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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Apr 11, 2024 · 19 min
Skin Health - a 101
Skin - it’s known as our largest ‘organ’ and most of us have had some kind of skin issue. This is my 101. Enjoy! Guttate psoriasis: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis-guttate Pitiryiasis rosea: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/pityriasis-rosea-symptoms Scarlet fever: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176242 Slapped cheek syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/ Omega 3 and skin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892455/ Probiotics and skin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9386980/ Acne: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/ss/slideshow-acne-dictionary PCOS: https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-disease Rosacea: https://www.rosacea.org/patients/all-about-rosacea Non IgE cows milk protein allergy: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/ Dermatitis herpetiformis: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/dermatitis-herpetiformis/ Elimination diets: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elimination-diet Atopy: https://www.healthline.com/health/atopy Demodex: https://www.healthline.com/health/demodex-folliculorum MI allergy: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-to-know-about-methylchloroisothiazolinone-allergies Contact dermatitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitis Melanoma and ABCDE: https://www.melanomauk.org.uk/the-abcde-rule Sunlight and cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4571149/ 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 4, 2024 · 20 min
Health screening - worth it or a waste of time?
Health screening has exploded over the last 20 years. Is it a money making exercise or actually worth it? In this episode I look at the pros and cons and how you can decide what may be worth doing and the reason people decide they need it. Links: UK ethics of health screening: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screening/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screening Health Screening - a recent paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK436014/ RCGP screening statement around extra work for NHS GPs from screening companies: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/screening Karen Brady’s story: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/apr/20/healthandwellbeing.health1 The pros and cons of PSA testing: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/prostate-tests/psa-blood-test Genomic (DNA) testing for propensity to disease (eg breast cancer): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/genetic-and-genomic-testing/ MTHFR: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326181 Our Future Health: https://ourfuturehealth.org.uk/ Bill Turnbull's prostate cancer story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62755001 My book THE HEALTH FIX - paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= "The only health manual you'll ever need..." Dr Rangan Chatterjee. "...lifechanging..." Dr Rupy Aujla 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 29, 2024 · 19 min
Food Intolerances - how to work out if you have one and why many people don't believe they exist
There isn’t a week in practice when I don’t get asked about food intolerances and how to test for them. It’s a contentious topic that needs some deconstructing. In this episode I look at what is and isn't intolerance and how to proceed if you think you have a food intolerance. Links: Food intolerance vs allergy - official guidance: https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/food-intolerance/ IgG testing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004213/ Elimination diets: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elimination-diet SIBO and IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29761234/ Gluten sensitivity: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/gluten-sensitivity/ Deeper dive on mucosal tolerance: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-biology2/chapter/mucosal-surfaces-and-immune-tolerance/ Milk digestion over the years: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35896667/ My book The Health Fix: 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.
Mar 22, 2024 · 15 min
Lyme Disease, tick-borne illnesses and mystery symptoms
Lyme Disease rates have doubled in the last 30 years in the USA and rates are rising across the world in affected areas. In this episode I look at Lyme, other tick-borne illnesses and the mystery symptoms they can give rise to, as well as strategies to treat and prevent them. Lyme disease factsheet: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/borreliosis/facts/factsheet The Bullseye rash: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/rashes.html The life cycle of a spirochaete: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrmicro2714 B.Burgdorferi - the major cause of Lyme disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532894/ B.mayonii - another strain causing Lyme disease: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/mayonii/index.html Dr Horowitz Lyme questionnaire: https://caudwelllyme.com/do-you-have-lyme-disease-the-horowitz-questionnaire Differentiating arthritis from Lyme Diseases: https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-or-lyme Dr Horowitz interview: https://lymeconnection.org/support_and_resources/meet_the_lyme_disease_experts.html/title/dr-richard-horowitz-latest-treatments-in-lyme-disease 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 15, 2024 · 15 min
High cholesterol - the myth and reality
Cholesterol has become an obsession for so many people over the last 50 years. In this episode I look at the story of cholesterol and why it is important and when to worry about it. Links: The history of cholesterol: https://www.escardio.org/Journals/E-Journal-of-Cardiology-Practice/Volume-19/history-in-medicine-the-story-of-cholesterol-lipids-and-cardiology Food and cholesterol: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol Monacolin K (in both red yeast rice and statins): https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/monacolins Numbers need to treat (NNT): https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/resources/ebm-tools/number-needed-to-treat-nnt Diet and statins: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/29/mediterranean-diet-better-than-statins-for-tackling-heart-disease-study ApoB and Lp(a): https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-physicians/physician-education-and-resources/physician-interviews/2023/october/lipid-management-part-3-apo-b-and-lipoprotein-a Homocysteine and heart disease: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-021-01977-8 Flawed study or is it because not all LDL is bad? https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/cholesterol-and-statins Reduction of ApoB and risk reduction of heart disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7489462/ TG:HDL ratio (Triglycerides to HDL): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664115/#:~:text=3%20The%20ratio%20of%20triglycerides,lower%20than%20this%20value4. NICE recommendation for statins: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2023/january/nice-recommends-statins-should-be-a-choice-for-more-people-to-prevent-heart-attacks-and-strokes 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 8, 2024 · 16 min
Infertility - it's causes, how we tackle it and the impact on individuals and society
TW: Sensitive topic: one in six people worldwide are now affected by infertility and rates have soared over the last 30 years. In this episode I look at the reasons behind it and what we can do about it on an individual and societal level. Childlessness: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/oct/02/the-desire-to-have-a-child-never-goes-away-how-the-involuntarily-childless-are-forming-a-new-movement Rising infertility in men and women: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/reproductive-problems-in-both-men-and-women-are-rising-at-an-alarming-rate/ 1:6 with infertility: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/03/one-in-six-people-worldwide-affected-by-infertility-who-reports Birth rates in South Korea and reasons behind them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpkEEmnZNU Exercise and fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10310950/ Female fertility and nutrition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8634384/ Sperm counts and time of day: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32195611/ Semen and antioxidants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203687 Fertility support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/support/ Infertility counselling: https://www.bica.net/ Buy THE HEALTH FIX now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1914239326?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S32SMEDYMC4SBPSJ4CGV 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 29, 2024 · 14 min
“Minor" Illness - why little ailments matter
Minor illness seems trivial, but is it always simple to deal with and when do we need to think more carefully about what can seem like minor illness on the surface? Lay referral: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316199/pdf/brjgenprac004944500617.pdf The debate about doctors and Physician Associates: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2449 Sore throat causes: https://twitter.com/DrSteveTaylor/status/1761753922920694133/photo/1 Rincke’s oedema: https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reinkes-edema/ PEWS (scoring system for acute illness in children): http://generalpracticemedicine.org/PEWSSheetApril2017Final2.pdf Recurrent UTI: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/expert-answers/bladder-infection/faq-20057833 The role of pharmacies: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/community-pharmacy-contractual-framework/referring-minor-illness-patients-to-a-community-pharmacist/ Managing uncertainty in medicine: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.51925 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 23, 2024 · 17 min
ADHD - the myth and the reality (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
In this episode I look at ADHD which is increasing in prevalence due to increased diagnoses. There are many features to this condition which need unpacking. I look at the causes, what we can do to help manage ADHD and why it occurs in the first place. The increase in diagnosis: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/significant-rise-adhd-diagnoses-uk ADHD and dopamine - seeking rewards: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499 Time blindness: https://add.org/adhd-time-blindness/ The risk and benefits of ADHD medication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6697582/ Risk factors for ADHD: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/causes Time blindness: https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/coronavirus-self-isolation-time-blindness.html Hyperfocus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7851038/ Rating scales for children: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/rating-scale#symptoms-checklist For adults (website with advice and help): https://adhduk.co.uk/adult-adhd-screening-survey/ Once of many ADHD podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558 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 16, 2024 · 12 min
Frailty - how to manage it and how to delay it
It’s something that befalls most of us as we age, but what is it? It is a marker of vulnerability as we age and in many ways a soft tool to predict our risk of future illness and rate of decline. In this episode I look at how it is assessed and what we can do to prevent it. Links: Rockwood score: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/02/rockwood-frailty-scale_.pdf Standing desks: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-a-standing-desk Prognosis in frailty: https://www.bgs.org.uk/resources/end-of-life-care-in-frailty-identification-and-prognostication Ageing well: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/stay-strong-four-ways-to-beat-the-frailty-risk An AI device tech example: https://www.miicare.co.uk/ Gait analysis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2021.749274/full Creatine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7996960/ 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 9, 2024 · 19 min
Child health - it’s rise and fall
In this episode I look at what makes for good health in children. It’s clearly multifactorial and the latest reports show that the health of children has declined in recent years in the UK. I look at why this may be the case and what the root causes might be. Links: Children ‘betrayed’ in UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68203749 WHO website on child health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/child-health#tab=tab_1 UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org/ UNICEF child satisfaction tables: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/child-well-being-health-happiness-unicef-report/ Child development: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002002.htm Attachment theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337 What every child needs: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/parenting/parenting-articles/what-children-need/ 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 2, 2024 · 16 min
Sexual Health - evolution or revolution?
In this episode I look at the history of sexual health, our attitudes towards it and how we things have changed over the last 100 years. TW: use of sexual language and references to adult themes. HPV: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv Shame and STIs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8297218/ Philadelphia trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKDz2LVHz0Y Venereal Disease bill 1916: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11589807/ Dr Kellogg: https://www.history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments Erectile dysfunction and heart disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/in-depth/erectile-dysfunction/art-20045141 Pfizer propagated the term erectile dysfunction to replace ‘impotence’: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-12-11/the-little-blue-pill-an-oral-history-of-viagra?leadSource=uverify wall LARCs and teenage pregnancy: https://www.england.nhs.uk/atlas_case_study/increasing-the-uptake-of-long-acting-reversible-contraception-larc-in-general-practice/ Young men, erectile issues and pornography: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8569536/ 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 26, 2024 · 18 min
EPISODE 100 - revealed: my take on the NUMBER 1 most important aspect of our health
This week is my 100th episode. I reflect on some of the topics I have covered over the last 20 months or so and beyond the basics I talk about what I think is the most important aspect of our health in the modern world (and it's not food or relationships)! Links below for a deeper dive... let's go. School resources - how the NHS works: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/schools-resources-toolkit/#:~:text=This%20is%20a%20toolkit%20of,NHS%20Services%2C%20health%20and%20wellbeing. My Symptom Web via NHS England: https://twitter.com/NHS/status/1167147825815314433 MTHFR gene mutation: https://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptoms MTHFR - more info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318526 Free coaching framework: https://www.basic-coaching.com/ Mental health app Leafyard who I am proud to partner with: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix How food can regain nutrients: https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/why-modern-food-lost-its-nutrients/ Journalling for beginners: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3hshcw Effect of trauma on the brain: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/neuroscience/researchers-reveal-how-trauma-changes-the-brain Systems Medicine - Leroy Hood: https://laskerfoundation.org/leroy-hood-there-is-going-to-be-a-fantastic-revolution-in-medicine/ Earth’s environmental problems in 2024: https://earth.org/the-biggest-environmental-problems-of-our-lifetime/ My book THE HEALTH FIX - on offer now!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=zg_bs_g_362843031_d_sccl_1/259-3769703-6680765?psc=1 New Book: Why can’t I see my GP?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=why+can%27t+i+see+my+gp&i=digital-text&crid=3EHTLXLDL76C7&sprefix=why+can%27t+i+see+my+gp%2Cdigital-text%2C71&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 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 19, 2024 · 18 min
Is medicine being dumbed down?
In this episode I look at the work of doctors being done by other professionals and try to balance the issues that surround it. Links: My rapid response from the BMJ in 2006: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1325146/ Labels and role confusion: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/13/public-confused-over-physician-associates-working-in-nhs-research-finds Pay issues and regulation: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12710201/Some-physician-associates-paid-90-000-year-twice-junior-doctors-salary-not-regulated.html A sad case of a death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-66211103 Endoscopy explained: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endoscopy 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 12, 2024 · 13 min
Guided Meditation - and... relax....
Meditation and mindfulness are both useful interrelated tools to improve one’s mental health. Meditation should ideally be a regular practice and in this episode I discuss some of the benefits as well as take you through a short guided mediation on self-compassion. Links: Mindfulness and CBT: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24256-9 Mindfulness and changes in the brain - neuroplasticity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CBfCW67xT8 Meditation and mindfulness nuances: https://positivepsychology.com/differences-between-mindfulness-meditation/ Mindfulness and meditation during COVID-19: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7287297/ Measurement of brain responses to meditation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8638869/ 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 5, 2024 · 15 min
Ideas and Health Hacks for 2024
In this episode I look at the concept of ‘ideas’ rather than resolutions that might shape your 2024 on an individual and societal level, including a couple of things I managed myself in 2023. There are also some easy hacks to incorporate into your day which can work for everyone. My IDEAL framework for behaviour change: https://shows.acast.com/savinglivesinslowmotion/episodes/behaviour-change-2-the-ideal-framework Circular economy: https://unctad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/circular-economy Ban on single use plastics: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66946643 AI and personalised medicine: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/26/ai-personalise-medicine-patient-lab-health-diagnosis-cambridge Leafyard - AI driven mental health app with 20% off here: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix My talk in London on Wednesday January 10th 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937 Red January: https://join.redjanuary.com/ THE HEALTH FIX - all formats, paperback out NOW. Transform your health now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 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 22, 2023 · 21 min
The Essence of Health & Quality of Life - what's it all about?
In this episode I look at the true essence of health. We live a world that is increasingly confusing in terms of health messaging and priorities given the amount of inequality in the world. I take a look at some basics of what is important to us in our lives which people may not consider important for health but not only nourish us as humans but are important to both our short and long term health. Links: Self-esteem and the brain: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2017/oct/self-esteem-mapped-human-brain Hugs (they really are good for us): https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits Quality of Life scoring: https://positivepsychology.com/quality-of-life-questionnaires-assessments Weightless by Marconi Union (the most relaxing tune in the world?): https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=weightless+by+marconi+union&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Social connectedness (what we know): https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htm Eating together (like my taxi driver): https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/7-benefits-of-eating-together-as-a-family Salutogenesis: https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/salutogenesis-introduction Come and say Hi to me in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937 Pre-order THE HEALTH FIX paperback version now (thank you for your support): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=monarch_sidesheet 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 15, 2023 · 18 min
Genetics, epigenetics and inherited diseases
In this episode I look at the role of our genes in health and illness. Patterns of inherited diseases: https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-genetic-disorders-are-inherited-2860737 Epigenetics explained: https://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/apr/25/epigenetics-beginners-guide-to-everything Epigenetics and inheritance: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritance Ethics of medical genetic testing: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24300652/ CRISPR technology: https://frontlinegenomics.com/unlocking-the-future-where-is-gene-editing-going-next/ 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 8, 2023 · 18 min
Trauma - how our emotional responses to life events can shape our entire health journey
TW: This episode mentions PTSD. We all know what trauma means but how and why does it affect our physical health as well as our mental health? In this episode I look at the reasons behind trauma being a trigger for illness and what we can do to prevent its effects over the years in terms of maintenance. Links: Trauma informed care: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practice/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practice Dr Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/ “Negative thinking”: Gabor Maté’s thoughts on this: https://www.reflecttherapies.com/post/the-power-of-negative-thinking Suppressed anger and illness: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.637029/full Empaths: If empathy is about stepping into someone’s shoes, compassion is instead “a feeling of concern for another person’s suffering which is accompanied by the motivation to help”: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200930-can-empathy-be-bad-for-you Dr Nicole Le Pera: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/how-to-do-the-work/ The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/ The seven A’s of healing: https://taliand.com/2012/05/04/the-seven-as-of-healing/ EMDR for PTSD: https://www.ptsduk.org/treatment-help/eye-movement-desensitisation-reprocessing-emdr/ For healthcare professionals: Gabor Maté live in London: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practiceunbound/940200 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 1, 2023 · 14 min
Narcissists and Psychopaths - spotting them and dealing with them
These are both words that are bandied around quite a lot in common parlance but what do they actually mean? And what is the difference between them? In this episode I look at the similarities, differences and why they come about. Links: Trump - a textbook narcissist: https://www.uu.nl/en/node/541/donald-trump-textbook-narcissist DSM-5 classification of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1519417-overview?form=fpf Dr James Fallon: https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_fallon_exploring_the_mind_of_a_killer?language=en Dr Supriya McKenna - expert support resources on living and dealing with narcissists: https://www.doctorsupriya.com/ The Bad Surgeon: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/bad-surgeon-netflix-paolo-macchiarini-true-crime-benita-alexander-nbc-news-1234904394/ The psychopath test: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/psychopathy-quiz My London talk in Soho: Wednesday January 10th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937 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 24, 2023 · 15 min
Medicalisation - how we medicalise normal life
Medicalisation is the how human experience becomes something that needs medical attention. There are pros and cons of this including the ‘need’ for medicine vs something that is being sold to us something that is unnecessary. I look at some examples in this episode and why it is something that needs consideration. Links: Ivan Illich: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2002/dec/09/guardianobituaries.highereducation Sadness vs depression?: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953617302551#:~:text=Medicalization%20describes%20a%20process%20by,normal%20behavior%20into%20medical%20conditions. A discussion on medicalisation: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2009/04/scholars-discuss-medicalization-of-formerly-normal-characteristics The story behind PHQ-9 and assessing depression: https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/strange-history-of-a-depression-screening-tool/86457 Lay referral: https://bjgp.org/content/49/445/617 THE HEALTH FIX (paperback version out Jan 24)!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 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.