Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja
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Saving Lives In Slow Motion Podcast

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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Biomechanics - a key to health, hiding in plain sight

    Our biomechanics affect us all the time, each and every day and is often ignored when it comes to its impact on health. From hip pain to heartburn, our anatomy and the way we move can have impacts on our health on a daily basis. Leg length discrepancy: https://www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com/2021/06/01/how-a-leg-length-discrepancy-affects-the-body/ Podiatry and foot biomechanics: https://www.ukpodiatry.com/our-assessments/biomechanical-analysis Kyphosis exercises: https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/kyphosis-exercises#exercises-to-try World Athletics: https://worldathletics.org/news/press-release/2017-world-championships-athletics-biomechani The kinetic chain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174497/ Exercise for constipation: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-constipation/exercises-to-relieve-constipation#1 Looking at your phone: https://www.cprtherapy.org/blog/Postural-Awareness-with-Mobile-Devices~6435.html Douglas Heel (activation therapy): https://douglasheel.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  2. SEP 19

    'Your typical day" - how it can give you clues to unresolved symptoms

    In my book The Health Fix I talk about how I ask patients about their typical day and why that is a great question to ask in order to generate a 'Lifestyle Prescription’. Looking at your typical day may not be something you’ve done recently or in any detail but it can give you clues to why you may be contributing to some of your symptoms or how you feel.  Carpal tunnel syndrome and sleep position: https://www.athletico.com/2017/04/14/sleep-positioning-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ Sleep and circadian rhythm tips: https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sleep/cant-sleep-mistakes/496595 Health trackers and anxiety: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8357265/ Caffeine and our genes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242593/ Systems medicine and biology: https://laskerfoundation.org/leroy-hood-there-is-going-to-be-a-fantastic-revolution-in-medicine/ Eating late and sleep disruption: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-eating-before-bed-bad-for-you Microwave ovens and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242593/ Repressed emotions and dealing with them: https://www.healthline.com/health/repressed-emotions My IDEAL framework in print: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions My IDEAL framework on this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000567557435 Our monkey brain: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000597803315 THE HEALTH FIX:  The Health Fix: Transform your Health in 8 Weeks amazon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  3. SEP 12

    Big Pharma - friend or foe?

    Big Pharma gets a lot of bad press, yet most of us have needed to take medication for something at some point in our lives.  How do we minimise the risk of our coming to harm from drugs and what can industry do to work more openly with us? Diuretic drugs: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-79565-7_4 Ben Goldacre - a review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3635613/ Evidence Based Medicine: https://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/ebm Lorcainide story: https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.g7717/rr-1 Anti-arrhythmic drugs: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/anti-arrhythmics Drug reps and doctors: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1245972805/pharma-reps-have-visited-doctors-for-decades-what-impact-does-it-have-on-patient The opioid crisis and Oxycontin latest: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60610707 PHQ-9 for depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3416649/# Monoclonal antibodies: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/114311.stm ALLTRIALS: alltrials.net The NHS and big pharma: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/08/its-naive-to-think-this-is-in-the-best-interests-of-the-nhs-how-big-pharmas-millions-are-influencing-healthcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  4. SEP 6

    Decluttering your home - how it could have multiple benefits for your health

    The evidence is compelling. Clutter can be harmful to our health in many ways from poor sleep, stress, anxiety and even physical pain. Why is this the case and what can we do about it?  Graham Hill - less stuff, more happiness: https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness?subtitle=en Marie Kondo and her work: https://konmari.com/ Attention and the visual cortex: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21228167/ Fals risk:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10735369/\\ Eating behaviours and hoarding: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25440599/ Procrastination and clutter: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36767429/ Decluttering challenge: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-10-100-decluttering-challenge-37394185 Clutter, sleep and fatigue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9616259/ ADHD and clutter: https://www.additudemag.com/making-peace-with-your-clutter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  5. AUG 29

    Can some of our ‘bad' habits actually be good for us?

    I got thinking about this recently whilst on holiday recently where I was having a lot of lie-ins and doing a lot of daydreaming.  Coffee: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee Chewing and alertness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4449949/ Chewing and effects on the immune system: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/research-reveals-surprising-health-benefits-of-chewing-your-food/ Fidgeting and NEAT: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/fat-loss/a36287384/neat-exercise/ Eating bogies - benefits?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25344244/ Lie-ins: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/13/dream-on-the-surprising-health-benefit-of-a-weekend-lie-in Missing breakfast: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-skipping-breakfast-bad Alcohol and cognitive health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4866612/ Daydreaming: https://time.com/6256541/why-daydreaming-is-good-for-you/ Bottling up anger: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8374519.stm Bouts of anger: https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/new-study-bouts-of-anger-can-take-a-toll-on-your-heart How to process anger (Dr Gabor Maté): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh1-y3TzSO4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  6. AUG 22

    Role models and their impact on health (good and bad)

    Many of us have role models but do they impact our health? As the Olympics were taking place recently I started to think about this and in this episode I look at some studies and reveal their  interesting findings. Role models (an alternative view): https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-problem-with-role-models/ Smoking in popular culture: https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/tobacco-pop-culture/why-smoking-still-being-glamorized-media-and-pop-culture Study 1: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380209172_Health_Motivation_in_the_Influencer_Era_Analyzing_Entertainment_Personal_and_Social_Media_Role_Models Study 2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9421350/ Study 2 questionnaire: https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/index.php?s=4L973C8FFL The importance of mentoring: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2352144/ Chasing your hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD2cVhC-63I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  7. AUG 15

    Race and Racism in Medicine

    This is a topic close to my heart and is important to address for patients and medical staff. Race is a sociological construct and differs from ancestry.  It has a surprising impact in medicine, both in terms of care and outcomes for patients. In addition racism  needs stamping out in the medical profession in all corners. Prostate cancer risk in black men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9826514/ Maternal mortality in black women during and after pregnancy : https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/maternal-mortality-rates-in-the-black-community/# South Asians and type 2 Diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/node/12895 Black people and stroke risk: https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke/why-do-african-americans-have-a-greater-stroke-risk James Sims: https://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-shocking-experiments-on-slaves Abuse during COVID: https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/about/staff-stories/racist-abuse-against-asians-during-the-covid-19-pandemic Head injuries and race in sport: https://apnews.com/article/health-nfl-race-and-ethnicity-sports-066d9fd6bd85f5b5023207467701fde4# Dr Arora and the GMC: https://www.bmj.com/content/379/bmj.o2619 Beta Thalassemia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/beta-thalassemia Tay-Sachs Disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tay-sachs-disease/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  8. AUG 8

    Breathing and Breathwork - how getting the basics right can improve your health and wellbeing

    Breathing is a basic function we all need in order to survive  but doing it correctly can have benefits to our health and the opposite is true -  breathing in a sub-optimal way can pre-dispose to certain illnesses. Mouth breathing - could it predispose to allergies, asthma and impaired immunity?: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/mouth-breathing Nasal breathing benefits: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023?utm_source=AJPRegu&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=1.17.2024 Breathing and stress: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230113/Review-and-meta-analysis-suggests-breathwork-may-be-effective-for-improving-stress-and-mental-health.aspx Jamie Clements, breath coach: https://thebreathspace.co.uk/breathe-with-me Test your own breathing: https://www.thebreatheffect.com/test-your-breath/ Smoking and breathing techniques: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7064378/# Sleep apnoea awareness: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8718-sleep-apnea THE HEALTH FIX: https://amzn.eu/d/5D6lJlm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 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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