FX Medicine Podcast Central
Episodes
Endometriosis: Answers Beyond Surgery & The Pill
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis. As significant as this figure is the condition is also believed to be grossly under-...
Genetic Testing: Promises and Pitfalls
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic testing is a rapidly emerging area weaving its way into integrative medicine practice. Dr Denise Furness is a geneticist, as well as a qualifi...
Integrative Dietetics in Public Health
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From his beginnings as a chef, Richard Sager went on to study Dietetics because he fell in love with the science of food. Early in his career, Richard...
Hallmarks of Healthy Menstruation with Lara Briden
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
According to Lara Briden, "Periods are the monthly report card of women's health". For generations now, women have been led to believe that issues wit...
Functional Pathology: Assessing Intestinal Permeability
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It was Hippocrates who said "All diseases begin in the gut" and as science evolves, it seems to only continue to validate that notion. Whether you ter...
Sick Building Syndrome with Nicole Bijlsma
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is your home or workplace making you or sick? Headaches, nausea, gastrointestinal upsets, respiratory ailments and mood changes...all these symptoms a...
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: The Naturopathic Way
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Skin conditions can be notoriously challenging to treat and seborrhoeic dermatitis is no exception. Today we are joined by naturopath, Danny Urbinder ...
What is SIBO?
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bloating, foul-smelling wind, chronic abdominal discomfort, nausea, even malnutrition. These are all symptoms of SIBO - Small Intestinal Bacterial Ove...
Managing Psoriasis with Natural Medicine with Ananda Mahoney
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Psoriasis can be a devastating disease not just because of the outward expression of the red rash and silvery scales, but also because of the co-morbi...
The Truth About Coffee
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast explores "Coffee". Arguably the most popular beverage in the world, it has been the subject of much conjecture in the scientific liter...
An Introduction to Genomics in Modern Medicine with Dr Mark Donohoe
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably, one of the most exciting and promising areas of medicine is the emerging field of genomics. Our understanding of genomics in medicine is con...
Emerging Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Andrew talked with integrative cardiologist Dr Mark Houston about the changes he has witness...
Vitamin K: the misunderstood vitamin
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In 1929, Henrik Dam of Denmark discovered an "anti-hemorrhagic factor” which came to be named vitamin K, from the German/Danish word koagulation...
Food and Mood with Dr Deanna Minich
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, Andrew talks to Dr Deanna Minich about her background in conventional medicine and research ...
Eating Organic: Australian Research
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Currently there is a lot of debate about whether organically-grown produce is better for your health than non organically-grown produce. However, most...
Forging the Microbiome
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast Belinda Reynolds takes us through the changing understanding of how the human microbiome is seeded from birth to infancy and beyond...
Biotoxic Immune Threats and Chronic Inflammation
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Andrew Heyman is an internationally recognised expert in integrative medicine. As an integrative physician with a background in Traditional Chinese...
Passion for Paleo with Pete Evans
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Evans has become the iconic face of the Australian Paleo movement and has changed countless lives by inspiring people to adopt healthier eating p...
Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast explores the many facets of healthy ageing. The medical term for age-related decline in health is “Sarcopoenia”. It is charac...
The Grain Dilemma with Dr David Perlmutter
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As an international best-selling author, Dr David Perlmutter needs little introduction. He is a leading expert in integrative neurology and a serial e...
Eating for Immunity
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The role of diet in the management and prevention of chronic disease is a widely accepted notion, particularly amongst those who are already health co...
Parasites: Friend and Foe
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Ash has spent the last two decades deeply immersed in the ever-changing landscape of integrative immunology. He has amassed an impressive reading...
Meet Alessio Fasano: Pioneering Zonulin Researcher
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In pursuit of a new drug therapy to treat cholera, Dr Alessio Fasano made a discovery that would inadvertently change the landscape of gastrointestina...
Digestion, biodiversity and wellbeing
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Donohoe is, without question, an expert at disentangling complex health conditions. In this episode Andrew and Dr Donohoe delve into the compl...
Pioneering Wellness with Prof Marc Cohen
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we speak with Prof Marc Cohen about his work helping students conduct research, his passion for uncovering the evidence for complement...
Severe Crohn's Disease: A Patient's Perspective
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Bowness is full of life and she has good reason to be. She almost lost her life to Crohn's disease when a vital operation left her with a con...
Personalising Patient Nutrition with Victus Health
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation is often borne out of necessity and Victus Health is no exception. Pauline O'Sullivan’s personal experience implementing elimination diet...
Decoding Health Media: Beyond Hype & Headlines
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to media coverage of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines there is often a tendency towards sensationalism and a bias for negati...
Mineral Ligands: choosing the right combination
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ligands are ions, molecules or a molecular group that bind to another chemical entity to form a larger complex. In this episode we're exploring the wo...
Nutrigenomics: Personalised Nourishment
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Deanna Minich is a leading expert on nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition with a special interest in emotional eating; or the "food-mood connec...
The Clinical Applications of Whey
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Robert Buist is a respected authority on whey, having extensively researched, formulated and used whey both commercially and clinically. He is a fi...
Defining Treatment Aims for Methylation, MTHFR & Pyroluria
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So you've tested a patient for MTHFR SNPs and for Mauve Factor/Kryptopyrroles. What now? Methylation and Pyrroles are hot topics in integrative medici...
Meet Dr David Perlmutter: The Empowering Neurologist
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr David Perlmutter is now a well-recognised champion of integrative medicine, being a board certified neurologist who embraces evidence-based natural...
Functional Pathology: Thyroid, Adrenal & Sex Hormones
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Bundy uses the analogy "The Three Legged Stool" to represent the triad of the adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones and their interplay. In this foll...
The Hibernating Thyroid
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Dr Mark Donohoe shares his vast clinical knowledge of the functional aspects of low thyroid function. He coins the phrase a "hibernati...
Ending Anxiety: An Evidence-Based Approach
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lise Alschuler is best known for her expertise in supporting cancer patients on their journey through their therapy and how to thrive in their lif...
Overcoming PCOS for Pregnancy
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Decades ago, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) was a rarely discussed condition. Now we know that 15-18% of women of reproductive age suffer from thi...
Part 2: Cannabis Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined once again by the very knowledgeable Justin Sinclair for Part 2 in our series on the responsible clinical use of cannabis. Justin ...
Male Infertility & Libido
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Male infertility affects 20% of infertile couples, yet many ostensibly place "blame" on the female of the couple. In this 2nd podcast, Stacey (The Bab...
An East-West Approach to Eye Disorders
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Moira's true clinical expertise shines in this enlightening podcast about her involvement in a multi-modality clinic treating complex eye disorders fo...
Pyroluria & Methylation
23 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pyrrole Disorder has gained some notoriety in integrative medicine because it's often uncovered via screening of patients with mood or "disorders of s...
Introducing the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast we are joined by Danny Urbinder, Head of Education at BioCeuticals. Danny has been the driving force behind pioneering new approach...
The Oral Microbiome
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of good bacteria in our small and large intestines, but what about our mouth? Today we explore the oral microbiome with holistic dentis...
Probiotics as Medicine
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark Donohoe reviews key, evidence-based probiotic and nutritional therapies for the management of irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobac...
Mythbusting Lactate-producing probiotics
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The number of bacteria living on and in the body of the average healthy adult human are estimated to outnumber human cells by a ratio of anywh...
Unravelling Detoxification
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast we capitalise on over two decades of Dr Mark Donohoe's experience and observation of patients undergoing detoxification programs. D...
Cannabis Phytomedicine. Part 1 - Responsible Clinical Use
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Sinclair is a herbalist, pharmacognosist and educator with a true passion for caring for patients in severe need. In this podcast he discusses ...
Assessing Liver Detoxification
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today Beth will cover the importance of the liver in detoxification and how clinicians can effectively utilise functional pathology to assess liver fu...
Autoimmunity: Safe Natural Approaches
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Belinda Reynolds to explore the many factors which may trigger autoimmunity, and explore the evidence behind the naturopathic t...
Lyme Disease Controversy
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The existence of Lyme-like disease is hotly debated in Australia, with many doctors being ostracised by their colleagues for even mentioning the four ...
New Frontiers in Detoxification with Dr Chris Shade
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Chris Shade's background as a pharmacist, environmental chemist and organic farmer eventually led him down an interesting path, doing clinical merc...
Part 2: Integrative Therapies for Drug Detoxification
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are far more people abusing legal drugs than there is illicit drugs, it's a much bigger problem! Some prescription drug classes cause major soci...
A Sense of Calm: Benefits of L-Theanine
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The humble cup of tea has long been associated with inducing a "sense of calm”. As it turns out, tea is a key source of the non-protein amino acid, ...
Emerging Evidence for NAC in Psychiatric Disorders
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) has been used in the medical arena for decades as a rescue for paracetamol overdose and as a mucolytic in Cystic Fibrosis, but...
Food Sovereignty & Inherited Toxicity
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in rural New South Wales gave Sarah Lantz a grounded appreciation of food. A connection to food origins is something most of society has no...
Understanding hormone profiles: Functional pathology
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Bundy is a Melbourne based naturopath with a strong focus on the interplay of the thyroid, adrenals and sex organs. In this interview, she reveal...
Part 1: Integrative Therapies for Drug Detoxification
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Mapp's history as an integrative pharmacist includes setting up a truly revolutionary drug detox centre for both illicit and prescription drugs o...
Naturopathic Principles of Gut Repair
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, Andrew discusses gut repair with Amie Skilton. As a naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist with 13 years experience, Amie takes us...
The Antioxidant Myth
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1960s Denham Harman hypothesised the free radical theory of ageing, but was himself frustrated by his inability to prove it. Fifty years later ...
The Microbiome: Beyond the Gut
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, beneficial bacteria was only thought about in relation to the gastrointestinal ecology. However in recent years we have discovered t...
Sports Medicine: The Science of compression wear for performance and recovery
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes are always looking for ways to improve performance and one of those ways is to reduce recovery time. In this podcast, Exercise Physiologist, ...
Extemporaneous Dispensing - The Clinical use of Calcium D-glucarate
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Andrew is joined by dietitian Belinda Reynolds. Belinda has over 15 years experience in integrative medicine and has a true gift ...
Insights into Cancer Support with Dr Lise Alschuler
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lise Alschuler has just finished her Australia-wide Workshop Tour, and this week’s podcast gives us greater insight into both Lise’s personal a...
The Case for Naturopathic Registration in Australia with Dr Amie Steel
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew was joined by Dr Amie Steel from ARONAH (Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists). Dr Steel is a true guardian of th...
FERTILITY: Thyroid and Adrenal Stress with Stacey Roberts
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Please Note: Due to Stacey joining us from Chicago, some sections of audio are affected by some interference. However, this is limited to a couple of ...
Meet Roberto de Souza; BIMA Award Winner for Excellence in Chiropractic
14 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Andrew chats with recent BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Award (BIMA) winner for “Excellence in Chiropractic", Roberto de Sou...
The Successful Management of Pain with Sarah Franklin
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Franklin is a Registered Nurse, Naturopath and Acupuncturist whose passion is supporting cancer patients before, during and after orthodox thera...
BONUS: Prof. Marc Cohen discusses his journey to Integrative Medicine **AIMA Conference Special**
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Marc Cohen has already had an illustrious career in integrative medicine and shows no sign of stopping! Prof Cohen is one of the co-authors of on...
Extemporaneous Dispensing - The Clinical use of N-acetyl-cysteine
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Andrew is joined by dietician Belinda Reynolds. Belinda has over 15 years experience in Integrative Medicine. She is a senior edu...
BONUS: Dr Kylie Dodsworth discusses her journey to Integrative Medicine **AIMA Conference Special**
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kylie Dodsworth is an integrative general practitioner who specialises in treating chronic, complex and confounding conditions which in the modern ...
Meet "Student of the Year" Claudette Casey Freeman **BIMA Awards Special Edition**
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s FX Medicine Podcast Andrew talks to Nutritionist, Claudette Casey Freeman who recently won the BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Award (B...
BONUS: Dr Penny Caldicott discusses her journey to Integrative Medicine **AIMA Conference Special**
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our medical system is broken and patients are looking, indeed demanding, more integrative care from a diverse array of health professionals. In today’...
The many faces of pain with Elizabeth Cowley ND.
18 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Cowley is a well-established Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist who practices in a multi-modality clinic in Sydney's busy North Shore. E...
Chronic Pain Management with Dr Janet Schloss
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Janet Schloss is a well-known and highly respected Naturopath and Nutritionist who has recently completed her PhD thesis on nutritional supplementa...
Part 1: 2015 Bioceuticals Symposium Review: Oxidation, Inflammation and Immune Dysfunction
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our regular discussion with the esteemed Dr Mark Donohoe, will revisit the 2015 BioCeuticals Symposium and it's themes of Oxidation, Inflammation and ...
Prelude to Integrative Oncology with Dr Lise Alschuler
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lise Alschuler is a Naturopathic physician from the U.S. who has spent the last half of her 21 years in practice specialising in integrative cancer...
Bonus Feature: Genesis of disease with Dr Mark Houston
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr Mark Houston, a world leading integrative cardiologist, the present medical system is broken and will go bankrupt. Unless we change th...
Neurodegeneration: A network of networks of networks with Dr David Haase
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr David Haase, a keynote speaker at the 2015 BioCeuticals Research Symposium, the human body is a network of networks of networks. As a ...
Bonus Feature: The hidden epidemic - Toxicity explained with Dr Joe Pizzorno
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Joe Pizzorno is one of the world's leading authorities on natural and integrative medicine. He was a key note speaker at the 3rd BioCeuticals Resea...
The functionality of cholesterol with Dr Jason Kaplan
12 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr Jason Kaplan, a holistic cardiologist from Sydney, the cholesterol story is changing. When it comes to prevention of cardiovascular di...
Bonus Feature: Unique benefits of krill and marine phospholipids with Professor Nils Hoem
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nils Hoem is the chief scientist at Aker BioMarine, an integrated biotechnology company uniquely positioned to provide high quality, sustain...
Reducing cardiovascular risk with Dr Mark Donohoe
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiovascular disease is still the major killer, along with cancer, in our society. It is responsible for 11% of deaths in Australia. As a preventabl...
Bonus Feature: BioCeuticals Internship
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2014 BioCeuticals embarked on it's inaugural mentorship program. Four students were selected to participate in an eight week program with ...
Depression and anxiety: Treating the causes with Belinda Reynolds
28 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Depression and anxiety disorders are exploding in prevalence. It is believed that at least 3 million Australians, at any given time, suffer from these...
Symposium 2015: Vox Pop
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to hear FX Medicine host Andrew Whitfield-Cook interview delegates from the 2015 BioCeuticals Research Symposium. Hear first hand from atten...
Fertility and pregnancy health with Stacey Roberts
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Andrew Whitfield-Cook interviews Stacey Roberts on her approach to fertility, pregnancy and pre-eclampsia. Stacey is a former physioth...
Optimising Brain Function with Dr David Haase
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr David Haase is an expert in Integrative Holistic Medicine and specialises in functional neurology, neuroendocrinology and neuroelectrophysiology. H...
Complementary Cancer Care with Sarah Franklin
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Franklin is a registered nurse and naturopath with many years experience in oncology. Her special areas of interest lie in the successful integr...
Vitamin D: The evidence for higher doses with Dr Michael Holick
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a century, scientists have recognised that Vitamin D3 is involved in bone health. The latest research, however, shows that Vitamin D3 de...
The Human Infant Microbiome
10 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Research into the neonatal microbiome is beginning to unearth substantial information, particularly with regard to immune programming. Infant microbia...
Adrenal fatigue with Dr Bob Buist
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's fast-paced and high-demand world adrenal exhaustion is one of the most common clinical presentations. in this podcast, Andrew Whitfield-Coo...
Gut-Immune Axis with Mike Ash
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between the gut and the immune system is one of the most exciting and clinically relevant areas of research in molecular medicine. We...
Migraines, genes and nutrition with Professor Lyn Griffiths
03 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine is a severe neurological disorder that affects a significant proportion of the population. Prevalence estimates vary between 12 and 25% depen...
Migraine: what is effective? with Dr Mark Donohoe
28 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine is ranked as the third most prevalant health disorder worldwide and is considered among the top ten most disabling medical conditions. In thi...
BioCeuticals Research Symposium 2015 - What can you expect?
23 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On April 17 - 19, BioCeuticals will be holding it's 3rd Annual Research Symposium. By extending the Symposium, from a 2 day event to a 3 day experienc...
Methylation: What is it and who is affected
13 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Methylation is now a major focus for many health care practitioners. In each of us, this process occurs trillions of times every second and is involve...
Vitamin D: pregnancy and preconception with Professor Michael Holick
05 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Recent studies have shown that women who supplement with vitamin D during pregnancy have a greatly reduced risk of complications, including gestationa...
Fibromyalgia: Dr Paul Bird
27 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Bird is a clinical rheumatologist who specialises in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. In this interview he discusses the broad lifestyle, nutritional...
Toxicity and Detoxification with Dr Joseph Pizzorno
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview Dr Joseph Pizzorno discusses the exciting advances in our understanding and treatment of toxicity and detoxification. After reviewin...
Functional Pain Management
11 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain is typically a difficult condition to address, because it is perceived by the sufferer, often without any corresponding objective measure...