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The Mental Heath Crisis: why it is so severe and will it ever get better?
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Вміст надано Dr Ayan Panja. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Dr Ayan Panja або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it?
TW: mentions suicide.
Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/
COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8758130/#
Trauma and mental health: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/20/trauma-trust-and-triumph-psychiatrist-bessel-van-der-kolk-on-how-to-recover-from-our-deepest-pain
Antipsychotic medication: https://www.bap.org.uk/articles/chlorpromazine-the-first-antipsychotic/
The coal gas story, UK: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC478945/
Suicide and means restriction: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00157-9/fulltext
Golden Gate Bridge stories and learnings: https://ennyman.medium.com/a-lesson-from-29-golden-gate-suicide-attempts-a42f4ef3f970
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/19/us/golden-gate-bridge-suicide-safety-net/index.html
Jonny Benjamin: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/
The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/
Early Years resources: https://www.annafreud.org/services/services-for-children-and-young-people/for-under-fives/early-years-in-mind/
Leafyard - one of many mental health AI apps: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix
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Manage episode 451366623 series 2991159
Вміст надано Dr Ayan Panja. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Dr Ayan Panja або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it?
TW: mentions suicide.
Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/
COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8758130/#
Trauma and mental health: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/20/trauma-trust-and-triumph-psychiatrist-bessel-van-der-kolk-on-how-to-recover-from-our-deepest-pain
Antipsychotic medication: https://www.bap.org.uk/articles/chlorpromazine-the-first-antipsychotic/
The coal gas story, UK: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC478945/
Suicide and means restriction: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00157-9/fulltext
Golden Gate Bridge stories and learnings: https://ennyman.medium.com/a-lesson-from-29-golden-gate-suicide-attempts-a42f4ef3f970
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/19/us/golden-gate-bridge-suicide-safety-net/index.html
Jonny Benjamin: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/
The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/
Early Years resources: https://www.annafreud.org/services/services-for-children-and-young-people/for-under-fives/early-years-in-mind/
Leafyard - one of many mental health AI apps: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix
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Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine is a course I run with Dr Rangan Chatterjee that has been going for 8 years now. It was the first course of its kind in the UK and in this episode I look at a recap of our recent conference, what has changed in lifestyle medicine over the years and the latest science. Links: Dr Emily Leeming: https://www.emilyleeming.com/ Dr Rob Lustig: https://robertlustig.com/ Dr Kiran Sodha: https://www.drsodha.co.uk/ Dr Nathaniel Roocroft’s work: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2023/november/23/20231123-uk-flagship-pioneers-largest-ever-mental-and-physical-health-drive-at-sea Dr Madhvi Joshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhvi-joshi-419b71353/ Depression as an inflammatory disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38826138/ Gut-brain axis and the role of the microbiome in neurodegeneration: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-024-01743-1 Fibre benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you Weight loss drugs hold key to longer life?: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/golden-age-of-medicine-weight-loss-drugs-seen-as-key-to-longer-life-3wblnx3j6# Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Ayurvedic Medicine is thousands of years old. It has a systems based approach which can be personalised and its methods are based on careful observation and the interconnectedness of human beings and our relation to our environment. There has also been caution around some treatments which can cause harm which I cover in this episode. A quick summary of Ayurvedic Medicine: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ayurvedic-medicine-in-depth The doshas: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vata-dosha-pitta-dosha-kapha-dosha Pulse diagnosis: https://www.healingholidays.com/blog/pulse-diagnosis-in-ayurveda Liver Disease in 14 year old: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/liver-failure-in-14-year-old-kerala-girl-leads-to-traditional-vs-modern-medicine-debate/articleshow/94822613.cms Ayurvedic herbs: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ayurvedic-herbs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
It’s easy to race through life without thinking that we need to do some inner work on ourselves but more often than not it catches up with us at some point. In this episode I look at why it’s important and go through a basic inner child exercise to get you started. Links: A beginner’s guide to inner child work: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/inner-child-healing#listen Some books which cover this and a lot more: How to do the work by Nicole LePera: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Do-Work-Recognise-Patterns/dp/1409197743 The book you wish your parents had read: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Wish-Your-Parents-Read/dp/0241251028 Arian Samouie's work: https://ariansamouie.com/ Why is everyone working on their inner child?: https://time.com/6268636/inner-child-work-healing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Symptoms 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-health Raynaud’s Phenomenon: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/raynauds-phenomenon Fungal nails: https://patient.info/infections/fungal-nail-infection-tinea-unguium Nitric oxide foods: https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-foods-nitric-oxide FIT testing for bowel cancer: https://www.faecal-immunochemical-test.co.uk/healthcare-professionals/about-faecal-immunochemical-testing/ Body odour: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor Phaeochromocytoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pheochromocytoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20355367# Unexplained weight loss: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/unexplained-weight-loss Rash - acanthosis nigricans: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acanthosis-nigricans/ Buy The Health Fix now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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There isn’t a week that I don’t hear the phrase ‘work-life balance’. In this episode I look at what it means, how it has changed over the years and what we can do to try to get it right. What is work-life balance?: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurathomas/2022/07/26/what-does-work-life-balance-even-mean/ Severance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/ Womens Liberation and WLB: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4079063/#: The Great Resignation: https://hbr.org/2022/03/the-great-resignation-didnt-start-with-the-pandemic Freelancing pros and cons: https://medium.com/@mrmunifali/the-5-pros-and-cons-of-freelance-work-15e1dbb375c6 Why Google perks may not be what good working life is about: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/18/google-amazon-microsoft-perks-dont-matter-this-is-what-keeps-talented-people-from-quitting.html Work is good for us: https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2191 Boiling frogs: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202406/the-boiling-frog-syndrome-a-metaphor-for-burnout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Your questions answered! - DNA analyses, bad habits, chronic fatigue, dietary fibre and more 15:07
In this episode I have saved up questions from the last 6 months and decided to tackle them head on. From whether you should get a DNA analysis to why some people think fibre is bad for you - it’s in this ep! DNA analyses - a view point https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/23/what-i-learned-from-home-dna-test-kits-are-they-accurate-or-worthwhile SNPs: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/genomicresearch/snp/ Genetic screening via health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/predictive-genetic-tests-cancer/ MCM6: https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/mcm6.pdf The genes of Alzheimer’s Disease: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet Alcohol and WHO advice: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health Chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome Long Covid YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LCCWYCD Organic food - the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php Fibre bad for us? (A dissection of this argument): https://biolayne.com/articles/research/paul-saladino-on-joe-rogan-experience-hype-vs-evidence/ Dr Emily Leeming on fibre: https://dremilyleeming.substack.com/p/is-fibre-the-missing-link-to-true My case for generalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Vitamin D is often regarded as the doyen of vitamins. It’s structure differs to other vitamins and in this episode I look at it’s benefits, it’s risks and potential in terms of it’s role in human health. Structure of vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523241039 UVA and UVB light: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/ Vitamin D deficiency (NICE): https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/ Innate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/# (Listen to my episode on autoimmunity - October 2024) Rickets: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rickets-and-osteomalacia/ VDR mutations and rickets: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/vdr/ Twin study on VDR mutations: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-69128-2 Vitamin D co-factors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10974675/ Tim Spector and vitamin D: https://theconversation.com/the-sun-goes-down-on-vitamin-d-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-this-celebrated-supplement-52725 Foods high in vitamin K2: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2-foods Marshall Protocol: https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.008344.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Coeliac Disease rates are rising across the globe. In this episode I look at what it is, why it occurs and the multitude of guises that gluten-related symptoms can take on. So many foods contain gluten (not just grains) so it is an important issue. The genetics of coeliac disease (HLAs - human leukocyte antigens): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-celiac-disease-hereditary Villi and their function: https://study.com/learn/lesson/villi-in-small-intestine.html Innate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/ The rise of coeliac disease: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-31/rising-incidence-of-celiac-disease-spurs-interest-in-research-treatments Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://www.sheffieldbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/neuroscience/neuroinflammation/gluten-related-neurological-disorders-and-ataxia Dermatitis herpetiformis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21460-dermatitis-herpetiformis Gluten ataxia and TG6-mediated neurological symptoms: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/ Sourdough: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/23/sourdough-bread-gluten-intolerance-food-health-celiac-disease Omega-5 gliadin allergy: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/latest-research-summaries/the-journal-of-allergy-and-clinical-immunology-in/2018/wheat GAD antibodies: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/gad-antibodies Hashimoto’s and gluten: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hashimotos-and-gluten Foods containing gluten: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gluten-foods#foods-with-gluten Ancient and modern wheat: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9611902/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this episode I look at something that comes to us all, not death itself, but the run up towards it. How can we prepare for the inevitable in the best possible way? Is it even possible? Longevity as an obsession: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/sep/13/rich-men-longevity-history Urgency culture, burnout and modern life: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnout Being busy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-psychology-of-creativity/202304/the-myth-of-keeping-busy Regrets of the dying: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/ 7 types of forgetfulness: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/forgetfulness-7-types-of-normal-memory-problems Communities around the end of life: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330929/ Being true to yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdG2yK7hoPQ Meditation for the end of life: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/research-blogs/compassion-meditation-for-end-of-life/ Physical contact at the end of life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/understanding-grief/201703/touching-the-dying Legal and financial advice: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support/financial-help-end-of-life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Migraines are common cause of debility worldwide. In this episode I look at the causes of migraines and other types of headaches, what we can do about them and how to detect and manage them better. Links: The theories behind migraine and its mechanism: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/headache/how-a-migraine-happens Triptan drugs: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/triptans/#page-section-1 MSG headaches: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38079074/ Sphenoid sinus disease (confused for migraine): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16213927/ Functional scoliosis: https://www.healthline.com/health/scoliosis/functional-scoliosis#summary Erunemab: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-monoclonal-antibodies/ Migraine as common cause of disability: https://thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s10194-020-01208-0 Daith piercing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075511/ Acupuncture: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/acupuncture/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode I look at Functional Medicine, a movement which started in the USA and is practised predominantly by non-medical practitioners but also increasingly medical doctors. It comes under a lot of fire from doctors and I want to explore why this, including that is isn’t ‘medicine' and what the differences and similarities are between functional medicine and conventional allopathic medicine. Links: Intro to functional medicine by IFM: https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine A review of functional medicine by Jeffrey Bland: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9173848/ Methylation explained: https://www.healthline.com/health/methylation#takeaway Methylation, a view from a functional medicine practitioner: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2016/08/01/methylation-whats-fuss/ The British College of Functional Medicine: https://www.bc-fm.org/ Patient story from The Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/patient-stories/196-functional-medicine-helps-woman-regain-her-life-after-44-years-of-chronic-pain An allopathic doctors view: https://www.doctormather.com/blog/redflags Limitations of Evidence Based Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109716331370 Evidence Based Medicine: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/11/e067268 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In 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/yogawithadriene Jet lag tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-to-get-over-jet-lag Sleep tips: https://somneesleep.com/blogs/post/matt-walker-sleep-tips Infections: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241119-long-fatigue-the-exhaustion-that-lingers-after-an-infection Vitamin D deficiency: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX and transform your health: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Protein is one of our three macronutrients and increasingly getting traction as being really important to our long term health. In this episode I look at why it’s so important to make sure we get enough and the right type. Sugar equivalent chart for carbohydrates: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/what-is-a-low-carb-lifestyle/dr-unwins-sugar-infographics/ Leptin and ghrelin: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/leptin-101 Macronutrients: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/macronutrients Trans-fats: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114 10000 proteins (our proteome): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4889822/ Sarcopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopenia Nitrites and cancer: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/27/too-much-nitrite-cured-meat-brings-clear-risk-of-cancer-say-scientists Protein and reduced cognitive decline: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protein-intake-associated-with-less-cognitive-decline Doctors Kitchen protein calculator (Dr Rupy Aujla): https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/protein_calculator.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Air Pollution - a serious "invisible" threat to our health both in and outdoors and what we can do about it 14:54
Air pollution is a huge cause of death killing 8 million people worldwide each year. Its effects are damaging to most of our body systems yet is an ‘invisible’ threat to us. In this episode I look at what we can do to minimise our exposure to air pollutants in and out of the home. WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228 Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32919961/ Air pollution and non-communicable diseases: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6904854/ Smoke control at home: https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules Carpets and health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5858259/ Mould and illness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231651/ Plants and air purification: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8279815/ My report for the BBC from Hong Kong on air pollution comparing types: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Magnesium is an important mineral for our health and in this episode I look at why it has become a silent public health issue in recent years. I cover where magnesium comes from, why deficiency has become so prevalent and what to do about it. Food sources of magnesium: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/magnesium/ Sublinical magnesium deficiency: https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668 Getting enough magnesium and why blood testing is often inaccurate: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316205/ An old study about CO2 and plant mineralisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24867639/ The decline of plant nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36336557/ Vitamin D and magnesium: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900722000867 A campaign for remineralising soil: https://www.remineralize.org/ Examine.com - evidence based information on supplements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this episode I go back to the basics of how to get themes out now your GP appointment beyond the obvious. Medicine is increasingly complex and time is often short with the doctor. Here are my tips for an effective use of appointments in 2025. Links: Why men don’t gp to the doctor - https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/why-dont-men-go-to-see-their-doctors/ Hello My Name is: https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/ Continuity: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workload/continuity-of-care-more-productive-than-access-driven-gp-models-study-suggests/ Giving the doctor a good history: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynmcclanahan/2019/01/19/how-to-give-a-good-medical-history-to-get-better-health-care/ Reasonable adjustments: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/reasonable-adjustments/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Infections of the urinary tract are a daily occurrence but there is much more to them than meets the eye. In this episode I go through some of the conditions that affect the kidney and bladder and what we can do to keep them healthy. Cystitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/cystitis Benign prostate enlargement: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-enlargement/ Urethritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264903 Bladder cancer symptoms: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-i-knew-i-had-bladder-cancer---3-survivors--first-symptoms.h00-159701490.html Kidney stone diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stone-diet Chronic kidney disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/ Bladder and pelvic muscle exercises: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14611-kegel-exercises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Wellness is big. But it really divides opinion. Some think of it as extreme aesthetic procedures or unnecessary fad diets whereas others regard it as essential maintenance. I explore what wellness really means in this episode. —— Links: The GWI and wellness definitions: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/ Wellness vs wellbeing: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/340202/wellness-wellbeing-difference.aspx Kelp and the thyroid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6750240/ When wellness goes wrong: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/31/the-wellness-instagrammer-who-learned-to-let-go BBL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-66798236 Gluten antibodies and neurological disease: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2020/11/23/new-breakthrough-diagnostic-test-leads-to-earlier-detection-of-neurological-damage-caused-by-gluten-sensitivity/ Stress and heart rhythm issues: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.032414 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this episode I look at a huge study from the USA which looked at over 700,000 people to find which habits lead others to increased lifespan. I discuss the limitations of the study but also some universal habits we could all potentially benefit from. The study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652366280X?via%3Dihub Study summary: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38065710/ Exercise benefits: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise All Trials (Ben Goldacre): https://www.alltrials.net/ The latest on the opioid crisis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65764307 . (The dramatisations of this story, Painkiller and Dopesick are both available to watch on Netflix) What is an observational study?: https://www.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/patients-public/about-clinical-trials/what-is-an-observational-study/ O Sleep (by Handel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJr5Uvi7fM4 Plant-based diets: https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-023-00877-2 A framework to help create or break habits: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
This year instead of wanting to take on new habits and do more I want to let go of things that are holding me back. In true Health Fix style it’s all about Too Little vs Too Much and I am shedding the too much bits! Toxic behaviours by others, phones in the morning, all or nothing and forgiveness all feature. Links: Marie Kondo and KonMari: https://konmari.com/ Boundary setting: https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some Forgiveness vs moving on: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-forgiving-life/201809/is-there-difference-between-forgiving-and-moving Comparisons with others: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap Changing an all or nothing mindset: https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/replace-an-all-or-nothing-mindset-with-balanced-thinking/ Phone use in the morning: https://www.fielding.edu/how-morning-phone-habits-shape-productivity-and-well-being/# BUY THE HEALTH FIX PAPERBACK NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
There is consensus on how reflection is good for mental health as well as productivity but how can we easily make time for it on the modern world? In this episode at this reflective time of year I look at how we might be able to do it little and often. The power of self-reflection: https://hbr.org/2022/03/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-self-reflection Journalling benefits: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling Reflection and productivity: https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/the-pause-that-brings-peace-and-productivity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode I cover the different type so anaemia as I have found it can cause much confusion and there are so many different types, from mild iron deficiency to types that can be life threatening. Iron deficiency anaemia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-marrow Haem and non haem iron: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflet/good-sources-of-iron Vitamin C and iron: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/iron_and_vitamin_c_the_perfect_pair Aplastic anaemia: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/aplastic-anaemia/ Pernicious anaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22377-pernicious-anemia Anaemia of chronic disease: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14477-anemia-of-chronic-disease MCV on a blood count: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mcv-mean-corpuscular-volume/ Leukaemia: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/leukaemia Haemolytic anaemia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hemolytic-anemia Sickle cell disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sickle-cell-disease/ Thalassemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14508-thalassemias Iron diet sheet: https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/information/iron-diet-sheet/ Eating your greens: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34034049/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode I look at the liver and how to keep it healthy, arguably the most industrious visceral organ in our body with so many critical functions. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease Fructose: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-high-fructose-intake-may-trigger-fatty-liver-disease Glycogen: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23509-glycogen Ultra processed food and liver disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37871746/ Alcohol and liver disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/alcoholinduced-liver-disease WIlson’s Disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353251 Haemochromatosis: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/ Jaundice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice/ Gall bladder removal - cholecsytecomy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/21614-gallbladder-removal Diarrhoea after gall bladder removal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10725554/ Hepatitis 'alphabet': https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/hepatitis Gallbladder diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-diet Metabolic pathways in detoxification: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2015/760689 Coffee and other foods: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
It’s a time of year that some people dread but there’s so much we can do get through this season and I look at that in this short but useful 101 episode. Polyphenols and hormesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958166924000107 Vitamin C and zinc for colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342851/ Asthma exacerbations and vitamin D: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(17)30306-5/fulltext# Non IgE cows milk protein allergy: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/ (can cause cough if drinking milk) SAD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 Morning light (Russell Foster): https://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-russell-foster-receives-daylight-award-2020 Food cravings in winter: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/winter-diet-cold-weather-food-b2621804.html Flu (Influenza): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4335-influenza-flu Exercise in winter health: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-stay-active-in-cold-weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Back pain is something most of us have suffered with at some point. In this episode I look at the various reasons behind back pain, how we can rethink it and manage it beyond simple exercise and pain relief including alternative therapies. The stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Back muscles: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21632-back-muscles The lumbar spine: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22396-lumbar-spine Sciatica: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12792-sciatica 'Slipped disc': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slipped-disc/ Core exercises for the back (yoga and pilates may also help): https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/core-strength/art-20546851 Cauda equina - an emergency: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/cauda-equina-syndrome/ Vitamin D and back pain: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/doi/10.7812/TPP/18.241 IDD therapy: https://iddtherapy.co.uk/ Acupuncture: https://www.healthline.com/health/acupuncture-for-back-pain Spinal cord stimulators: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/treating-pain-with-spinal-cord-stimulators Mind-body link in back pain: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/well/mind/john-sarno-chronic-pain-relief.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it? TW: mentions suicide. Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/ COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8758130/# Trauma and mental health: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/20/trauma-trust-and-triumph-psychiatrist-bessel-van-der-kolk-on-how-to-recover-from-our-deepest-pain Antipsychotic medication: https://www.bap.org.uk/articles/chlorpromazine-the-first-antipsychotic/ The coal gas story, UK: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC478945/ Suicide and means restriction: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00157-9/fulltext Golden Gate Bridge stories and learnings: https://ennyman.medium.com/a-lesson-from-29-golden-gate-suicide-attempts-a42f4ef3f970 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/19/us/golden-gate-bridge-suicide-safety-net/index.html Jonny Benjamin: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/ The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/ Early Years resources: https://www.annafreud.org/services/services-for-children-and-young-people/for-under-fives/early-years-in-mind/ Leafyard - one of many mental health AI apps: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hydration is something many of us take for granted but in this episode I bust some myths around hydration, cover why it is important to give it some thought and why urine colour is not the best measure of how hydrated we are. Too much vs too little: https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/p/C16g1vfI3ZP/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX NOW: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5 Plethysmography: https://www.healthline.com/health/plethysmography Water intoxication: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication Diarrhoeal disease and oral rehydration therapy (ORT): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diarrhoeal-disease ORT: https://ourworldindata.org/oral-rehydration-therapy 8 glasses of water a day?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-63755475# Overhydration dangers: https://www.healthline.com/health/overhydration Delirium: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/symptoms-causes/syc-20371386 What hydrates us: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages Excessive thirst: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thirst/ Tap water: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tap-water-uk-safe-to-drink-b2600254.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Thyroid Health - a deep dive on how it works, what it does, how it goes wrong and what to do to keep it healthy 18:04
The thyroid is an important gland and with many functions. Up to 10% of people have a thyroid disorder and in this episode I look at common presentations and how to keep your thyroid healthy. How thyroid hormone is made: https://www.ezmedlearning.com/blog/thyroid-hormone-synthesis-steps-pathway Hashimoto’s Disease - a common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351855 Derbyshire goitre: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15719162/ Nutritional factors and the thyroid: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/multiple-nutritional-factors-and-thyroid-disease-with-particular-reference-to-autoimmune-thyroid-disease/DBA9BAD5847376FA5E099B7ACC7556A2 Iodine - a double edged sword: https://www.healthline.com/health/iodine-uses Selenium and the thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37033262/ Ashwagandha: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2017.0183 Heavy metals and the thyroid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3569681/ Lioyhyronine (T3): Many people cannot convert T4 to T3 (a defect in the de-iodinase enzyme that loses the iodine molecule): https://thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hypothyroid/treatment-options-for-hypothyroidism/treatment-options-for-hypothyroidism/liothyronine-t3/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
It’s the second commonest cancer in men across the world and increasing in incidence. In this episode I look at why it occurs and what we can do prevent it, manage risk and raise awareness. Hormones and their roles in prostate cancer: https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/largest-study-to-date-confirms-role-of-two-hormones-in-aggressive-prostate-cancer-risk# Benign prostatic hypertrophy (not cancer): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20370087 Genetics and prostate cancer: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prostate-cancer/#causes Gleason grading of prostate cancer: https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/diagnosis-staging-prostate-cancer/gleason-score-isup-grade Stress and prostate cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5693840/ Inflammation and prostate cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4029103/#:~:text=These%20preliminary%20studies%20revealed%20that,score%207%E2%80%9310)%20disease. Exercise and prostate cancer: https://www.pcf.org/patient-resources/living-prostate-cancer/exercise-prostate-cancer/ Toxins / cadmium: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41389-020-0202-7 Dietary cadmium: https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-015-1153-9# Selenium supplementation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8971064/ Prospective Japanese study on green tea: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17906295/ Calcium and red meat: https://www.nature.com/articles/6604331 Green tea and diet: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987722000792 Movember.com Buy my book THE HEALTH FIX on sale price now: https://rb.gy/rzknqt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The amount of health information and practitioners are constantly growing and we have a choice about where we search for this information and advice. But how do you know who is reliable? How do you decide who to trust? I explore this and more in the episode. Gen Z and their health: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tiktok-main-source-health-information-gen-z#56%25-of-Gen-Z-users-turn-to-TikTok-for-health-and-wellness-advice Good cheap and fast - 2 out of 3: https://audioinsurgent.substack.com/p/fast-cheap-goodpick-two Debates around vaccines: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10070776/ What health means in a digital society: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5778676/#:~:text=Definitions Youtube Health: https://health.youtube/ Trust in health - sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48663843 Conflicts of interest: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2623608 The role of influencers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1553118X.2022.2042694 Covid vaccine injuries: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/health/covid-vaccines-side-effects.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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