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FX Medicine LIVE Panel from Day 2 of the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Robbie Clark, Tammy Guest, Jules Galloway and ...

FX Medicine LIVE with Prof Yehuda Schoenfeld at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Prof Yehuda Schoenfeld talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this i...

FX Medicine LIVE with Dr Elisa Song at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Elisa Song 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 Panel from Day 1 of the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Padar...

FX Medicine LIVE with Dr Amy Myers at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

FX Medicine LIVE with Dr Denise Furness at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Denise Furness talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interv...

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis with Dr Terry Wahls

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects up to 2.5 million people, making it one of the most widespread, disabling neurological conditions...

Personalised Medicine: Compounding with Karl Landers

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The flexibility, technology and sophistication of modern-day compounding has come a long way from it's humble origins. Compounding is now a specialise...

The Drivers of Adult Acne with Rebecca Hughes

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Acne is often synonymous with the developmental stages of puberty. However for some, it can be a chronic condition persisting well into adulthood. Th...

Naturopathic Skincare with Jacqueline Evans

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout history, herbalists have been blending topical ointments, creams, lotions and poultices for medicinal purposes. Falling in love with the sc...

One Size Does Not Fit All with Dr Mark Donohoe

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Genetics aside, what else influences our individual biochemistry? Put Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew in a room together and you can expect thought-provoki...

Fuelling for CrossFit with Natalie Bourke

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

According to their website; "CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity." So, how do you know if CrossFit is for y...

Understanding Sports Nutrition with Kira Sutherland

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How and what should elite athletes eat and drink, and what supplements are appropriate when preparing for competition? How do athletes protect themsel...

Primal Nutrition with Nora Gedgaudas

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is Primal Nutrition and how does it differ from Paleo? This is what we're discussing today with clinical nutritionist and internationally recogni...

Is the Scientific Method Flawed? with Dr Niikee Schoendorfer

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How relevant are randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trials in personalised medicine? What do clinical trials tell us, and how oft...

The Neurobiology of Libido

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 comforta...

Integrative Psychology with Dr Adrian Lopresti

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Statistics show that almost 1 in 5 Australians suffered from some form of mood disturbance in the previous 12 months. Unfortunately, the demand for me...

Part 2: Navigating Neurotransmitters with Trudy Scott

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 personali...

Part 1: Navigating Neurotransmitters with Trudy Scott

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 au...

Building Better Brains with Dr David Haase

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"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 clini...

Cholesterol Conundrum with Dr Ross Walker

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One Australian dies every 12 minutes of a heart attack or some cardiovascular disorder. In the war on heart disease orthodox cardiologists often still...

Supplements Benefit Mental Health with Prof Julia Rucklidge

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to mental health, can supplements play a therapeutic role, or are they just "expensive urine?" Well thanks to researcher Professor Julia...

Diet Confusion and Controversies with Dr Robert Buist

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 nutrition...

Counteracting insulin resistance with a low carb, high fat diet with Prof Tim Noakes

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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....

The Ketogenic Diet with Cyndi O'Meara

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Supporting Endometriosis Naturopathically with Kate Powe

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

According to recent statistics in Australia, the health care costs associated with endometriosis total more than double of that of diabetes. Kate P...

The 4th Trimester with Annalies Corse

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. However, in modern times, following the birth of her child a women can be left to navigate th...

Fine Tuning Fertility with Elizabeth Mucci

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On a cellular level, what drives infertility? This is what today's guest is an expert at investigating and resolving in her patients. Elizabeth Mucci ...

Integrative Gynaecology with Dr Natasha Andreadis

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Taking integrative gynaecology to the masses, Dr Natasha Andreadis - aka "Dr Tash" is a little bit different. Not only does she have her own YouTube ...

IV Vitamins and Nutrients with Dr Mark Donohoe

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Intravenous (IV) delivery of nutraceutical agents is a growing area of medicine. So, what are the benefits? How does IV differ to oral delivery? What...

The Intricacies of Iodine with Rachel Arthur

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Iodine is an essential mineral that is critical for growth and development. Insufficient iodine status leads to goitre in adults and cretinism in infa...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Dr Brandon Brock

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can manifest in many ways and can have a devastating effects both physically and psychologically. In the US it i...

Part 2: Holistic Pain Management: Choosing Pain Relief with Ananda Mahony

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic Pain affects around 15-20% of the population, with huge monetary and psychosocial burdens on the patient and the community around them. Toda...

Integrative Oncology: Safe Supplementation with Dr Lise Alschuler

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The co-administration of therapeutic supplementation alongside oncological therapies is something that is shrouded in conjecture, and yet, offers so m...

Mercury Toxicity: Identification and Testing with Beth Bundy

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Could you recognise the subtle signs of mercury toxicity in patients? Exposure to mercury might be more common than you think! Today we welcome back f...

Navigating Epilepsy with Sonya Reynolds

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if a loved one was diagnosed with Epilepsy? This is the reality of today's guest, Sonya Reynolds, a nutritionist and mother of two, ...

The Rise of Lyme-like Illness with Dr Mark Donohoe

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Medically speaking; Lyme disease does not exist in Australia. According to experts, Borellia burgdoferi which is responsible for 'true' Lyme disease i...

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) with Elizma Lambert

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is emerging as a potential causative factor in many confounding illnesses. Put simply, in CIRS, the immu...

Vaginal Dysbiosis Part 1 with Moira Bradfield

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know the vagina? Arguably one of the most crucial organs due to its role in reproduction, yet, medically, the subject can still discom...

Part 1: Holistic Pain Management: Pain Origins and Assessment

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The agony of chronic pain is a huge burden on many, on both a personal and societal level. Today, in part one of Holistic Pain Management, we we...

Decoding the Sympathetic Nervous System with Michael Solano

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma has so many guises, be they physical, emotional, or chemical. Trauma can be old and subtle, disguised and forgotten. But trauma always leaves a...

The Value of Naturopathic Mentoring with Rachel Arthur

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: As any elite athlete knows - to reach your peak, you must engage a coach. Performing in business should attract the same commitment ...

Photobiomodulation with Emrys Goldsworthy

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a simple, painless therapy that could treat conditions ranging from acute and chronic pain to wound healing and even depression! These are but...

Fertility: Feeding the Microbiota with Stacey Roberts

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Microbes and gut health may not be the things you would think of when addressing reproduction and fertility, but research has revealed their importanc...

Quorum Sensing with Belinda Reynolds

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

They lie in wait, biding their time until their numbers grow. Then suddenly, they strike and wreak havoc upon the harmonious community. You'd think th...

Unresolved Infections with Annalies Corse

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An unresolved infection is any infection that has not reached a complete clinical resolution. These invaders are simmering in the background, lurking ...

Endometriosis and Immunity with Leah Hechtman

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's becoming clear that endometriosis is more than just a reproductive disorder. The impact on a women's health is systemic and wide spread. So what ...

Symbionts and Pathobionts with Dr Mark Donohoe

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The microcosm of fungal and bacterial organisms living within and upon us is far more complex than was previously thought. What's more confusing is t...

Reducing Toxic Burden: One Bite at a Time with Tabitha McIntosh

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The human body is being bombarded by toxins on a daily basis and what's more overwhelming is: what can we do about it and where do we start?In the boo...

The Power of Breathing with Mim Beim

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling breathless can be frightening and the automatic response is to take a deep breath, right? Who would think then that controlled, relaxed, shall...

The Art and Science of Kombucha with Dr Matt Ball

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast Andrew is joined by Dr Matthew Ball who is both an opthalmologist and fermentation entrepreneur. Dr Ball and his wife Lara have bui...

BioActive CoEnzyme Q10 with cardiologist, Dr Ross Walker

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Not all Co Enzyme Q10 is created equal. Dr. Ross Walker is an eminent practising cardiologist with a passion for people and health, with over 35 years...

What is Human Leukocyte Antigen?

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) can be found on the surface of most cells of the body. They are a method of categorising one's 'tissue type' and they...

Exploring Autoimmunity with Belinda Reynolds

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are over 80 different autoimmune disorders. So what is the aetiology and what are the commonalities? What is happening to people's immune syste...

Integrative Paediatrics: PANDAS Part 2 with Dr Elisa Song

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined again by integrative paediatrician, Holistic Mama Doc, Dr Elisa Song to continue the discussion on PANDAS and PANS. Today we dive ...

Integrative Paediatrics: PANDAS Part 1

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Autoimmune and neurological conditions amongst children are on the rise. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus...

From Surviving to Thriving in Practice with naturopath, Keonie Moore

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Locking up her naturopathic clinic one evening, she never wanted to return again. In today's podcast, naturopath Keonie Moore talks about her defini...

Paediatric Gut Health with Alessandra Edwards

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Tummy troubles" are commonplace amongst kids. Furthermore, paediatric clients often require a whole new set of skills for the practitioner. Today w...

Taking Your Business Online With Naturopath Jessica Donovan

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine keeping your business going while you travel around Australia for a year with your family? That's exactly what naturopath Jessica Donovan did...

Creating Diversity in Business with Dr Damian Kristof

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Damian Kristoff has carved a diverse, rewarding and successful path with his career. As a naturopath, nutritionist and a chiropractor with an immense ...

Naturopathic Volunteering with Lauren Lacey

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"We have two hands; one for helping ourselves and one to help others". Lauren Lacey has long been entrenched in the art of giving-back. She is a vol...

Crafting Your Business with Naturopath, Tammy Guest

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Success is indeed a journey not a destination. Throughout her career, Naturopath Tammy Guest has undoubtedly excelled in clinical practice and she is...

Establishing a Practice with Naturopath, Amie Skilton

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you're a freshly minted graduate, about to embark on your career as a health professional… what now? Amie Skilton is an expert in getting results...

Epstein-Barr Virus: Part 2 with Dr Mark Donohoe

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a great barometer of the health of the host. Following on from the immensely popular podcast "Epstein-Barr Virus Part 1", ...

Epstein-Barr Virus: Part 1 with Dr Mark Donohoe

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is Epstein Barr virus (EBV) the ultimate Trojan horse? Otherwise known as glandular fever, EBV has gained increasing notoriety over the past three dec...

Diet and Mental Health with Prof Felice Jacka

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is chronic, worldwide lack of funding available for research into the impact of diet and lifestyle on mood, behaviour and mental health. Prof Fe...

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Dr Izabella Wentz

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated that up to one in five women can expect a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis or another thyroid disorder in their lifetime. Hashimot...

Electromagnetic Fields: Danger in Disguise?

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are produced by anything with an electrical current running through it and they have a real, yet invisible impact on huma...

Figuring Out Fatigue with Dr Carri Drzyzga

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When does tiredness become fatigue? How does the clinical picture change and how is a diagnosis reached? Dr Carri Drzyzga is a naturopathic doctor, ch...

Blending Functional Medicine with Neurology with Dr Brandon Brock

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The brain is the body's master-controller, making neuroscience a fascinating area of healthcare. Dr Brandon Brock has a broad scope of expertise borne...

Targeting Telomeres

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If your telomeres could talk - what would they tell you? In today's podcast we welcome back one of our favourite guests, Dr Lise Alshuler to dive into...

Finding Freedom from Fatigue with Tammy Guest

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tammy Guest is an expert in the business of fatigue and the fatigue of running your own business. She is a successful naturopathic clinician, entrepr...

Liposomes and Heavy Metals with Dr Christopher Shade

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Christopher Shade may well be one of the world's foremost experts in human detoxification. In today's podcast, Dr Shade takes us through the scienc...

SIBO: A Root Cause of IBS? with Prof Steven Sandberg-Lewis

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Each of us is home to trillions of microbial hitchhikers and which have a profound influence on our health and wellbeing. Small intestinal bacterial o...

Functional Medicine 2.0 with James Maskell

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all functional medicine entrepreneurs - this podcast is for you! James Maskell has been described as the most influential non-physician promot...

What's with Wheat? with Cyndi O'Meara

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wheat intolerance is undeniably a growing health epidemic. In today's podcast we are joined by Cyndi O’Meara, a veteran pioneer of the nutrition ind...

Navigating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Lara Briden

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting in women of reproductive age. Around 1 in 5 women suffer from PCOS,...

The Bitter Truth About Sugar with Prof Robert Lustig

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar is responsible for a global health crisis! The evidence can no longer be ignored, sugar is to blame for the continual rise in chronic disease. P...

Functional Pathology: Neurotransmitters

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Detecting neurotransmitter (NT) imbalance has the potential to refine treatment choices for sufferers of depression, anxiety, insomnia and chronic pai...

Harnessing The Vagus Nerve

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Headaches, atrial fibrillation, epilepsy, anxiety and depression? While these conditions may seem unrelated they may all benefit from a potential trea...

Naturopaths Without Borders with Dr Sean Hesler

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Naturopaths without Borders (NWB) is an organisation dedicated to empowering low-resource communities through education, sustainable resources and Nat...

Cannabis Mythbusting with Justin Sinclair

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gateway Drug? Violent behaviour? Addiction? Dependence? Lowering IQ? Lung Cancer? There is more misinformation surrounding the use and/or abuse of can...

The GAPS Diet with Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a natural treatment approach to mood and behavioural disorders such as autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, de...

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the FX Medicine Team

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The team at FX Medicine wanted to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our valued listeners and followers for your support throughout 2016. Thank you a...

Fuelling Kids and Handy Home Remedies

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Compliance is a major barrier to getting meaningful results when treating children with natural medicine. Today we're joined by Naturopath, Rebecca Gu...

Functional Pathology for Children with Beth Bundy

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Treating kids can be difficult at the best of times and knowing when to undertake testing and what tests are appropriate can be even more confusing. I...

Dirty Kids are Healthy Kids with Dr Maya Shetreat-Klein

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Maya Shetreat-Klein works with…well, DIRT! Not filth, mind you, but Dr Shetreat-Klein has found her niche teaching her patients to embrace germs ...

Functional Pathology: Methylation

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What are the benefits to Methylation Assessment and how is it done? In today's podcast we enlist the functional pathology expertise of Beth Bundy to t...

Identifying and Treating Parasites with Alessandra Edwards

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In recent times the pathogenicity of parasites has been called into question. Though Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis are being increasin...

Genetics: Personalised Detox

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What is the clinical significance of genetics in detoxification? As integrative medicine continues to gravitate towards bio-individualisation, underst...

Detoxification Detective with Dr Mark Donohoe

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing body of research which links toxins to the development of a variety of health conditions but identifying the toxins that may be to ...

Environmental Health Hazards with Nicole Bijlsma

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

By world standards, Australia has excellent air and water quality, a fact which most of us take for granted. But leading expert in environmental asses...

Premature Ovarian Failure

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Approximately 1 in 100 women under 40 will experience premature ovarian failure (POF), however most women wont become aware of it until they attempt t...

L-Theanine: A Modern Panacea?

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We can all envision that relaxed sigh from the first sip from a nice cup of tea. Why is tea so relaxing? Research suggests that the calming propertie...

Rebalancing the Autoimmune Thyroid

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The thyroid is a fickle little organ. It is essential to so many important functions of the body and yet, there are so many aspects of modern life tha...

Postpartum Nourishment

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The postpartum period should be one where parents bond with their new addition, where everything is rosy and the future looks bright. Sadly, for many...

Dissecting Chronic Fatigue: Part 2

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from last week's podcast, we welcome back Dr Mark Donohoe to continue his discussion on chronic fatigue syndrome. In part 1 of the series...

Dissecting Chronic Fatigue: Part 1

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

References to an illness with symptoms strongly resembling those of chronic fatigue syndrome can be traced back to as early as 1750. By the 20th centu...

Biofilms and Chronic Infections

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Biofilms are a strategic and evolutionary mechanism that bacteria have adapted as a means to resist host immune defences. In integrative medicine, thi...

Reversing Rheumatoid Arthritis with Clint Paddison

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Through his personal journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Clint Paddison knows only too well just how debilitating and challenging RA can be. This ...