Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja

Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with over 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen.

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Jun 5, 2025 · 15 min
Assisted Dying - what it is, what it's not and why it’s so hard to get consensus
In the UK, there is much discussion around assisted dying with a bill that is being voted on in government at the moment. In this episode I look at the ethics around it and what it might mean on an individual and societal level. Palliative Care: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/what-it-involves-and-when-it-starts/ Dr Florian Willett’s death: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/suicide-pod-activist-euthanasia-sarco-b2762514.html Locked-in syndrome: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22462-locked-in-syndrome-lis How assisted dying works in The Netherlands: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/11/assisted-dying-dutch-end-of-life-netherlands-unbearable-suffering Talking about death and dying: https://www.hospiceuk.org/information-and-support/death-and-dying-what-expect/about-death-and-dying The Humanists view: https://humanists.uk/2023/10/03/six-reasons-we-need-an-assisted-dying-law/ The current state of affairs in the UK regarding the assisted dying bill: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y5d2g3wgxo My new website: https://drayan.co.uk/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2025 · 17 min
Fasting - how it works and what you need to know if you are considering it
Fasting is a hot but contentious topic. It has been practised for thousands of years and is now purported to be a way of tackling or preventing certain metabolic diseases. In this episode I look at the pros, cons and mechanisms of fasting. Links: Historical perspectives of fasting: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8838777/ Time restricted feeding in mice (Sachin Panda): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3491655/ Further study (see first image for feeding habits): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413114004987 5:2 diet summary: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/the-5-2-diet-guide Prolonged fasting: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37377031/ Fasting and autophagy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24058-autophagy The flip side - analysis of a study that found a increased link to heart disease from fasting: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/intermittent-fasting# Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025 · 16 min
Health fads and trends - cold plunges, IR saunas, hyperbaric oxygen, vagus nerve stimulation and more - do they work?
Every week or so you will see and article about one or more of these topics. Maybe you have tried them or do them regularly. In the episode I look at the science and thinking behind them all. Links: Cold water exposure - a paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518606/ Vagus nerve stimulation: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17598-vagus-nerve-stimulation Hyperbaric oxygen: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy Saunas and potential benefits (academic paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916#s0180 High Protein Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/high-protein-diet-plan Buy my book THE HEALTH FIX now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 My new website: https://drayan.co.uk/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2025 · 16 min
Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine - an evolution, from past, present to the future
Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine is a course I run with Dr Rangan Chatterjee that has been going for 8 years now. It was the first course of its kind in the UK and in this episode I look at a recap of our recent conference, what has changed in lifestyle medicine over the years and the latest science. Links: Dr Emily Leeming: https://www.emilyleeming.com/ Dr Rob Lustig: https://robertlustig.com/ Dr Kiran Sodha: https://www.drsodha.co.uk/ Dr Nathaniel Roocroft’s work: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2023/november/23/20231123-uk-flagship-pioneers-largest-ever-mental-and-physical-health-drive-at-sea Dr Madhvi Joshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhvi-joshi-419b71353/ Depression as an inflammatory disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38826138/ Gut-brain axis and the role of the microbiome in neurodegeneration: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-024-01743-1 Fibre benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you Weight loss drugs hold key to longer life?: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/golden-age-of-medicine-weight-loss-drugs-seen-as-key-to-longer-life-3wblnx3j6# Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/home Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2025 · 15 min
Ayurvedic Medicine - ahead of it’s time?
Ayurvedic Medicine is thousands of years old. It has a systems based approach which can be personalised and its methods are based on careful observation and the interconnectedness of human beings and our relation to our environment. There has also been caution around some treatments which can cause harm which I cover in this episode. A quick summary of Ayurvedic Medicine: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ayurvedic-medicine-in-depth The doshas: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vata-dosha-pitta-dosha-kapha-dosha Pulse diagnosis: https://www.healingholidays.com/blog/pulse-diagnosis-in-ayurveda Liver Disease in 14 year old: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/liver-failure-in-14-year-old-kerala-girl-leads-to-traditional-vs-modern-medicine-debate/articleshow/94822613.cms Ayurvedic herbs: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ayurvedic-herbs Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2025 · 19 min
Inner child work - an intrinsic part of true wellbeing
It’s easy to race through life without thinking that we need to do some inner work on ourselves but more often than not it catches up with us at some point. In this episode I look at why it’s important and go through a basic inner child exercise to get you started. Links: A beginner’s guide to inner child work: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/inner-child-healing#listen Some books which cover this and a lot more: How to do the work by Nicole LePera: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Do-Work-Recognise-Patterns/dp/1409197743 The book you wish your parents had read: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Wish-Your-Parents-Read/dp/0241251028 Arian Samouie's work: https://ariansamouie.com/ Why is everyone working on their inner child?: https://time.com/6268636/inner-child-work-healing/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2025 · 16 min
5 signs of hidden illnesses you need to know
Symptoms are often hard to interpret with the amount of data and tools that are out there these days. In this episode I look at innocuous symptoms that can creep up on us over a long time but could be harbinger of an underlying condition. COMT genes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202001/what-is-the-comt-gene-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health Raynaud’s Phenomenon: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/raynauds-phenomenon Fungal nails: https://patient.info/infections/fungal-nail-infection-tinea-unguium Nitric oxide foods: https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-foods-nitric-oxide FIT testing for bowel cancer: https://www.faecal-immunochemical-test.co.uk/healthcare-professionals/about-faecal-immunochemical-testing/ Body odour: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor Phaeochromocytoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pheochromocytoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20355367# Unexplained weight loss: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/unexplained-weight-loss Rash - acanthosis nigricans: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acanthosis-nigricans/ Buy The Health Fix now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2025 · 15 min
Work-life balance - the ultimate hot topic and how to get it right
There isn’t a week that I don’t hear the phrase ‘work-life balance’. In this episode I look at what it means, how it has changed over the years and what we can do to try to get it right. What is work-life balance?: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurathomas/2022/07/26/what-does-work-life-balance-even-mean/ Severance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/ Womens Liberation and WLB: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4079063/#: The Great Resignation: https://hbr.org/2022/03/the-great-resignation-didnt-start-with-the-pandemic Freelancing pros and cons: https://medium.com/@mrmunifali/the-5-pros-and-cons-of-freelance-work-15e1dbb375c6 Why Google perks may not be what good working life is about: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/18/google-amazon-microsoft-perks-dont-matter-this-is-what-keeps-talented-people-from-quitting.html Work is good for us: https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2191 Boiling frogs: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202406/the-boiling-frog-syndrome-a-metaphor-for-burnout Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2025 · 15 min
Your questions answered! - DNA analyses, bad habits, chronic fatigue, dietary fibre and more
In this episode I have saved up questions from the last 6 months and decided to tackle them head on. From whether you should get a DNA analysis to why some people think fibre is bad for you - it’s in this ep! DNA analyses - a view point https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/23/what-i-learned-from-home-dna-test-kits-are-they-accurate-or-worthwhile SNPs: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/genomicresearch/snp/ Genetic screening via health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/predictive-genetic-tests-cancer/ MCM6: https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/mcm6.pdf The genes of Alzheimer’s Disease: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet Alcohol and WHO advice: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health Chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome Long Covid YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LCCWYCD Organic food - the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php Fibre bad for us? (A dissection of this argument): https://biolayne.com/articles/research/paul-saladino-on-joe-rogan-experience-hype-vs-evidence/ Dr Emily Leeming on fibre: https://dremilyleeming.substack.com/p/is-fibre-the-missing-link-to-true My case for generalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2025 · 15 min
Vitamin D - everything you need to know
Vitamin D is often regarded as the doyen of vitamins. It’s structure differs to other vitamins and in this episode I look at it’s benefits, it’s risks and potential in terms of it’s role in human health. Structure of vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523241039 UVA and UVB light: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/ Vitamin D deficiency (NICE): https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/ Innate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/# (Listen to my episode on autoimmunity - October 2024) Rickets: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rickets-and-osteomalacia/ VDR mutations and rickets: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/vdr/ Twin study on VDR mutations: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-69128-2 Vitamin D co-factors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10974675/ Tim Spector and vitamin D: https://theconversation.com/the-sun-goes-down-on-vitamin-d-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-this-celebrated-supplement-52725 Foods high in vitamin K2: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2-foods Marshall Protocol: https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.008344.pdf Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2025 · 17 min
Coeliac Disease and gluten sensitivity - what it is and why it’s on the rise.
Coeliac Disease rates are rising across the globe. In this episode I look at what it is, why it occurs and the multitude of guises that gluten-related symptoms can take on. So many foods contain gluten (not just grains) so it is an important issue. The genetics of coeliac disease (HLAs - human leukocyte antigens): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-celiac-disease-hereditary Villi and their function: https://study.com/learn/lesson/villi-in-small-intestine.html Innate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/ The rise of coeliac disease: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-31/rising-incidence-of-celiac-disease-spurs-interest-in-research-treatments Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://www.sheffieldbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/neuroscience/neuroinflammation/gluten-related-neurological-disorders-and-ataxia Dermatitis herpetiformis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21460-dermatitis-herpetiformis Gluten ataxia and TG6-mediated neurological symptoms: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/ Sourdough: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/23/sourdough-bread-gluten-intolerance-food-health-celiac-disease Omega-5 gliadin allergy: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/latest-research-summaries/the-journal-of-allergy-and-clinical-immunology-in/2018/wheat GAD antibodies: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/gad-antibodies Hashimoto’s and gluten: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hashimotos-and-gluten Foods containing gluten: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gluten-foods#foods-with-gluten Ancient and modern wheat: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9611902/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2025 · 16 min
The end of life - how can we prepare for it?
In this episode I look at something that comes to us all, not death itself, but the run up towards it. How can we prepare for the inevitable in the best possible way? Is it even possible? Longevity as an obsession: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/sep/13/rich-men-longevity-history Urgency culture, burnout and modern life: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnout Being busy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-psychology-of-creativity/202304/the-myth-of-keeping-busy Regrets of the dying: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/ 7 types of forgetfulness: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/forgetfulness-7-types-of-normal-memory-problems Communities around the end of life: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330929/ Being true to yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdG2yK7hoPQ Meditation for the end of life: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/research-blogs/compassion-meditation-for-end-of-life/ Physical contact at the end of life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/understanding-grief/201703/touching-the-dying Legal and financial advice: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support/financial-help-end-of-life Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2025 · 16 min
Migraines (and headaches) - the forgotten epidemic?
Migraines are common cause of debility worldwide. In this episode I look at the causes of migraines and other types of headaches, what we can do about them and how to detect and manage them better. Links: The theories behind migraine and its mechanism: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/headache/how-a-migraine-happens Triptan drugs: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/triptans/#page-section-1 MSG headaches: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38079074/ Sphenoid sinus disease (confused for migraine): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16213927/ Functional scoliosis: https://www.healthline.com/health/scoliosis/functional-scoliosis#summary Erunemab: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-monoclonal-antibodies/ Migraine as common cause of disability: https://thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s10194-020-01208-0 Daith piercing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075511/ Acupuncture: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/acupuncture/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2025 · 16 min
Functional Medicine: a model for addressing health issues today or modern day quackery?
In this episode I look at Functional Medicine, a movement which started in the USA and is practised predominantly by non-medical practitioners but also increasingly medical doctors. It comes under a lot of fire from doctors and I want to explore why this, including that is isn’t ‘medicine' and what the differences and similarities are between functional medicine and conventional allopathic medicine. Links: Intro to functional medicine by IFM: https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine A review of functional medicine by Jeffrey Bland: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9173848/ Methylation explained: https://www.healthline.com/health/methylation#takeaway Methylation, a view from a functional medicine practitioner: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2016/08/01/methylation-whats-fuss/ The British College of Functional Medicine: https://www.bc-fm.org/ Patient story from The Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/patient-stories/196-functional-medicine-helps-woman-regain-her-life-after-44-years-of-chronic-pain An allopathic doctors view: https://www.doctormather.com/blog/redflags Limitations of Evidence Based Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109716331370 Evidence Based Medicine: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/11/e067268 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2025 · 17 min
How to take stock of your health in just 10 minutes
In this episode I look at a quick and easy way to take stock of your health quickly and easily to re-orientate yourself whenever you need to. It’s a great way to lay out your story, turn 'what into why', and maintain your health and head off problems before they set in. My IDEAL framework for habit change: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions. (There is a separate episode on this: episode 26) Yoga with Adriene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Jet lag tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-to-get-over-jet-lag Sleep tips: https://somneesleep.com/blogs/post/matt-walker-sleep-tips Infections: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241119-long-fatigue-the-exhaustion-that-lingers-after-an-infection Vitamin D deficiency: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX and transform your health: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2025 · 15 min
Protein - the essence of our biological life?
Protein is one of our three macronutrients and increasingly getting traction as being really important to our long term health. In this episode I look at why it’s so important to make sure we get enough and the right type. Sugar equivalent chart for carbohydrates: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/what-is-a-low-carb-lifestyle/dr-unwins-sugar-infographics/ Leptin and ghrelin: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/leptin-101 Macronutrients: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/macronutrients Trans-fats: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114 10000 proteins (our proteome): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4889822/ Sarcopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopenia Nitrites and cancer: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/27/too-much-nitrite-cured-meat-brings-clear-risk-of-cancer-say-scientists Protein and reduced cognitive decline: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protein-intake-associated-with-less-cognitive-decline Doctors Kitchen protein calculator (Dr Rupy Aujla): https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/protein_calculator.php Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2025 · 14 min
Air Pollution - a serious "invisible" threat to our health both in and outdoors and what we can do about it
Air pollution is a huge cause of death killing 8 million people worldwide each year. Its effects are damaging to most of our body systems yet is an ‘invisible’ threat to us. In this episode I look at what we can do to minimise our exposure to air pollutants in and out of the home. WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228 Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32919961/ Air pollution and non-communicable diseases: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6904854/ Smoke control at home: https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules Carpets and health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5858259/ Mould and illness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231651/ Plants and air purification: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8279815/ My report for the BBC from Hong Kong on air pollution comparing types: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2025 · 15 min
Magnesium - why it’s so important for our health
Magnesium is an important mineral for our health and in this episode I look at why it has become a silent public health issue in recent years. I cover where magnesium comes from, why deficiency has become so prevalent and what to do about it. Food sources of magnesium: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/magnesium/ Sublinical magnesium deficiency: https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668 Getting enough magnesium and why blood testing is often inaccurate: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316205/ An old study about CO2 and plant mineralisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24867639/ The decline of plant nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36336557/ Vitamin D and magnesium: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900722000867 A campaign for remineralising soil: https://www.remineralize.org/ Examine.com - evidence based information on supplements Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2025 · 15 min
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
In this episode I go back to the basics of how to get themes out now your GP appointment beyond the obvious. Medicine is increasingly complex and time is often short with the doctor. Here are my tips for an effective use of appointments in 2025. Links: Why men don’t gp to the doctor - https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/why-dont-men-go-to-see-their-doctors/ Hello My Name is: https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/ Continuity: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workload/continuity-of-care-more-productive-than-access-driven-gp-models-study-suggests/ Giving the doctor a good history: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynmcclanahan/2019/01/19/how-to-give-a-good-medical-history-to-get-better-health-care/ Reasonable adjustments: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/reasonable-adjustments/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2025 · 14 min
Urinary Tract Health - a 101:
Infections of the urinary tract are a daily occurrence but there is much more to them than meets the eye. In this episode I go through some of the conditions that affect the kidney and bladder and what we can do to keep them healthy. Cystitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/cystitis Benign prostate enlargement: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-enlargement/ Urethritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264903 Bladder cancer symptoms: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-i-knew-i-had-bladder-cancer---3-survivors--first-symptoms.h00-159701490.html Kidney stone diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stone-diet Chronic kidney disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/ Bladder and pelvic muscle exercises: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14611-kegel-exercises Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.