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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja

Dr Ayan Panja has been putting health into context as a doctor for over 25 years. He shares his expert generalist perspective on important themes around health & wellbeing, pondering what impacts our health journeys, societal attitudes and meaning in our lives. SAVING LIVES IN SLOW MOTION is a bite-sized, enriching and mind-expanding podcast. Powerful messages, science, medicine and storytelling with a professional but informal tone.

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Episodes

Skin Health
Apr 11 2024
Skin Health
Skin - it’s known as our largest ‘organ’ and most of us have had some kind of skin issue. This is my 101. Enjoy!Guttate psoriasis: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis-guttatePitiryiasis rosea: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/pityriasis-rosea-symptomsScarlet fever: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176242Slapped cheek syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/Omega 3 and skin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892455/Probiotics and skin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9386980/Acne: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/ss/slideshow-acne-dictionaryPCOS: https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-diseaseRosacea: https://www.rosacea.org/patients/all-about-rosaceaNon IgE cows milk protein allergy: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/Dermatitis herpetiformis: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/dermatitis-herpetiformis/Elimination diets: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elimination-dietAtopy: https://www.healthline.com/health/atopyDemodex: https://www.healthline.com/health/demodex-folliculorumMI allergy: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-to-know-about-methylchloroisothiazolinone-allergiesContact dermatitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitisMelanoma and ABCDE: https://www.melanomauk.org.uk/the-abcde-ruleSunlight and cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4571149/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Health screening - worth it or a waste of time?
Apr 4 2024
Health 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 companies: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/screeningKaren Brady’s story: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/apr/20/healthandwellbeing.health1The pros and cons of PSA testing: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/prostate-tests/psa-blood-testGenomic (DNA) testing for propensity to disease (eg breast cancer): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/genetic-and-genomic-testing/MTHFR: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326181Our Future Health: https://ourfuturehealth.org.uk/Bill Turnbull's prostate cancer story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62755001My book THE HEALTH FIX - paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr="The only health manual you'll ever need..." Dr Rangan Chatterjee. "...lifechanging..." Dr Rupy Aujla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
High cholesterol - the myth and reality
Mar 15 2024
High cholesterol - the myth and reality
Cholesterol has become an obsession for so many people over the last 50 years. In this episode I look at the story of cholesterol and why it is important and when to worry about it.Links:The history of cholesterol: https://www.escardio.org/Journals/E-Journal-of-Cardiology-Practice/Volume-19/history-in-medicine-the-story-of-cholesterol-lipids-and-cardiologyFood and cholesterol: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterolMonacolin K (in both red yeast rice and statins): https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/monacolinsNumbers need to treat (NNT):https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/resources/ebm-tools/number-needed-to-treat-nntDiet and statins: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/29/mediterranean-diet-better-than-statins-for-tackling-heart-disease-studyApoB and Lp(a): https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-physicians/physician-education-and-resources/physician-interviews/2023/october/lipid-management-part-3-apo-b-and-lipoprotein-aHomocysteine and heart disease: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-021-01977-8Flawed study or is it because not all LDL is bad? https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/cholesterol-and-statinsTG:HDL ratio (Triglycerides to HDL): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664115/#:~:text=3%20The%20ratio%20of%20triglycerides,lower%20than%20this%20value4.NICE recommendation for statins:https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2023/january/nice-recommends-statins-should-be-a-choice-for-more-people-to-prevent-heart-attacks-and-strokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EPISODE 100 - revealed: my take on the NUMBER 1 most important aspect of our health
Jan 26 2024
EPISODE 100 - revealed: my take on the NUMBER 1 most important aspect of our health
This 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 England: https://twitter.com/NHS/status/1167147825815314433MTHFR gene mutation: https://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptomsMTHFR - more info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318526Free coaching framework: https://www.basic-coaching.com/Mental health app Leafyard who I am proud to partner with: https://www.leafyard.com/healthfixHow food can regain nutrients: https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/why-modern-food-lost-its-nutrients/Journalling for beginners: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3hshcwEffect of trauma on the brain: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/neuroscience/researchers-reveal-how-trauma-changes-the-brainSystems Medicine - Leroy Hood: https://laskerfoundation.org/leroy-hood-there-is-going-to-be-a-fantastic-revolution-in-medicine/Earth’s environmental problems in 2024: https://earth.org/the-biggest-environmental-problems-of-our-lifetime/My book THE HEALTH FIX - on offer now!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=zg_bs_g_362843031_d_sccl_1/259-3769703-6680765?psc=1New Book: Why can’t I see my GP?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=why+can%27t+i+see+my+gp&i=digital-text&crid=3EHTLXLDL76C7&sprefix=why+can%27t+i+see+my+gp%2Cdigital-text%2C71&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Essence of Health & Quality of Life
Dec 22 2023
The Essence of Health & Quality of Life
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.uk/news/2017/oct/self-esteem-mapped-human-brainHugs (they really are good for us): https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefitsQuality of Life scoring: https://positivepsychology.com/quality-of-life-questionnaires-assessmentsWeightless by Marconi Union (the most relaxing tune in the world?): https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=weightless+by+marconi+union&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Social connectedness (what we know): https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htmEating together (like my taxi driver): https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/7-benefits-of-eating-together-as-a-familySalutogenesis: https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/salutogenesis-introductionCome and say Hi to me in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937Pre-order THE HEALTH FIX paperback version now (thank you for your support): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=monarch_sidesheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trauma
Dec 8 2023
Trauma
TW: This episode mentions PTSD.We all know what trauma means but how and why does it affect our physical health as well as our mental health?In this episode I look at the reasons behind trauma being a trigger for illness and what we can do to prevent its effects over the years in terms of maintenance.Links: Trauma informed care: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practice/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practiceDr Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/“Negative thinking”: Gabor Maté’s thoughts on this: https://www.reflecttherapies.com/post/the-power-of-negative-thinkingSuppressed anger and illness: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.637029/fullEmpaths: If empathy is about stepping into someone’s shoes, compassion is instead “a feeling of concern for another person’s suffering which is accompanied by the motivation to help”: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200930-can-empathy-be-bad-for-youDr Nicole Le Pera: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/how-to-do-the-work/The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/The seven A’s of healing: https://taliand.com/2012/05/04/the-seven-as-of-healing/EMDR for PTSD: https://www.ptsduk.org/treatment-help/eye-movement-desensitisation-reprocessing-emdr/For healthcare professionals: Gabor Maté live in London: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practiceunbound/940200 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.