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In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Robbie Clark, Tammy Guest, Jules Galloway and Keonie Moore about the importance of creating diversity for a thriving business. They also delve into the professional responsibilities that come with moving into the age of tele-medicine. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine...

Dr Dominic D'Agostino talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the broad applications of the ketogenic diet spanning children and athletes through to astronauts, deep sea divers and military personnel. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insig...

Dr Terry Wahls talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss therapeutic interventions such as sleep, relaxation techniques, vitamin D and exercise as well as dealing with addictions, the relevance of ApoE and the metabolome. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website un...

In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Dr Elisa Song, Dr Leila Masson and Helen Padarin about the importance of addressing children's gut health. In this interview they discuss the role of the microbiome and breaking the cycle of addition to "white foods" with simple, child-centred strategies. You will be able to find these interview...

Dr Denise Furness talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the clinical relevance of knowing your detoxification genetics as well as the legal implications of uncovering these genetics. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www...

Dr Amy Myers talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the role of cortisol and stress in disease as well as the importance of listening to your patient's story to uncover healing clues. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www...

It is estimated that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects up to 2.5 million people, making it one of the most widespread, disabling neurological conditions affecting young adults in the world. In the U.S alone, up to 200 new cases of MS are diagnosed each week. Dr Terry Wahls was one of those statistics. Dr Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical...

The flexibility, technology and sophistication of modern-day compounding has come a long way from it's humble origins. Compounding is now a specialised area of pharmacy available to health professionals which is ideal for those patients who have specialised needs outside of what's commercially accessible. In today's podcast pharmacist Karl Landers takes us through the strict standards compounding...

Acne is often synonymous with the developmental stages of puberty. However for some, it can be a chronic condition persisting well into adulthood. The impact is more than just physical, having far-reaching impacts into a person's mental, emotional and social wellbeing. It's these psychosocial aspects that have driven naturopath Rebecca Hughes to specialise in this crucial area of healthcare in her...

Throughout history, herbalists have been blending topical ointments, creams, lotions and poultices for medicinal purposes. Falling in love with the science and the art of blending natural skincare for friends and family, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Evans has turned her passion into a globally recognised brand of skincare. Jacqui joins us today on FX Medicine to share her entrepreneurial journey and how sh...

Genetics aside, what else influences our individual biochemistry? Put Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew in a room together and you can expect thought-provoking discussion, fascinating tangents and humour sprinkled amongst valuable clinical pearls. In this episode, Andrew and Dr Donohoe deliver just that, as they dive into a number of the nuances influencing the practice of personalised medicine including...

According to their website; "CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity." So, how do you know if CrossFit is for you? And furthermore, if you're already a part of CrossFit culture, how do you ensure your nutritional demands are in alignment with the intensity with which you're exercising? These questions and more are answered by today's guest, Natalie Bourke. Na...

How and what should elite athletes eat and drink, and what supplements are appropriate when preparing for competition? How do athletes protect themselves from injury and maintain a robust immune response under the pressures of training? Today we're talking to Kira Sutherland, an accomplished naturopath and sports nutritionist who is an expert at preparing elite athletes and weekend warriors to per...

What is Primal Nutrition and how does it differ from Paleo? This is what we're discussing today with clinical nutritionist and internationally recognised expert on ancestrally-based nutrition, Nora Gedgaudas. Nora is the international best-selling author of "Primal Body, Primal Mind", "Rethinking Fatigue" and "Primal Fat Burner". She is also the co-author of Australian best-seller "Going Paleo" wi...

How relevant are randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trials in personalised medicine? What do clinical trials tell us, and how often do they change the way we practice? Can the same principals that govern pharmaceutical trials be applied to herbal and nutritional medicine? These are some of the questions raised by today's guest, nutritionist and researcher, Dr Niikee Schoendorf...

A lack, or loss of libido is a common health concern affecting one in four men and up to 40% of women. Many health professionals may not feel comfortable discussing this area of sexual wellbeing or dismiss it as a purely psychosomatic condition. But the fact is, sexual difficulties affect a person's quality of life. Vanita Dahia shares with us today how integrative, personalised medicine is in a u...

Statistics show that almost 1 in 5 Australians suffered from some form of mood disturbance in the previous 12 months. Unfortunately, the demand for mental health services is an ever increasing burden. What's becoming clear is that there is a strong need for personalised medicine and a multi-modality approach. Joining us today is clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr Adrian Lopresti. Combined wi...

There's more to our bad moods than just "waking up on the wrong side of the bed." Joining us today is Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and the author of the book "The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution." From her own journey with crippling anxiety, Trudy has cultivated a passion for helping others overcome their own mood and mental health challenges. Today in Part 1, Trudy takes us through the core n...

Continuing on from Part 1, Trudy Scott joins us once again to share her expertise in the management of mood and mental health disorders with personalised medicine. In today's podcast Trudy dives into GABA and the gut-brain axis as well as the role of methylation and histamine in mood disorders. She also discusses the clinical issues to be aware of in managing patients with a history of benzodiazep...

"If we could help somebody have a healthy brain, then everything else will follow." This one statement sums up how Dr David Haase approaches his clinical practice. Dr Haase is a passionate expert when it comes to optimising brain health with a mind-body approach, grounded in science. Dr Haase tells us that neurons in the brain start to make physical changes in as little as two minutes in response...

One Australian dies every 12 minutes of a heart attack or some cardiovascular disorder. In the war on heart disease orthodox cardiologists often still view LDL and cholesterol as the crucial enemy and the end result is often a polypharmacy prescription to bring them to heel. This is where Dr Ross Walker differs from his more conventional cardiology colleagues. He takes a more wholistic view and tr...

When it comes to mental health, can supplements play a therapeutic role, or are they just "expensive urine?" Well thanks to researcher Professor Julia Rucklidge from Massey University, we have some answers. Prof Rucklidge has been able to show that supplemental nutrients, even just a decent multi-vitamin mineral supplement, can have beneficial effects on both mood and cognition, even helping to le...

Faced with the plethora of available dietary dictums, how do we decide which diet is right for which patient? Today we are joined by leading nutritional biochemist, Dr Robert Buist to navigate these muddy waters. Dr Buist takes us through the health consequences that food modernisation and processing techniques has had on historical and cultural diets. Drawing on his three decades in clinical prac...

According to Prof Tim Noakes; a low carb, high fat diet is an essential antidote to reverse the progression of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Prof Noakes is a nutrition crusader who's own health journey has ignited his passion to challenge long-held beliefs tangled up in antiquated dietary guidelines. Today he joins us on FX Medicine to discuss the value and the science for why a low carb...

In ancient times, ketosis was an adaptive mechanism humans evolved with to get through leaner times. In modern times, ketogenic diets are in vogue for vanity reasons, but it has also been explored as a therapeutic tool for a number of health conditions including epilepsy. Today we welcome back nutrition expert Cyndi O'Meara who takes us through the history of keto diets, the clinical relevance of...