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Saving Lives In Slow Motion5 signs of hidden illnesses you need to knowSymptoms are often hard to interpret with the amount of data and tools that are out there these days. In this episode I look at innocuous symptoms that can creep up on us over a long time but could be harbinger of an underlying condition.COMT genes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202001/what-is-the-comt-gene-and-how-does-it-affect-your-healthRaynaud’s Phenomenon: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/raynauds-phenomenonFungal nails: https://patient.info/infections/fungal-nail-infection-tinea-unguiumNitric oxide foods: https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-foods-nitric-oxide2025-04-2516 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionHow to take stock of your health in just 10 minutesIn this episode I look at a quick and easy way to take stock of your health quickly and easily to re-orientate yourself whenever you need to.It’s a great way to lay out your story, turn 'what into why', and maintain your health and head off problems before they set in. My IDEAL framework for habit change: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions. (There is a separate episode on this: episode 26)Yoga with Adriene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadrieneJet lag tips...2025-02-2817 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionThe 8 habits that might help you live 20 years longerIn 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%3DihubStudy summary: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38065710/Exercise benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exerciseAll Trials (Ben Goldacre): https://www.alltrials.net/...2025-01-1015 minSaving Lives In Slow Motion2025 - the year of letting goThis 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-someForgiveness vs moving on: https...2025-01-0313 minSaving Lives In Slow Motion'Your typical day" - how it can give you clues to unresolved symptomsIn 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...2024-09-2018 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionHealthy ageing - what ageing is as a biological process and what we can do daily to age well.We know that how we live affects how we age, and in this episode, rather than focusing on longevity per se, I look at the biology of ageing and how we can adopt simple daily habits to positively affect the factors that age us. I also talk about my Health Loop and your 'typical day’ to help lay out your unique needs for a lifestyle prescription.Links:The fear of ageing: https://www.forbes.com/health/medicare/fear-of-aging-survey/Causes of death by country: https...2024-08-0219 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionYour questions answered! Fasting and insomnia, extreme diets, thyroid health, cancer, recurrent illness and moreIn 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-dietHypothyroidism: https://www.healthline.com/health/hypothyro...2024-07-2616 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionB12 deficiency - the truth about it and the latest NICE guidance behind this all-important public health issueB12 deficiency affects up to 20% of people over the age of 60. It is often left undiagnosed but can presentin many ways. In this episode I look at the nuance involved in making the diagnosis and treating it appropriatelyso that people do not come to harm.NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239B 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.htm2024-07-1217 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionBiohacking - a path to longevity or waste of time and money?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-valleyA summary of biohacking: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/biohackingVitamin D VDR mutation: https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/vdr.pdfOura ring - a view: https...2024-07-0524 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionHormonal Health 101 - what our hormones do for us and how to keep them happyThis 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-systemSteroid pathway diagram: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41435-021-00139-3Oxytocin: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/oxytocin-the-love-hormoneSleep and hormones: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065172/Exercise in menopause: https://www.lanca...2024-06-2818 min
ADHD ChatterTV Doctor Reveals Secrets to Manage ADHD Shame - Dr Ayan PanjaAlex sits down with Dr Ayan Panja, an NHS doctor of 25 years, to reveal the secrets to manage ADHD Shame. Topics:00:00 Trailer01:36 How long have you been a doctor?02:58 Why have so many people been missed for so long?05:55 Does ADHD medication work?06:27 Is shame common with ADHD?09:47 Why does trauma affect longevity?14:08 How shame can present different before and after diagnosis 17:27 The hidden costs of shame 23:02 How to flood yourself with self compassion 35:11 Self...2024-06-1149 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionMind Body Medicine - a new and old frontierMind Body Medicine is fascinating but has been poorly understood over the years. I believe it is more important to try to understand better now more than ever as we are surrounded by medically unexplained symptoms and non-communicable symptoms and diseases. In this episode I look at the origins and theories behind it as well as link to the evidence in the show notes.Links:The Holmes-Rahe Stress scale: https://www.mindtools.com/avn893g/the-holmes-and-rahe-stress-scaleThe effectiveness of mind-body medicine (narrative): https://journals.lww.com/mjhs/full...2024-05-2417 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionContinuous Glucose Monitoring: life saver or wellbeing fad?CGM has changed lives for the better people with Type 1 Diabetes but nowadays people without diabetes use it as a tool. In this episode I look at the pros and cons of CGM and how it can be used as a lens into our general health and how it is linked to our gut microbiome amongst many other systems.Links:CGM early days review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4717493/Prof Partha Kar: https://gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/girft-diabetes-lead-awarded-obe-in-new-year-honours/Red...2024-05-1019 min
This Is A VoiceWorld Voice Day Special pt 2 - Belief Systems & Diagnosis - with GP Dr Ayan PanjaSend us a textFor the second half of our World Voice Day Special edition, we're talking belief systems and diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"00:00 What motivates a working GP?04:01 Putting health into context06:25 Different cultures and body psychotherapy08:13 The first lifestyle medicine course11:11 Beliefs and diagnosis for singers13:08 Beliefs and diet15:55 There isn't a s...2024-04-3034 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionParenting - navigating the joys and challengesBecoming a parent is a gift but it has its challenges. In this episode I look at some factors to be mindful of including the difference between the child and adult brain plus micro tips to help navigate your way through the maze of parenthood. Links: Parenting styles: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/parenting-styles-explained/Brain development in children: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/early-childhood-brain-development-and-health/Parenting styles and psychological complaints: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873100/Hoffma...2024-04-1918 min
This Is A VoiceThe Health Fix and the Vagus nerve - with GP & bestselling author Dr Ayan PanjaSend us a textFor this World Voice Day Special edition of our This Is A Voice podcast we're delving into the Vagus Nerve and health diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share thoughts, stories and advice with Dr Ayan and bust some of the myths about singing, breathing and the vagus nerve.00:00 A great...2024-04-1642 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionHealth screening - worth it or a waste of time?Health screening has exploded over the last 20 years. Is it a money making exercise or actually worth it? In this episode I look at the pros and cons and how you can decide what may be worth doing and the reason people decide they need it.Links:UK ethics of health screening: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screening/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screeningHealth Screening - a recent paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK436014/RCGP screening statement around extra work for NHS GPs from screening comp...2024-04-0520 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionFood Intolerances - how to work out if you have one and why many people don't believe they existThere isn’t a week in practice when I don’t get asked about food intolerances and how to test for them. It’s a contentious topic that needs some deconstructing.In this episode I look at what is and isn't intolerance and how to proceed if you think you have a food intolerance.Links:Food intolerance vs allergy - official guidance: https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/food-intolerance/IgG testing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004213/Eliminatio...2024-03-2919 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionEPISODE 100 - revealed: my take on the NUMBER 1 most important aspect of our healthThis week is my 100th episode. I reflect on some of the topics I have covered over the last 20 months or so and beyondthe basics I talk about what I think is the most important aspect of our health in the modern world (and it's not food or relationships)!Links below for a deeper dive... let's go.School resources - how the NHS works: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/schools-resources-toolkit/#:~:text=This%20is%20a%20toolkit%20of,NHS%20Services%2C%20health%20and%20wellbeing.My Symptom Web via NHS En...2024-01-2618 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionIdeas and Health Hacks for 2024In this episode I look at the concept of ‘ideas’ rather than resolutions that might shape your 2024 on an individual and societal level, including a couple of things I managed myself in 2023. There are also some easy hacks to incorporate into your day which can work for everyone.My IDEAL framework for behaviour change: https://shows.acast.com/savinglivesinslowmotion/episodes/behaviour-change-2-the-ideal-frameworkCircular economy: https://unctad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/circular-economyBan on single use plastics: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66946643AI and personalised medicin...2024-01-0515 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionThe Essence of Health & Quality of Life - what's it all about?In this episode I look at the true essence of health.We live a world that is increasingly confusing in terms of health messaging and priorities given the amount of inequality in the world.I take a look at some basics of what is important to us in our lives which people may not consider important for health but not only nourish us as humans but are important to both our short and long term health.Links:Self-esteem and the brain: https://www.ucl.ac.u...2023-12-2221 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionNarcissists and Psychopaths - spotting them and dealing with themThese are both words that are bandied around quite a lot in common parlance but what do they actually mean? And what is the difference between them?In this episode I look at the similarities, differences and why they come about.Links:Trump - a textbook narcissist: https://www.uu.nl/en/node/541/donald-trump-textbook-narcissistDSM-5 classification of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1519417-overview?form=fpfDr James Fallon: https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_fallon_exploring_the_mind_of_a_killer?lan...2023-12-0114 min
UnquestionableDr Ayan Panja - The Medical ‘Knock-on Effect’, Why We Become Sick, Mysterious Ailments, Warning Signs, Making Longterm Lifestyle Changes & MoreDr Ayan Panja is a UK-based NHS GP partner with 25 years of clinical experience. As an editorial adviser to NHS Digital and presenter on BBC World News he has been communicating health to the masses for many years. His interest in prevention and wellbeing led him to co-create and run Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine, A Royal College of Practitioners accredited course for health care practitioners. Ayan featured in Pulse magazine's Power 50 in 2020 which lists the UK's most influential GPs. Ayan, also hosts a bite-sized podcast called Saving Lives in Slow Motion available free on Audible where you can hear more...2023-11-2759 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTiredness and Fatigue - a framework to approach itThere are so many reasons for tiredness and fatigue. In this episode I try to explain the reasons behind the symptom and how to approach it.Links:For cases demonstrating the Health Loop to unpack symptoms here is a link to my book The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dr+Ayan+Panja&qid=1692817923&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrA mechanical reason for tiredness - sleep apnoea: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/...2023-08-2515 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionPain - 101Pain affects almost all of us at some point. But some types of pain is experienced more severely than other types. In this episode I look at the factors which affect pain and our perception of it and what we can do handle it better.Nociceptors: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-nociceptors-2564616The nail in the boot: https://www.painscience.com/biblio/source-of-boot-nail-guy-a-popular-medical-anecdote-about-pain-without-injury-nociception.htmlCOMT gene variation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151110/Pain and attitudes in Chinese culture: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10848223145479622023-05-2614 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionStress - strategies to avoid the invisible factor that can silently kill usSome say it’s a modern illness but accounts go back hundreds of years.It’s the ultimate invisible illness but is actually a reaction to a stressor.How can we handle stress, what are the different types and are there any principles we can use to deal with our stress given how individual it is.Links:Insomnia and stress in the BMJ in 1894: https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/10/30/bmj-110-years-laterStress and its effects on health: https://psychcentral.com/stress/long-term-effects-of-chronic-stress-on-body-and-mind#how-to-recover...2023-04-2117 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionFriendships - why true friends are so importantWe all know that friendships can be complicated. In this episode I look at why they can be important to health, how they change over the years and the different types of friendship. Links:Childhood friendships and adult health: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/22/3/378/507548Meaningful interactions in younger people (conclusion is interesting): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.617267/fullFriendship jealousy and social media:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/INTR-02-2020-0103/full/html. (Listen to my episode on jealousy too)...2023-04-1417 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionKindness - the health boost for all that costs nothingIn this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness. Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides? And is it good for both the giver and receiver?Kindness and stress:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848115/The doctor as a drug:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drugOxytocin increases with age: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/full2023-04-0714 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionCircadian Rhythm - the rhythm of life and why mastering our body clock can help prevent illnessOur body clock is something most of us have heard of but is more important than we might think, as it can literally make or break our health. It can be easy to take for granted and in this episode I look at some of the science and tips to change ‘timings’ of activities in our lives to our advantage. Links: Satchin Panda TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/erBJuxVR7IERussell Foster’s work: https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-fosterStephanie Romiszewski’s work: https...2023-03-3115 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionOnline diagnosis & Internet medicine - a double edged swordThis is a great topic which feeds into all sort including self-care, information gathering, overdiagnosis and the accuracy of resources online plus the dangers of counterfeit medication.Here are some interesting links:Doctor vs Internet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019px0xThe pros and cons of AI based diagnosis: https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/13/chatgpt-assisted-diagnosis/The story of AccuRx, one of a few companies which offers triage for primary care: https://www.accurx.com/our-s...2023-03-2415 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionLearned helplessness - what it is and why it affects usThis is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations.It is linked to depression and there are certain risk factors for it.In this episode I look at how it can just manifest and how to help yourself out of it.Learned helplessness - Seligman et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920136/Link to depression and anxiety: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1185158/The ABCDE model: https://www.verywellmind.com/lea...2023-03-1714 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionSelf-control - why it isn't always easy and tips to improve it quicklyI struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to findit much harder and tools that can help us make it easier.Links:Delayed gratification - the benefits: https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratificationSelf-awareness: https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awarenessSelf regulation theory: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self_regulation.htm2023-03-1016 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionEnvironment and health - how our surroundings can help or hinder our minds and bodiesEver wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can have a continued and profound effect on our health.In this episode I look at some everyday environmental hazards and what we can do minimise their effects on us. Links:Air pollution: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044178/Paper on micro plastics and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/Diet...2023-03-0315 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionLongevity - the art of living well for a long timeLongevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long? In this episode I look at commonalities between the populations on earth that live the longest ‘best’ lives.Links:Blue Zones - Dan Buettner’s work with National Geographic:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/Smoking bans and how they change community behaviours:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33928714/'Com...2023-02-2417 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionThe Placebo Effect - the safest drug in the world?Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and some examples of where they have worked. Is the placebo something that can be used to our advantage? And why do some people experience a nocebo?Links:Ted Kaptchuk and his work on placebo: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenonMechanisms of the placebo effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...2023-02-1715 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionMotivation - how to get goingOne of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?I have struggled with procrastination myself in the past.In this episode I look at ways to make motivating yourself easier, the different drivers involved and what makes us tick when it comes to turning contemplation into action.The science of motivation: https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2018/06/motivationDaniel Pink on motivation: https://www.ted.com/tal...2023-02-1018 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionMonkey Brain - our inner child and how to control itOur monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it? In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.Links:Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brainDopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888Schizophrenia and the amygdala: https://www.nature.com/artic...2023-02-0315 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionLeadership - why it matters in modern society and what makes a good oneTW: (this episode mentions death) Leadership takes many guises. Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader? No business or organisation could survive without it and we know how bad leadership can damage organisations. In this episode I look at types of leadership, the qualities of a good leader, what to do about toxic leaders and what sets a leader apart from other roles.Links: Understanding leadership: https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-leadership12 types of lead...2023-01-2720 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionManaging change - an important skill for lifeChange can be fun or stressful depending on what it is.Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed. Change often happens ‘to’ us but we need to be mindful of how to manage it and particularly if we want to make changes for ourselves.Links:Bridges Transition model: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/Kotter’s Framework for change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/The PDSA cycle: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022...2023-01-2018 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTHE HEALTH FIX - out now: the only health manual you will ever needThank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instant bestseller on Amazon.In this episode I dive into the method of the book by going over my own health story which was the catalyst for me writing it. I then look at The Health Loop which turns 'what' into ‘why’.I hope it makes sense and remember to cross refer to previous episodes.Links:Re-activation of viruses in long COVID: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221116/SARS-CoV-2-infection...2023-01-1313 min
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#179 The Health Fix with Dr Ayan PanjaToday I’m chatting with a really good friend of the podcast, Dr Ayan Panja and I’m delighted to announce that he has finally written an incredible debut book “The Health Fix”.We talk about the potential for health coaches to unlock huge benefits in the NHSThe IDEAL framework for behaviour changeHow to understand your biology and fix symptoms using the ‘health loop’This is a great episode that dives into how better understanding our our biology and the interconnectedness of our hormone, nervous, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and immune s...2023-01-111h 20
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeHow to Transform Your Health in Eight Weeks with Dr Ayan Panja #324Doctors working in general practice have never faced such challenges as they do today – and yet there’s a perception that they’re just not working hard enough. The reality, says this week’s guest, is there are fewer doctors and resources and soaring patient numbers with increasingly complex needs. But Dr Ayan Panja might just have hit on a solution.Ayan, as regular listeners will know, is a returning guest to the podcast and a good friend of mine. Together we developed the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course, which we offer to fellow healthcar...2023-01-081h 43Saving Lives In Slow Motion2023 - hopes and fearsHappy New Year!In this episode I look at the different ways people approach a 'new year' and discuss the principles I use myself to get through what is undoubtedly a tough time in history.A lot has happened over the past 2 years and we need a way of coming out of that.What are your plans for 2023? I’d love to hear from you on my socials.Links: Have people changed since COVID? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/28/covid-might-have-changed-peoples-personalities-study-suggests2023-01-0614 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionAntibiotics - life saving double edged swordToday’s episode is on antibiotics. The balance between increasing resistance and lack of effectiveness and saving lives is increasingly difficult to navigate.Antibiotic resistance: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistanceLonger term effects of antibiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32319703/Vitamin D and sepsis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377223/Sepsis information: https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/Invasive group A strep info iGAS - a particular type of group A strep: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicat...2022-12-0916 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionCancer - 101TW: Today’s episode is on cancer which will affect one in two people.I look at the different types, the variables that cause it, whether there are ways of preventing cancer and also why some cancers are common and others not. Links:How cancer starts: https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/cell-division-and-cancer-14046590/Why are cancers on the rise?: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/09/researchers-report-dramatic-rise-in-early-onset-cancers/The commonest cancers: https://www.healthline.com/health/most-common-cancersViruses and cancer: https://www.cancer.org/hea...2022-12-0216 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionPrevention - making it easyThis episode is about prevention. What do we mean by it and how can we make prevention accessible?There is prevention on a public health level but also we take precautions as individuals.I look at examples of both and try to separate out the different types plus a living example of prevention at work (Dr David Unwin).Links: Global patterns of disease: https://ourworldindata.org/burden-of-diseaseNon-communicable disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseasesLeading causes of global mort...2022-11-2518 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionPersonalised Medicine - it's already here Personalised medicine is the future. We live in a world of AI and machine learning and the expectation of medicine is to be more precise. Can we get half way there ourselves by thinking about things a certain way? How do we get to the root cause?Leroy Hood: https://isbscience.org/bio/leroy-hood/P4 medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204402/The counterpoint to P4 medicine: https://academic.oup.com/jalm/article/4/1/108/5603054David Unwin’s work on type...2022-11-1818 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTeamwork - the secrets of great teamshipWhy is teamwork important? Are teams all they’re cracked up to be? What makes a good team? Is it personalities, culture or beyond?In the episode I look at what makes teams work and what factors to consider when creating an effective team.Do listen right to the end until I get to the bit where you I leave you with some thoughts as I'd love to hear your analysisLinks:Hackman’s five factor model: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/development-03.htm2022-11-1115 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionToxic peopleTW: I talk about manipulation and harm in relationships.Toxic people drain us. Is it 'them' or their behaviours? Many people develop these toxic behaviours because of their early life. In this episode I discuss the features to look out for and what we can do about them. Toxic traits: https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-traitsToxic people - another view: https://www.purewow.com/wellness/traits-of-toxic-peopleEveryday narcissism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-author-speaks/201708/everyday-narcissism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...2022-11-0413 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionAllergiesAllergies are on the rise and can range from mild to life threatening. In this episode I look at how they originate, why they are increasing in prevalence and what we can do about it. The show notes and links below contain texting methods and some of the many themes covered in this episode.(TW: I talk about a case of life threatening anaphylaxis).Links:The allergic cascade: https://www.medicinenet.com/allergic_cascade/article.htmCows Milk Allergy - IgE and n...2022-10-2819 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionDepression and anxietyBoth of these potentially debilitating conditions are often experienced together and affect up to 1 in 4 people at any time.In this episode I look at the underlying reasons, what we can do about them and how to approach depression and anxiety practically.Links:NHS waiting list: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-mental-health-waiting-list-b2145432.htmlDefinitions and statistics: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/The genetic basis of depression: https://journals.lww.com/hrpjournal/fulltext/2015/01000/genetic_determinants_of_depression__recent.1.aspx2022-10-2120 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionJealousyJealousy is something most of us have experienced from both sides.In this episode I look at the different types of jealousy, the reasons behind it, and discuss whether it can be ‘normal’ or not. The evolutionary psychology of jealousy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609545/Jealousy in the first year of life: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302134/Othello syndrome: https://www.medicinenet.com/othello_syndrome/definition.htmFamous examples of jealousy from books and films: https://blog.ted...2022-10-1417 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionSelf-careSelf-care sounds pretty obvious but is it? There are so many definitions of self-care and here I make the argument that it is actually totally individual.We know the public health messaging around the basics such as alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise and sleep, but self-care goes way beyond these.What do you think of as self-care? We explore more in this episode.Links:The Health Fix (pre-order): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296The self-care continuum: https://www.selfcareforum.org/about-us/wh...2022-10-0718 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionA good deathTW: Today’s episode covers death. What is a good death and is it important?In my work I see examples of good and bad deaths depending on how it is perceived by those who bear witness to it and those left behind.I discuss whether death planning is something we should talk about more as a society as death is an inevitable part of life.Links:BMJ article - A good death: https://www.bmj.com/content/320/7228/129Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://www.e...2022-09-3018 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionFeedback - how to give it, how to take it and what to do with itFeedback is a part of everyday life. It is used in most industries as a learning tool but is it help or hindrance? Here I look at types of feedback and how we can give and receive it better.Links:Building a feedback culture: https://hbr.org/2013/12/building-a-feedback-rich-culturePendleton feedback rules: https://www.thecoach.zone/a-method-of-delivering-a-great-feedback-session-pendletons-rules/Giving feedback effectively: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-give-feedback-effectivelyTypes of feedback: https://www.betterup.com/blog/types-of-feedback Hosted on Aca...2022-09-2316 min
Daily Doctor's KitchenPreventing dementia with Dr Ayan PanjaDr Ayan Panja talks brain health and preventative measures for dementia.Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2006 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionFailure - an essential part of success?Failure and feelings of failure are common. Where do they come form? Why do some people feel like failures when others don’t?I explore this and ways to combat feelings of failure in our lives.Schema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F624Baz-VzkHuman failure and its types: https://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/types.pdfFailure is essential for success: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/failure-found-to-be-an-essential-prerequisite-for-success/My musings on failure - BMJ 2003: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2617...2022-09-1615 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionBurnout - spot the signs and stop it in it's tracksTW:This is a topic close to my heart having had colleagues and friends succumb to it. In the UK it has never been a harder time to be a doctor, but it’s not about us - burnout can affect anyone. I hope you find the episode and these links useful. Burnout - a paper by Prof Maslach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/Burnout and the brain: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/burnout-and-the-brainBurnout recovery tips: https://www.healthline.com/healt...2022-09-0915 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionMentoring - the power of giving back through a magical relationshipThis episode is about mentoring which I think is much needed in the world today. Many of us will have had incredible mentors who selflessly give up their time and knowledge in order to help others.I feel it is a way of paying it forward and that both mentors and mentees to help each other grow and learn.Beyond Ed Peile who I mention in the episode I would like to acknowledge and thank Jon Fowler, Mark Allen, Julian Godlee and my late father for their inimitable ability to mentor, inspire and t...2022-07-2917 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionSinging - the healthy hobby?Singing is something close to my heart and I feel it does not get enough attention for it’smultiple health benefits.It is accessible to so many and is an easy thing to take up and enjoy.In this episode I explore the benefits to almost every body system which singing can confer.Links:Social prescribing: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/26/nhs-should-prescribe-tango-dancing-book-clubs-not-pill-every/The vagus nerve: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318128Alexander technique: https://alexandertechnique.com...2022-07-2215 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTriage - how we work out who needs healthcare and attention first and foremostTriage is increasingly being used in healthcare outside the emergency setting to help filter urgent from non-urgent. With the growing use of artificial intelligence, triage algorithms are becoming more reliable. I look at the pros and cons of triage from the view point of both patient and practitioner. Links: Triage and it’s background: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5649292/Continuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468And article on the ethics of triage:https://www.vox.com...2022-07-1516 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionGut symptoms - how to make sense of themIn this episode I look at symptoms affecting the gut. They are one of the most common presentations ingeneral practice.Most of us experience some kind of gastrointestinal symptom at some point in our lives. I delve into my understanding on how the gut works and how and why things can go wrong and what we can do to help ourselves.Links:Mintel gastrointestinal problems data: https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/beauty-and-personal-care/86-of-brits-have-suffered-from-a-gastrointestinal-problem-in-the-past-year/ampMintel article on gut health determinants: https://www.mintel.com/bl...2022-07-0824 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionPrejudice and inclusion*TW* Today’s episode is on a topic which affects us all. Prejudice, bias and inclusion are all ongoing hot topics which can affect our wellbeing, how we feel about ourselves and our experience of the world. Here I look at the reasons why it is such a complex area to navigate and not as simple as it should be. There are some anecdotes on this episode that might be difficult to listen to. Links:Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristics2022-07-0121 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionBehaviour Change 2 - the IDEAL framework from my book THE HEALTH FIXThis framework that I have created helps turn what is in your mind into action. IDEAL:Identify, Define, Engage, Activate and Look BackOne of the hardest things can be to turn intentions into reality. This simple framework along with the work of known behavioural theory experts can help implement your behaviour change intentions. Links:BJ Fogg behaviour model: https://behaviormodel.org/Susan Michie and COM-B: https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1748-5908-6-42Pre-order your copy of The...2022-06-2414 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionBrain health and Alzheimer’s Disease*TW*This is such a trenchant topic and I wanted to cover it for so many reasons. Most of us get some kind of brain symptom at times but it is short lived, but that is not the case for many people. Alzheimer’s Disease is the commonest form of dementia affecting over 60% of all dementia sufferers worldwide.This episode looks at the determinants of brain health and the aetiology of Alzheimer’s Disease.Links:Facts, figures and information on dementia: https...2022-06-1714 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionDrill down, Diary upSometimes in order to get to the underlying reason behind symptoms that may arise from your lifestyle and environment. It is a way of dissecting an area that may need more focus, for instance: diet, environment, movement, sunlight exposure, sleep, historic infections and your family history.They are good tools to use if you are not making huge progress with conventional habit changes.Links:Some benefits of a health diary: https://blog.vantagefit.io/health-diary/Caffeine overload? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/caffeine-side-effects 2022-06-1013 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeHow To Make Lifestyle Changes That Will Last with Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Dr Ayan Panja (Re-Release) #280This is part of my re-release series where I am interviewed by my good friend Dr Panja about small daily changes that can make a huge difference. Why is it that so many of us find it hard to stick to a new diet or lifestyle plan? We all start off well enough – full of energy and optimism but then the novelty soon wears off and life gets in the way. After some time, we are right back where we first started. The fact is, most health plans are based on the common, but incorrect assu...2022-06-051h 30Saving Lives In Slow MotionSelf talk - why it's so important in our daily livesSelf talk is something we all do. It’s how communicate with ourselves and it can have a significant impact on our health.In this episode I give examples of cognitive distortions which can lead to poor self esteem, false beliefs and negative thinking.Links:Cognitive distortions and CBT: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/Monkey brain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/02/28/8-science-based-tricks-for-quieting-the-monkey-mind/?sh=699868ec1af6 Self help therapies and mental health apps: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/self-help-therapies/There...2022-06-0316 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionOverwhelm - how to deal with itThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener.It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as wellas solutions to minimise the chance of it arising.Links:Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic-perfectionism-is-on-the-riseAnxiety and overwhelm: https://www.cal...2022-05-2714 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionSupplements - how they work and do we actually need them?This week I discuss supplements. It’s a veritable minefield. How do you know the quality of what you are taking?Are there some supplements that are essential and others that should be avoided?I give you my take on all this and more in this episode.Links: Vitamin D NICE guidance: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/nutrition/nice-vitamin-d-guideline/252552.articleTypes of vitamin D: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3B12 deficiency symptoms: https://www.healthline.com/nutriti...2022-05-2019 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionHow? What? When?The How, What and When of our habits can have significant effects on our health.Here are some papers on related topics. The abstracts make interesting reading.Time restricted eating - changing when you eat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7262456/Sleep - the how and when: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174832/Morning exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492403/Weblink for exercise: https://www.healt...2022-05-1311 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionSmall changes - the power of adding in and removingIn this episode I cover the concept of adding in and removing. It seems devilishly simple but can have profound effects on health.This is one of many concepts I cover in my book which is out in January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-0610 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionIntroducing The Health Fix - my book that will change your life for the betterMy book The Health Fix launches next January in 2023 and I submitted my draft last month. I wanted to let listeners know about what inspired the book and how it might be of help.It is a toolkit for self care like no other (in my opinion)! I will be sharing some vignettes from it over the next few weeks which I hope you enjoy.Links: Pre-order The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?qid=1655897648&refinements=p_2...2022-05-0612 minDaily Doctor's KitchenDementia with Dr Ayan PanjaBrain health and dementia with Dr Ayan PanjaFull length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1206 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionRelationships - keeping them healthyRelationships (good ones) are essential to our lives. What do they go wrong and what factors are at play?How do we sustain them and what are the basic underlying pillars that make or break them?They need work and attention and there are many ways of looking at them. Links: Psychotherapist Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/Transactional analysis and the work of Eric Berne: https://ericberne.com/Dysfunctional relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rediscovering-love/201401/is-you...2022-03-1117 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionLoneliness - the epidemic no-one talks aboutThis episode is about loneliness. Why is loneliness an issue? What are the different types of loneliness and how do we define them?I look at this huge issue which is a global issue that can be deceptively hard to identify.Loneliness by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/Social isolation and health: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.htmlLoneliness can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/americas-loneliness-epidemic-is-more-lethal-than-smoking-heres-what-you-can-do-to-combat-isolation.htmlIntergenerational conne...2022-02-2521 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionEmpathy - why it is so important in healthcareToday’s episode is all about empathy.Is it valued in today’s society? Is it important to us as human beings and what does it mean to you? Health care and the role of empathy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7151200/Physician empathy and patient satisfaction: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/physician-empathy-a-key-driver-of-patient-satisfaction-300228070.htmlThe three types of empathy: https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/there-are-actually-3-types-of-empathy-heres-how-they-differ-and-how-you-can-develop-them-all.htmlSome evidence that social media may actually marginally improve empathy (no causality): https://www.researchg...2022-02-1119 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTime - commodity, luxury or burden?This week’s episode is all about time. The pandemic, people’s loss and the state of the world right now has brought time into sharp focus. Is it really the only thing that matters? I talk about ways that I have managed to see time in a different way and share some perspectives on how we might look at it and mould it to suit our own lives.Links:Myths about time management: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/11/05/11-time-management-myths-that-are-hurting-your-productivity/?sh=2fbb64254f80Time ma...2022-01-2817 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeWhy Disease Isn’t Inevitable with Dr Ayan Panja #232CAUTION: Please be aware that this podcast contains reference to suicide.Today I’m pleased to welcome back Dr Ayan Panja, who’s a close friend and now a regular podcast guest – as well as an accomplished podcaster himself. He’s a busy NHS GP, brilliant health communicator, and my partner in delivering our RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course to fellow clinicians.We start off the conversation talking about the current challenges that exist for NHS GPs. We talk about the desperate need for more mental health care, and how and...2022-01-261h 20The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#132 Saving Lives in Slow Motion with Dr Ayan PanjaToday’s show is a little bit different from the norm. I’m catching up with good friend of mine and fellow GP, Dr Ayan Panja. You’ll recognise him from previous episodes where we discussed heart and brain health and he has been practising medicine for 22 years since qualifying from Imperial College School of Medicine (my old university).He co-founded and teaches on the RCGP accredited course “Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine”, he’s writing a book that I cannot wait to read, due for publication in January 2023, plus he’s the host of a brilliant podcast called “Saving...2022-01-121h 30
Saving Lives In Slow MotionLanguage and meaning - more important now than everLanguage is important in all walks of life and has changed hugely over the years becauseof how humans communicate.In this episode I look at its importance and its role in health and medicine, nuances in language and how we can try to work out what someone means from what they say.You can cross reference to my episode on Consultations which overlaps with this nicely and covers the way in which we communicate.Links: Rita Charon's work on narrative medicine: https://www.ncbi.n...2021-12-1021 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionThe power of perspective - without it we lose contextThis episode is all about perspective. How can we improve our ability to look at other’s points of view andwhy is it so important?Can we avoid conflict by being mindful about language and behaviours?Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristicsTaking perspective:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-personal-narrative/201906/the-power-perspective-takingPerceptual positions: https://www.brilliantminds.co.uk/video-perceptual-positions/The age of the i...2021-11-2620 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionWellbeing - what's it all about?We know what wellbeing means - or do we? What does it really mean and how do we acknowledge and make it a priority at work and in ourlives?One of my friends triggered this episode having been unsure how to acknowledge and accommodate wellbeing at work.In this episode we look at the determinants of wellbeing and how to take practical steps to improve yours.Links: World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitutionVarious wel...2021-11-1221 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionMedical Myths - busted and validatedToday I’ll be looking at medical myths. It’s a fascinating area which most of us will be able to relate to.How many times have you found yourself saying we only use 10% of our brainsor that you should feed a cold and starve a fever? I’d love to hear your experiences of this via Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn or FB.Here are some links based on the show for more info:Do we only use 10% of our brains? https://www.bbc.com/future/ar...2021-10-2914 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionDiagnosis (and overdiagnosis) - the challenges and pitfallsToday’s episode is about medical diagnosis. It’s a tricky business and as patients we want to make sure the diagnosis is as accurate as possible withoutsomething being missed or the opposite - the risk of overtreatment.I look at the role of screening and talk through some of the challenges we face as both patients and clinicians.Links:Improving diagnosis: https://www.improvediagnosis.org/stories/ (USA based)Screening and ethics which govern it in the NHS: https...2021-10-1521 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionImpostor Syndrome - sound familiar? You are probably not aloneImpostor syndrome affects up to 70% of people and I see it so often that I wanted to look at what it is, where it came from and what we can do about it.It’s a fascinating phenomenon which once uncovered can lead to self-exploration and changing our thoughts.Links: The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 15(3), 241–247: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-26502-001Latest large scale review study on Impostor syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/a...2021-10-0119 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionMedical Errors - why they happen and how we prevent themMedical errors are common and need to be minimised. They are the 3rd commonest cause of death in the USA.In this episode I look at why these errors happen and what we can do to prevent them.Links:Patient safety (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/patient-safetySurgical safety checklist (WHO): https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resourcesMartin Bromiley’s charity looking at human factors: https://chfg.org/chfg-history/ PIP implant update: https://www.bbc.co.u...2021-09-1718 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionGrief and Bereavement - can anything prepare us for it?This episode is about grief and bereavement. It is different for everyone but I share my own experience of it here.Links:The Kubler-Ross stages of grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-griefTransgenerational grief: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/blog/2018/01/transgenerational-griefTheories on grief: https://griefjourney.co.uk/startjourney/for-professionals-and-caregivers/articles-for-professionals-and-caregivers/theories-of-grief/General bereavement support: cruse.org.uk Support for grieving children: https://www.winstonswish.org/Support for grieving parents: https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/fam...2021-09-0315 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionGrief and bereavementThis episode is about grief and bereavement. It is different for everyone but I share my own experience of it here.Links:The Kubler-Ross stages of grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-griefTransgenerational grief: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/blog/2018/01/transgenerational-griefTheories on grief: https://griefjourney.co.uk/startjourney/for-professionals-and-caregivers/articles-for-professionals-and-caregivers/theories-of-grief/General bereavement support: cruse.org.uk Support for grieving children: https://www.winstonswish.org/Support for grieving parents: https://www...2021-09-0315 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionR*silience in the modern world - what it really meansWhat exactly is resilience? Is it more than being able to recover from adversity or stresses?It’s a term that has annoyed me in the past so I wanted to get under it’s belly and explore where it came from beyond flexibility and adaptability in thinking orhandling stressful situations.The work of Emmy Werner fascinates me and I try to draw out her key findings.Summary article by Dr Werner: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/1054139X92901577Dr Wer...2021-08-2017 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionLifestyle Prescriptions - learn how to change your life by prescribing lifestyle medicineToday I’ll be talking about Lifestyle Prescriptions, covering what they are and how you can make a start on generating them for yourself starting with The Symptom Web® - a really simple concept which I devised and continue to teach on Prescribing Lifestyle MedicinePrescribing Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/homeGut flora and antibiotics: https://atlasbiomed.com/blog/probiotics-after-antibiotics/Caffeine and migraines: https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine/caffeine-migraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0617 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionConsultations - the sacred zone of the doctor-patient relationshipThis episode is all about consultations, their history, evolution and how to get the most out of them with your health care practitioners.Dr Michael Balint: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1464079/Dr Milton Erickson: https://www.erickson-foundation.org/ Continuity of care: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/6/e021161 The Patient Revolution: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q8YTYTG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Consulting models for GPs: https://www.gponline.com/consultation-models-practice/article/988629Person centred care and soc...2021-07-1919 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionInvisible illnesses - they are real even if we can't see themToday we're talking all about invisible illnesses, in particular long covid and the explosion in the need for mental health support.Here are some links that might be of interest:Mental health information: mind.org.ukZOE: https://covid.joinzoe.com/Long Covid: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188A ‘pacing’ resource: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/uploads/24053.pdfHigh blood pressure: https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension#overviewRolling with resistance - https://sbirt.publichealthcloud.com/reso...2021-07-0916 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionBehaviour Change - using the tools we need to make the changes we wantWelcome to episode one of Saving Lives In Slow Motion.Today I'll be talking about behaviour change, whether it's giving up smoking, exercising more or just spending less time on your phone - making a change can be difficult.I share the real reasons people change their behaviours and how you can too.Show notes: Here are some links that might be on interest. BJ Fogg’s simple but effective method on behaviour change: https://tinyhabits.com/start-tiny/Experts, including myself, talk...2021-06-2515 minSaving Lives In Slow MotionTrailerDr Ayan Panja shares his perspective on the most important themes which impact our health & wellbeing and ponders on what we can do to improve our own health journeys. Bite-sized enriching episodes with an informal laid back tone which to make you sit back, think and create change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2900 minDaily Doctor's KitchenHeart health with Dr Ayan PanjaDr Ayan Panja explains just how the heart works and the injuries that can occur.Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0805 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeHow To Make Lifestyle Changes That Will Last with Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Dr Ayan Panja #92Why is it that so many of us find it hard to stick to a new diet or lifestyle plan? We all start off well enough – full of energy and optimism but then the novelty soon wears off and life gets in the way. After some time, we are right back where we first started. The fact is, most health plans are based on the common, but incorrect assumption that we can make sweeping and lasting changes to our health by relying solely on willpower and motivation. But for the vast majority of us, this is just not true. Thi...2020-01-081h 33
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#20 Eat For Your Heart - with Dr Ayan PanjaOn this episode, I invite fellow doctor and friend Dr Ayan Panja, General Practitioner, super generalist, lifestyle medicine enthusiast and co-founder of Lobe Medical back to the podcast to talk about eating and lifestyle for our heart health.Eating for your heart as a concept, is not about food like a pill - but diet is an important consideration for protecting and promoting our heart health and it's why I ultimately believe that nutrition training is vital for all medics to grasp an understanding of, as well as the general public.Listen up...2019-03-181h 04
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#8 Eat To Boost Your Brain - with Dr Ayan PanjaOn this episode, I invite fellow doctor and friend Dr Ayan Panja, General Practitioner, super generalist, lifestyle medicine enthusiast and co-founder of Lobe Medical to talk about eating for our mind - with specific regard to neurodegenerative disease.We talk through:What we mean by the concept of Eating for your brainHow food is such an important consideration in brain healthWhat we discuss with patients in regard to cognitive declineHow many listeners in their 30-40s might be thinking that this topic is only relevant for an older generation - but actually, looking after your...2018-06-1843 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeReviving NHS General Practice and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Ayan Panja #10Dr Chatterjee talks to Dr Ayan Panja, NHS GP, Lifestyle Medicine advocate and health communicator about the current pressures on GPs and the exponential rise of Lifestyle Medicine.
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