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Autism spectrum disorders are rising exponentially, and greater awareness and better diagnostics don't appear to explain the increase. Autism alone has risen in Australia from 64,400 in 2009 to 164,000 in 2015 with studies in the United States indicating that as many as 1 in 110 children are now affected. Parents are crying out for greater help than merely medicating their loved ones can offer, and this is exactly where Dr Elisa Song's passion lies. As a Paediatrician with two vibrant kids, she is keenly aware of the pain caused by autism, ASD and associated neuro-behavioural disorders. In today's podcast, Dr Song explores the controversies, the major issues, and gives some answers for practitioners wanting to offer better care for their patients with neuro-cognitive issues.Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/integrative-paediatrics-autism-spectrum-disorders-dr-elisa-song *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and inform

In this industry insights podcast.... It all started with the acknowledgement that there was a gap in the educational conference arena for a purely naturopathic-led event. An event that was clinic-focussed, non-commercial, where naturopaths could learn from naturopathic leaders in the Australian industry. Coming together Rachel Arthur, Nirala Jacobi, Kathryn Simpson and Nina Woods answered that call and little did they know, they would unleash a beast! Initially crowd-funding the inaugural Australian Naturopathic Summit (ANS) back in 2016, the event took shape and now, they're preparing to do it all over again in 2018. Tasked with the responsibility of making it greater than the one before, today Nirala and Rachel join us on FX Medicine to share a glimpse of what they have lined up for the forthcoming ANS 2018 in Lennox Heads. You can find the show notes for today's podcast here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/pioneering-australian-naturopathic-summit-rachel-arthur-and-nirala-jacobi *

Worms never conjure up a pleasant picture in our minds and threadworm might be more sinister than we've been led to believe. Despite much talk of the potential therapeutic activity of helminths for things like autoimmune diseases and allergies, Enterobius vermicularis (threadworm) just doesn't seem to have a nice side at all. In today's podcast we are joined by Rachel Arthur aka "The Worm Whisperer". She will be busting a few myths & misconceptions about threadworms, sharing what she's learned about breaking the cycle and resolving chronic worm infections in children and adults. Rachel's passion for worms is borne from witnessing a growing a trend of chronic worm infections in kids and adults, particularly women, which aren't responding to standard medical treatments. What she is finding is that worms are migrating into other tissues, in particular, the genitourinary system and therefore, intestinal-based therapeutic interventions just aren't cutting it. True to Rachel's unique style, she's deep dived into t

Registration, co-regulation, statutory registration… Bottom line, what do they all mean for naturopathy in Australia?In today's podcast, Peter Berryman recounts the rich history of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), from it's beginnings with Dorothy Hall, through to becoming the largest Australian natural medicine association serving a plethora of clinical modalities that make up the greater complementary medicine industry.Peter joins us today to fulfil an FX Medicine podcast request we received from our community asking us to explore the other side of the statutory registration debate, namely, co-regulation.The co-regulatory model is the status quo and is supported by ATMS as the go-forward regulatory system for naturopaths in Australia. Peter covers off what this means, why they feel this is the best option and how this still supports patient and public safety. Peter and Andrew discuss the legal issues around scope of practice and protection of title as well as the powers the association ho

According to Dr Steven Lin we're facing a health crisis with issues such as Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnoea, Obesity and Behavioural Disorders now at epidemic levels. Worse still, these issues are affecting the population younger and younger as time progresses. As a dentist, Dr Steven Lin is seeing these issues in practice and witnessing the relationships between dental health and systemic health and/or disease. It has prompted him to re-examine the underlying causative factors and resulted in him writing a book; "The Dental Diet" to raise awareness of the issues of the lost nutrients in modern day diets. Today we talk to Steven about his observations and how focussing on fat soluble vitamins is crucial to turning many health issues around. You can find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/dental-diet-dr-steven-lin *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor

If you haven't heard of Lara Briden, you're not listening. Lara is a force in integrative medicine who has written books, chapters of texts, podcasted, blogged and treated thousands of happy patients, both male and female, who selected her for her expertise in treating hormonally-related issues. In today's podcast, Lara covers the many drivers of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Lara delves into just what hormones become dysregulated and what we, as natural healthcare practitioners can do about it. Lara Briden will be speaking more about this subject at the ATMS Symposium, Sydney in September 2018. For more information go to; www.atms.com.au and click on 'events'.You can find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/drivers-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-lara-briden *****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 professiona

Does living in a 'westernised' country put you at greater risk for allergy and atopy? The science and statistics are saying yes. The major drivers for allergy and atopy are multifactorial and complex but indeed, almost all circumstances relate back to modernisation and the industrial revolution. Society's obsession with sterilisation and being 'germ-free' has put us at risk. Now, in Australia, 25% of the population can expect to be diagnosed with allergy at some point in their life. Today we welcome back Nicole Bijlsma, author of "Healthy Homes; Healthy Families" and leading environmental health expert who takes us through these varied risks and how we can intervene in practical ways to minimise the incidence of allergy and atopy in our modern lives. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/practical-interventions-allergy-and-atopy-nicole-bijlsma *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The i

With 1 in 6 couples now struggling to conceive naturally infertility is a massive, and growing area within health care. Why couples are becoming infertile is often multifactorial and some cases, mystifying. Naturopath Elizabeth Mucci is in the cold-face of this everyday in practice and what she's finding is there's an alarming trend being overlooked; that is underlying infections. These infections are many, and varied, but in all cases, unresolved and by identifying them and supporting the body through healing, she is able to resolve infertility in many of her patients. Today she shares her experience in this crucial area of integrative medicine. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/infections-overlooked-factor-infertility-elizabeth-mucci *****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. P

With most Australians experiencing chronic pain at some point in their lives, many will seek physical therapies to gain relief. Physical therapies are an integral part of everyday clinical practice for many clinicians, and Nick Barbousas is expert in teaching practitioners about the many benefits of soft tissue therapies such as Rolfing and Myofascial Release. In today's podcast we discuss the suitability of each therapy, the conditions most often treated and the safety aspects which responsible practitioners must be aware of. This podcast is a prelude to Nick's webinar and subsequent seminar series with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), from June 2018. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/soft-tissue-therapy-what-rolfing-nick-barbousas *****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

Perinatal infection with group B streptococcus (GBS) is a global health issue occurring in approximately 1-4/1000 live births. There is a high mortality for neonates who acquire a group B strep infection following delivery, thus screening is now a standard feature of natal care. So what role can complementary medicine play in the co-management or prevention of GBS? Today we are joined by vaginal health expert, and founder of Intimate Ecology, Moira Bradfield, who shares her own clinical experience in supporting women who have been diagnosed with a GBS infection. You can find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/understanding-group-b-strep-infection-moira-bradfield  *****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

It's abundantly clear that in our 21st century diet, we consume far too much sugar. We're well aware of it's role within metabolic processes including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But what are the effects on immunity? Does excess sugar influence our immunity, and it if so, in what ways? In today's podcast we're joined by Amie Skilton who takes us through how, at a cellular level, sugar is compromising our immune resilience. Amie discusses what an acceptable level of sugar and carbohydrate is for daily consumption and how quickly simple, standard dietary habits add up to three, or four times our daily limit. Amie shares some of her own clinical strategies to coach clients out of their sugary habits and why it's not always just about what they're putting in their mouth. Find the show notes and full transcript for today's episode here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/how-sugar-disables-immunity-amie-skilton *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educa

There is a growing clinical demand to deliver certain nutrients and compounds in transdermal preparations. One FX Medicine listener reached out to us, and asked us to explore transdermal delivery more deeply. So we enlisted the help of Amie Skilton, a naturopath, herbalist and aesthetician to talk about the finer details of delivering therapeutics via the skin. In today's podcast Amie talks about the many variants in skin structure, integrity and hydration that can have an impact on the penetration of nutrients into the skin's deeper layers. She shares what forms of nutrients are most ideal for skin care and some salient cautions and contraindications to be mindful of. Amie also talks about barriers to research and why probiotic-fermented ingredients might be an important player in skin health in the future. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/understanding-transdermal-delivery-amie-skilton *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is

Why do some people become unwell from a given exposure whilst others carry on seemingly unaffected? This is where understanding an individual's "exposome" comes into play. The exposome is the lifetime accumulation of toxic burden, spanning from conception to present day and takes into account your genetic and epigenetic makeup as well as your detoxification capabilities which handle this load. Vanessa Hitch is a naturopath and has become an exposome detective uncovering the many sources of endocrine disruption and toxic burden in her patients. In today's podcast, Vanessa discusses how she's identifying a client's toxic exposures, what the most common ones are and how she's minimising them. Vanessa will be teaching practitioners in greater-depth on this crucial topic in a forthcoming education event with The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). Find the show notes and full transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/exposome-vanessa-hitch *****DISCLAIMER: The information prov

Dr Elisa Song talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss SIBO, brain calming nutrients and dosage considerations for children. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

Prof Yehuda Schoenfeld talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss why it's crucial to have a rational scientific discussion about the one size fits all approach to vaccines as well as human leukocyte antigen and molecular mimicry. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Robbie Clark, Tammy Guest, Jules Galloway and Keonie Moore about the importance of creating diversity for a thriving business. They also delve into the professional responsibilities that come with moving into the age of tele-medicine. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

Dr Dominic D'Agostino talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the broad applications of the ketogenic diet spanning children and athletes through to astronauts, deep sea divers and military personnel. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

Dr Terry Wahls talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss therapeutic interventions such as sleep, relaxation techniques, vitamin D and exercise as well as dealing with addictions, the relevance of ApoE and the metabolome. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

In this FX Medicine LIVE Panel at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne, Andrew talks to Dr Elisa Song, Dr Leila Masson and Helen Padarin about the importance of addressing children's gut health. In this interview they discuss the role of the microbiome and breaking the cycle of addition to "white foods" with simple, child-centred strategies. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****

Dr Denise Furness talks to Andrew Whitfield-Cook at the 6th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Melbourne on the FX Medicine LIVE stage. In this interview they discuss the clinical relevance of knowing your detoxification genetics as well as the legal implications of uncovering these genetics. You will be able to find these interviews on the FX Medicine Website under "Industry Insights" https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/industry-insights *****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.*****