Upcoming Events

fxmed hosted webinars 2024

Mycotoxin Protocols

Practitioner only event | Free

Join Dr Jill Crista, ND, for a clinically helpful discussion on how to individualise treatment for certain mould mycotoxins. In this webinar, we’ll cover select mycotoxins, their mechanisms for causing illness, and the most common symptoms from a particular mycotoxin. We’ll provide powerful, practical solutions on how to manage mould so that those affected can get back to living a strong and vibrant life!

Learning Objectives

  • Mechanism of illness for select mould mycotoxins
  • Symptoms caused by select mould mycotoxins
  • Protocols to address select mould mycotoxins

Methylation Masterclass Series

Practitioner only event | Free

Part 1 – Understanding methylation & nutritional co-factors
Friday 12 April 2024 | 12–1pm NZST / 10–11am AEST

Part 2 – Folates and gene-nutrient interactions within the
methylation cycle
Friday 19 April 2024 | 12–1pm NZST / 10–11am AEST

Part 3 – Practical applications, clinical assessment and
management with personalised nutrition
Friday 26 April 2024 | 12–1:30pm NZST / 10–11:30am AEST
Final session includes live Q&A with Dr Denise Furness.

Learn more about each session via the event flyer

 

cGP and its Involvement with Microcirculation and Nerve Functions

Practitioner only event | Free

cGP (cyclic Glycine-Proline) is an endogenous molecule that plays a key role in making small blood vessels. Around the age of 45, the body’s production of cGP is no longer sufficient to the body’s needs. In addition, low levels of cGP correlate with cognitive decline associated with age and neurodegenerative diseases.

Learn the function and importance of cGP in relation to healthy blood vessels and in maintaining the function of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1), a hormone essential for maintaining microcirculation and organ function. IGF-1 function declines with age and to maintain IGF-1 function our body needs cGP. This allows for rebuilding capillary networks around organs.

The webinar will also cover research on cGP and its promising role in metabolic disorders.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how the discovery of natural cGP from foods lead to the nutraceutical development of an oral cGP supplement
  • Understand the unique pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of natural cGP
  • Discover the mechanism of natural cGP in regulating, not over stimulating, or inhibiting IGF-1 function
  • Learn how cGP regenerates and revitalises healthy blood vessels to better protect from age-related decline
 

Functional Testing Webinars – NZ Practitioners only

Functional Testing – Lunch and Learn Webinar Series 2024

Practitioner only event

Join us for these FREE lunchtime screenings!

Register once for the webinar series – a reminder email will be sent out prior to each webinar.

See each session mentioned below for more information.

 

Session 1: Mould & Yeast in Children: Case Studies in Using the Urine Organic Acid and Mycotoxin Tests to Guide Treatment

Presented by Dr Nancy O’Hara (Mosaic Diagnostics)

Thursday 4 April | 12 – 1pm NZDT

In this webinar and through the use of case studies, Dr Nancy O’Hara will discuss the use of history, physical exam and appropriate lab testing to help each child reach their full potential. She will talk about the interpretation of the OAT in facilitating diagnosis and appropriate treatment options. She will define triggers and treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CRIS) and using the MycoTOX test in the diagnosis and treatment of CIRS as well as review the use of the MycoTOX test in the diagnosis and treatment of Mould Mycotoxin disease.

Session 2: Neurotransmitter Metabolites of the Organic Acids Test

Presented by Jessica Bonovich (Mosaic Diagnostics)

Thursday 9 May | | 12 – 1pm NZDT

In this webinar, we will delve into the Neurotransmitter Metabolites found on the Organic Acids Test. Neurotransmitters play a critical role in regulating mood, cognition, behaviour, and even physical processes such as digestion and immune function. We will discuss how imbalances in these neurotransmitters can contribute to a wide range of chronic health issues, and how the Organic Acids Test can help identify these imbalances. We will also explore interventions to support healthy neurotransmitter metabolism and improve overall health and well-being.

  • Session 3:  Doctors Data: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 13 June | 12 – 1pm NZDT
  • Session 4:  KBMO: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 11 July | 12 – 1pm NZDT
  • Session 5:  KBMO: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 15 August | 12 – 1pm NZDT
  • Session 6:  KBMO: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 12 September | 12 – 1pm NZDT
  • Session 7:  DNALife: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 10 October |12 – 1pm NZDT 
  • Session 8:  Precision Analytical: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 7 November |12 – 1pm NZDT
  • Session 9:  Doctors Data: Topic to be advised
    • Thursday 5 December | 12 – 1pm NZDT

Brand Partner Events

Botanical Insights for Healthy Blood Sugar Function in the Face of Stress

Practitioner only event | Free

Stress, which has become a daily part of modern life, may cause issues with healthy body metabolism. When under stress, the body responds by increasing cortisol levels, which may cause body tissues, including muscle and fat, to be less sensitive to insulin. Blood sugar may rise in response to the release of stress hormones leading to insulin resistance and glucose metabolism dysfunction. Many botanicals influence the effects of stress on the body, having stress-protecting activity which helps to minimize the adverse effects of stress on metabolic processes. The herbal combination of botanicals for modulating glucose metabolism, along with adaptogen acting botanicals, can have a direct supportive role in healthy glucose metabolism.

Presented by Mary Bove, ND

 

Industry Events

From Perimenopause to Menopause: Herbal Medicine to Support the Transition

Practitioner only event

Perimenopause for many can be a challenging time with a myriad of symptoms potentially appearing as they approach menopause.

Regina has over two decades of experience providing support during this stage of life, working with her patients to ease the symptoms encountered and promote health, positivity and vitality for beyond the transition.

Learning Objectives

  • Review of the herbal medicines used to effectively ease the various symptoms encountered during the transition
  • Share case studies to demonstrate how these herbal medicines are valuable in providing relief and support
  • Consider the ever-increasing role that practitioners of herbal and naturopathic medicine have in providing education about perimenopause and menopause
  • Discuss the maintenance of optimal physical and emotional health throughout the menopausal transition and beyond

 

Cost: $46 AUD for members – $62 AUD for non-members – $31 AUD Student Members

Topical issues in environmental health

Practitioner only event

Join Dr Dwan Vilcins as she takes a deep dive into an issue that affects us all – Environmental Health. The information presented will span air pollution exposure in the home, how climate change will interact with environmental exposures, and the external exposure to internal pathways relevant to clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

  • The home environment is frequently a major site of air pollution exposure, and every day activities can dramatically affect our air quality
  • Children are at increased risk of environmental exposure
  • Climate change is expected to worsen many environmental hazards, and some interventions need careful planning as they can create additional risk
  • Research is underway to explore the internal pathways that mediate adverse effects, and complementary medicine practitioners have a role in addressing these

Cost: $46 AUD for members – $62 AUD for non-members – $31 AUD Student Members

Herbal Medicine Summit 2024

Plant Stories: Notes from the Path

Practitioner only event

Join us on 25 & 26 May for a weekend of deep wisdom and clinical pearls offered by the very best in the profession delivering a program carefully curated by the NHAA. It will be a time of connection and community with friends, associates and mentors with plenty of opportunities for enjoying incredible natural surrounds built right into the program.

Get in quick pricing starting at $505

FxMed is proud to be an exhibitor

Revealing the Root Cause Drivers in Cardiometabolic Syndrome and Low Testosterone in Men

Practitioner Only

Cardiometabolic syndrome comprises some of the most prevalent chronic illnesses plaguing men over 35 years old and the incidence rates are increasing in the developed world. It is imperative that we identify and mitigate the root cause drivers of cardiometabolic diseases and recent discoveries, from human microbiome studies, suggests that the microbiome may play a causal role in the onset and progression of numerous conditions under this umbrella. If the microbiome is a key driver, it signifies that an ecological problem is at the root and that the ecosystem could be modulated to dramatically reduce risk.

This lecture will outline the role of the microbiome in the onset and progression of cardiometabolic syndrome and low testosterone in men and will discuss mitigating strategies that can easily be incorporated into practice.

Join Kiran Krishnan in ‘Revealing the Root Cause Drivers in Cardiometabolic Syndrome and Low Testosterone in Men’.

Proudly sponsored by FxMed

$39.95 AUD  |  Use the coupon code ‘FXMED20’ to receive 20% off!

Hyper/Hypothyroid Mastery Program

Practitioner Only – 12 Months Program
Developed by Dr Denise Furness, this Hyper/Hypothyroid Mastery Program is designed to help you heal your body naturally so you can live a truly healthy life without medications or surgery.
 
The program is backed by science and is based on Denise’s own healing journey from Graves disease as well as her experience with hundreds of women suffering from thyroid imbalance, autoimmune and chronic conditions. This is a personalized program that offers 1 -1 coaching with Denise and her team of experts.

Interprofessional Communications Course

Practitioner only

The overarching objective of this online training in interprofessional communication is to equip naturopaths* with the background knowledge, framework, and skills for writing formal letters to medical doctors.

*Whilst the course has been designed by naturopaths for naturopaths, many of the principles have broader applications and the course is open to all types of Complementary Medicine – Health Care Practitioners (CM-HCP).

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the standard ISBAR structure used by health professionals in health communication
  • Apply ISBAR structure to written communication
  • Differentiate concise and effective written information for integrated patient care
  • Construct effective written requests for medical investigations
  • Support safe complementary medicine health care practice by effectively obtaining medical review of high-risk clinical presentations (red flags)
Course duration

Approximately 4 hours in total.