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Natural Medicine Podcast

Natural Medicine Podcast

Written by: Andrew Whitfield-Cook
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Welcome to the Natural Medicine Podcast by Andrew Whitfield-Cook.

Join us as we interview expert clinicians, researchers and wellbeing experts from around the world, and explore the evidence and application of complementary medicine in global healthcare.

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Episodes
  • Bioconcepts Mastering Pathology Summit. 25-26 Oct 2024 with Dr Janet Schloss
    Aug 7 2024
    In today's episode the focus shifts to an engaging conversation with Dr. Janet Schloss, a leading figure in naturopathy and clinical research in oncology. The dialogue unveils the breadth of Dr. Schloss’s professional journey, highlighting her contributions to cancer care and evidence-backed complementary medicine. As they talk, Dr. Schloss shares insights about her extensive career involving research and teaching roles, her PhD work on B vitamins’ role in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and her ongoing impactful clinical trials at Southern Cross University, NSW.

    Listeners will also get the lowdown on the Bioconcepts Mastering Pathology Summit, to be held on 25-26th October 2024, where Dr. Schloss will present alongside a star-studded lineup of speakers on critical clinic-relevent topics. The event promises to enrich practitioners’ understanding of pathology, explaining the significance of different cancer tests and how such knowledge can be applied in clinical settings. By attending this summit, participants can expect to gain valuable insights to elevate their practice and provide superior patient care, reinforcing the theme of practitioner knowledge directly benefitting patient outcomes.

    Get Your Virtual Tickets Now
    https://info.bioconcepts.com.au/pathology-summit/pricing?hsCtaTracking=21d48747-d35c-4e36-9015-b3f4af0b48cc%7C70f6b9a1-f874-47ca-9d96-ea59dc52807c#pricing

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    10 mins
  • Childhood Food Anxiety- Part 2 of 2. Treatment, with Lisa Moane
    52 mins
  • Mastering Your Genetics Using Food, with Dr Denise Furness
    Jan 18 2024

    URGENT MESSAGE: Denise has generously organised a 20% discount for the first 60 people to purchase her upcoming 28 Day WholeFood Challenge course beginning in January 2024:
    Use the code: NatMedPodcast20

    We're born with a genetic blueprint, including some variations we may have acquired along the way. These variations, called SNPs (short for Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), influence certain characteristics of our DNA blueprint to change gene expression. What we now know is that diet can have effects on gene expression leading to powerful effects on our health.
    And what better clinician to lead us through how to master your genes using food, than Dr Denise Furness.
    Strap in and have the rewind button handy. This is an information-packed podcast!

    References
    MCM6 - lactose
    MCM6 is located upstream from the LCT gene, which produces the enzyme lactase required to digest lactose. MCM6 influences LCT and lactase expression.
    PMID: 11788828, PMID: 12915462, PMID: 15114531

    HLA-DQ haplotypes - Gluten
    Human leukocyte antigen (HLA system) encodes the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC). These genes code for antigens (proteins) that help cells recognise self versus non-self. Genetic variations within HLA-DQA1 & HLA-DQB1 are linked to coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions.
    PMID: 30763397, PMID: 29244800

    MTHFR Folate
    MTHFR converts 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (5,10 methyleneTHF) to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). 5-MTHF is needed to convert homocysteine to methionine, therefore MTHFR supports methylation (making SAM) reactions throughout the body.
    MTHFR 677 T allele and increased risk for lower folate and higher homocysteine levels PMID: 25788000, 24091066, 7647779, 9545395

    APO-E Alzheimer's, Lipids
    APOE’s main phenotypes are caused by the combination of two SNPs that combine to form the genotypes/isoforms of ε2, ε3 and ε4 or E2, E3, E4. The E4 allele is associated with higher LDL levels and cardiovascular and neurological complications.
    PMID: 25328986, PMID: 11882522

    SLC30A8 - zinc transporter
    Specific to pancreatic islets and mainly expressed in β-cells that transport zinc from the cytoplasm into insulin secretory vesicles. Allelic variants have been associated with glucose and pro-insulin levels and confer susceptibility to insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
    PMID: 28218639, 17463249, 30936916.

    FTO and MC4R - weight and obesity
    Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO)
    Melanocortin-4-receptor (MC4R)
    PMID: 31954858, 19079261, 26888713

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    54 mins
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