pain is defined and perceived. Today, we take the discussion further into how the brain and body perceive pain, and how the power of the mind can be used to conquer pain, from getting off addictive...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 sel...

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 wo...

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 atten...

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 NatE...

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 describe...

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...

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 dise...

There's so much more to 'keto' than its growing fame as the latest trending dietary buzzword. The science emerging on ketones in healthcare is compelling and it's no wonder they’re being touted as the "fourth macronutrient".  Today we are joined by Dr Dominic D'Agostino, a leading keto nutrition researcher who takes us through the growing body of evidence for ketone-focused clinical interventions....

Many modern consultation practices have lost the competency of human connection. Physical examination and patient observation techniques, is sadly becoming a lost art in all forms of health care. Well, Dr Nirala Jacobi wants to change all that by igniting a passion for the functional medicine examination techniques that have been passed down from the former vanguards of naturopathic and musculoske...

How much health are we willing to give up in the pursuit of better, faster technology? Are we about to be sacrificial lambs in the global human experiment of 5G technology? These are big questions which need comprehensive investigation and transparent answers beyond progress and convenience. Who better to help us navigate through the quandary of 5G technology than Nicole Bijlsma who lives and brea...

The systematic degradation of gastrointestinal health is breaking down one of our most primal pathways to wellbeing. According to Dr Daniel Weber, the gut is the second organ system in evolution and is by far, the most complex, with the intestines being both the largest endocrine and the largest immunological organs in the body. The gut is the lynch pin to it all and is at the seat of most psychop...

The health of today's teenagers is being eroded by a multitude of factors. Once upon a time adolescence was a passing phase of growth and development necessary to cross the threshold into adulthood. However, modern teenagers are dealing with much more than a change in body shape, hair and voice. Today's teens are navigating an unprecedented invasion of their psychosocial sphere with gaming and soc...

Science continues to unravel the mysteries of the microbiome and its deep connection with our overall wellbeing. Today we are joined by Dr Johan Van Den Bogaerde, a gastroenterologist and researcher who has a special interest in the microbiome and the emerging field of faecal microbial transplants. Dr Van Den Bogaerde shares with us the current scientific opinion on the influencers of gut microbia...

Hope For Health is an indigenous charity, borne from a rich cross-cultural exchange of healing wisdom between trusted friends underpinned by the principles of "food is medicine”. Today we are speaking to Dr Kama Trudgen and Helen Padarin about how Hope For Health was formed and gain insight into the health challenges commonly faced by indigenous communities. Kama and Helen also share with us their...

How confident are you with personalising amino acid prescriptions based on a person's unique physiology and health needs? Today we are joined once again by pharmacist, naturopath, nutritionist and author, Vanita Dahia. Following on from her successful book, "Alchemy of the Mind," Vanita has gone on to develop resources for practitioners to better understand the alchemy behind amino acids. Vanita s...

Mitochondria are the unseen and underrated warriors of energy production and immunity. We are usually oblivious to the complex biochemical processes taking place in our mitochondrial membranes to run the cellular machinery that keeps us alive. What are the intracellular thieves robbing us of optimal mitochondrial wellbeing and how can we combat these noxious agents? Today, Dr Christabelle Yeoh tak...

The brain-child of Amy Mingin, “Naturopathic Yoga” is a personalised, prescriptive-style yoga practice which forms a part of her naturopathic treatments. Amy developed this system to enable practitioners and yoga enthusiasts to access condition-specific yoga sequences to suit their unique health needs. Today she chats to Andrew about her 'light bulb moment' for connecting naturopathic care with yo...