"What's normal and abnormal varies according to your education and your focus in your medical or healthcare practice." In this episode Dr Mark Donohoe returns to FX Medicine for both a practical and philosophical discussion on testing and pathology. Mark talks about the differences between natural medicine practitioners and doctors in their approaches to testing, and how we can work together to find a middle ground. He also provides insight as to which tests which might not be giving us accurate enough results, how to optimise tests for certain conditions, and why there are so many variations in reference ranges and between laboratories. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/differences-pathology-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.*****

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Differences in Pathology with Dr Mark Donohoe

Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin. Although generally considered harmless, in fact patients with this condition can suffer from fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. In this episode, Nutritionist Maria Allerton (née Shaflender) talks to us in depth about Gilbert’s syndrome, speaking both from vast clinical experience and personal perspective. She discusses some of the subtle symptoms of the condition, the connections between Gilbert’s and pyroluria, why patients need to be careful when taking medications, as well as her preferred dietary and supplement interventions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/gilberts-syndrome-maria-allerton-n%C3%A9e%C2%A0shaflender *****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.*****

Gilbert's Syndrome with Maria Allerton (née Shaflender)

Skin conditions such as eczema, rashes, cradle cap, and urticarias are quite common in children and infants, sometimes causing major distress in not only the kids but their parents and carers as well. In this episode, Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm returns to FX Medicine to discuss the most common skin conditions she sees children present with in her clinic, what might be causing them, and how to treat them. She also talks about food and environmental allergens and children with atopic dispositions, how to assess kids for nutritional deficiencies, and how skin conditions can affect other systems in the body, including a child’s emotions and temperament. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/paediatric-skin-health-kate-holm *****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.*****

Paediatric Skin Health with Kate Holm

What are some approaches practitioners can use to optimise thyroid function in patients with an underactive thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition? Nutritionist and Dietician Natalie Douglas returns to FX Medicine to discuss the strategies she uses in her own clinical practice to treat thyroid patients. She talks about educating clients on how to read food labels, when to avoid gluten (and when not to), and her favourite supplements. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/approaches-thyroid-health-natalie-douglas *****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.*****

Approaches to Thyroid Health with Natalie Douglas

What is the difference between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and how does each present clinically? Today we are joined by Georgia Marrion who discusses some of these differences, diving deep into the biochemistry of histamine in the body, and how it affects (and is affected by) the various hormones in our body, including oestrogen, progesterone, the thyroid hormones and cortisol. She also talks about some of the signs and symptoms our patients might present with if they have histamine intolerance and some of the key treatment considerations. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/links-between-histamine-oestrogen-and-cortisol-georgia-marrion *****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 Links Between Histamine, Oestrogen, and Cortisol with Georgia Marrion

“All mushrooms are medicinal.” Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, biochemist, author and mushroom expert Martin Powell discusses all things mushrooms, from how extracts are produced, to the secondary metabolites of various species, to how mushrooms produce vitamin D and why you should always cook your mushrooms. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/medicinal-mushrooms-martin-powell *****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.*****

Medicinal Mushrooms with Martin Powell

What are some of the differences when it comes to treating children and adolescents versus adults? Today Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm discusses the differences around case tasking, dosing of supplements and herbal remedies, and pathology testing in children, as well as how to navigate the family dynamic and how to evaluate developmental milestones. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/working-paediatric-patient-kate-holm *****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.*****

Working with the Paediatric Patient with Kate Holm

Are all parasites bad for us? Not necessarily. Dr Mark Donohoe returns to FX Medicine to discuss all things parasites, from treatments using helminths, to why clinical trials using parasites might be flawed, why we should think twice before trying to “wipe out” a parasitic infection, and how some parasites have evolved alongside humans to be a benefit, rather than a detriment to our health. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/parasites-good-bad-ugly-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.*****

Parasites: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly with Dr Mark Donohoe

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in every 10 women, many of whom suffer chronic pain. Despite the severity of this pain, sufferers often have to forgo strong pain medication, due to side effects resulting in them unable to function in their daily lives. So what are the alternatives, and how can natural health practitioners help? Dr Mike Armour returns to FX Medicine today to discuss his research into endometriosis pain relief, updating us on the various trials he is running, which include herbal medicine, cannabis and acupuncture. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/endometriosis-research-where-do-we-stand-dr-mike-armour *****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.*****

Endometriosis Research: Where Do We Stand? with Dr Mike Armour

Gut issues are a major driver of low homocysteine and high histamine in many of our clients. But what other conditions might result in this scenario, and how does it affect our health in other ways? In this new episode, Naturopath Joanne Kennedy takes us through the ins and outs of the biochemistry of histamine and homocysteine in the body, including how too much or too little of either of these can present in patients, what blood tests she recommends and why it is so important to test homocysteine in anyone who comes into our clinics with an inflammatory condition, and why we need to be cautious in prescribing methylated B vitamins to clients in these cases. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/histamine-homocysteine-and-health-joanne-kennedy *****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.*****

Histamine, Homocysteine and Health with Joanne Kennedy

Your patient has a thyroid issue, but why has it developed in the first place? This is the important question Nutritionist and Dietician Natalie Douglas always asks when she treats a patient with thyroid dysfunction. In this episode loaded with practical clinical advice and tips, Natalie takes us through using pathology to help identify and treat thyroid dysfunction and Hashimoto’s disease, including what tests to use, what certain results might indicate, common signs and symptoms that indicate testing might be appropriate, and the importance of taking a thorough and complete patient history. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/clinical-pearls-thyroid-assessment-natalie-douglas *****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.*****

Clinical Pearls of Thyroid Assessment with Natalie Douglas

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning all other digestive tract conditions must be ruled out first. But what happens when patients receive a diagnosis yet still get little relief of symptoms? That’s where Nutritionist Maria Allerton’s (née Shaflender) expertise and passion lies, in treating complicated cases of IBS. In this episode she discusses a variety of contributing factors and treatment options for this syndrome, including the challenges of getting an IBS diagnosis, how antibiotics can contribute, the importance of testing during treatment, and how things like hypnotherapy and nutrition together can reduce symptoms and improve a patient’s quality of life. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/unravelling-complicated-cases-ibs-maria-allerton *****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.*****

Unravelling Complicated Cases of IBS with Maria Allerton (née Shaflender)

What are some treatment approaches to addressing neurobehavioural issues in children and how long does it take for us to see results? Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm joins us today to discuss neural behavioural issues in children including what cravings might indicate, options for non-invasive testing, how to balance family dynamics that come along with having a child with a neurobehavioral condition, and the various best practices for treatments including, diet, supplementation and treating the whole person. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/neurobehavioural-issues-children-kate-holm *****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.*****

Neurobehavioural Issues in Children with Kate Holm

What does it mean to “die well?” How do we have these conversations with our loved ones and our patients? This week we are joined once again by Dr Mark Donohoe who helps us tackle this difficult and moving topic. He and Andrew discuss how the modern medical approach to dying can be improved, how to help patients through a terminal diagnosis, why it’s important to have an end of life plan, and how we as natural healthcare practitioners can be a major part of the conversation between patients and the rest of their healthcare team in this area. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/navigating-conversations-around-dying-well-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.*****

Navigating Conversations Around Dying Well with Dr Mark Donohoe

Did you know that in addition to the active ingredients in a drug, its excipients can also greatly impact a patient’s nutritional health or cause side effects? With more and more patients being prescribed multiple medications it’s becoming increasingly important for every practitioner to have resources to help identify potential interactions. Today we are joined by Yvonne Coleman, a dietitian specialising in aged care who has investigated and created a vast compendium of drug-nutrient interactions for practitioners. She takes us through some of the issues in determining what these interactions might be, such as the limitations of pathology testing, as well as some of the most common drugs that affect nutritional status. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/drug-nutrient-interactions-yvonne-coleman *****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.*****

Drug-Nutrient Interactions with Yvonne Coleman

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