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Summer Series: The Complexities of Body Image with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Dr. Gemma Sharp Jan 09, 2024

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In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘The Complexities of Body Image’ featuring Dr. Gemma Sharp and our ambassador Dr. Michelle Woolhouse. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind, and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids, or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts, and we look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you starting January 16th, 2024. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/2023-fx-medicine-summer-series Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Summer Series: Facilitating Lasting Behaviour Change with Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Dr. Michelle Jongenelis Jan 02, 2024

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In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Facilitating Lasting Behaviour Change’ featuring Dr. Michelle Jongenelis and our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind, and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids, or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts, and we look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you starting January 16th, 2024. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/2023-fx-medicine-summer-series Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Summer Series: Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Jessica Turton Dec 19, 2023

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In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Continuous Glucose Monitoring’ featuring Jessica Turton and our ambassador Dr. Michelle Woolhouse. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind, and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids, or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts, and we look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you starting January 16th, 2024. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/2023-fx-medicine-summer-series Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Emma Sutherland and Jane Hutchens Dec 12, 2023

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Jane Hutchens, Naturopath and reproductive health and human genetics expert, along with fx Medicine ambassador, Emma Sutherland, raise awareness on the importance of understanding cardiovascular health implications during pregnancy and post-partum. This impacts 1 to 4 percent of women in Australia and is under recognised and underreported. In this discussion the naturopaths discuss the various types of cardiovascular diseases that may impact a pregnant or postpartum woman, the importance of understanding the mental and social impacts this may have on sufferers and some tools to aid practitioners in screening for risk in developing cardiac disease in pregnancy. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/cardiovascular-health-pregnancy-and-postpartum-emma-sutherland-and-jane-hutchens Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

REPLAY: Insomnia: Beyond Sleep Hygiene with Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Dr. Frank Cahill Dec 05, 2023

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Dr. Frank Cahill, clinical psychologist and insomnia specialist, is joined by fx Medicine ambassador and psychologist, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, to delve into understanding and treatment of insomnia. Nearly half of all Australian adults report some form of sleep issue with a rise observed through increased patient visits at Dr. Cahill’s practice during the pandemic. Dr. Cahill’s extended experience in treating insomnia comes to life in this podcast as he explains the concept of homeostatic sleep drive or sleep pressure and explains how identifying sleep habits and manipulating them, can help to realign sleep patterns from insomnia to a healthy, restful sleep. Dr. Cahill and Dr. Lopresti identify common factors that cause both acute and chronic insomnia, and step through aspects of treatment required for various categories of insomniacs. An on-the-spot assessment is done on Dr. Lopresti’s sleep patterns as Dr. Frank Cahill explains the sleep drive requirements and effects this may have on his sleep. Understand how cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) tools of sleep hygiene, relaxation therapy, stimulus control, restriction therapy can be useful for various situations and tools such as sleep diaries, distractions and medication may be useful. Don’t miss the discussion on testing melatonin and administering as a treatment. You will understand its usefulness for circadian rhythm disorders and Dr. Cahill shares his specific timing and dosing for effective treatment. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-insomnia-beyond-sleep-hygiene-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-frank-cahill Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Complementary Medicine and Male Sexual Function with Lisa Costa-Bir and Daniel Robson Nov 28, 2023

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Naturopath and psychosexual therapist Daniel Robson and our Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir discuss the delicate but often avoided topic of male sexual dysfunction. Daniel emphasises the importance of being able to hold a safe space for your patients who may have emotional, mental or relationship concerns impacting their sexual function and how to interweave male sexual health questions into a consultation in a meaningful way. Daniel and Lisa explore some of the risk factors that can impact male sexual health, including mental health, diet and lifestyle habits, and relationships. They also cover the key therapeutic herbs, nutrients, and dietary interventions for sexual dysfunction, and when practitioners should refer. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/complementary-medicine-and-male-sexual-function-lisa-costa-bir-and-daniel-robson Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

REPLAY: Neuroinflammation: Impacts on Immunity, Behaviour and Brain Function with Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Dr. Austin Perlmutter Nov 21, 2023

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Dr. Austin Perlmutter, neurobiology, mood and decision-making expert, joins our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti as they explore the biological basis of “stuckness” in the mind and how the brain is influenced by inflammatory/immune triggers which results is certain behaviours and health outcomes. Together they discuss the relationship between sickness behaviour, neuroinflammation and their effect on the brain leading to our inherent tendency to return to “default”. Nature VS nurture is discussed where exposures from foetal development, childhood trauma and genetic influences can impact our mental and cognitive flexibility much later in life. Austin explains “disconnection syndrome” a modern conundrum where our brains tend to latch onto impulsive behaviours leading to cognitive decline. It’s not all doom and gloom as Austin and Adrian bring practical solutions to the table in the form of simple lifestyle adjustments that promotes behavioural change and reduce neuroinflammation. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-neuroinflammation-impacts-immunity-behaviour-and-brain-function-dr-adrian-lopresti Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Four Perspectives: Burnout: Beyond workplace stress Nov 14, 2023

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Our latest Four Perspectives episode with Prof. Lesley Braun and the fx Ambassadors provides healthcare practitioners with a concise overview of the landscape of burnout beyond the workplace and its management with key nutrients, herbs and psychosocial strategies. The Ambassadors and Prof. Braun begin by clarifying our understanding of what burnout is and the important distinction between anxiety and stress. They highlight the normalisation of stress in society and the need to understand burnout. There is discussion around the pros and cons of diagnostic criteria of burnout, covering two diagnostic surveys along with the use of salivary cortisol testing.. An important perspective shift is introduced on the concept of ‘adrenal fatigue’, and the need to reconsider this concept and move towards HPA dysfunction and cortisol dysregulation. This reframing better supports the practitioner's approach to managing burnout andemphasises the significance of rest and recovery, with a unique perspective on tissue healing and the time needed for nerve tissue recovery. Key herbal and nutritional therapeutics are discussed with the ambassadors providing an overview of nutritional interventions, focusing on magnesium, deficiency states, specialized pro-resolving mediators, B vitamins, and CoQ10. The value of herbal remedies are also explored with a focus on effective utilisation of key herbs including withania, holy basil, kava, and saffron. This Four Perspectives episode provides a valuable insight to address burnout within the healthcare community and your patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/four-perspectives-burnout-beyond-workplace-stress Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

REPLAY: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in Healthcare with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Sage King Nov 07, 2023

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Join Sage King, fertility Naturopath and Nutritionist and LGBTQIA+ advocate, as she discusses the importance of inclusivity when working with gender and minority groups in practice. Together with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, Sage shares the importance of representation and understanding in the healthcare setting, describing the challenges and medical trauma individuals within the LGBTQIA+ communities may face when not represented or supported. Sage and Dr. Michelle have an open and honest conversation about the different communities that form part of the LGBTQIA+ title and how healthcare practitioners can best support these patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-supporting-lgbtqia-community-healthcare-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-sage-king Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Men’s Mental Health: A patient’s perspective with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse and Nick Bracks Oct 31, 2023

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According to Beyond Blue, on average, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives. As we move into November, we are taking some time to focus on Men's Mental Health. In this week’s new episode, men's mental health advocate Nick Bracks shares his journey of depression, addiction, and obsessive tendencies from the perspective of a patient with our Ambassador Dr. Michelle Woolhouse. Together they discuss how certain behaviours can be masking men’s mental health – particularly anxiety and depression. They talk of the importance of taking micro-steps, meeting patients where they’re at, and the impacts of cultural and societal expectations on boys, teenagers and men, who are often raised to avoid exploration and expression of deep feelings. Nick shares the steps he took that helped him find balance again in his own life, as well as advice both for men experiencing mental health challenges and the practitioners who support them to create a blueprint for long-term positive mental health that can help men navigate their journey from depression to dynamism and vitality. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/men%E2%80%99s-mental-health-patient%E2%80%99s-perspective-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-nick-bracks Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

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