Saving Lives In Slow Motion

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-2860737Epigenetics explained: https://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/apr/25/epigenetics-beginners-guide-to-everythingEpigenetics and inheritance: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritanceEthics 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.

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-practiceDr Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/“Negative thinking”: Gabor Maté’s thoughts on this: https://www.reflecttherapies.com/post/the-power-of-negative-thinkingSuppressed anger and illness: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.637029/fullEmpaths: 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-youDr 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/940200Save 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.

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-narcissistDSM-5 classification of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1519417-overview?form=fpfDr James Fallon: https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_fallon_exploring_the_mind_of_a_killer?language=enDr 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-quizMy London talk in Soho: Wednesday January 10th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937Save 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.

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.highereducationSadness 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-characteristicsThe story behind PHQ-9 and assessing depression: https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/strange-history-of-a-depression-screening-tool/86457Lay referral: https://bjgp.org/content/49/445/617THE 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/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.

Integrity - most of us know what it is and value it but does it always help us or can it hinder us? In this episode I look at why is it so important to so many people, what defines it and some extreme examples.Links: Generic examples of integrity: https://helpfulprofessor.com/integrity-examples/The VW scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34324772Roddick vs Verdasco (tennis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bma1NZuo_o4Integrity in the workplace: https://www.betterup.com/blog/integrity-in-the-workplaceSave 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 conduct a whistle-stop tour of musculoskeletal health and strategies to prevent joint, muscle and ligament problems and improve our ability to keep them healthy. Some of these conditions are genetic but many are not.Links: Biomechanics: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266544/Exercise and osteoarthritis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165969/#:~:text=Muscle%20strengthening%20and%20programs%20that,activity%20(e.g.%2C%20walking).Nightshades: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/how-nightshades-affect-arthritisOxalates and pain: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2174474/The-GP-gave-fruit-veg-cure-aches-pains.htmlConnective tissue disorders (can be genetic): https://www.healthline.com/health/connective-tissue-disease#genetic-conditionsGout and glycation: sugar is a big culprit for joint stiffness and uric acid deposition beyond seafood, red meat, spinach and tomatoes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2234537/#Weights and resistance training to prevent muscle mass loss as we age:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4849483/#Turmeric and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/Turmeric and lead: https://stanmed.stanford.edu/turmeric-lead-risk-detect/Fish oils and pain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7494084/Pain and trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8578317/THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RRCBAMHYXPWK&keywords=health+fix&qid=1699533165&s=books&sprefix=health+fix%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-1Save 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 role of faith, prayer and mindset in health.Links:Medical study on whether prayer works: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/31/health/longawaited-medical-study-questions-the-power-of-prayer.htmlTanya Luhrmann’s work: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691164465/how-god-becomes-realPositive outlooks: https://psppjournals.org/index.php/jchp/article/view/212Think yourself young?: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180410-how-your-mindset-determines-your-healthThe story of Buddha: https://tricycle.org/magazine/who-was-the-buddha/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.

Type 2 Diabetes has doubled in the last 15 years in the UK. It is associated with potentially serious complications from kidney failure to blindness but there is a process called insulin resistance that occurs prior to its onset.In this episode I look at the development, prevention and management of this condition.Diabetes stats for the UK: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/number-people-living-diabetes-uk-tops-5-million-first-timeDiabetes prevention strategies: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/diabetes-prevention-programme-providers-need-more-consistency-flexibility-equality-of-access/Group consultations for Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.knowdiabetes.org.uk/professional/group-consultations/Medication for Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/treating-your-diabetes/tablets-and-medicationAir pollution and Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6931138/Shift work and diabetes: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-16091-yDr David Unwin: https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/09/british-doctor-pioneers-low-carb-diet-as-cure-for-obesity-and-type-2-diabetesLow carb diets: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/low-carb-diabetes-diet.htmlGut microbes and Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286318303073Evidence for CGM (continuous glucose monitoring): https://www.ajmc.com/view/continuous-glucose-monitoring-overview-features-and-evidence (eg Dexcom/ Libre)Zoe app: https://zoe.com/ (one example of an app which combines analysis of gut microbes and CGM)GAD antibodies and Diabetes development: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/gad-antibodiesTHE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698178460&sr=1-1Save 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 travel related illness and some tropical diseases worth knowing about. Traveller’s tummy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/travel-tummy-troubles-heres-how-to-prevent-or-soothe-them-202208042796Diarrhoeal illness: https://www.who.int/health-topics/diarrhoea#tab=tab_1Oral rehydration therapy: https://www.unicef.org/supply/stories/oral-rehydration-salts-and-zinc-co-packaging-offers-simple-solution-save-children-diarrhoeaProbiotics for traveller’s diarrhoea: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/saccharomyces-boulardii-probioticMosquito-borne illness: https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/learn/mosquito-borne-diseasesDengue and severe Dengue: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengueNeglected tropical disaeases: https://www.who.int/health-topics/neglected-tropical-diseases#tab=tab_1DVT: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt/Sunburn and skin cancer: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/how-does-the-sun-and-uv-cause-cancerSave 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.

I don’t think there is anyone on the planet that hasn’t had a cough. It’s a biological reflex in basic terms and as it seems to occupy up to 40% of presentations to a health care provider, I thought it would be good to cover the why what and how of this ubiquitous symptom.Links: The mechanism of a cough: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6502102/#The anatomy of a cough: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3415124/Long term coughs: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/that-nagging-coughRed flags for coughs: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical-feature/clinical-areas/respiratory/red-flag-refreshers-cough/A reminder about TB (tuberculosis): https://www.who.int/health-topics/tuberculosisHoney for cough: https://ebm.bmj.com/content/26/2/57A functional medicine case study: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/patients-25-year-cough-relieved-by-diet-and-thermal-depuration/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.