Saving Lives In Slow Motion

In this episode I look at food, how we see it societally and how we can enjoy it to enrich our lives. Circadian rhythm and food: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11849495/Food noise: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-nutrition/understanding-food-noise-and-how-to-turn-down-the-volumeFoods that heal: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-that-help-you-healLectins: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11535980/Social eating: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-03-16-social-eating-connects-communitiesBig food industry: https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/many-of-today-s-unhealthy-foods-were-brought-to-you-by-big-tobac.html Emotional eating: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/emotional_eatingSavouring: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-happiness/201807/what-is-savoring-and-why-is-it-the-key-happiness

In this episode I look at two basic traits people often have and whetherthey impact our health.People pleasing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/my-side-of-the-couch/202408/people-pleasing-as-a-symptom-of-childhood-traumaExhaustion from being too nice? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-genius-of-empathy/202412/are-you-exhausted-from-being-too-niceEmotional suppression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24119947/Selfishness of different kinds? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7265883/Jungian masculine/ feminine archetypes: https://scottjeffrey.com/king-warrior-magician-lover-masculine-archetypes/ Healthy selfishness? https://andrewwilkowilkinson.medium.com/10-reasons-why-being-selfish-is-important-for-you-e5a28bf22b13Amandaland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0024pyy/amandaland

This is one of the big eternal questions and in this episode I look at the science and culture behind what makes us happy.Dr Laurie Santos: https://www.drlauriesantos.com/Lessons in happiness: https://drayanpanja.substack.com/p/lessons-in-happinessHedonistic happiness: https://positivepsychology.com/hedonic-vs-eudaimonic-wellbeing/Eudaimonic happiness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201901/what-is-eudaimonic-happinessTime wealth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilRNAQ76VsgToxic positivity: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z64yn9qScreens and happiness (mixed evidence): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9p412ern7oCore values exercise: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/Gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/Action for Happiness: https://actionforhappiness.org/

In this episode I look at blood tests that tell us about what’s going on with our biological processes in terms of our long term metabolic health and the blood markers are relevant.Hba1c control: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4933534/Fasting insulin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11118012/Vitamin D: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10002864/AST/ALT: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10346959/Triglycerides and HDL ratio: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11493158/ApoB: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11219008/HDL cholesterol: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6077683/Hs-CRP: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9650935/Homocysteine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12564181/Uric Acid: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8624633/Do Health: https://dohealth.co/what-we-measure#wwm-step-1

In this episode I look at peptides - what they are, how they work and why everyone seems to talk about them these days.Links:BPC-157 research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8504390/Musculoskeletal healing with BPC-157: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12446177/A website promoting benefits despite poor evidence in humans: https://www.hubmeded.com/blog/bpc-157-peptide-benefitsWADA: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wadas-2022-prohibited-list-now-forceGLP-1 drugs - evidence: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12303005/Healthy High Protein book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctors-Kitchen-Healthy-Supercharge-stronger/dp/1529148847

In this episode I look at the myriad benefits of walking, why it is often overlooked and the benefits in terms of how it makes us feel and what It does for us.Links:Bill Bowerman’s Jogging: https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/performance/features/how-the-co-founder-of-nike-invented-jogging-bill-bowermanStephen Fry’s story: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/aug/stephen-fry-proud-and-relieved-over-five-stone-weight-loss-92021820.html#google_vignetteWalking and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6064756/The leg power and brain health link: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2018/06/07/neuroscience-leg-exercise-brain-nervous-system-healthZone 2 training: https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-health/heart-rate-zones-workoutRecovery: https://www.healthline.com/health/active-recoveryRamblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/10000 steps: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42864061Walking speed: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-speed-survival/23 and a half hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGoWalk Yourself Happy: https://amzn.eu/d/0ifCGKpV

This is an episode based on what I get asked online and in the consulting room by patients. Hopefully you will find it useful and helpful.THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Tiredness: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000714723319Vitamin D: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000702121829Kidney cysts: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-cysts/symptoms-causes/syc-20374134Cholesterol: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000649268967Supplements: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000562693449Magnesium: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000689788093Food intolerances: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000650788957Elimination diets: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elimination-diet

I feel that our lungs more than other organs are taken for granted. In this episode I look at how to keep them healthy and hazards that can affect them. Air hunger: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/16942-dyspnea  FVC - lung capacity: https://www.verywellhealth.com/forced-expiratory-capacity-measurement-914900Workings of the lungs - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bronchiolitis/multimedia/bronchioles-and-alveoli/img-20008702Muttley’s wheezy laugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuxDBX1ogmsAsthma and Lung UK Charity: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/Quit Smoking now: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/Royal Castle Foundation: https://roycastle.org/Yul Brynner advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNjunlWUJJIAir pollution: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-025-02999-2Dr Louise Oliver: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/Douglas Heel activation therapy: https://douglasheel.com/  My book THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0