Saving Lives In Slow Motion

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.pdfThe debate about doctors and Physician Associates: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2449Sore throat causes: https://twitter.com/DrSteveTaylor/status/1761753922920694133/photo/1Rincke’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.pdfRecurrent UTI: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/expert-answers/bladder-infection/faq-20057833The 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/mja2.51925Save 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.

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-ukADHD and dopamine - seeking rewards:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499Time 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/causesTime blindness: https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/coronavirus-self-isolation-time-blindness.htmlHyperfocus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7851038/Rating scales for children: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/rating-scale#symptoms-checklistFor 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/id1677158558Save 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.

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 topredict 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_.pdfStanding desks: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-a-standing-deskPrognosis in frailty: https://www.bgs.org.uk/resources/end-of-life-care-in-frailty-identification-and-prognosticationAgeing well: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/stay-strong-four-ways-to-beat-the-frailty-riskAn AI device tech example: https://www.miicare.co.uk/Gait analysis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2021.749274/fullCreatine: 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.

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-68203749WHO website on child health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/child-health#tab=tab_1UNICEF: 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.htmAttachment theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337What 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.

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-hpvShame and STIs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8297218/Philadelphia trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKDz2LVHz0YVenereal Disease bill 1916: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11589807/Dr Kellogg: https://www.history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatmentsErectile dysfunction and heart disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/in-depth/erectile-dysfunction/art-20045141Pfizer 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 wallLARCs 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.

This week is my 100th episode. I reflect on some of the topics I have covered over the last 20 months or so and beyondthe 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/1167147825815314433MTHFR gene mutation: https://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptomsMTHFR - more info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318526Free coaching framework: https://www.basic-coaching.com/Mental health app Leafyard who I am proud to partner with: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfixHow 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/z3hshcwEffect of trauma on the brain: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/neuroscience/researchers-reveal-how-trauma-changes-the-brainSystems 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=1New 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_1Save 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.

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-findsPay issues and regulation: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12710201/Some-physician-associates-paid-90-000-year-twice-junior-doctors-salary-not-regulated.htmlA sad case of a death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-66211103Endoscopy explained: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endoscopySave 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.

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/s41598-022-24256-9Mindfulness and changes in the brain - neuroplasticity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CBfCW67xT8Meditation 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.

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-frameworkCircular economy: https://unctad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/circular-economyBan on single use plastics: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66946643AI and personalised medicine: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/26/ai-personalise-medicine-patient-lab-health-diagnosis-cambridgeLeafyard - AI driven mental health app with 20% off here: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfixMy talk in London on Wednesday January 10th 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937Red 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/1914239296Save 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.

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-brainHugs (they really are good for us): https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefitsQuality of Life scoring: https://positivepsychology.com/quality-of-life-questionnaires-assessmentsWeightless 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-8Social connectedness (what we know): https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htmEating together (like my taxi driver): https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/7-benefits-of-eating-together-as-a-familySalutogenesis: https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/salutogenesis-introductionCome and say Hi to me in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937Pre-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_sidesheetSave 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.