Saving Lives In Slow Motion

*TW*This is such a trenchant topic and I wanted to cover it for so many reasons. Most of us get some kind of brain symptom at times but it is short lived, but that is not the case for many people. Alzheimer’s Disease is the commonest form of dementia affecting over 60% of all dementia sufferers worldwide.This episode looks at the determinants of brain health and the aetiology of Alzheimer’s Disease.Links:Facts, figures and information on dementia: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementiaFood and brain health: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-brain-foods (did not focus on this in the episode but in case you want to know more).Brain health and food chat with @Doctors_Kitchen: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-doctors/8-eat-to-boost-your-brain-W4eh8cIyNHf/The hippocampus and memory: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/alz.12009Association between diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4265876/The ApoE gene: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2021.630502/fullCognitive stimulation therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5639131/Alzheimer’s support: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/101 on Alzheimer’s Disease - what it is and it’s pathology: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-happens-brain-alzheimers-diseaseTreatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/types-of-dementia/alzheimers-disease/treatments/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.

Sometimes in order to get to the underlying reason behind symptoms that may arise from your lifestyle and environment. It is a way of dissecting an area that may need more focus, for instance: diet, environment, movement, sunlight exposure, sleep, historic infections and your family history.They are good tools to use if you are not making huge progress with conventional habit changes.Links:Some benefits of a health diary: https://blog.vantagefit.io/health-diary/Caffeine overload? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/caffeine-side-effects Fish in your diet - risks and benefits: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35884051Methylisothiazolinone and skin: https://mi-free.com/Back pain and posture: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3828513/Foot shapes: https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-feet#pronation-and-supinationSave 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.

Self talk is something we all do. It’s how communicate with ourselves and it can have a significant impact on our health.In this episode I give examples of cognitive distortions which can lead to poor self esteem, false beliefs and negative thinking.Links:Cognitive distortions and CBT: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/Monkey brain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/02/28/8-science-based-tricks-for-quieting-the-monkey-mind/?sh=699868ec1af6 Self help therapies and mental health apps: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/self-help-therapies/There are many mental health apps which may be of benefit and there is also scope for doing CBT online. Disclosure: I am medical adviser to a web-based app called Leafyard which is AI driven and based on CBT: Leafyard.com/actnowSave 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 I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener.It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as wellas solutions to minimise the chance of it arising.Links:Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic-perfectionism-is-on-the-riseAnxiety and overwhelm: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/feeling-overwhelmedSave 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 I discuss supplements. It’s a veritable minefield. How do you know the quality of what you are taking?Are there some supplements that are essential and others that should be avoided?I give you my take on all this and more in this episode.Links: Vitamin D NICE guidance: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/nutrition/nice-vitamin-d-guideline/252552.articleTypes of vitamin D: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3B12 deficiency symptoms: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptomsDo probiotics work? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-probiotics-really-work/Digestive enzymes: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/digestive-enzymes-and-digestive-enzyme-supplementsAntioxidants: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.00694/fullA great go to resource for truly independent analyses and views on supplementation: https://examine.com/supplements/Signs of nutrient deficiency: https://www.rush.edu/news/6-signs-nutrient-deficiency 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.

The How, What and When of our habits can have significant effects on our health.Here are some papers on related topics. The abstracts make interesting reading.Time restricted eating - changing when you eat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7262456/Sleep - the how and when: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174832/Morning exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492403/Weblink for exercise: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/best-time-to-workout#The-Case-for-Sweating-in-the-Afternoon,-or-NightSave 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 cover the concept of adding in and removing. It seems devilishly simple but can have profound effects on health.This is one of many concepts I cover in my book which is out in January 2023.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.

My book The Health Fix launches next January in 2023 and I submitted my draft last month. I wanted to let listeners know about what inspired the book and how it might be of help.It is a toolkit for self care like no other (in my opinion)! I will be sharing some vignettes from it over the next few weeks which I hope you enjoy.Links: Pre-order The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?qid=1655897648&refinements=p_27%3AAyan+Panja&s=books&sr=1-1Monkey brain: https://www.stress.org/please-meet-your-monkey-mindSave 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.

Relationships (good ones) are essential to our lives. What do they go wrong and what factors are at play?How do we sustain them and what are the basic underlying pillars that make or break them?They need work and attention and there are many ways of looking at them. Links: Psychotherapist Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/Transactional analysis and the work of Eric Berne: https://ericberne.com/Dysfunctional relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rediscovering-love/201401/is-your-relationship-dysfunctionalHow to improve relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mate-relate-and-communicate/201412/10-ways-improve-any-relationshipSave 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 episode is about loneliness. Why is loneliness an issue? What are the different types of loneliness and how do we define them?I look at this huge issue which is a global issue that can be deceptively hard to identify.Loneliness by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/Social isolation and health: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.htmlLoneliness can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/americas-loneliness-epidemic-is-more-lethal-than-smoking-heres-what-you-can-do-to-combat-isolation.htmlIntergenerational connection: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/12/children-care-homes-residents-feel-more-humanSeal (Killer - live in Paris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xAyX_U2GMSave 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.