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Mike Dilke
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The Relaxback UK Show
What Are Ultra Processed Foods and How To Avoid Them Followed By Deaf Sports and The Deaf Olympics
UPFs are in a lot of our food - find out what they are and how to avoid them. Then all about the opportunites of sport for deaf people.
2025-01-15
38 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Health Predictions For The Coming Year
Some thoughts on the future health of ourselves and the planet from the Head Of Foresight Research At Nesta
2025-01-08
27 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Hear About House of Medics and Also Medical Nonsense On Social Media With Dr Emma
Dr Emma started House of Medics for all medical professional and those thinking of entering the profession
2025-01-01
28 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Dr Emma has concerns about medical nonsense on social media
Dr Emma is a dermatologist that worries about some of the medical nonsense that you see on social media with people making unsubstantiated claims. In the show she talk about this and particularly how children can be attracted to completely unnecessary skincare regimes.
2024-12-18
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The most common reason for kids to have a GA in the UK? Then financial training for care leavers
Getting dental care in the UK can be a problem, the most common reason for children to have an operation under a general anaesthetic is to have teeth removed. What has gone wrong? Then financial training for care leavers.
2024-12-11
32 min
A Face For Radio
From Civil Engineer to Asking the Important Questions About Health - Mike Dilke
Mike Dilke from UK Health Radio and Mix 92.6 FM is our latest guest! Mark Murphy chats to Mike about how he went from being a Civil Engineer to broadcasting on both stations. They also discuss his new book, which you can buy now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Crap-Questions-Matter-Health/dp/1786456516/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.olW9msbCJ3T3GvQNZiJ2e48fgy07K7lRUDWBb1rICM7C2Sv22VdO6nI6gCsJsccvWt0Ev2kI3ecxd5mFpKmKDAyf19rqwp8yOe8-5G-buULJks8JCs6TTU9cdS3t8DyC8N753-IdTAdg-9X6_jI8pjPqS-sS-5Q5BojorcRU1qlnrG4-lrY9BaRIikXqzFRT.gdYN7WFl0aKj4yUmOGwrGT9fXKyTHG9xr-Z8CrtW7...
2024-12-10
37 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Are You Always Tired? Get Help From A Dietitian. Then Do You Fancy A Hair Transplant?
Some thoughts from a dietitian if you often feel tired. Then some advice from a hair transplant surgeon if you are considering this procedure.
2024-12-04
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Get A Really Good Nights Sleep With Help From A Neurologist - super moon effect etc
Dr Faye Begeti helps patients who find sleep difficult for all kinds of reasons - maybe she can help you
2024-11-27
31 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Crazy Wellness Fads With Chessie King and Then Winter Health Myths
What is the oddest wellness fad you have heard of - puppy yoga maybe, how about perineal sunning!? Chessie King talks about some weird stuff. Then winter wellness myths.
2024-11-20
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Do You Have Trouble Hearing Everything? Then The Problem Of Malaria
Many people miss out because they are suffering from hearing loss. Then a look at malaria - is it a problem in Europe, could it become one?
2024-11-13
37 min
The Relaxback UK Show
AI is being used for the development of new drugs - also find out about a new book
Artificial intelligence can be used in a few ways to speed up the development and testing of new drugs to redcue the huge costs currently involved. Also I have published a book that is based on many of the expert guests that have been on the Relaxback UK Show.
2024-11-06
36 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A Chat With Dr Hilary Jones About NHS Capacity Then The Humble Egg
Dr Hilary Jones opened a new private hospital that will take some NHS patients - is this a good move? Then onto something more simple - egss are good for you!
2024-10-30
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Have You Taken Your Children For Their Vaccinations? Then A Different Treatment For Migraine Headaches
In some are the vaccination number have dipped below the recommended percentage - does this matter? Then millions of people suffer from migraines - hear about a way that can reduce their number and severity.
2024-10-23
44 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Do You Live A Dangerous Life? One Way To Mitigate The Risks - Then A Good reason To Give Blood
I talk to a couple of insurance guys about accidents - a common casue to go to A&E is poisoning! Then a good reason to give blood.
2024-10-16
44 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Our Future Health Is The UK's Largest Ever Health Research Programme
The 'Our Future Health' research programme is designed to help everyone live longer and healthier lives. Kate Evans is executive director of research data and product there and tells me all about it and how we can all get involved.
2024-10-09
30 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Smoking In Households With Children Followed By The Safety Of Young Drivers
Fewer people are smoking but there are still a lot of smokers in households with children. Dr Zoe Williams talks about the health issues associated with this. Then some ways to help young drivers be safer on the roads.
2024-10-02
38 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Olympian Professor Greg Whyte On Getting Active And Hydration
The Olympics may have inspired you to take up a new sport or start one again that you pursued in your younger days. Professor Whyte suggests how to do this with less chance of injuring yourself and also the importance of keeping hydrated.
2024-09-25
29 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Secondary Breast Cancer With Brenda Edwards From Loose Women And Treatment For Psoriasis
What psorasis is and the ways to treat it amd then information on secondary breast cancer from Loose Women Panellist, Brenda Edwards
2024-09-18
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Eating Disorders and Fad Diets
All about eating disorders with Harriet Frew and then a discussion on fad diets.
2024-09-11
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Are Our Teeth Really Falling Out? What To Do About It
Expert advice from the president of The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
2024-09-04
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Don't Get Caught Out With Your Travel Insurance And Linda Robson On Volunteering
You need to make sure you tell your travel insurance all your pre-exisitng conditions. Then some ideas if you want to get into volunteering.
2024-08-21
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Trials To Find Treatment, Vaccinations And Tests For Covid 19
As medical director of NIHR Clinical Research Network, Prof Nick Lemoine CBE was instrumental in the trials to find treatment, vaccinations and tests for covid 19. Hear how here. This show was first aired a few months ago but it is a great one - please do listen,
2024-08-14
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Mental Health First Aid - What It Is And How It Helps
Many work places and organisation have mental health first aiders - hear how they are trained, what they do and how they can help people.
2024-08-07
32 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Is Mental Health Really Declining? What Might Affect It? Hear An Emminent Psychiatrist On This And More
Professor Sir Simon Wessely is a senior academic and his thoughts on our mental health may surprise you. He is a fantstic guest on the show and you should tune in.
2024-07-31
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Ripple Suicide Prevention Messages People Who Search Online For Suicide And Self Harm Information
Alice Hendy set up the charity Ripple Suicide Prevention after her brother died. She has developed software that detects when people search online for harmful content and it then communicates with them.
2024-07-24
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
All You Need To Know About Hernias and Then South Asian Poetry
Mr Simon Marsh has repaired thousands of hernias and answers all your possible questions on the topic. He also explains why surgeons in the UK are known as Mr and not Dr. Then artist, poet and story teller Suman Gujral talks about The Third Space poetry events.
2024-07-17
46 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Do You Want To Stop Smoking Or Suffer Fom Arthritis In Your Knees? Then Listen Here
Nasia Davos is a psychologist who helps people stop smoking - she used to be a heavy smoker herself. It is the greatest source of avoidable death so if you smoke and need help to stop then listen. Sharron Davies is an olympic swimmer and has suffered from arthritis in her knee for many years. She has a method that has helped her and could help you as well. Listen to the Relaxback UK Show for more.
2024-07-10
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Safi has endured civil war, extreme hunger, obesity and bariatric surgery.
Safi's experiences as a child with civil war, hunger and being a refugee contributed to her disordered eating habits. She went through bariatric surgery and a prolonged battle to control her weight. She was successful and now helps others.
2024-07-03
40 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Happy Hormones Happy You - Help With Balancing Hormones From Dr Milli
Dr Milli gives advice on balancing your hormones to help with weight loss, energy, brain fog, lobido, menopause - all kinds of things.
2024-06-26
32 min
The Relaxback UK Show
BOSH Talk About Sustainable Food
The guys from BOSH provide plenty of ideas on vegan food. In this show we discuss their career, their name, food sustainability and plenty more.
2024-06-12
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
What Is The Cancer Ethnicity Treatment Gap and Then Being An Elite Sprinter
Is there an ethnicity treatment gap when it comes to cancer and what might be the causes? Then I chat with an olympic hopeful and elite sprinter Desiree Henry.
2024-06-05
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Tracee Stanley Used To Produce Action Movies - Now She Teaches Meditation and Rest
Tracee Stanley is a wonderful guest - great stories of life as a film producer. You will WANT to work on getting more rest and just feel a bit more relaxed after listening to her.
2024-05-29
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Concerned about food intolerances? Then listen here
Food intolerance testing is now quite accessible to many people. See if it may help you with issues such as grumbling guts, bloating, IBS and excema.
2024-05-22
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Spot and avoid skin cancer with Dr Christian Jessen, then does obesity matter?
With more sunshine on the way keeping aware of our skin and possible cancers is very important. Dr Christian Jessen talks about an easy way to do that. Then dietitian, Helen Bond has a suggestion to lose weight.
2024-05-15
45 min
The Relaxback UK Show
What is digital health and is it good for us with Dr Rachael Kent
We can get apps for lots of things to do with our health, wearables measure all kinds of health related things and symptom analysis tells us what we ailments we have. Is the end result good for us?
2024-05-08
35 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Tyler West on e-waste and Dr Zoe Willims on exercise watches - lots of chat from them both as well!
Tyler and I talk about e-waste and his London Marathon hopes (beating my time mainly!) and lots more, then what an exercise watch can help you with plus her new lifestyle with Dr Zoe Williams.
2024-05-01
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Is Manuka Honey Really Good For You? Find Out Here
What is it that makes manuka honey good for you and is there any proof? Listen here to find out.
2024-04-24
36 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A Way To Detect Skin Cancers Early And Exhibitors I Met At The Everything Electric Show
Skin Vision is an app that uses your smart phone to analyse marks, moles, freckles etc to see if they are cancerous and require a visit to a doctor. Then I chat to some of the people I met at the Everything Electric Show in London.
2024-04-17
46 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A Chat With A General Practitioner From My Local Surgery
Ever wanted a long chat with your GP about a wide range range of health topics but it wasn't possible - listen to this. We talk about staying healthier, digital health, symptom trackers, transforming behaviours, health resources etc
2024-04-10
38 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Can Tech Really Make Health Provision More Effective And Help The NHS?
I talk with an NHS surgeon who is literally at the sharp end of providing care in the NHS. He gives some example where technology can help to save a lot of time and money and make things more efficient.
2024-04-03
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Experimental Treatment For A Brain Tumour
Professor Richard Scolyer AO is a world renowned melanoma researcher and medic. Last year he was diagnosed with a brain tumout that is usually fatal in six months. He has undergone novel treatment with the objective of improving outcomes for all patients.
2024-03-27
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Social Prescribing - A Voluntary Organisation Attached To A Busy GP Practice
This show is from a few years ago but still very relevant. I spoke with a volunterr running a social prescribing network at a busy GP in St Albans. It really did seem to be helping a lot of people.
2024-03-14
44 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Everything Electric - This Is A Show About Electric Transport And Electric Homes
My guest is Dan Caesar who runs The Everything Electric Show - the next one is in London at the end of March. You can see and try out electric cars, electric micro transport of all kinds, different ways to heat and cool your house etc. Listen here to find out how to get free tickets.
2024-03-13
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Actor Sam Kane Needed Plastic Surgery On His Eyes - Find Out Why
Sam Kane has been in Coronation Street, Brookside and much else besides. After a very sressful time where his wife, Linda Lusardi, nearly died from covid he developed a problem where his eyelids became droopy which caused constant headaches. He had plastic surgery to sort it out. Hear all about that and join us for a chat.
2024-03-06
32 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Future Of Electric Cars With Quentin Wilson And La Dolce Vita With Gio Renzo Fioraso
The blockages to the adoption of electric cars, the type of EVs available and the future with Quentin and then does anyone fancy some of La Dolce Vita?
2024-02-28
35 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A Trial On Professional Footballers Testing A Turmeric Shot To Help With Game Recovery
The trial took blood from professional footballers to check on markers for inflammation- the turmeric shot helped them recover faster
2024-02-21
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Allen Carr Way To Stop Smoking and Social Care
This show is from 2021 but still very relevant to smokers that want to stop. Then social care - do you remember that Borris Johnson was going to get journalist to use a captial C when writing about care and promote the idea of a musical about carers. Have things improved since then?
2024-02-19
47 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Sports Bras and Leprosy Are Both Topics This Week
Getting the right sports bra is a barrier to many women and girls enjoying sports. Also leprosy is a very misunderstood disease.
2024-02-14
46 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Online Yoga With Kassandra Reinhardt And One Way I Made Myself Feel Good
I start off quickly describing how I gave blood recently - it is very easy to do and can really help people. Then I chat with Kassandra Reinhardt about online yoga, how she got into yoga, how it helps people etc
2024-02-07
36 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Measles And Vaccinations With Dr Zoe Williams
This is an old episode from a couple of years ago but contains some very relevant info about measles so is worth repeating. I also go on about the invasion of Ukraine - it is an old show!
2024-02-04
51 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The State Of The Nations Teeth
Peoples teeth are generally in a poor way. I talk with a dentist about the reasons why and why it is so hard to get an NHS dental appointment.
2024-01-31
29 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Neuroscience For Making A Relaxing Home Then Disease Related Malnutrition
Neuroscience can help with the layout and decoration of your home - see if you can get any tips to make things more relaxing. Then disease related malnutrition is a surprsing issue in the UK.
2024-01-24
35 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Gut Health - How Your Guts Help You And How You Can Help Them
There is more to it than just feeling or bit bloated or having the runs! Good guts do a lot for us - find out some of the things they do and how we can help keep our guts in good order.
2024-01-17
47 min
The Relaxback UK Show
FREE BEER - actually alcohol free beer!
Alcohol free beer can be really rather good - hear about it from Bill Shufelt of The Athletic Brewing Company
2024-01-10
25 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Mind Your Back Expert Hub
Back pain is a common, sometimes irritating and sometimes very serious problem. Sammy Margo is a physiotherapist from The Mind Your Back Expert Hub and gives some useful advice on the subject.
2024-01-03
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Do You Feel A Bit Out Of Sorts? Maybe You Have Low Testosterone - Listen To Find Out More
Low testosterone levels are surprisingly common. The symptoms can include just feeling tired all the time with less get up and go to more serious issues.
2023-12-27
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Future Of Social Care Followed By Symptoms, Screening And Treatment For Breast Cancer
Social care is under intense pressure at the moment - hear from someone who runs a social care company and really knows the situation. Then a breast surgeon and a patient talk about breast cancer.
2023-12-20
48 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Saving Money At Christmas Time With Patricia Bright and Packaging Made From Fungi
Listen to some tips on saving money at Christmas time with Patricia Bright. There can be a lot of packaging at this time of year which can be very wasteful and lead to a lot of plastic pollution. Lavanya Bhandari, founder of Ecoroots, is making packaging from fungi to help reduce this problem.
2023-12-13
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Ever Thought Of Plastic Surgery? Then Listen Here. Also Hi Tech Management Of Diabetes
The show starts with looking at ways to manage diabetes and how the life of diabetics can be made easier. Then it is the world of plastic surgery and the considerations to take before emabarking on it.
2023-12-06
48 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Prostate Cancer - Symptoms, Tests and Treatment From A Patient And Oncologist
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men - listening to this may just save your life
2023-11-29
32 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Pain Gap Then How Customers Use Pharmacies
Dr Marieke Bigg looks at The Pain Gap which is what she calls the difference in time it takes men and women to get diagnosed. Then I speak to a pharmacist on the different services available at the pharmacy.
2023-11-22
40 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Trials for Vaccines and Treatment for Covid 19 During The Pandemic
Professor Nick Lemoine CBE was instrumental in conducting the important trials to find treatments and vaccines for covid 19. This is an account of an extraordinary time when amazing people were working to try and keep the rest of us safe. This is an amazing listen.
2023-11-15
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Adaptogenic Coffee With London Nootropics and then exhibitors at the OM Yoga Show
Coffee with additional benefits from London Nootropics and then hear from exhbitors at the OM Yoga Show in London
2023-11-08
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Dr Milli is the guest today - she has written a book ’Happy Hormones Happy You’
Dr Milli is a GP and has written a book on how to hack your hormones for a better life - Happy Hormones Happy You
2023-11-01
40 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Prof Greg Whyte Helps Comics Achieve Outside Their Comfort Zone For Comic Relief - He Can Help You As Well
Professor Greg Whyte is an olympian, sports academic, author, extreme athlete and coach for comic relief. As such he is perfectly postioned to help people achieve things that they might have thought they couldn't do.
2023-10-18
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Eamonn Holmes and Janet Street-Porter Have Both Had Shingles- Then Skin With Dr Roger Henderson
Hear the experiences of Eamonn Holmes and Janet Street-Porter with shingles - it is really worth avoiding if you can. There is now a vaccination. Then Dr Roger Henderson talks about skin and in particular excema and psoriasis.
2023-10-11
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The OM Yoga Show And Heart Valve Disease
Hear how to get free tickets for the OM Yoga Show and how heart valve disease can go undetected.
2023-10-04
44 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Hear What A Shaman Is And Does
Tammy Adams is known as the Life Purpose Shaman and says she has lived many past lives which enables her to help people in all kinds if ways. She is definately a great guest.
2023-09-27
49 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Different Ways High Blood Pressure Can Kill You Followed By Some Pseudo Scientific Nutrition Cures
I have high blood pressure - it is pretty common. This show looks at what it does to you, finding out if you have it and what to do if you discover you do. Then some odd pseudo scientific nutrition type cures.
2023-09-20
47 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Had A Tattoo? - Maybe You Need To Check For Hepatitis C. Then Advances In CancerTreatment
If you have ever had any kind of medical procedure overseas - dental, plastic surgery, tatoo etc there is a chance you could have hepatitis C. Then a look at how cancer treatments have improved life expectanct over the years.
2023-09-13
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Getting A Hair Transplant With Thomas Forrester Of Bargain Hunt
Are you worried about your thinning hair? Thomas Forrester of Bargain Hunt was and decided to do something about it. Hear about his decision to go ahead with it, the actual process and if it worked for him.
2023-09-06
30 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Pathology Using Tech And AI - Also Tech In The Care Industry
Pathologists are a vital part of the medical world - find out exactly what they do and ways in which the shortage of pathologists can be countered using technology and AI. Then a shortage of carers and low pay are a care industry problem - hear how tech can help with this as well.
2023-08-30
47 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Eddie The Eagle
This show is from a couple of years ago but is one of my favourites - I spoke with Michael Edwards otherwise known as Eddie The Eagle. He was a fantastic guest.
2023-08-28
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Keeping Your Children Active And A Harmonious Workplace
This is an old show but worth repeating. Paula Radcliffe, marathin runner shares how she keeps her children interested in being active and then Rachel Morris from the You Are Not A Frog Podcast talks about keeping positive at work.
2023-08-23
48 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Are Opioids Helping Or Hindering Your Pain?
Dr Andrea Furlan is a doctor who specialises in pain - she prescribes opioids when they are appropriate and helps people stop using them if they don't work for their pain anymore.
2023-08-21
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A New Method To Help With Depression And Then A Hospital Offering Some Free Care
This method is in some ways a bit of a throw back to older methods - it gives small electrical stimuli to the brain. Then a hospital in Kingston, London is offering some free treatments to those who apply.
2023-08-02
38 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Using AI For Cancer Research And The Always On Culture
Hear how AI is being used to analyse proteins in blood prior to cancer forming - the objective is to make a simple blood test for early diagnosis. Then do you suffer from modern communication technology meaning your work can always contact you? Is that fair or healthy? Here are some ideas on what to do about it.
2023-07-26
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Ani Haykuni Had Cancer Herself And Has Now Developed An App To Help Others With The Disease
Hear the story how Ani had cancer twice and has produced an app to help those suffering the same sort of problems she experienced.
2023-07-19
47 min
The Relaxback UK Show
How To Have A Healthy Holiday And All About Supplements From A Dietitian
This is a show from a while ago but still very relevant - advice from Dr Hilary on how to keep healthy and happy when going on holiday. Also I speak with dietitian, Sophie Medlin, about the work she does, supplements, the difference between nutritionists and dietitians and a lot more.
2023-07-18
41 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Ivana Daniell - Movement And Posture Expert
Ivana Daniell started her career as a professional ballet dancer and injured herself terribly. Through pilates she got back to full health and started a long career of helping others with their posture and movement. Everyone either has back pain or knows someone who does so listen in!
2023-07-05
35 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Are You IN Pain Now? Listen To This For Sensible Advice And Help
Dr Andrea Furlan is a medical doctor who specialises in helping those with chronic pain. Living with pain is surprisingly common so she can help many people.
2023-06-28
40 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Do You Look At Food Contents Labels? Maybe You Should!
I first came across my guest this week on his social media videos looking at food labels while in the supermarket aisles. We should all sped a bit more time reading these!
2023-06-21
31 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Are You Really Engaged With Your Health? Being Given 12 Months To Live Concentrates The Mind.
Johann Ilgenfritz got very engaged with his health when doctors gave him 12 months to live 12 years ago. He is fitter than he has been ever and runs a radio station.
2023-06-14
49 min
The Relaxback UK Show
As We Age We Lose Muscle Mass - What To Do About It?
After 30 years old or so we all start to lose muscle. Older people can become frail and this leads to other health issues. So it is better to take action to slow down this inevitable muscle loss - it isn't that hard really!
2023-06-07
34 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Melanoma And A Gene Mutation
This show is from a while ago but is worth repeating I think. Some melanomas have a gene mutation as a contributing factor - hear from a doctor and a patient about the treatment in one such case.
2023-06-02
35 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Medical Trial Distortion
There are thousands of medical trials carried out each year to test out new drugs, medical devices and procedures. Their aim is to increase the body of medical knowledge but this isn't always what happens. Find out why and also what is being done about it.
2023-05-31
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Diabetes Is A Huge World Problem - What Can be Done?
Many countries have increasing levels of diabetes. There are also many people at risk who may not be aware of it. Hear some facts on the current state of play of diabetes in the world and what to do if you thnk you might be one of those at risk.
2023-05-23
33 min
The Relaxback UK Show
What Melanoma Is, From Cancer Scientists And Advice If You Get That Diagnosis, From Patients
Melanoma is an aggressive from of skin cancer. Research scientists explain this in more detail and outline their current research. Cancer patients give advice on what steps to take if you have a diagnosis of cancer.
2023-05-17
42 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Everything You Need To Know About Cold Water Swimming
Olympian and academic Prof. Greg Whyte along with surgeon Liz O'Riordan discuss all many aspects of cold water swimming. Liz was a breast surgeon and got breast cancer herself. They are both very knowledgeable and entertaining guests - please join us.
2023-05-10
44 min
The Relaxback UK Show
You Are Invited To A Water Tasting
The Bearded Water Sommelier, Doran Binder, takes me through a water tasting. This is a real surprise - the range of tastes and qualities of the different waters!
2023-05-03
31 min
The Relaxback UK Show
The Bearded Water Sommelier Runs A Pub That Has Its Own Water Supply
Doran Binder owns a pub that serves very little beer - mostly water. Hear the story of how it happened and how Doran became a water expert and how water 'isn't just water.'
2023-04-26
37 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Could You Have Coeliac Disease And Not Know? Then How Good Is Manuka Honey?
There could be 500k people in the UK with Coeliac who are unaware. This could have consequences for the their future. Then is manuka honey worth all the hype?
2023-04-19
43 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Home Medical Testing Kits and Gut Health
Maybe one good thing from covid was that it got many people used to doing home medical tests. Many are now avaialble to easily test for a growing number of conditions. Are they a good idea? Do they just cause people to get anxious or can they be a very useful early warning meaning things can be dealt with more quickly and hence more easily? Then a chat about gut health - what your gut does for you and to keep it healthy.
2023-04-12
45 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Not The Usual Take On Work Life Balance For You And Your Staff
Richie Jones is founder and managing director of VVast. Richie explains his approach to work life balance for himself and his staff and how this is bound up with company values.
2023-04-05
39 min
The Relaxback UK Show
A Strong Link Between Diabetes AndTestosterone - Then Some Sleeping Help
Many men diagnosed with diabetes have low testosterone levels - this was the case with the gold medal rower Sir Steve Redgrave. Then some general help with sleep - preparation for a good nights sleep and some thoughts on mattress type.
2023-03-29
49 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Your Next Poo Could Save Your Life, Then Are You Sure You Are Eating Well?
In the UK there is a drive to get people to return their bowel cancer tests when they get them. Also from official UK government data it seems that a lot of us really aren't eating properly.
2023-03-22
51 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Jessamyn Stanley Is Co-Founder of The Underbelly Yoga School And Spoke At Fortune Most Powerful Women Next Gen
Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher but not a typical one. She is co-founder of the online yoga teaching site , The Underbelly and was invited to speak at The Fortune Most Powerful Women Next Gen event. I enjoyed talking with her and I think you will enjoy listening to her.
2023-03-15
36 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Electric Muscle Stimulation For Strength Training And Antibiotic Resistance
EMS training is a way to decrease the amount of time you need to spend in the gym. Then The World Health Organisation puts anitbiotic resistance in the top ten of dangers facing mankind.
2023-03-08
51 min
The Relaxback UK Show
Early Cancer Detection Is Vital
Why do we go for cancer screening when invited - or not? Do we go and get checked if we are worried about something? This show has insight from a behavioural scientist and a patient advocate.
2023-03-01
36 min
The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius
99 Welcome To The Clearing: Mike Dilke Host Of "The Relaxback UK Show" on UK Health Radio!
Send us a textPlease welcome Mike Dilke - Back & Ergonomic Products Expert & host of "The Relaxback Show" on UK Health Radio.As we share a relaxed bit of back-chat (see what we're doing here?!) about all things healthy back!Do you have back pain? Or would you like to know more about how to avoid it in the first place? If so, then "sit back - relax - and enjoy the show!" as Mike Dilke and I “blow a bit of reciprocal smoke” at each other to share audiences from o...
2022-01-26
42 min