FX Medicine Podcast Central

Working with Children in Naturopathic Practice with Emma Sutherland and Kelly Gibson

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we engage children during consults? What does it take to build a flourishing Naturopathic Paediatric practice? In today’s episode, Emma ...

Neurodevelopment in Paediatrics with Dr Damian Kristof and Dr Genevieve Keating

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do screen time, tummy time and pureed food all have in common? They can drastically affect a child’s neurodevelopmental milestones. In this...

Workplace Wellness: Preventing Practitioner Burnout with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Sharee Johnson

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Those of use in caring professions have a tendency to put our patients first in all situations. Over time this can lead to burnout and anxiety, and ou...

Be Inspired by One of the Best in the Industry: Emma Sutherland and Leah Hechtman

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Sutherland interviews powerhouse of knowledge and leader within the natural health industry, Leah Hechtman. In this candid conversation, Lea...

Rebroadcast - The Mental Health Crisis: Promoting Wellbeing for Our Patients and Ourselves

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are here and 2021 is drawing to a close. It’s been a challenging year for many around the world – and self care for us as practitione...

Interpreting Pathology: Hormones Beyond Fertility & Reproduction - Emma Sutherland and Rhiannon Hardingham

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lab diagnostics are critical for guiding and monitor treatment plans. But are we using them to their full potential? So often women’s hormone p...

The Emerging Importance of Psychoneuroimmunology: Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Professor Craig Hassed

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Everything that you do to help your mental and emotional health is a positive investment in your immunity.”   In this episode, Dr Michelle W...

Stress Resilience & Practical Prescribing: Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Julia Rucklidge

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As practitioners we know there are strong links between nutrients and mental health, but can something as simple as a multivitamin improve stress resi...

Menopause: Oestrogen and the Brain : Emma Sutherland and Dr Nicola Gates

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hot flushes. Night sweats. Weight gain. Insomnia. These are generally the first things that come to mind when we think about menopause, but did you kn...

The Power of Community Medicine: Dr Michelle Woolhouse and James Maskell

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine your patients getting together for an hour once a week, starting to build friendships, supporting each other and implementing the protocol tha...

The Dangers of Excess Screen Time: Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Nicholas Kardaras

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ask about your client’s “digital diet” when taking a case history? Today Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by psychologist and one of th...

Spinal Dysfunction and its Impacts on the Brain with Dr Heidi Haavik

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can a dysfunctional spinal segment affect the brain, and by extension, the heath of the whole body? Dr Damian Kristoff is joined by chiropractor,...

Case Taking for Environmental Toxin Exposure with Nicole Bijlsma

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we identify when environmental toxins such as mould, allergens, and pesticides are contributing to our patient's ongoing health issues? In...

Male Infertility and Modern-Day Challenges to Sperm Health with Belinda Kirkpatrick

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With one in six couples experiencing fertility difficulties, and with one-third of infertility cases being related to male reproductive issues, it is ...

Facilitiating Lasting Behaviour Change with Dr Michelle Jongenelis

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know change isn’t always easy. It can be especially difficult when it comes to our clients altering their diets, amount of physical activity, or ...

Calming the Overactive Sympathetic Nervous System with Dr Wayne Todd

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our sympathetic nervous system, our fight or flight response, keeps us alive in emergencies. But what happens when we experience chronic stress, resul...

The Mental Health Crisis: Promoting Wellbeing for Our Patients and Ourselves

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental health challenges during their lives, and 1 in 5 will experience one this year. How can we as pr...

Integrative Veterinary Medicine with Dr Matt Muir

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we translate the tradition diet of animals in the wild to benefit our modern day pets? Integrative Veterinarian Dr Matt Muir joins us to ...

Respiratory Illnesses in Children with Kate Holm

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we prime an infant’s immune system to help guard against the development of respiratory illnesses? Nutritionist and Naturopath Kate Hol...

Avoiding Curveballs in Business with Pam Hird

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you get thrown a curve ball in business? How do you bounce back and keep moving forward? Naturopath, nutritionist, and pers...

Busting Myths about Olive Oil with Dr Joanna McMillan

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be avoiding cooking with olive oil because of its’ low smoke point? How can you tell if an oil has gone rancid? In this episode D...

The Keys to Metabolic Balance with Cherry Wills

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is Metabolic Balance and how does it help with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)? In today’s episode nutritionist Cherry Wills takes us t...

Sulphoraphane: Gateway to Cellular Defence with Dr Christine Houghton

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is sulforaphane? And what is the biochemistry of its actions within the human body? Dr Christine Houghton returns to FX Medicine to discus...

Differences in Pathology with Dr Mark Donohoe

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"What's normal and abnormal varies according to your education and your focus in your medical or healthcare practice." In this episode Dr Mark ...

Gilbert's Syndrome with Maria Allerton (née Shaflender)

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin. Although generally considered harmless, in fact p...

Paediatric Skin Health with Kate Holm

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Skin conditions such as eczema, rashes, cradle cap, and urticarias are quite common in children and infants, sometimes causing major distress in not o...

Approaches to Thyroid Health with Natalie Douglas

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are some approaches practitioners can use to optimise thyroid function in patients with an underactive thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition? ...

The Links Between Histamine, Oestrogen, and Cortisol with Georgia Marrion

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and how does each present clinically? Today we ar...

Medicinal Mushrooms with Martin Powell

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“All mushrooms are medicinal.” Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, biochemist, author and mushroom expert Martin Powell discusses ...

Working with the Paediatric Patient with Kate Holm

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the differences when it comes to treating children and adolescents versus adults? Today Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm d...

Parasites: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly with Dr Mark Donohoe

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are all parasites bad for us? Not necessarily. Dr Mark Donohoe returns to FX Medicine to discuss all things parasites, from treatments using he...

Endometriosis Research: Where Do We Stand? with Dr Mike Armour

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in every 10 women, many of whom suffer chronic pain. Despite the severity of this pain, sufferers often have to f...

Histamine, Homocysteine and Health with Joanne Kennedy

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gut issues are a major driver of low homocysteine and high histamine in many of our clients. But what other conditions might result in this scenario, ...

Clinical Pearls of Thyroid Assessment with Natalie Douglas

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your patient has a thyroid issue, but why has it developed in the first place? This is the important question Nutritionist and Dietician Natalie Dougl...

Unravelling Complicated Cases of IBS with Maria Allerton (née Shaflender)

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning all other digestive tract conditions must be ruled out first. But what happens whe...

Neurobehavioural Issues in Children with Kate Holm

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are some treatment approaches to addressing neurobehavioural issues in children and how long does it take for us to see results? Nat...

Navigating Conversations Around Dying Well with Dr Mark Donohoe

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to “die well?” How do we have these conversations with our loved ones and our patients? This week we are joined once a...

Drug-Nutrient Interactions with Yvonne Coleman

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that in addition to the active ingredients in a drug, its excipients can also greatly impact a patient’s nutritional health or cause si...

Pharmacies: the New Hub for Healthcare? with Julie Seamer

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These days we can walk right into a supermarket or pharmacy and get herbs and supplements off the shelves without a prescription from a doctor or natu...

Supporting Patients Through Cognitive Decline with Christine Pope

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the major risk factors for developing cognitive decline and how does the ReCODE protocol developed by Dr Dale Bredesen help improve p...

Breaking Down the Estrobolome with Moira Bradfield

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Estrobolome is the totality of all metabolism and conditions related to oestrogen. From common complaints such as acne to devastating oestrogen-dr...

Controversies in Nutrition with Dr Alan Gaby

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With so many opinions from well-meaning but perhaps over-zealous clinicians, it's important to keep a level head and to be skeptical enough to check t...

Clinical Interpretation of Oestrogen Metabolites with Beth Bundy

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are well aware of the normal, beneficial actions of oestrogens for both women and men, but what about negative actions? And is this a component of ...

Preconception Healthcare: Clinical Insights & Emerging Evidence with Rhiannon Hardingham

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence for preconception care, and why is this so important for naturopathic practitioners to understand? Infertility rates are risi...

Life After Cancer Treatment with Tanya Wells

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“No Evidence of Disease,” or N.E.D, are the words that any cancer patient longs for once they've undergone their relevant cancer therapy. But then...

How Sugar Influences Female Fertility with Georgia Marrion

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's well established that sugar impacts metabolic health, but have you considered the impact to fertility? Naturopath Georgia Marrion delight...

Food As Medicine: The Science of the Olive Plant with Sarah Gray

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From herbalists to passionate foodies, the olive plant is widely regarded for both its delicious fare as well as its medicinal properties. So,...

Evolutionary Medicine: Part 3 with Dr Mark Donohoe

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do anxiety and depression have an evolutionary function? Why do we sleep? And is the explosion of neurological conditions we now see perhaps a result ...

Evolutionary Medicine: Part 2 with Dr Mark Donohoe

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are the genes that helped us survive in the past now working against our health in the present? In this second episode of a three-part series...

Evolutionary Medicine: Part 1 with Dr Mark Donohoe

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we determine when intervention is necessary in our health and wellbeing treatment strategy? In our quest to conquer pathological processes,...

The Antioxidant Dilemma with Dr Christine Houghton

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to revisit the terminology 'antioxidant'? Are we using apprropriate vernacular that describes these compounds and their functionality? ...

Understanding Adenomyosis with Leah Hechtman

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that 1 in 10 women have adenomyosis. So what actually is adenomyosis, and how does it differ from endometriosis? Who is most at risk...

Sports Nutrition: Male vs. Female Athletes with Kira Sutherland

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should men and women athletes be training differently? Do carbohydrate requirements vary between the sexes? Should female athletes use the OCP to cont...

Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Athletes with Kate Smyth

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when exercise that should be making us healthy and strong seems only to be making us sicker? Iron deficiency anaemia is one of...

Aboriginal Traditional Medicine in Mainstream Healthcare with Dr Francesca Panzironi

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***NB: We recognise that the audio of this podcast may be difficult to understand/ follow for some listeners, nevertheless we felt it important to sha...

Supporting Healthy Shift Workers with Audra Starkey

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the most important thing that we need to do to improve the health of shift workers? Shift work has been shown to increase the risk o...

No Period. Now What? with Dr Nicola Rinaldi

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do for a patient who’s periods are absent? How do we peel back the layers and identify what’s causing this aberration in a crucial part...

Lobbying, Advocacy and Research for the Naturopathic Profession with Prof. Jon Wardle and Dr Amie Steel

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by Dr Amie Steel and Prof. Jon Wardle to explore the aspects of lobbying, advocacy and research specifically for the naturopathic p...

Probiotics for Depression and Anxiety with Dr Adrian Lopresti

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where do probiotics rank in your prescribing hierarchy for mood disorders such as anxiety and depression? As we deepen our understanding of th...

Sleep and Sleep Disorders: Part 2 with Dr Mark Donohoe

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are sleeping tablets outperforming performing placebo? Following on from their discussion in Part 1 of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, today Andre...

Sleep and Sleep Disorders: Part 1 with Dr Mark Donohoe

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep? What is “normal” sleep and what constitutes disordered sleep? Is there a link between sleep...

New Players in Pain and Inflammation with Christine Lennon

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic pain, allergies, inflammation and gut homeostasis: the game-changing potential of two emerging compounds .    In this episode naturop...

Dental Controversies with Dr Ron Ehrlich

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you were told that there wasn't enough space on your hand for all five fingers, so one needed to go, what would you think about that course...

Brain Wash: The Rise of Neuroinflammation

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know that modern lifestyle and dietary choices, including lack of sleep, stress and the Western diet, all contribute to chronic inflammation. It ca...

Is CAM a Victim of Media Bias? with Dr Monique Lewis

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever get the feeling that complementary medicine is a target in the media? Have you been frustrated by the ways media have extrapolated and bastardise...

Balancing Brain Chemistry with Dr William Walsh

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are we giving enough credit to the role of nutrients in brain health and emotional wellbeing?  Dr Bill Walsh is a world leading expert in th...

Assessing and Supporting the Microbiome with Jessica Cox

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we incorporate microbiome testing into practice? Today we are joined by nutritionist Jessica Cox who shares her clinical approach to ho...

Understanding The Cytokine Storm with Dr Isaac Eliaz

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, taken from our live interactive podcast, we're joined by Dr Isaac Eliaz to explore something that has been the subject of a lot of ro...

Influencing Immunity: Part 2 with Amie Skilton

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What herb has been shown to reduce sick days by up to 30% and which herb is the "Mike Tyson of immune herbs"?   Back by popular demand for par...

Singing and Immunity with Dr Sally Price

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that singing can help boost your immune system? Today we are joined by functional medicine practitioner, Dr Sally Price to s...

Redefining Gender Attitudes with Kerrin Bradfield

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is biological sex different from gender, and how is that different from sexual orientation?  In this episode, we are joined by Sexologist ...

Influencing Immunity: Part 1 with Amie Skilton

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, taken from our live interactive podcast, we're joined by Amie Skilton to dive deep into the dietary and nutrient considerations in op...

Part TWO: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) with Dr Mark Donohoe

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What nutrients or herbs would you use to treat a POTS patient with an “impending sense of doom?’ In the second episode of this two part se...

Carving Your Pathway to Success with Emma Sutherland

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the qualities needed to be a successful practitioner? How do you get your mojo back and become successful if you’ve taken time off from you...

Unravelling Spectrum Disorders with Genevieve Mlotkowski

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does diet and supplementation affect children with behavioural disorders? In this episode, Genevieve Mlotkowski discusses her clinical pa...

COVID-19: Functional Medicine and Paediatrics with Dr Elisa Song

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast integrative GP, Dr Mark Donohoe and functional paediatrician, Dr Elisa Song chat about COVID-19 through the lens of functional medicin...

Herbal Posology with Justin Sinclair

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is drop dosing in herbal medicine considered contemptuous? Do we idolise knowledge over wisdom to the detriment of our practice? In this e...

Naturopathic Case Taking with Moira Bradfield

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quality case-taking skills are a critical aspect of naturopathic practice, yet how often is this element of patient care overlooked?   In thi...

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Part 1 with Dr Mark Donohoe

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome used to be called irritable heart syndrome? In the first part of this two episode ...

Balance Science with Tradition in Herbalism with Justin Sinclair

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are we at risk of losing our identity in the traditional practice of herbal medicine? In this episode, we were joined by Justin Sinclair to dive i...

The Fusion of Western and Eastern Herbal Medicine with Paul Keogh

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a way to reconcile the opposing viewpoints of Eastern and Western Herbal Medicine?  This is a question naturopath and herbalist Paul...

Thyroid Dysfunction: Upskill and Identify with Tara Nelson

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How often are you encountering patients with an undiagnosed thyroid condition? As the probability of both male and female patients with thyr...

Breast Cancer: Medical Insights with Dr Lise Alschuler

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's imperative that we stay informed as the conventional medical approaches to standardised care adapt and change.  Today we are joined by Dr Lis...

Nutritional Strategies for Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How confident are you in the short and long term health implications of a gestational diabetes diagnosis? In this episode, registered dietitia...

Concerns with 5G Technology with Dr Robin Kelly

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much independent research is there to help us and our patients make informed safety choices around 5G technology? Proponents of 5G promise ...

Galectin-3: A New Target For Inflammation with Dr Issac Eliaz

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is Galectin-3 and how is it connected to disease? Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a protein that modulates an array of biochemical processes in t...

The Cortisol Awakening Response with Dr Carrie Jones

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the quality of your cortisol awakening response can reflect your overall general health? In this episode Dr Carrie Jones provid...

Glucosamine: Not helpful, can be harmful with Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew Whitfield-Cook

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent media attention would have us believe that the use of glucosamine supplements is ineffective and harmful, and that the risks outweigh any benef...

The Cost and Science of Disease with Dr Johan Van Den Bogaerde

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Science studies continue to unravel the mysteries of our health and disease causing agents - or do they? In the pursuit of knowledge, are the narrativ...

Herbal Interventions in Cognitive Decline and Dementia with Dr Genevieve Steiner

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is dementia a normal part of ageing? Many people think it is, but as Dr Genevieve Steiner tells us, dementia is not an inevitable part of ge...

ER+ Breast Cancer: Beyond Oestrogen with Tanya Wells

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oestrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer. It accounts for over two thirds of all breast cancer cases. ...

Food-Gut-Gene Connections with Amanda Archibald

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If all diseases begin in the gut, and every mouthful of food influences our genes, how do we connect the dots between the gut, our diet and genes? We ...

Postnatal Care and Wellness with Julie Cottle

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you support a new mother following the birth of a baby?  The postnatal period can be a mentally, physically and emotionally overwhelming...

Miscarriage and Pregnancy After Loss with Grace Miano

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Approximately one in five women will experience a miscarriage in their lives, but it’s a topic that is rarely openly discussed. Today we are jo...

Navigating the Pyrrole Patient with Jules Galloway

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pyrrole disorder or pyroluria is believed to affect up to 10% of the population, but what clues should we be on the look out for when each case can pr...

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Fact or Fiction? with Brad Leech

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to Brad Leech leaky gut syndrome is pseudoscience and doesn’t actually exist. Brad Leech is a clinical nutritionist, ayurvedic herbalist,...

FX Pulse | Ginger Remodels Microbiota

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's well accepted that plant-based foods positively influence our microbiota but now new research is taking that understanding a step further and mig...

Medicinal Cannabis For Brain Cancer with Dr Janet Schloss

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease? With incidences of glioblastoma multiforme on the rise in Aust...

FX PULSE | Is IV Vitamin C the Answer for Sepsis Rescue?

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sepsis kills around five thousand Australians per annum and there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that early intervention with IV Vitamin C co...

The Use Of Medicinal Cannabis In Oncology with Danielle Brown

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does the evidence say about using medicinal cannabis in people with cancer? In this episode, naturopath and researcher Danielle Brown discusse...