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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen.
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- 16:09||Season 1, Ep. 166Symptoms 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-oxideFIT 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-odorPhaeochromocytoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pheochromocytoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20355367#Unexplained weight loss: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/unexplained-weight-lossRash - 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
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165. Work-life balance - the ultimate hot topic and how to get it right
15:22||Season 1, Ep. 165There 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-burnout164. Your questions answered! - DNA analyses, bad habits, chronic fatigue, dietary fibre and more
15:07||Season 1, Ep. 164In 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_C4163. Vitamin D - everything you need to know
15:58||Season 1, Ep. 163Vitamin 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.pdf162. Coeliac Disease and gluten sensitivity - what it is and why it’s on the rise.
17:52||Season 1, Ep. 162Coeliac 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/PMC9611902/161. The end of life - how can we prepare for it?
16:22||Season 1, Ep. 161In 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-life160. Migraines (and headaches) - the forgotten epidemic?
16:22||Season 1, Ep. 160Migraines 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/