FX Medicine Podcast Central

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 built a successful business in Sydney brewing delicious kombucha and selling it "on tap" at events and local cafes and eateries. Today Dr Ball talks to Andrew about the art and the science that goes into crafting kombucha beverages and the journey they've had creating their brand 'Wild Kombucha'.*****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.*****

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 experience as a clinician. For the past 20 years he has been focusing on preventative cardiology & is one of Australia’s leading preventative health experts. Today he talks to FX Medicine to talk about the many different forms of CoQ10 and the evidence for their use.*****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.*****

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 play a role in determining a person's immune response to foreign substances. Most notably, they are used to establish donor matching for organ transplants. Today, Dr Mark Donohoe takes us through some of the emerging ways HLAs can reveal a person's predisposition to certain adverse health outcomes, such as mould toxicity, thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and other autoimmune issues.*****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.*****

There are over 80 different autoimmune disorders. So what is the aetiology and what are the commonalities? What is happening to people's immune systems and what are some of the simple nutritional interventions we need to be addressing? We welcome back dietician, Belinda Reynolds, who has a gift for putting complex biochemical processes into easy-to-digest terms, and today is no exception. Belinda takes us through immune imbalances, inflammatory processes, dietary considerations, toxin and infectious triggers, nutritional deficiencies and even the role of the thyroid in autoimmunity. Belinda has a passion for keeping abreast of the research in this field, and has some valuable insights into how approach these conditions.*****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.*****

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 a little deeper into how to identify patients who may have PANDAS or PANS. Dr Song takes us through the infectious triggers, her testing methods, identifying the pathogens and "putting out the fire" in these kids' brains. Dr Song expertly explains how she executes the integration of the best that medicine and functional medicine have to offer for this condition. She is a truly dedicated practitioner with expansive knowledge on this subject which she delivers with heartfelt care for her patients.*****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.*****

Autoimmune and neurological conditions amongst children are on the rise. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychatric Syndrome (PANS) are two disorders affecting a growing number of families. They present as a deeply complex network of symptoms for the practitioner to unravel and this is what paediatrician and "Holistic Mama Doc" Dr Elisa Song specialises in. This is a huge topic and will be covered in two-parts. Today, Dr Song will take us on a complex journey, to elucidate what PANDAS/PANS is, who is at risk and how to identify and test for them. As a paediatric physician in clinical practice, Dr Song has a wealth of information to share with her obvious passion for preventative healthcare using functional medicine. *****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.*****

Locking up her naturopathic clinic one evening, she never wanted to return again. In today's podcast, naturopath Keonie Moore talks about her defining career moment. She was so exhausted from working in the business, there was no time to work on it. She came to realise that running a clinic had very little to do with being a great practitioner and fortunately for her patients and the many other practitioners she has mentored since, Keonie turned it all around. Learn how Keonie went from just barely surviving, to thriving in her business.*****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.*****

"Tummy troubles" are commonplace amongst kids. Furthermore, paediatric clients often require a whole new set of skills for the practitioner. Today we welcome back Alessandra Edwards to share her vast clinical experience in treating little ones with digestive disorders. Alessandra covers off important areas of naturopathic care in paediatric cases, from safety considerations and assessment techniques to navigating the palatability of treatments and working effectively with their doctors and parents. You will be able to take away many pearls from Alessandra's safe, common-sense and systematic approaches to getting to the bottom of illness in children. *****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.*****

Imagine keeping your business going while you travel around Australia for a year with your family?That's exactly what naturopath Jessica Donovan did whilst still earning a living from a diverse range of online strategies she had implemented in her business.Today she talks to Andrew about her business focus and how she was able to keep income rolling in whilst travelling. Jessica now blends her time between her clinic and online business and she teaches other practitioners how to move into the online space for greater work-life-family balance.

Damian Kristoff has carved a diverse, rewarding and successful path with his career. As a naturopath, nutritionist and a chiropractor with an immense passion for food, he has created professional fulfilment by following his passions. One of those passions, born of a quest to find healthy, gluten-free cereal to recommend to his clients is Forage Cereal. In addition to his clinical practice, Damian is also one of the three voices behind the successful "The Wellness Guys" podcast which led to the creation of The Wellness Couch - a podcasting empire featuring some of the wellness industry's biggest names. Damian is the poster-child for career diversity and proof that if you are passionate enough about anything you can turn it into something great!*****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.*****

"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 volunteering veteran with countless hours in locations all over the world clocked up in her lifetime - a passion she blends around her full time work commitments and being a mother to two beautiful boys. Together with her husband, they head up Involvement Volunteers International, a non-government organisation (NGO) that helps facilitate programs in places such as India, Fiji, Nepal, Cambodia, Bali, The Philippines and most recently, in Greece to aid in the emerging refugee crisis being experienced there. Lauren singlehandedly assembled 30+ practitioners spanning the integrative, allied and medical health modalities to travel to Greece and work within the refugee camps to address concerns such as malnutrition, breastfeeding, wound care and illness.*****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.*****

Success is indeed a journey not a destination. Throughout her career, Naturopath Tammy Guest has undoubtedly excelled in clinical practice and she is now quickly carving a name for herself amongst her peers as an inspiring mentor who aims to help other practitioners achieve their dream career. In today's podcast Tammy and Andrew have an informal chat in her home-based office about how to craft your own career. Tammy is a shining example that a career in naturopathy doesn’t have to be just one thing. *****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.*****

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, and in today's podcast we explore how YOU can maximise your success in clinical life. From how to get your first client to creating your business network and navigating those early days in practice. Amie takes us through how to build a successful clinic, and a brilliant, fulfilling career. *****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.*****

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", Dr Mark Donohoe continues the story of EBV, focussing on the many medical and integrative interventions that have merit or promise for the EBV sufferer. In Dr Donohoe's own words, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer - EBV transforms people". *****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 Epstein Barr virus (EBV) the ultimate Trojan horse? Otherwise known as glandular fever, EBV has gained increasing notoriety over the past three decades as medicine has begun to unravel the role it plays in chronic fatigue disorders. Dr Mark Donohoe describes EBV as "his favourite pathogen" and his intrigue with it delivers for us, an incredible podcast that dives into his 30 year history of following the evidence of this virus. In today's episode, Dr Donohoe takes us through the history, evolution and virulence of EBV to round out part 1, with part 2 expected to be recorded at a later date. Head to www.fxmedicine.com.au for today's show notes.*****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.*****