FX Medicine Podcast Central

The Connections Between Dental Health and Chronic Disease with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 frus...

Why Autoimmune Disease Patients Struggle to Get Better with Dr Datis Kharrazian

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are the biggest mistakes practitioners make when treating autoimmune conditions?  The incidence of autoimmune disease continues to rise...

Reviving Lost Herbal Knowledge with Denis Stewart

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 pursui...

Vaginal Dysbiosis: Part 2 with Moira Bradfield

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What therapeutic options are there for the dysbiotic vagina?  Today we are welcoming back naturopath, acupuncturist, and vaginal health exper...

The Complexity of Pain Management: Part 2 with Dr Mark Donohoe

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Complexity of Pain Management: Part 1

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Animal Wellbeing with Dr Sarah Howard

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 hu...

Naturopathic Approaches for Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis with Rebecca Hughes

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eczema or atopic dermatitis can be frustrating to manage for both patient and practitioner alike. Unravelling the underlying complexities for each ind...

Adrenal Fatigue is a Myth: Part 2 with Beth Bundy

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 patholog...

Modern Day Slavery and the Natural Medicine Industry with Michelle Fernandez

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Would you be surprised to discover that slavery exists in the natural medicine industry? From 2020, new legislation will come into effect in Australia...

Breaching the Histamine Threshold with Amie Skilton

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clinically speaking, histamine intolerance seems to be on the rise. But does this diagnostic label lead to complacency and getting caught in a cycle o...

Pioneering Natupreneurs with Tammy Guest

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tammy Guest has taken up the challenge of being the head cheerleader for Australian naturopaths, nutritionists and herbalists. Tammy has built a formi...

The Dark Side of the Oral Contraceptive Pill with Lara Briden

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 year...

Herbal Wisdom for Topical Skin Preparations with Denis Stewart

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Affectionately known as 'The Godfather of Australian Herbalism', Denis Stewart is a herbal medicine luminary. Ahead of his last-ever educational progr...

Holistic Dentistry: so much more than teeth with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ehrli...

Ketones: The Fourth Macronutrient with Dominic D'Agostino

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 compel...

Patient Examination and Observation Techniques with Dr Nirala Jacobi

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many modern consultation practices have lost the competency of human connection. Physical examination and patient observation techniques, is sadly bec...

5G Technology: Is the Risk Worth the Reward? with Nicole Bijlsma

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 exper...

The Gut-Brain Axis and the Rise of Psychophysical Disease with Dr Daniel Weber

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The systematic degradation of gastrointestinal health is breaking down one of our most primal pathways to wellbeing. According to Dr Daniel Weber, the...

Teenagers: Emotional Health and Wellbeing with Dr Elisa Song

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Microbiome Diversity and Faecal Transplants with Dr Johan Van Den Bogaerde

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 D...

Hope for Health: Embracing Indigenous Wisdom and Healing

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hope For Health is an indigenous charity, borne from a rich cross-cultural exchange of healing wisdom between trusted friends underpinned by the prin...

The Alchemy of Amino Acids with Vanita Dahia

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How confident are you with personalising amino acid prescriptions based on a person's unique physiology and health needs? Today we are joined once aga...

Identifying Mitochondrial Dysfunction with Dr Christabelle Yeoh

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mitochondria are the unseen and underrated warriors of energy production and immunity. We are usually oblivious to the complex biochemical processes t...

Blending Naturopathy and Yoga with Amy Mingin

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The brain-child of Amy Mingin, “Naturopathic Yoga” is a personalised, prescriptive-style yoga practice which forms a part of her naturopathic trea...

NAC for Ice Addiction with A/Prof. Olivia Dean

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey 1.3million Australians (6.3%) over the age of 14 reported having ever used methamphetamine, with 1...

Insights into Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Francesca Eldridge

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often the victim of ill-informed stereotypes and lack of compassion for the internal agony they're ...

The Biochemistry of Pyrroles with Dr Bradley McEwen

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you understand pyrroles? At a cellular level - what are they, how are they formed and does their presence always herald ill-health? Krypto...

Evolving an online business with Jules Galloway

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this increasingly digital age, there are more opportunities than ever to diversify how you practice, or use your health care qualifications. In tod...

Problem Solving the Chronic Disease Crisis with Carla Wrenn

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Carla Wrenn is on a mission to change the face of chronic disease in Australia. Not only is Carla a passionate clinical detective and problem-solver o...

The Lost Art of Mineral Therapy in Practice with Daniel Jones

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time mineral therapy was an intrinsic part of naturopathic practice. In the modern curriculum it's offered primarily as an elective subj...

Refreshing Naturopathic Examination Skills with Katie Barron

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confident in the art of naturopathic physical examination techniques? Today we are talking to Naturopath, Katie Barron who has a pass...

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Art Psychotherapy for Mental Health with Megan Shiell

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often a poorly understood, stigmatised disorder and more common than you think, with between 1-3% of th...

Integrative Dermatology for Psoriasis with Prof Michael Tirant

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Psoriasis is a challenging condition for both patients and practitioners. With multiple clinical presentations and a laundry list of triggers and exac...

The Inflamed Brain with Dr Brandon Brock

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you understand the inner workings of the brain? We're well aware of the effects that poor nutrition, lack of sleep, excessive or chronic s...

Navigating Food Choices with Genes with Amanda Archibald

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What can genes tell us about our personal or cultural food choices? Ahead of her visit to Australia in May 2019 for the 7th BioCeuticals Research S...

Expanding Endometriosis Research with Dr Mike Armour

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday too many women are enduring chronic pelvic pain from menstruation and endometriosis. What's more, sufferers often have to resist strong pain ...

Complementary Medicine Under Siege with Prof Stephen Myers

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Medical Board of Australia attempting to suppress the use of complementary medicines by lumping them into the same category as "unconventional ...

Naturopathic Research: The REAL Story with Prof Stephen Myers

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are natural therapies being systematically targeted?   This seems to be the sentiment of many within the complementary medicine industry. Fringe...

BREAKING NEWS: Concerns over Complementary Medicine Suppression with Dr Penny Caldicott

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) president, Dr Penny Caldicott to draw attention to a recent public consult...

Neurodevelopmental Support for Children with Dr Elizabeth Mumper

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What role do healing cycles, the cell-danger response and the mitochondria play in restoring balance to children's overloaded neurological systems? A...

Microchimerism and Mitochondrial Health in Reproductive Competence with Leah Hechtman

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of microchimerism? Today we are joined by Leah Hechtman to give us an insight into the topics she is lecturing on at the forthcoming Mi...

Adrenal Fatigue is a Myth with Beth Bundy

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The terminology "adrenal fatigue" may be the incorrect vernacular to describe what is actually happening at a physiological level. It's far more compl...

Tackling Teenage Mental Health with Dr Adrian Lopresti

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mood disorders are rising exponentially in the younger population, affecting around 20% of young Australians. We are well-aware of the effects of comp...

Reshaping Perspectives on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer with Dr Mark Donohoe

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One in seven males can expect to suffer with a problem with their prostate by age 40, the most common being benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-...

Phthalates: Male Fertility and Genitourinary Deformity Risks with Anna Sangster

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having a discussion about phthalate exposure to your male and female fertility clients? Male fertility is a growing issue, from penile and gen...

Motor Neurone Disease with Vanita Dahia

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a crushing one, with the medical treatment still being one of support instead of improvement in progno...

Naturopathic Approaches for Palliative Care with Sarah Franklin

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a place for naturopathic medicine in palliative care? What is the active role a naturopath can play within a patient's healthcare team when a...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Cindy Kennedy

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is so much more than just a curious double-jointed ability…so much more! Imagine your limbs giving way as you run, jump...

Chronic Illness and Suicide: Looking after patient and practitioner with Dr Mark Donohoe

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Those patients for which medicine has no answers or solutions are very often the ones ending up in front of an integrative medicine practitioner. The ...

Intermittent Fasting with Natalie Bourke

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing body of research supporting a range of clinical benefits for intermittent fasting (IF). For those of us who aren't early adopters -...

Online Consultations: is your practice cyber secure? with Robbie Clark

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are entering an age where technology and convenience are driving patients to favour online consultations. Practitioners must therefore, adapt and i...

Polypharmacy: The role of the integrative pharmacist with Jacqui Hagidimitriou

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The term 'polypharmacy' is usually defined as the use of five or more drugs, which can include both prescribed and over-the-counter medicines but w...

Hair Mineral Analysis: A Revealing Clinical Tool with Maria Shaflender

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What can we uncover with hair mineral analysis? In today's podcast, we are joined by clinical nutritionist, Maria Shaflender, who uses hair mineral an...

Breast Implant Illness with Alysha Habgood

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are your breast implants making you sick? This niggling little question arises for many women (and men) months, even years after breast augmentation s...

Preventative Medicine: Self Care and Screening with Dr Penny Caldicott

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The true value of preventative medicine lies somewhere between a patient's own self care activities and their proactive practitioner's screening proce...

Sleep Hygiene: Part 2 with Narelle Hentschel

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes clinical intervention is necessary to help your patients achieve a good night sleep. There's an art to deciding which interventions are mos...

Sleep Hygiene: Part 1 with Norelle Hentschel

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is sleep hygiene? Most of us know we feel better after a good nights sleep, but how can we maximise patient wellbeing through sleep? Today we are...

International Natural Medicine Research with Dr Amie Steel

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine collaborative research initiatives that are simultaneously taking place in several international locations, all of which are aimed to not just...

Pioneering Preventative Medicine with Dr Gary Fettke

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was Einstein who said; "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." This quote resonates with the story of today...

Mentoring: delivering innovation through technology with Geraldine Headley

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your skills as a mentor are in such demand that there are not enough hours in the day to help them all? Today we're joined by Gera...

Endometriosis: on the front line with Donna Ciccia

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With an estimated 1 in 10 women suffering from endometriosis, this condition is a major health and economic drain, not to mention the mental health as...

Cardiometabolic Syndrome: Part 2 with Dr Bradley McEwen

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiovascular and metabolic disease account for a large number of deaths in Australians, and we're not getting any healthier. As clinicians we're tas...

Mentorships: Pathway to Clinical Success with Rachel Arthur and Anna Sangster

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is mentorship the most overlooked element for driving a clinician to a pathway of success? In the Australian naturopathic profession, seeking a mentor...

Cardiometabolic Syndrome: Part 1 with Dr Bradley McEwen

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Collectively cardiometabolic syndrome(s) account for more deaths in Australia than any other single disease. In today's podcast we're joined by Dr Bra...

Geomedicine with Nicole Bijlsma

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geomedicine. Sounds like a futuristic medical term…and maybe it is. We're now learning that our geographical environment can have dramatic impacts o...

The Vagus Nerve: a new player in inflammation and immunity? with Emrys Goldsworthy

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As research continues to grow and evolve, it's becoming clear that the vagus nerve is far more complex than just simply being 'the longest cranial ner...

Enzymes: Beyond Digestion with Bec Guild

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we think of enzymes, we can often compartmentalise them as being purely for digestive support. However, they have so much more therapeutic potent...

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis with Nicole Hannan

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)? This condition is thought to affect 1/100 adults and 1/10,000 children and it appears to be on the ...

A Timeline of Endometriosis with Rebecca Reid

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Endometriosis was first microscopically identified in 1860 and the term itself coined in 1927," both in time periods when naturopathic medicine was v...

Working with Eating Disorders with Natalie Bourke

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eating disorders are varied and complex in their presentation, so how can we identify and support these patients? Today we are joined by holistic diet...

The Vaginal Microbiome with Dr Jessica Younes

02 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What factors influence the terrain of the vaginal environment and its associated microbiota? Today we are joined by Dr Jessica Younes, nutritionist, s...

The Emerging Biomarkers for PCOS and Fertility with Leah Hechtman

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is polycystic ovarian syndrome being over-diagnosed? Today we are joined by Leah Hechtman to share some insight into new biomarkers with a stronge...

Supporting the Transition into Menopause with Elizabeth Mucci

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause heralds the conclusion of a women's reproductive years. For some, this is a welcomed change, for others it’s a cruel harbinger of change t...

How Genes Impact Hormones with Dr Denise Furness

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do our genes influence our hormones? We often view our genetic make-up as static and unchangeable, but in actual fact they are dynamic and constan...

SNPs in Holistic Medicine with Dr Elvira Zilliacus and Linda Funnel-Milner

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SNP Testing is booming in medicine but we need to be mindful of how these tests are being delivered and interpreted. Patients and practitioners need t...

Pioneering Methylation and MTHFR in Australia with Carolyn Ledowsky

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recognising the future clinical implications of methylation dysfunction and the MTHFR gene early on, Carolyn Ledowsky started MTHFR Support Australia ...

A Closer Look at COMT and CBS Genes with Annalies Corse

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The accessibility of genetic testing is on the rise, with a range of testing services now available world-wide. Although our genes are the scaffold fr...

Tick-Borne and Chronic Stealth Infections with Amina Eastham-Hillier

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The term "Lyme Disease" is polarising. Orthodox medical authorities in Australia refuse the term outright, despite the same genus of the pathognomonic...

Movement is Medicine for PCOS with Prof Nigel Stepto

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you referring your polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) clients for exercise interventions? If so, are you familiar with the evidence around what ex...

Is addiction in our genes? with Elizma Lambert

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why are some people more prone to addictions than others? Why do some crave the "hit of the high", where others can enjoy a substance or an experience...

Benefits of Acupuncture in PCOS with Dr Carolyn Ee

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you referring your patients with polycystic ovary syndrome to an Acupuncturist? Pigeonholed as an intervention we think of for chronic pain, acupu...

Children's Health: Mineral Therapy with Elizabeth d'Avigdor

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mineral therapy has been employed for decades as a gentle, safe intervention for a range of clinical applications. In particular, practitioners turn t...

Herbal Medicine for Children with Rob Santich

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Having a sick child can be worrisome indeed, and treating children can be both tricky and rewarding. One of the biggest hurdles when prescribing to ch...

Childhood Hashimoto's with Cindy Kennedy

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you identified Hashimoto's thyroiditis in children? Often regarded as a disorder affecting only grown adult women, the diagnosis is rarely put...

Integrative Paediatrics: Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr Elisa Song

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Autism spectrum disorders are rising exponentially, and greater awareness and better diagnostics don't appear to explain the increase. Autism alone ha...

Chronic Threadworm Infections with Rachel Arthur

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Worms never conjure up a pleasant picture in our minds and threadworm might be more sinister than we've been led to believe. Despite much talk of the ...

Pioneering the Australian Naturopathic Summit with Rachel Arthur and Nirala Jacobi

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this industry insights podcast.... It all started with the acknowledgement that there was a gap in the educational conference arena for a purely na...

Naturopathy: What is Co-Regulation? with Peter Berryman

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Registration, co-regulation, statutory registration… Bottom line, what do they all mean for naturopathy in Australia? In today's podcast, Peter B...

The Drivers of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Lara Briden

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't heard of Lara Briden, you're not listening. Lara is a force in integrative medicine who has written books, chapters of texts, podcasted...

The Dental Diet with Dr Steven Lin

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr Steven Lin we're facing a health crisis with issues such as Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnoea, Obesity and Behavioural Disorders now at ep...

Soft Tissue Therapy: What is Rolfing? with Nick Barbousas

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With most Australians experiencing chronic pain at some point in their lives, many will seek physical therapies to gain relief. Physical therapies are...

Infections: an overlooked factor in infertility with Elizabeth Mucci

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With 1 in 6 couples now struggling to conceive naturally infertility is a massive, and growing area within health care. Why couples are becoming infer...

Practical Interventions for Allergy and Atopy with Nicole Bijlsma

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does living in a 'westernised' country put you at greater risk for allergy and atopy? The science and statistics are saying yes. The major drivers for...

Understanding Group B Strep with Moira Bradfield

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Perinatal infection with group B streptococcus (GBS) is a global health issue occurring in approximately 1-4/1000 live births. There is a high mortali...

How Sugar Disables Immunity with Amie Skilton

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's abundantly clear that in our 21st century diet, we consume far too much sugar. We're well aware of it's role within metabolic processes including...

The Exposome with Vanessa Hitch

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people become unwell from a given exposure whilst others carry on seemingly unaffected? This is where understanding an individual's "expos...

Understanding Transdermal Delivery with Amie Skilton

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing clinical demand to deliver certain nutrients and compounds in transdermal preparations. One FX Medicine listener reached out to us,...

FX Medicine LIVE with Dr Terry Wahls at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

FX Medicine LIVE with Dr Dominic A'Agostino at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...