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One Size Does Not Fit All with Dr Mark Donohoe Mar 28, 2018

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Genetics aside, what else influences our individual biochemistry? Put Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew in a room together and you can expect thought-provoking discussion, fascinating tangents and humour sprinkled amongst valuable clinical pearls. In this episode, Andrew and Dr Donohoe deliver just that, as they dive into a number of the nuances influencing the practice of personalised medicine including our microbes, our cytochrome P450 pathways as well as drug, food and environmental exposures. You can find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/one-size-does-not-fit-all-dr-mark-donohoe *****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.*****

Fuelling for CrossFit with Natalie Bourke Mar 21, 2018

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According to their website; "CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity." So, how do you know if CrossFit is for you? And furthermore, if you're already a part of CrossFit culture, how do you ensure your nutritional demands are in alignment with the intensity with which you're exercising? These questions and more are answered by today's guest, Natalie Bourke. Natalie is a holistic dietitian and nutritionist, author, podcaster, speaker and fitness instructor who also happens to be a CrossFit enthusiast herself. Today Natalie shares the virtues of CrossFit, how to adequately fuel to meet the physical demands of CrossFit and how to mitigate risks associated with such high-intensity, and varied exercise. Whether you're dabbling in CrossFit yourself, or a practitioner aiming to support clients undertaking their own CrossFit journey, this podcast will give you the insights into approaching it logically and safely. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/fuelling-crossfit-natalie-bourke *****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.*****

Understanding Sports Nutrition with Kira Sutherland Mar 14, 2018

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How and what should elite athletes eat and drink, and what supplements are appropriate when preparing for competition? How do athletes protect themselves from injury and maintain a robust immune response under the pressures of training? Today we're talking to Kira Sutherland, an accomplished naturopath and sports nutritionist who is an expert at preparing elite athletes and weekend warriors to perform at their best. Kira brings a unique balance of clinical skills and personal insight to the practice of sports medicine, having herself competed in Ironman triathlons and other endurance events. Kira takes us through the many nuances that exist within sports nutrition, why one size doesn't fit all, and how she blends holistic, naturopathic approaches into the traditional methods of sports nutrition. Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/understanding-sports-nutrition-kira-sutherland *****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.*****

Primal Nutrition with Nora Gedgaudas Mar 07, 2018

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What is Primal Nutrition and how does it differ from Paleo? This is what we're discussing today with clinical nutritionist and internationally recognised expert on ancestrally-based nutrition, Nora Gedgaudas. Nora is the international best-selling author of "Primal Body, Primal Mind", "Rethinking Fatigue" and "Primal Fat Burner". She is also the co-author of Australian best-seller "Going Paleo" with chef, Pete Evans. Nora is a sought after educator on the topic of ketogenic and primal nutrition and is regularly interviewed on tv, radio and other media. Ahead of her webinar for the Australian Traditional Medicine Society in June 2018 on "Rethinking Brain Health and Nutrition," Nora talks to Andrew about what to expect in the webinar and shares her journey into to the concept of primal eating and how it has shaped her career and the way she practices nutrition. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/primal-nutrition-nora-gedgaudas *****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.*****

Is the Scientific Method Flawed? with Dr Niikee Schoendorfer Mar 02, 2018

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How relevant are randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trials in personalised medicine? What do clinical trials tell us, and how often do they change the way we practice? Can the same principals that govern pharmaceutical trials be applied to herbal and nutritional medicine? These are some of the questions raised by today's guest, nutritionist and researcher, Dr Niikee Schoendorfer. In this industry insights podcast, Dr Shoendorfer shares the reasons why natural medicines fall prey to the assumption that a lack of evidence equates to a lack of efficacy and why the reductionistic approach of the scientific method can often set integrative medicine up to fail. An insightful look into the shortcomings of accepted evidence methods illustrating why the industry needs more clinicians entering research. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/scientific-method-flawed-dr-niikee-schoendorfer *****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.*****

The Neurobiology of Libido Feb 28, 2018

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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 comfortable discussing this area of sexual wellbeing or dismiss it as a purely psychosomatic condition. But the fact is, sexual difficulties affect a person's quality of life. Vanita Dahia shares with us today how integrative, personalised medicine is in a unique position to help patients bring stability to the neurological and endocrine functions that govern the chemical signals that facilitate sexual arousal. Vanita has over three decades of experience as a pharmacist, naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist. She is also the author of the book "Alchemy of the Mind", a book that expertly captures the power vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs can play in balancing mood, including libido. Find today's full transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/neurobiology-libido-vanita-dahia *****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.*****

Integrative Psychology with Dr Adrian Lopresti Feb 21, 2018

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Statistics show that almost 1 in 5 Australians suffered from some form of mood disturbance in the previous 12 months. Unfortunately, the demand for mental health services is an ever increasing burden. What's becoming clear is that there is a strong need for personalised medicine and a multi-modality approach. Joining us today is clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr Adrian Lopresti. Combined with psychological therapies, Dr Lopresti advocates the importance of diet, exercise, sleep, social integration, gut healing and personalised supplementation for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders. In addition to his clinical practice as an integrative psychologist, Dr Lopresti is amassing an impressive research portfolio including several interesting trials exploring the role that herbs such as curcumin, sage and saffron play in the management of neuropsychiatric disorders. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/integrative-psychology-dr-adrian-lopresti *****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.*****

Part 2: Navigating Neurotransmitters with Trudy Scott Feb 14, 2018

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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 personalised medicine. In today's podcast Trudy dives into GABA and the gut-brain axis as well as the role of methylation and histamine in mood disorders. She also discusses the clinical issues to be aware of in managing patients with a history of benzodiazepine use and listen to find out why Trudy feels that giving up coffee might be crucial to healing. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/part-2-navigating-neurotransmitters-trudy-scott *****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.*****

Part 1: Navigating Neurotransmitters with Trudy Scott Feb 14, 2018

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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 author of the book "The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution." From her own journey with crippling anxiety, Trudy has cultivated a passion for helping others overcome their own mood and mental health challenges. Today in Part 1, Trudy takes us through the core neurotransmitters that influence our mood and behaviour and how to recognise the patient presentation when they're out of balance. Trudy shares her clinical experiences with implementing dietary interventions and targeted nutraceuticals as part of a personalised medicine approach to mood disorders. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/part-1-navigating-neurotransmitters-trudy-scott *****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.*****

Building Better Brains with Dr David Haase Feb 07, 2018

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"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 clinical practice. Dr Haase is a passionate expert when it comes to optimising brain health with a mind-body approach, grounded in science. Dr Haase tells us that neurons in the brain start to make physical changes in as little as two minutes in response to a new stimuli and as these behaviours are repeated, reinforced and recurrent, neuroplastic changes will take place over 21-35 days. In today's podcast shares his approaches to cultivating wellness in patients by building better brain health. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/building-better-brains-dr-david-haase *****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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