Dr Brad Leech and Emma Sutherland discuss key microbiome concepts, emphasising the importance of distinguishing between pathogens and pathobionts, the latest on testing methods, microbial richness vs diversity, and the safe use of antimicrobial herbs, including Brad’s four rules for clinical practice: Test, Reflect, Protect, and Regenerate.
Join fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir and Dr. Brad Leech as they deep dive into the connection between gut microbiome health and autoimmunity, with a focus on understanding functional and pathology tests, clinical presentations, and appropriate therapeutics to support patients holistically.
Today we are joined by nutritionist Jessica Cox who shares her clinical approach to how, when and why you might incorporate microbiome testing with your patients.
Leaky gut doesn’t syndrome exist! Find out why in this episode with Brad Leech, as he takes us through intestinal permeability.
A recent study has suggested maintaining gut barrier function may be key to efficacy of probiotics on oxidative stress and inflammatory response.
It is understood that the microbiome differs from person to person, even varying in the same individual at different stages of life, thus influencing which genes are active at any given time. How is this influencing autoimmunity?
The ancient wisdom of Hippocrates who believed that ‘all disease begins in the gut’ is being validated by modern science, with poor gastrointestinal (GIT) health linked to an increasing number of diseases.
The human microbiome is sensitive to a variety of environmental factors including food choices, antibiotic usage, other medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and even exposure to glyphosate - leaving us vulnerable to autoimmunity in the long term.
