FX Omics

How do our genetics influence our fertility? Rates of infertility are on the rise, with one in six couples experiencing infertility. In this episode naturopath Amie Skilton discusses the range of potential causes, what has the biggest impacts on fertility and reproduction, and how genetics might contribute to the growing issue of infertility.  Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/omicspodcast/genetic-polymorphisms-and-fertility-amie-skilton *****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 know ovulation is important for reproduction, but did you know that it’s a critical indicator of general health? In this episode, Lara Briden delves into the physiological role of ovulation outside of reproduction and takes us through the many health benefits women gain from quality ovulatory cycling. Lara shares how oestrogen helps regulate metabolic flexibility, why the brain loves oestrogen, and the importance of progesterone for immunity, neurological health and inflammation. Lara also goes into why shutting down ovulation with hormonal birth control is detrimental to women's wellbeing as well as how to differentiate between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhoea.Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/omicspodcast/ovulation-beyond-reproduction-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 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.*****

How often are you thinking about a patient's choline status? In this episode, Dr Jonathan Bortz discusses his journey into developing pharmaceuticals and supplements, and how it brought him to look at choline in a different light. He talks about the story of choline as a “one carbon metabolism,” as well as the various uses of choline in the body, including its role in methylation, genetics, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/omicspodcast/more-methylation-crucial-role-choline-dr-jonathan-bortz *****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 can alter the human genome, but is that really a good idea? In this brave new world, biohacking, a new system called CRISPR and gene editing may possibly be rewriting our futures. In today's episode, we talk to Dr Nessa Carey about the complex world of genetics and epigenetics, including discussions on the true purpose of so-called “junk DNA”. We also discuss how viruses may alter our genetic code, as well as the future of genetic and epigenetic editing and the moral dilemma surrounding this technology. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/omicspodcast/hacking-genetic-code-dr-nessa-carey *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Omics 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.*****

What if we completely reimagined the way we deliver healthcare, what would it look like and how would you do it? In this inspiring look into the future of functional medicine, entrepreneur and health advocate James Maskell discusses his work in revolutionising the medical model from one on one sessions with a doctor to shared healthcare with groups of people and teams of doctors, coaches, and practitioners in order to prevent and predict disease before it happens. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/evolution-functional-medicine-james-maskell *****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.*****