FX Medicine Podcast Central

In this podcast Andrew Whitfield-Cook interviews Stacey Roberts on her approach to fertility, pregnancy and pre-eclampsia. Stacey is a former physiotherapist turned herbalist and naturopath who has been involved in healthcare since 1989, in both conventional and complimentary medicine. As an internationally recognised fertility and women’s health expert she has assisted people in over 32 countries with improving their overall health and wellbeing by addressing their physical, physiological and psychological wellbeing. Stacey is an international speaker and author who has written over seven books including the best seller 'The Fertility Bible'. She has been featured on television in World News, A Current Affair, Oprah, Discovery Channel and Sunrise in Sydney amongst many others. This is vital listening for anyone wanting to lean more about optimising health for pregnancy and preventing potentially serious conditions.

Dr David Haase is an expert in Integrative Holistic Medicine and specialises in functional neurology, neuroendocrinology and neuroelectrophysiology. He will be a keynote speaker at the 3rd BioCeuticals Research Symposium and will present several lectures and workshops on how to optimise the brain-body. In this podcast, Dr Mark Donohoe interviews Dr Haase on some of the key themes and insights attendees can expect at this upcoming event. This is fascinating listening for anyone who is interested in understanding the brain (and brain therapy) from a systems biology perspective.

Sarah Franklin is a registered nurse and naturopath with many years experience in oncology. Her special areas of interest lie in the successful integration of complementary medicine with conventional treatments. In this podcast interview, Sarah discusses how she approaches each cancer patient care in a very personalised way. Every patient that presents with a cancer is unique and complementary practitioners require an awareness of the risks and benefits of any chosen treatment. Sarah also reviews her approach to nutrition, diet and herbal medicines as well as interactions and contraindications. This is a very important podcast for anyone interested in cancer care and better patient support and outcomes.

For more than a century, scientists have recognised that Vitamin D3 is involved in bone health. The latest research, however, shows that Vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to a range of other health conditions such as depression, back pain, cancer, both insulin resistance and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, impaired immunity and macular degeneration. While it is clear that a large percentage of individuals are deficient, what is also becoming apparent is that our previous understanding of adequate dosing is way off the mark. In this FX Medicine podcast Professor Michael Holick is interviewed on the latest evidence in support of higher dosing of vitamin D and the most recently identified health implications for deficiency.

Research into the neonatal microbiome is beginning to unearth substantial information, particularly with regard to immune programming. Infant microbial exposures profoundly influence the development of the microbiome and major diseases including allergy, autoimmunity and infection in large populations. In this podcast episode of FX Medicine Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew Whitfield-Cook discuss recent important findings relating to the complex symbiotic nature of the microbiome and host in early life and the factors that influence this relationship.

In today's fast-paced and high-demand world adrenal exhaustion is one of the most common clinical presentations. in this podcast, Andrew Whitfield-Cook interviews Dr Bob Buist on the impact of chronic stress on adrenal function and how this may affect normal thyroid and immune function.

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 have learnt that disturbances in gut homeostasis and microbial balance can activate the innate immune system in several ways causing wide and systemic dysfunction. In this interview Mike Ash, an immunologist and naturopath, discusses the latest research in this field. He explains how you can use gastrointestinal immunology to enhance mitochondria and consequently reduce activation of the innate immune system, reduce oxidative stress and reduce inflammation. Mike Ash presents a compelling view of how gut can be a point of intervention for the safe treatment of chronic disease while providing an opportunity for multiple organ system resolution.

Migraine is a severe neurological disorder that affects a significant proportion of the population. Prevalence estimates vary between 12 and 25% depending on the population studied. The disorder has a significant genetic component. In this interview, Andrew Whitfield-Cook interviews Professor Lyn Griffiths on her very promising research which looks at genetic profiling in conjunction with nutriceutical therapies. These clinical trial highlight the potential importance of nutritional interventions in this disorder.

Migraine is ranked as the third most prevalant health disorder worldwide and is considered among the top ten most disabling medical conditions. In this podcast episode Dr Mark Donohoe and Andrew Whitfield-Cook discuss some of the important research and clinical insights in support of functional and nutritional medicine for the safe treatment and prevention of this painful neurological disorder.

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 experience, we will be offering the opportunity to hear our expert guest speakers deliver a deeper and more comprehensive exploration of their topics. Together, Dr Mark Houston, Dr Catherine Willner, Dr Joseph Pizzorno and Mike Ash will deliver a masterclass in Functional Medicine. In a systematic series of didactic, workshop and group presentations they will explain how you can integrate this knowledge to create a cohesive, wholistic system of medicine.In this podcast Andrew Whitfield-Cook joins the BioCeuticals Education Manager, Danny Urbinder, and Dr Mark Donohoe, to discuss what attendees can expect from this exciting and important event.

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 involved in countless biochemical pathways. Efficient methylation is therefore essential to quality of life. But, is our approach to methylation disorders appropriate? According to Dr Mark Donohoe there is a tendency for practitioners to treat methylation issues with a sledge hammer and to approach this as if everybody needs treatment. In this interview, Dr Mark Donohoe explains his understanding of methylation, patient presentations and treatment considerations. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to better understand this vital process.

Recent studies have shown that women who supplement with vitamin D during pregnancy have a greatly reduced risk of complications, including gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and infection. In this interview, Professor Michael Holick reviews this research and provides invaluable recommendations for those considering vitamin D supplementation.

Dr Bird is a clinical rheumatologist who specialises in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. In this interview he discusses the broad lifestyle, nutritional and pharmacological approaches he adopts in managing this complex condition. Nutritional therapies features significantly in Dr Bird's approach, particularly when addressing those areas that have limited response to medication.

In this interview Dr Joseph Pizzorno discusses the exciting advances in our understanding and treatment of toxicity and detoxification. After reviewing over 10,000 research papers and trialling his protocols on thousands of patients, Dr Pizzorno is a leading authority on this critical area of health management.Dr Pizzorno will be speaking at the next BioCeuticals Research Symposium on April 17 - 19, 2015. He, along with 3 other world leading integrative health experts, will be delivering a 3 day masterclass program on the interrelated drivers of health and disease. For more information, visit the BioCeuticals website and click on the Education tab.

Chronic pain is typically a difficult condition to address, because it is perceived by the sufferer, often without any corresponding objective measure. In this latest FX Medicine podcast we interview Dr Mark Donohoe, an integrative GP with extensive experience in chronic pain management. By differentiating between the different types of pain and their underlying causes, Dr Donohoe offers numerous treatment options that he has found to be of genuine benefit to his patients.