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Don’t underestimate the power of food in our past, present and future evolutionary biology. Today, Mark is talking with Dr Christine Houghton who has amassed over three decades of wisdom in clinical nutrition and has a passion for the interplay of nutrigenomics with the food and nutrients we consume. Christine takes us back to the basics with a review of the terminology that makes up the field of genetics in healthcare. She navigates us through the epigenetic and gene expression effects of the foods we eat, the microbiome and the influence our genes have on many pathways of the body including methylation, inflammation and detoxification. One message is resoundingly clear: when it comes to positively influencing our genes, there is no single supplementary intervention that can substitute for the complexities of the phytonutrients we obtain from having a diet rich in diverse foods. Find todays show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/nutrigenomics-you-are-what-you-eat-dr-christine-houghton *****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.*****

Elizma Lambert is a complex-case detective who enjoys identifying patterns in her patients' signs and symptoms, genetics, environment and functional testing. In today's interview she shares with us how she selects the screening tools she uses to guide her clinical decisions. Elizma discusses, with some great clinical examples, why she chooses organic acid testing, genetic SNP testing, microbiological testing and heavy metal screening in her complex cases to help her uncover the blocks in a person's healing journey. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/biomarker-patterns-personalised-medicine-elizma-lambert *****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 Australia, if you've heard about MTHFR chances are you've come across the work of Carolyn Ledowsky. Carolyn is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia and has long been a trailblazer for personalised medicine using genetic testing. Today Carolyn shares how MTHFR SNPs first came on her radar and how it changed the way she practiced and opened up the world of interpreting genetic results to maximise clinical outcomes. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/methylation-epigenetics-and-beyond-carolyn-ledowsky *****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.*****

Is the ketogenic diet suitable for everyone? Today we are joined by Dr Dominic D'Agostino who is an associate professor and research scientist with interests in neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharmacology.Dr D'Agostino is a world leading expert in the scientific applications of keto nutrition, his laboratory develops and tests nutritional strategies and metabolic-based supplements for neurological disorders, seizures, cancer and metabolic wellness. Dr D'Agostino's expertise in ketosis has led to him working with astronauts, athletes and the military. In today's episode Dr D'Agostino shares how the body uses ketones, the difference between pathological and therapeutic ketosis and the reasons why not everyone may be bio-compatible with a ketogenic diet. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/understanding-therapeutic-ketosis-dr-dominic-dagostino *****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.*****

Once described as “part Freud, part Sherlock Holmes”, Dr Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker. Dr Lombard’s discoveries are widely regarded as fundamentally shifting the paradigm of psychiatric medicine. In today’s episode, Dr Lombard untangles the genetics of mental illness and shares his wholistic approach to brain health and neuropsychiatric conditions. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/untangling-genetics-mental-health-dr-jay-lombard   *****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.*****

What is culinary genomics? Today we are joined by Amanda Archibald, founder of "The Genomic Kitchen." Amanda has a vision for bringing genomic science into the public health system and onto the plates of everyday consumers. Amanda takes us through the steps she's taken to get hospitals in California to pilot a program to bring a nutrigenomic approach to the foods they're serving. She also discusses how genomics helps us to see nutritional biochemistry in 3D and how it can help us to connect the dots and move away from the traditional, reductionist approach to food selection. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/culinary-genomics-matching-your-food-your-genes-amanda-archibald *****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.*****

Personalised medicine is in high demand and more and more people are turning to genetic testing to better understand the nuances of their individualised health care. As a foremost expert in genetics, particularly nutrigenomics, Dr Denise Furness is in high demand as an educator to both clinicians, researchers and consumers on this growing area of healthcare. Denise joins us today to give us a "Genetics 101," highlighting the many opportunities that genetic testing opens up in clinical practice for delivering personalised, empowered health choices to patients. Today's transcript and show notes can be found here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/clinical-opportunities-genetic-testing-dr-denise-furness *****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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