Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja
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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Wellness - a trillion dollar cult or an essential part of healthy living?

    Wellness is big. But it really divides opinion. Some think of it as extreme aesthetic procedures or unnecessary fad diets whereas others regard it as essential maintenance. I explore what wellness really means in this episode. —— Links: The GWI and wellness definitions: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/ Wellness vs wellbeing: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/340202/wellness-wellbeing-difference.aspx Kelp and the thyroid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6750240/ When wellness goes wrong: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/31/the-wellness-instagrammer-who-learned-to-let-go BBL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-66798236 Gluten antibodies and neurological disease: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/ Stress and heart rhythm issues: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.032414 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  2. 10 JAN

    The 8 habits that might help you live 20 years longer

    In this episode I look at a huge study from the USA which looked at over 700,000 people to find which habits lead others to increased lifespan. I discuss the limitations of the study but also some universal habits we could all potentially benefit from. The study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652366280X?via%3Dihub Study summary: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38065710/ Exercise benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise All Trials (Ben Goldacre): https://www.alltrials.net/ The latest on the opioid crisis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65764307. (The dramatisations of this story, Painkiller and Dopesick are both available to watch on Netflix) What is an observational study?: https://www.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/patients-public/about-clinical-trials/what-is-an-observational-study/ O Sleep (by Handel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJr5Uvi7fM4 Plant-based diets: https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-023-00877-2 A framework to help create or break habits: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  3. 3 JAN

    2025 - the year of letting go

    This year instead of wanting to take on new habits and do more I want to let go of things that are holding me back. In true Health Fix style it’s all about Too Little vs Too Much and I am shedding the too much bits! Toxic behaviours by others, phones in the morning, all or nothing and forgiveness all feature. Links:  Marie Kondo and KonMari: https://konmari.com/ Boundary setting: https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some Forgiveness vs moving on: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-forgiving-life/201809/is-there-difference-between-forgiving-and-moving Comparisons with others: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap Changing an all or nothing mindset: https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/replace-an-all-or-nothing-mindset-with-balanced-thinking/ Phone use in the morning: https://www.fielding.edu/how-morning-phone-habits-shape-productivity-and-well-being/# BUY THE HEALTH FIX PAPERBACK NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  4. 27/12/2024

    Reflection - why it’s good for us

    There is consensus on how reflection is good for mental health as well as productivity but how can we easily make time for it on the modern world? In this episode at this reflective time of year I look at how we might be able to do it little and often. The power of self-reflection: https://hbr.org/2022/03/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-self-reflection Journalling benefits: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling Reflection and productivity: https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/the-pause-that-brings-peace-and-productivity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  5. 20/12/2024

    Anaemia 101

    In this episode I cover the different type so anaemia as I have found it can cause much confusion and there are so many different types, from mild iron deficiency to types that can be life threatening.  Iron deficiency anaemia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-marrow Haem and non haem iron: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflet/good-sources-of-iron Vitamin C and iron: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/iron_and_vitamin_c_the_perfect_pair Aplastic anaemia: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/aplastic-anaemia/ Pernicious anaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22377-pernicious-anemia Anaemia of chronic disease: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14477-anemia-of-chronic-disease MCV on a blood count: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mcv-mean-corpuscular-volume/ Leukaemia:  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/leukaemia Haemolytic anaemia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hemolytic-anemia Sickle cell disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sickle-cell-disease/ Thalassemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14508-thalassemias Iron diet sheet: https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/information/iron-diet-sheet/ Eating your greens: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34034049/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  6. 13/12/2024

    Liver health - fatty liver disease, jaundice, preventive measures and more

    In this episode I look at the liver and how to keep it healthy, arguably the most industrious visceral organ in our body with so many critical functions.  Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease Fructose: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-high-fructose-intake-may-trigger-fatty-liver-disease Glycogen: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23509-glycogen Ultra processed food and liver disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37871746/ Alcohol and liver disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/alcoholinduced-liver-disease WIlson’s Disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353251 Haemochromatosis: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/ Jaundice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice/ Gall bladder removal - cholecsytecomy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/21614-gallbladder-removal Diarrhoea after gall bladder removal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10725554/ Hepatitis 'alphabet': https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/hepatitis Gallbladder diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-diet Metabolic pathways in detoxification: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2015/760689 Coffee and other foods: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  7. 06/12/2024

    Winter Health 101

    It’s a time of year that some people dread but there’s so much we can do get through this season and I look at that in this short but useful 101 episode. Polyphenols and hormesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958166924000107 Vitamin C and zinc for colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342851/ Asthma exacerbations and vitamin D: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(17)30306-5/fulltext# Non IgE cows milk protein allergy: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/ (can cause cough if drinking milk)  SAD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 Morning light (Russell Foster): https://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-russell-foster-receives-daylight-award-2020 Food cravings in winter: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/winter-diet-cold-weather-food-b2621804.html Flu (Influenza): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4335-influenza-flu Exercise in winter health: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-stay-active-in-cold-weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  8. 28/11/2024

    Back Pain

    Back pain is something most of us have suffered with at some point. In this episode I look at the various reasons behind back pain, how we can rethink it and manage it beyond simple exercise and pain relief including alternative therapies. The stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Back muscles: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21632-back-muscles The lumbar spine: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22396-lumbar-spine Sciatica: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12792-sciatica 'Slipped disc': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slipped-disc/ Core exercises for the back (yoga and pilates may also help): https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/core-strength/art-20546851 Cauda equina - an emergency: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/cauda-equina-syndrome/ Vitamin D and back pain: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/doi/10.7812/TPP/18.241 IDD therapy: https://iddtherapy.co.uk/ Acupuncture: https://www.healthline.com/health/acupuncture-for-back-pain Spinal cord stimulators: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/treating-pain-with-spinal-cord-stimulators Mind-body link in back pain: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/well/mind/john-sarno-chronic-pain-relief.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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