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. 1 DAY AGO

    Protein - the essence of our biological life?

    Protein is one of our three macronutrients and increasingly getting traction as being really important to our long term health. In this episode I look at why it’s so important to make sure we get enough and the right type. Sugar equivalent chart for carbohydrates: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/what-is-a-low-carb-lifestyle/dr-unwins-sugar-infographics/ Leptin and ghrelin: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/leptin-101 Macronutrients: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/macronutrients Trans-fats: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114 10000 proteins (our proteome): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4889822/ Sarcopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopenia Nitrites and cancer: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/27/too-much-nitrite-cured-meat-brings-clear-risk-of-cancer-say-scientists Protein and reduced cognitive decline: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protein-intake-associated-with-less-cognitive-decline Doctors Kitchen protein calculator (Dr Rupy Aujla): https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/protein_calculator.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  2. FEB 14

    Air Pollution - a serious "invisible" threat to our health both in and outdoors and what we can do about it

    Air pollution is a huge cause of death killing 8 million people worldwide each year. Its effects are damaging to most of our body systems yet is an ‘invisible’ threat to us. In this episode I look at what we can do to minimise our exposure to air pollutants in and out of the home. WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228 Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32919961/ Air pollution and non-communicable diseases: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6904854/ Smoke control at home: https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules Carpets and health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5858259/ Mould and illness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231651/ Plants and air purification: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8279815/ My report for the BBC from Hong Kong on air pollution comparing types: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  3. FEB 7

    Magnesium - why it’s so important for our health

    Magnesium is an important mineral for our health and in this episode I look at why it has become a silent public health issue in recent years. I cover where magnesium comes from, why deficiency has become so prevalent and what to do about it.  Food sources of magnesium: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/magnesium/ Sublinical magnesium deficiency: https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668 Getting enough magnesium and why blood testing is often inaccurate: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316205/ An old study about CO2 and plant mineralisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24867639/ The decline of plant nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36336557/ Vitamin D and magnesium: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900722000867 A campaign for remineralising soil: https://www.remineralize.org/ Examine.com - evidence based information on supplements  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  4. JAN 31

    How to get the most out of your GP appointment

    In this episode I go back to the basics of how to get themes out now your GP appointment beyond the obvious. Medicine is increasingly complex and time is often short with the doctor. Here are my tips for an effective use of appointments in 2025. Links: Why men don’t gp to the doctor - https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/why-dont-men-go-to-see-their-doctors/ Hello My Name is: https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/ Continuity: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workload/continuity-of-care-more-productive-than-access-driven-gp-models-study-suggests/ Giving the doctor a good history: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynmcclanahan/2019/01/19/how-to-give-a-good-medical-history-to-get-better-health-care/ Reasonable adjustments: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/reasonable-adjustments/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  5. JAN 24

    Urinary Tract Health - a 101:

    Infections of the urinary tract are a daily occurrence but there is much more to them than meets the eye. In this episode I go through some of the conditions that affect the kidney and bladder and what we can do to keep them healthy. Cystitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/cystitis Benign prostate enlargement: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-enlargement/ Urethritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264903 Bladder cancer symptoms: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-i-knew-i-had-bladder-cancer---3-survivors--first-symptoms.h00-159701490.html Kidney stone diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stone-diet Chronic kidney disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/ Bladder and pelvic muscle exercises: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14611-kegel-exercises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  6. JAN 16

    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

  7. JAN 10

    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

  8. JAN 3

    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
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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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