Saving Lives In Slow Motion

How we access medical information and where it comes from is all important. It has changed hugely in the last 50 years and in this episode I look at how and why that has happened and also the future.Change in news sources: https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/most-popular-news-sources-uk-tiktok-ofcom-news-consumption-survey/Cochrane: https://www.cochrane.org/Medline (electronic library): https://medlineplus.gov/Dipex: https://dipexcharity.org/about-us/Electronic records: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5171496/Medical knowledge doubles every 73 days: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-021-00003-5YouTube Health: https://health.youtube/Prof Kausik Ray’s meta-analysis (a study of studies): https://bjcardio.co.uk/2012/03/aspirin-in-primary-prevention-new-meta-analysis/Statins - one view: https://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g3458/rr/761453Reliable health info sources (in my opinion): https://www.healthline.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.

Lifestyle Medicine is now a well established discipline. I look at what it means today and how it has evolved over the years since its inception and how it is indispensable in this day and age.Bromelain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8067380/#James Rippe: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6933565/Behaviour change in lifestyle medicine: https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/healthy-lifestyle-changesSoleus push ups: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9404652/#Young people and cancer: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/01/24/early-onset-cancer-why-are-more-young-adults-being-diagnosed/THE HEALTH FIX (understanding your own story and applying it to your health): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheetPRESCRIBING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (certification course - open to medics and other healthcare practitioners): https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/enrol-plmSave 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 often known as the cornerstone of the NHS but general practice is under threat and in this episode I make the case for generalism.The power of generalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4Specialists and generalists: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/03/12/generalists-versus-specialists-the-winner-doesnt-take-it-all/Additional roles in general practice:Expanding our workforceengland.nhs.ukContinuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468Johari’s window - you don’t know what you don’t know: https://www.communicationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/johari-model.jpgGeneral practice under threat: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/general-practice-on-the-brink-how-did-it-get-thereGP workload: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/fit-for-the-future-gp-pressures-reportSave 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 reason for health inequalities, the move towards health equity and what we can do to improve access to health for all.Kings Fund health inequalities: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/what-are-health-inequalitiesSelf-reported illness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1122815/The inverse care law paper by Tudor-Hart: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(71)92410-X/fulltextEnd of life and palliative care inequality: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/palliative-careCalcutta Rescue: https://calcuttarescuefund.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.

Polypharmacy is a situation where a person is on several medications. It is sometimes necessary but needs to be managed and monitored to avoid harm which can be anything from minor to major.Links:Polypharmacy in older adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-021-00479-3Deprescribing: https://www.bgs.org.uk/AAAdesprescribingDrug side effects: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/10-scariest-prescription-drug-side-effectsSave 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.

Not being able to sleep well at night can be frustrating and drive people to distraction. In this episode I look at the causes and what we can do improve our sleep.The work of Stephanie Romiszewski: https://www.sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/stephanie-romiszewski-sleep-expert/The stages of sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/stages-of-sleepSupplements: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aidsGenes and sleep: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gene-identified-people-who-need-little-sleep Chronotypes: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/chronotypesTHE HEALTH FIX: amazon.co.ukPlease VOTE for SAVING LIVES IN SLOW MOTION: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingSave 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.

There are so many reasons for tiredness and fatigue. In this episode I try to explain the reasons behind the symptom and how to approach it.Links:For cases demonstrating the Health Loop to unpack symptoms here is a link to my book The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dr+Ayan+Panja&qid=1692817923&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrA mechanical reason for tiredness - sleep apnoea: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/How mitochondria work: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cell-structure-and-function/cell-structures-and-their-functions/v/mitochondria-videoMitochondria and fibromyalgia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33142767/Autoimmune conditions can present with tiredness or fatigue: https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disordersLeafy greens and the liver: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324041Antioxidants: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-do-we-really-know-about-antioxidantsPlease vote for me in The British Podcast Awards - just type in Saving Lives in Slow Motion :https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting?fbclid=PAAabFFDdT3XXe_1DmJ1gCBKNKlpNBLlSnW5shHmeJaISb5YGACEZ78knUieI_aem_AUl-XjZJmMCoKTv5W9NwVxled4IdiHz6Rly1Jt4OP4YZn9ieWj2Wf9r5LIZZ06yMoLgSave 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.

Do you get enough down time? Do you even have time for down time?!In this episode I briefly look at what it is and why it is important. It’s a short episode but hope you enjoy the exercise in it and the links in the show notes.Links:Why down time is important: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/How to achieve ‘flow’: https://medium.com/swlh/the-brains-default-mode-what-is-it-and-why-meditation-is-the-antidote-d0408ab989d6The default mode network of the brain:https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/know-your-brain-default-mode-networkThe science behind down time:https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/play-your-way-sane/202201/the-scientific-case-downtimeSave 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.

Blood tests and blood results dominate a GP’s day but why do we do them and what do they mean?In this episode I rapidly cover the rationale behind some of the more common blood tests, what they mean and why we do them in the first place.Links:Further details on blood tests can be found here starting with the full blood count: https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/full-blood-count-fbcVitamin D deficiency: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56B12 deficiency: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptomsMedics guide to abnormal liver function tests:: https://www.bsg.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Guidelines-on-the-management-of-abnormal-liver-blood-tests.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.

Bloating is a common symptom which most of us experience from time to time acutely, (for instance if we have a tummy bug or food poisoning), but in this episode I try to unpack the potential reasons behind why bloating can occur in the first place and how to approach it. This episode is a rapid 10-minute 101. Do check out the links in the show notes.Links: Digestion and enzymes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzyme#/media/File:Digestive_Enzymes.svgIBS (made worse by stress): https://patient.info/digestive-health/irritable-bowel-syndrome-leafletSIBO: https://www.healthline.com/health/siboH pylori infection: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/helicobacter-pylori/FODMAPs (can cause gas): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fodmaps-101Testing gut bugs: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/health-and-lifestyle/testing/gut-microbiome-poo-testing/Ovarian cancer awareness: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptomsMy book THE HEALTH FIX for case studies and tips: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheetThe importance of eating dietary fibre: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/digestive-health/how-to-get-more-fibre-into-your-diet/Diverticulitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/diverticulitisCoeliac Disease, can often start with mystery symptoms: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/Probiotics (can sometimes help replenish good gut bacteria after antibiotic use): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probioticsSave 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.