Saving Lives In Slow Motion Dr Ayan Panja

In this episode I answer some of the many questions that land in my inbox.
I tackle both common and interesting questions from listeners over the last year or so. There’s something 
for everyone here and remember to cross reference with other episodes! 

Intermittent fasting (review article): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10005873/
Hypoglycaemia: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/blood-and-lymph/hypoglycaemia-low-blood-sugar/#
Elimination diets: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elimination-diet
Hypothyroidism: https://www.healthline.com/health/hypothyroidism/symptoms-treatments-more#symptoms
Hashimoto’s Disease and gluten (a meta-analysis): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37554764/
Problems with T4 to T3 conversion: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/biological-sciences-articles/2018/november/genetic-flaw-causes-problems-for-many-with-hypothyroidism
The Galleri-trial: https://www.nhs-galleri.org/
The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Sight is one of our special senses. At least 2.2 billion people have some kind of visual impairment.
In this episode I look at common eye presentations, why they occur and how we can prevent them.

Trachoma - a leading cause of preventable blindness: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/trachoma
Glaucoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20372839
Cataracts: https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/cataracts/
Retinopathy: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy
Dry eyes: https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/dry-eye/
Diet and supplements for eyes: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321226 
Lutein: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164534/
Free radicals: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318652
AMD: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/agerelated-macular-degeneration-amd
Smoking: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/smoking_can_lead_to_vision_loss_or_blindness.htm
Blue light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32F24gboCac
Eye strain: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eyestrain/symptoms-causes/syc-20372397
OCT test: https://eyeguru.org/essentials/interpreting-octs/
Blocked tear duct - common in babies: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/blocked-tear-duct
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B12 deficiency affects up to 20% of people over the age of 60. It is often left undiagnosed but can present
in many ways. In this episode I look at the nuance involved in making the diagnosis and treating it appropriately
so that people do not come to harm.
NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239
B vitamins: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/vitamin-b-complex#What-is-vitamin-B-complex?
Dr Casimir Funk: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2418743-casimir-funk-the-scientist-who-gave-us-the-word-vitamin/
Beri-beri (B1 deficiency): https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000339.htm
Pernicious anaemia: https://www.healthline.com/health/pernicious-anemia
B12 food sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-b12-foods
Drugs that affect B12: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6054240/
Thyroid eye disease: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17558-thyroid-eye-disease
MMA testing: https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/methylmalonic-acid
Active B12: https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/mib40/chapter/introduction
A decent explanation of methylation and why not all types of B12 and folate are the same for all: https://drkellymccann.com/beginners-guide-to-methylation-and-b-vitamins/
Caution with B12/folate fortified foods if you have a methylation issue as they can be in the wrong form: https://zoe.com/learn/fortified-foods#
Sublingual B12 vs oral vs infection: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11845-023-03602-4#
THE HEALTH FIX - the best health book in the world?! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326

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Biohacking is essentially optimising your biology to improve your health and longevity. It was popularised in Silicon Valley by the tech community and is now, and is a market that is growing by about 10% a year. But is it worth it and more importantly is it safe?

Silicon Valley and biohacking: https://www.theneweconomy.com/strategy/biohacking-the-controversial-trend-thats-taking-over-silicon-valley
A summary of biohacking: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/biohacking
Vitamin D VDR mutation: https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/vdr.pdf
Oura ring - a view: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-want-to-love-the-oura-ring-but-i-cant/
Biohacker extraordinaire: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/21/extreme-biohacking-tech-guru-who-spent-250000-trying-to-live-for-ever-serge-faguet
Heart-rate variability: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789
What are infrared saunas?: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/04/sweat-equity-infrared-saunas-are-suddenly-everywhere-but-what-do-they-do
Is filtered water better for us? https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240417-is-filtered-water-healthier-than-tap-water
Kelp products and potential iodine toxicity: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/iodine-overdoses-lead-to-kelp-product-recall-1.374402
Data overload?: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2024/04/24/the-problem-behind-the-problem-data-overload-part-one/
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This week I look at hormones and how they are crucial to our health. From our adrenal glands to our thyroid through to our sex hormones, they are important to keep in balance much like instruments in an orchestra.
Endocrine overview: https://www.epa.gov/endocrine-disruption/overview-endocrine-system
Steroid pathway diagram: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41435-021-00139-3
Oxytocin: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/oxytocin-the-love-hormone
Sleep and hormones: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065172/
Exercise in menopause: https://www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/health-hub-home/2021/february/why-you-should-exercise-your-way-through-menopause
HRT benefits: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/benefits-and-risks-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/
Meditation and hormones: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453097000036
Magnesium, yes, but zinc is also important: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7468694/
Plastics and their effect on our hormones (as a toxin): https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-chemicals-in-plastics-impact-your-endocrine-system/
THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Yoga has been practised for thousands of years but as many people are cynical about trying it as there are huge fans of it.
In this episode I share my own experiences and the benefits yoga can confer to our health. 
Links:
Barriers to yoga (Nepalese sudy): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8039334/
Yoga effects on brain health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971819/
The warrior positions: https://www.yogawitholivia.co.uk/blog/transitions1
Yoga and inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8842003/
Yogic breathing benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7336946/
Summary of benefits and starter guide:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/yoga/a706996/benefits-of-yoga/
Yoga courses and learning: https://ukyoga.co.uk/courses/
Sacropenia and how to prevent it: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sarcopenia
Dean Ornish and heart disease reversal: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/188274

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