Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    5 Ways To Boost Your Energy Quickly

    It’s a boon that so many people ask for on the back of feeling tired or fatigued - more energy. Here are my 5 tips which will help you feel more energetic during the day. Links: Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Mind body link: https://positivepsychology.com/body-mind-integration-attention-training/ Movement and mood: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-simply-moving-benefits-your-mental-health-201603289350 Hydration: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water Energy foods: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/energy_boosting_foods Low GL diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-glycemic-diet Sleep and energy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/how-sleep-boosts-your-energy Getting outdoors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6562165/ Buy THE HEALTH FIX now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 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.

    15 min

  2. SEP 25

    Winter illness, our body clock and immunity, ancient beliefs, (and some tips)

    I am down with a cough and cold at the moment, and it got me thinking about immunity, seasons and people’s beliefs about illness as well as what we can do to stave off these bugs.  Links:  Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Hippocrates and Galen: https://www.thecolourworks.com/blog/hippocrates-galen-the-four-humours Germ theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK24649/ The UK Biobank study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33817568/ VItamin C and colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/ Vitamin D: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551809/ Zinc: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36290585/ Salt water gargle: https://www.healthline.com/health/salt-water-gargle Turmeric: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tumeric-for-bronchitis Soup: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/chicken-soup-cold-flu-symptoms-relief-b2789217.html 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.

    13 min

  3. SEP 18

    Parkinson’s Disease: can we prevent a slowly evolving pandemic?

    Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects more people every year with a global increase in ageing populations. There is no cure for the condition but medication can alleviate symptoms. In this episode I look at the causes of the disease and what we can do to prevent it.  Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey The Parkinson's pandemic: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(20)30302-1/fulltext Gut-brain link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10358673/ REM sleep behaviour disorder: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24465-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder-rbd Per Borghammer - body-first and brain first model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVew2OVZTXs Genes in PD: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/parkinsons-disease/the-genetic-link-to-parkinsons-disease Leaky gut in Parkinsons Disease: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(25)00240-3/fulltext Coeliac Disease, gluten sensitivity and Parkinson’s Disease link (a literature review): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12011982/ H pylori and Parkinson’s Disease: https://immunityageing.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12979-023-00404-1 Diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons-and-diet Exercise - tai chi: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67208745 Iron overload: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/home/PressRelease/30 Vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667268523000499 Pesticides: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/researchers-identify-10-pesticides-toxic-neurons-involved Rotenone (insecticide) and PD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00561-6 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.

    19 min

  4. SEP 11

    Vaccines - an overview

    Vaccines are often the subject of heated discussion. In this episode I share some thoughts on the topics as it affects us all and needs handling sensitively. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Edward Jenner and vaccine discovery: https://www.jenner.ac.uk/about/edward-jenner A broad overview: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination Common short term side effects of vaccines: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5dfa14bfed915d54aca2b837/PHE_what_to_expect_after_vaccination_English.pdf Old Friends Hypothesis: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Old-Friends-Hypothesis.aspx Herd Immunity explained: https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/herd-immunity Vaccine hesitancy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jgrlxx37do Measles in the USA: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091 Vaccine injury cases: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzleyydp8o# Neanderthal genes and COVID: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3673483 Decision making and vaccines: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X25004311 Travel vaccines: https://travelhealthpro.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.

    17 min

  5. SEP 4

    What’s the point? (A question we have all heard many times).

    In this episode I look at this big question which I often hear in the consulting room, the reasons that lie behind it and what the point to life might be. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Nihilism in philosophy: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-nihilism-history-250581 Cosmic Insignificance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340547/ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-theory Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://therisingsuncounseling.com/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-a-framework-for-a-meaningful-life-copy/ Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/fourthousandweeks The science behind gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/ The benefits of volunteering: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering/why-volunteer/benefits-of-volunteering/ Ways to ask for help if you struggle to: https://www.wondermind.com/article/asking-for-help/ 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.

    16 min

  6. AUG 28

    My doctor or any doctor? How continuity of care could save your life

    Continuity of care saves lives. There is evidence that outcomes are improved and it used to be a core part of medicine. In recent years for many reasons continuity has been  slightly eroded. In this episode I make the case for it and give examples of why it can be of critical importance. Links: Please help me improve my content for you by taking this audience survey which takes 10 minutes: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Study on continuity and outcomes: https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84 How seeing the same doctor has changed in the UK: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r833 Patient examples of the benefits: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/the-importance-of-continuity-four-personal-viewpoints 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.

    17 min

  7. AUG 21

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    PCOS is a growing global issue. Its prevalence has increased in recent years and the reasons behind it are complex. In this episode I look at its roots, causes and impact plus what we can do about it in terms of lifestyle and treatments. Links:  Depression and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10607337/ LH (luteinziing hormone): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22255-luteinizing-hormone LH:FSH ratio in PCOS: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/pages/gynaecology/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-hormonal-measurements-in Pancreatic function in PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962893/ The gut microbiome and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9998696/ The steroid synthesis pathway starting with cholesterol: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Biosynthesis-of-steroid-hormones-from-the-cholesterol-pathway_fig1_258055538 Angelique Panagos book on hormonal balance: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balance-Plan-Optimize-Hormonal-Health/dp/1844039447 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.

    15 min

  8. AUG 14

    Metabolic Health - what it is and why it is so important

    In this episode I look at metabolic health which is one of the most important aspects of our long term health. I look at the mechanisms and measures of metabolic health and what we can do to improve ours. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm Hba1c: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/hba1c# American metabolic health stats: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105 High fructose corn syrup; https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad Fibre in your diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you Exercise and metabolic health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1365761/full Metabolic health and Alzheimer's risk: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10001958/ Non-communicable diseases: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases 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.

    16 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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