Primary tabs
The recent resurgence of respiratory infections following the COVID-19 pandemic is a topic of great interest, with the prevalence of viral infections such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the rise around the globe.1 With COVID-19 still spreading rapidly in many countries,2 the collision of these viruses has been termed a ‘tripledemic’.3 The incidence of bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and group A Streptococcus have also been increasing.4
Whilst the mechanisms behind the rising incidence of these infections are unknown, current thought amongst experts are around the concepts of immunity debt versus immunity theft.5
Following on from Part 1 of our Four Perspectives series, Professor Lesley Braun and our four FX Medicine Ambassadors dive deeper into the therapeutic management of chronic pain and inflammation.
Chronic pain, an insidious and wide-reaching health concern, affects up to 68% of working age people in Australia. The mechanics of chronic pain differ vastly to that of acute pain. Join the discussion in detail with Professor Lesley Braun facilitating the FX Medicine ambassadors in part 1 of Four Perspectives: Chronic Pain and Inflammation.
A collection of our much-loved podcasts - interesting and engaging in the natural medicine space - but easy listening, allowing you to listen at the end of a summer’s day, or while multitasking over the holidays.
How DNA testing can bring insight into three aspects of inflammation.
This podcast on burnout is a succinct overview for healthcare practitioners, covering diagnostic tools, reframing strategies, and nutritional and herbal solutions to effectively combat burnout.
A technical piece comprehensively discussing vitamin B6 and the rise in prevalence of peripheral neuropathy.