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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Jan 16, 2025 · 19 min
Wellness - a trillion dollar cult or an essential part of healthy living?
Wellness is big. But it really divides opinion. Some think of it as extreme aesthetic procedures or unnecessary fad diets whereas others regard it as essential maintenance. I explore what wellness really means in this episode. —— Links: The GWI and wellness definitions: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/ Wellness vs wellbeing: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/340202/wellness-wellbeing-difference.aspx Kelp and the thyroid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6750240/ When wellness goes wrong: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/31/the-wellness-instagrammer-who-learned-to-let-go BBL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-66798236 Gluten antibodies and neurological disease: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/ Stress and heart rhythm issues: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.032414 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 10, 2025 · 15 min
The 8 habits that might help you live 20 years longer
In this episode I look at a huge study from the USA which looked at over 700,000 people to find which habits lead others to increased lifespan. I discuss the limitations of the study but also some universal habits we could all potentially benefit from. The study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652366280X?via%3Dihub Study summary: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38065710/ Exercise benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise All Trials (Ben Goldacre): https://www.alltrials.net/ The latest on the opioid crisis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65764307. (The dramatisations of this story, Painkiller and Dopesick are both available to watch on Netflix) What is an observational study?: https://www.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/patients-public/about-clinical-trials/what-is-an-observational-study/ O Sleep (by Handel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJr5Uvi7fM4 Plant-based diets: https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-023-00877-2 A framework to help create or break habits: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions 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 3, 2025 · 13 min
2025 - the year of letting go
This year instead of wanting to take on new habits and do more I want to let go of things that are holding me back. In true Health Fix style it’s all about Too Little vs Too Much and I am shedding the too much bits! Toxic behaviours by others, phones in the morning, all or nothing and forgiveness all feature. Links: Marie Kondo and KonMari: https://konmari.com/ Boundary setting: https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some Forgiveness vs moving on: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-forgiving-life/201809/is-there-difference-between-forgiving-and-moving Comparisons with others: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap Changing an all or nothing mindset: https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/replace-an-all-or-nothing-mindset-with-balanced-thinking/ Phone use in the morning: https://www.fielding.edu/how-morning-phone-habits-shape-productivity-and-well-being/# BUY THE HEALTH FIX PAPERBACK NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 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.
Dec 27, 2024 · 12 min
Reflection - why it’s good for us
There is consensus on how reflection is good for mental health as well as productivity but how can we easily make time for it on the modern world? In this episode at this reflective time of year I look at how we might be able to do it little and often. The power of self-reflection: https://hbr.org/2022/03/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-self-reflection Journalling benefits: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling Reflection and productivity: https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/the-pause-that-brings-peace-and-productivity 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.
Dec 20, 2024 · 14 min
Anaemia 101
In this episode I cover the different type so anaemia as I have found it can cause much confusion and there are so many different types, from mild iron deficiency to types that can be life threatening. Iron deficiency anaemia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-marrow Haem and non haem iron: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflet/good-sources-of-iron Vitamin C and iron: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/iron_and_vitamin_c_the_perfect_pair Aplastic anaemia: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/aplastic-anaemia/ Pernicious anaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22377-pernicious-anemia Anaemia of chronic disease: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14477-anemia-of-chronic-disease MCV on a blood count: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mcv-mean-corpuscular-volume/ Leukaemia: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/leukaemia Haemolytic anaemia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hemolytic-anemia Sickle cell disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sickle-cell-disease/ Thalassemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14508-thalassemias Iron diet sheet: https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/information/iron-diet-sheet/ Eating your greens: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34034049/ 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.
Dec 13, 2024 · 18 min
Liver health - fatty liver disease, jaundice, preventive measures and more
In this episode I look at the liver and how to keep it healthy, arguably the most industrious visceral organ in our body with so many critical functions. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease Fructose: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-high-fructose-intake-may-trigger-fatty-liver-disease Glycogen: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23509-glycogen Ultra processed food and liver disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37871746/ Alcohol and liver disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/alcoholinduced-liver-disease WIlson’s Disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353251 Haemochromatosis: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/ Jaundice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice/ Gall bladder removal - cholecsytecomy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/21614-gallbladder-removal Diarrhoea after gall bladder removal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10725554/ Hepatitis 'alphabet': https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/hepatitis Gallbladder diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-diet Metabolic pathways in detoxification: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2015/760689 Coffee and other foods: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915 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.
Dec 6, 2024 · 13 min
Winter Health 101
It’s a time of year that some people dread but there’s so much we can do get through this season and I look at that in this short but useful 101 episode. Polyphenols and hormesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958166924000107 Vitamin C and zinc for colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342851/ Asthma exacerbations and vitamin D: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(17)30306-5/fulltext# Non IgE cows milk protein allergy: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/ (can cause cough if drinking milk) SAD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 Morning light (Russell Foster): https://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-russell-foster-receives-daylight-award-2020 Food cravings in winter: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/winter-diet-cold-weather-food-b2621804.html Flu (Influenza): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4335-influenza-flu Exercise in winter health: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-stay-active-in-cold-weather 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.
Nov 28, 2024 · 17 min
Back Pain
Back pain is something most of us have suffered with at some point. In this episode I look at the various reasons behind back pain, how we can rethink it and manage it beyond simple exercise and pain relief including alternative therapies. The stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Back muscles: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21632-back-muscles The lumbar spine: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22396-lumbar-spine Sciatica: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12792-sciatica 'Slipped disc': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slipped-disc/ Core exercises for the back (yoga and pilates may also help): https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/core-strength/art-20546851 Cauda equina - an emergency: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/cauda-equina-syndrome/ Vitamin D and back pain: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/doi/10.7812/TPP/18.241 IDD therapy: https://iddtherapy.co.uk/ Acupuncture: https://www.healthline.com/health/acupuncture-for-back-pain Spinal cord stimulators: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/treating-pain-with-spinal-cord-stimulators Mind-body link in back pain: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/well/mind/john-sarno-chronic-pain-relief.html 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.
Nov 22, 2024 · 19 min
The Mental Heath Crisis: why it is so severe and will it ever get better?
In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it? TW: mentions suicide. Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/ COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8758130/# Trauma and mental health: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/20/trauma-trust-and-triumph-psychiatrist-bessel-van-der-kolk-on-how-to-recover-from-our-deepest-pain Antipsychotic medication: https://www.bap.org.uk/articles/chlorpromazine-the-first-antipsychotic/ The coal gas story, UK: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC478945/ Suicide and means restriction: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00157-9/fulltext Golden Gate Bridge stories and learnings: https://ennyman.medium.com/a-lesson-from-29-golden-gate-suicide-attempts-a42f4ef3f970 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/19/us/golden-gate-bridge-suicide-safety-net/index.html Jonny Benjamin: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/ The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/ Early Years resources: https://www.annafreud.org/services/services-for-children-and-young-people/for-under-fives/early-years-in-mind/ Leafyard - one of many mental health AI apps: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix 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.
Nov 15, 2024 · 15 min
Hydration - how to get it right: the life saving power and perils of fluid balance
Hydration is something many of us take for granted but in this episode I bust some myths around hydration, cover why it is important to give it some thought and why urine colour is not the best measure of how hydrated we are. Too much vs too little: https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/p/C16g1vfI3ZP/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5 Plethysmography: https://www.healthline.com/health/plethysmography Water intoxication: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication Diarrhoeal disease and oral rehydration therapy (ORT): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diarrhoeal-disease ORT: https://ourworldindata.org/oral-rehydration-therapy 8 glasses of water a day?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-63755475# Overhydration dangers: https://www.healthline.com/health/overhydration Delirium: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/symptoms-causes/syc-20371386 What hydrates us: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages Excessive thirst: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thirst/ Tap water: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tap-water-uk-safe-to-drink-b2600254.html 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.
Nov 7, 2024 · 18 min
Thyroid Health - a deep dive on how it works, what it does, how it goes wrong and what to do to keep it healthy
The thyroid is an important gland and with many functions. Up to 10% of people have a thyroid disorder and in this episode I look at common presentations and how to keep your thyroid healthy. How thyroid hormone is made: https://www.ezmedlearning.com/blog/thyroid-hormone-synthesis-steps-pathway Hashimoto’s Disease - a common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351855 Derbyshire goitre: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15719162/ Nutritional factors and the thyroid: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/multiple-nutritional-factors-and-thyroid-disease-with-particular-reference-to-autoimmune-thyroid-disease/DBA9BAD5847376FA5E099B7ACC7556A2 Iodine - a double edged sword: https://www.healthline.com/health/iodine-uses Selenium and the thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37033262/ Ashwagandha: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2017.0183 Heavy metals and the thyroid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3569681/ Lioyhyronine (T3): Many people cannot convert T4 to T3 (a defect in the de-iodinase enzyme that loses the iodine molecule): https://thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hypothyroid/treatment-options-for-hypothyroidism/treatment-options-for-hypothyroidism/liothyronine-t3/ 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.
Oct 31, 2024 · 21 min
Prostate Cancer - 101
It’s the second commonest cancer in men across the world and increasing in incidence. In this episode I look at why it occurs and what we can do prevent it, manage risk and raise awareness. Hormones and their roles in prostate cancer: https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/largest-study-to-date-confirms-role-of-two-hormones-in-aggressive-prostate-cancer-risk# Benign prostatic hypertrophy (not cancer): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20370087 Genetics and prostate cancer: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prostate-cancer/#causes Gleason grading of prostate cancer: https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/diagnosis-staging-prostate-cancer/gleason-score-isup-grade Stress and prostate cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5693840/ Inflammation and prostate cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4029103/#:~:text=These%20preliminary%20studies%20revealed%20that,score%207%E2%80%9310)%20disease. Exercise and prostate cancer: https://www.pcf.org/patient-resources/living-prostate-cancer/exercise-prostate-cancer/ Toxins / cadmium: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41389-020-0202-7 Dietary cadmium: https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-015-1153-9# Selenium supplementation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8971064/ Prospective Japanese study on green tea: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17906295/ Calcium and red meat: https://www.nature.com/articles/6604331 Green tea and diet: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987722000792 Movember.com Buy my book THE HEALTH FIX on sale price now: https://rb.gy/rzknqt 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.
Oct 24, 2024 · 16 min
Who should you trust with your health?
The amount of health information and practitioners are constantly growing and we have a choice about where we search for this information and advice. But how do you know who is reliable? How do you decide who to trust? I explore this and more in the episode. Gen Z and their health: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tiktok-main-source-health-information-gen-z#56%25-of-Gen-Z-users-turn-to-TikTok-for-health-and-wellness-advice Good cheap and fast - 2 out of 3: https://audioinsurgent.substack.com/p/fast-cheap-goodpick-two Debates around vaccines: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10070776/ What health means in a digital society: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5778676/#:~:text=Definitions Youtube Health: https://health.youtube/ Trust in health - sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48663843 Conflicts of interest: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2623608 The role of influencers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1553118X.2022.2042694 Covid vaccine injuries: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/health/covid-vaccines-side-effects.html 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.
Oct 17, 2024 · 16 min
Narrative Medicine - how storytelling helps us heal
Narrative Medicine is an important art in a consultation involving both talking and listening. In this episode I look at why it is important and how it can help our health outcomes. AI in consultations: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13169325/GP-AI-listening-auto-generate-patient-notes-confidential-medical-information-wrong-hands.html Neurodivergence: https://autietraumageek.medium.com/lost-in-translation-the-social-language-theory-of-neurodivergence-part-1-of-2-1963ba0073c5 Data usage in medicine: https://bjgp.org/content/68/668/e146 Pre-surgery anxiety: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/surgery-anxiety#pre-surgery-vs-post-surgery-anxiety The therapeutic benefit of being heard: https://thelionmind.org.sg/the-importance-of-being-heard-enhancing-mental-health-through-active-listening/ The seven C’s: https://www.conversationsinvitingchange.com/about/ Narrative medicine - journal article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/194300 A review of narrative medicine and outcomes: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e031568 Narrative medicine - good for both patients and clinicians: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/doi/10.7812/TPP/23.116# AI and empathy: https://www.wavestone.com/en/insight/the-empathy-paradox-can-ai-connect-with-customers-in-contact-centres/ 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.
Oct 10, 2024 · 17 min
Community as a cure - the stunning power of groups in health and wellbeing
Community as a cure? We often think of healthcare being a relationship between a clinician and a patient but amazing things can occur through the power of community and using it as sociological therapy. I look at why groups can be so powerful and how you might run one. Parkrun: home | parkrun UK Weight Watchers: How The WeightWatchers Weight-Loss Program Works Stanley Schachter’s work - an article: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2009/2/16/the-tribe-mentality.html An example of healthy living delivered in groups, initially churches: https://www.danielplan.com/# Group consultations - Dr Rupa Joshi: https://painconcern.org.uk/empowering-patients/ Shape Up: https://www.watfordfccsetrust.com/project/shape-up/ Nushu: https://nushu.com/group Communities in health - people as a valuable commodity: https://www.health.org.uk/publications/at-the-heart-of-health-realising-the-value-of-people-and-communities#:~:text=Mental and physical health and,community capacity and resilience%2C among Rural groups in India: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9207712/ Thalassemia awareness (charity): https://ukts.org/ Children’s Heart Disease Awareness: https://chfed.org.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.
Oct 3, 2024 · 19 min
Autoimmunity - its alarming rise and what we can do about it
Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. In this episode I look at why this is the case, the mechanisms behind autoimmunity and what we can do to prevent and manage it. Innate vs adaptive immunity (including B and T cells): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/# Molecular mimicry in autoimmunity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896841118305365# Hashimoto’s - molecular mimicry in action. Gluten mimics the surface proteins of the thyroid gland: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37554764/ Autoantibodies: https://pathology.jhu.edu/autoimmune/definitions The rise of autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9918670/# Intestinal permeability and autoimmunity: https://academic.oup.com/biohorizons/article/doi/10.1093/biohorizons/hzx015/4670557# 'Leaky gut’ syndrome: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326117 Autoimmune protocol diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/aip-diet-autoimmune-protocol-diet#how-it-works Proteus and rheumatoid arthritis; https://www.iomcworld.org/open-access/worldwide-links-between-emproteus-mirabilisem-and-rheumatoid-arthritis-46162.html Sleep and autoimmunity: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(22)00311-3/fulltext Stress and autoimmunity: https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/stress-autoimmune-disease-navigating-the-complex-relationship/ An expert opinion on the rise in autoimmunity: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/why-are-autoimmune-and-allergic-diseases-rising-andrew-wang/ Vitamin D and autoimmunity: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2306132-vitamin-d-supplements-really-do-reduce-risk-of-autoimmune-disease/#ixzz7KF2W0SEL 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.
Sep 26, 2024 · 16 min
Biomechanics - a key to health, hiding in plain sight
Our biomechanics affect us all the time, each and every day and is often ignored when it comes to its impact on health. From hip pain to heartburn, our anatomy and the way we move can have impacts on our health on a daily basis. Leg length discrepancy: https://www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com/2021/06/01/how-a-leg-length-discrepancy-affects-the-body/ Podiatry and foot biomechanics: https://www.ukpodiatry.com/our-assessments/biomechanical-analysis Kyphosis exercises: https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/kyphosis-exercises#exercises-to-try World Athletics: https://worldathletics.org/news/press-release/2017-world-championships-athletics-biomechani The kinetic chain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174497/ Exercise for constipation: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-constipation/exercises-to-relieve-constipation#1 Looking at your phone: https://www.cprtherapy.org/blog/Postural-Awareness-with-Mobile-Devices~6435.html Douglas Heel (activation therapy): https://douglasheel.com/ 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.
Sep 19, 2024 · 18 min
'Your typical day" - how it can give you clues to unresolved symptoms
In my book The Health Fix I talk about how I ask patients about their typical day and why that is a great question to ask in order to generate a 'Lifestyle Prescription’. Looking at your typical day may not be something you’ve done recently or in any detail but it can give you clues to why you may be contributing to some of your symptoms or how you feel. Carpal tunnel syndrome and sleep position: https://www.athletico.com/2017/04/14/sleep-positioning-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ Sleep and circadian rhythm tips: https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sleep/cant-sleep-mistakes/496595 Health trackers and anxiety: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8357265/ Caffeine and our genes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242593/ Systems medicine and biology: https://laskerfoundation.org/leroy-hood-there-is-going-to-be-a-fantastic-revolution-in-medicine/ Eating late and sleep disruption: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-eating-before-bed-bad-for-you Microwave ovens and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242593/ Repressed emotions and dealing with them: https://www.healthline.com/health/repressed-emotions My IDEAL framework in print: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions My IDEAL framework on this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000567557435 Our monkey brain: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000597803315 THE HEALTH FIX: The Health Fix: Transform your Health in 8 Weeks amazon.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.
Sep 12, 2024 · 18 min
Big Pharma - friend or foe?
Big Pharma gets a lot of bad press, yet most of us have needed to take medication for something at some point in our lives. How do we minimise the risk of our coming to harm from drugs and what can industry do to work more openly with us? Diuretic drugs: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-79565-7_4 Ben Goldacre - a review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3635613/ Evidence Based Medicine: https://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/ebm Lorcainide story: https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.g7717/rr-1 Anti-arrhythmic drugs: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/anti-arrhythmics Drug reps and doctors: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1245972805/pharma-reps-have-visited-doctors-for-decades-what-impact-does-it-have-on-patient The opioid crisis and Oxycontin latest: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60610707 PHQ-9 for depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3416649/# Monoclonal antibodies: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/114311.stm ALLTRIALS: alltrials.net The NHS and big pharma: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/08/its-naive-to-think-this-is-in-the-best-interests-of-the-nhs-how-big-pharmas-millions-are-influencing-healthcare 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.
Sep 6, 2024 · 15 min
Decluttering your home - how it could have multiple benefits for your health
The evidence is compelling. Clutter can be harmful to our health in many ways from poor sleep, stress, anxiety and even physical pain. Why is this the case and what can we do about it? Graham Hill - less stuff, more happiness: https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness?subtitle=en Marie Kondo and her work: https://konmari.com/ Attention and the visual cortex: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21228167/ Fals risk: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10735369/\\ Eating behaviours and hoarding: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25440599/ Procrastination and clutter: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36767429/ Decluttering challenge: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-10-100-decluttering-challenge-37394185 Clutter, sleep and fatigue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9616259/ ADHD and clutter: https://www.additudemag.com/making-peace-with-your-clutter/ 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.