Saving Lives In Slow Motion

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-pandemicFreelancing 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.htmlWork is good for us: https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2191Boiling frogs: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202406/the-boiling-frog-syndrome-a-metaphor-for-burnout

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-worthwhileSNPs: 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.pdfThe genes of Alzheimer’s Disease: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheetAlcohol and WHO advice: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-healthChronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-fatigue-syndromeLong Covid YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LCCWYCDOrganic food - the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.phpFibre 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-trueMy case for generalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4

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/S0002916523241039UVA 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/s41598-020-69128-2Vitamin 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-52725Foods high in vitamin K2: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2-foodsMarshall Protocol: https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.008344.pdf

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-hereditaryVilli and their function: https://study.com/learn/lesson/villi-in-small-intestine.htmlInnate 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-treatmentsNon-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://www.sheffieldbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/neuroscience/neuroinflammation/gluten-related-neurological-disorders-and-ataxiaDermatitis herpetiformis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21460-dermatitis-herpetiformisGluten 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-diseaseOmega-5 gliadin allergy: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/latest-research-summaries/the-journal-of-allergy-and-clinical-immunology-in/2018/wheatGAD antibodies: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/gad-antibodiesHashimoto’s and gluten: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hashimotos-and-glutenFoods containing gluten: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gluten-foods#foods-with-glutenAncient and modern wheat: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9611902/

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-historyUrgency culture, burnout and modern life: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnoutBeing busy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-psychology-of-creativity/202304/the-myth-of-keeping-busyRegrets 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-problemsCommunities around the end of life: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330929/Being true to yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdG2yK7hoPQMeditation 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-dyingLegal and financial advice: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support/financial-help-end-of-life

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-happensTriptan drugs: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/triptans/#page-section-1MSG 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#summaryErunemab: 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/s10194-020-01208-0Daith piercing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075511/Acupuncture: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/acupuncture/