Saving Lives In Slow Motion

In this episode I give you my tips on how to set yourself up for the day by doing 5 simple things.Morning light: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48268110Movement: https://www.vogue.in/content/i-tried-5-minutes-a-day-of-lymphatic-jumping-was-it-worth-itBreakfast: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/extra-protein-at-breakfast-helps-control-hungerOne minute recharge: https://drayanpanja.substack.com/p/the-one-minute-health-tip-that-everyoneLooking forward to something: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/how-to-do-life/202202/the-power-of-having-something-to-look-forward-to

In this episode I cover questions that have come in the consulting roomover the last few months. Muscle pain, palpitations, dementia prevention, constipation, reflux and more.Links: Sarcopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopeniaMagnesium: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12655508/Psoas and back pain: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15721-psoas-syndromeConstipation: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/elderly-and-constipationBrain health and Omega 3: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9641984/Leisure sickness: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20150216-the-truth-about-holiday-illnesses

I became a doctor in 1999 after many grapples with whether it was the right thing for me to do with my life.Over 27 years later In reflect in this episode about what it means to be a doctor to give you some insight into  the role, its highs and lows and ultimately its essence.Links: Working time directives: https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/working-hours/european-working-time-directive-ewtd/doctors-and-the-european-working-time-directiveContinuity matters: https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/35/6/370The year I started: https://www.theguardian.com/society/1999/dec/17/futureofthenhs.health

I am a huge lover of the arts and feel they are not valued enough when it comes to their health benefits. In this episode I look at some benefits to our health and why it is important to support the arts in general.Links:Singing: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saving-lives-in-slow-motion/id1573742958?i=1000570759791Dance for Parkinsons Disease: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-21767149Study on Dance and Parkinsons: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33038925/Music for Dementia: https://www.musicfordementia.org.uk/Melodic Intonation Therapy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2780359/Music and depression: https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD004517_music-therapy-depression?utm_source=chatgpt.comSocial connections: https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-deathCampaign for the arts: https://www.campaignforthearts.org/More from me: https://drayan.co.uk/

In this episode I look at the power of others in the role of our health. With a move towards AI in medicine the role of human connection, the role that others play in our health and wellbeing. Back Pain book by Art Brownstein: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Back-Pain-Naturally-Mind-body/dp/0936197390Wellbeing and actitivies: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/having-a-hobby-tied-to-happiness-and-well-beingLoneliness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10121112/Group medical care - the evidence: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8657170/Eating together: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241126-why-humans-feel-the-need-to-feast-togetherNeal Shah and carers: https://www.instagram.com/nealkshah/?hl=enHarvard Study of adult development: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/

In this episode I look at the effects of climate change and also the recent hot weather from the level of the individual to the state of the planet.Links: Understanding climate change and its impacts: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11998295/Climate anxiety: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/news-and-insights/what-is-climate-anxiety-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/Lancet study on climate anxiety: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3918955Hope in the climate crisis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQMVYSD9EMThirst and dehydration: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/Mosquitoes: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/about/where-mosquitoes-live_1.htmlClimate summits: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/un-climate-conferences

We have all heard of the word mindset but does it affect our health?In this episode I look at examples of how our thoughts and attitude affect health and well-being. Mindset and long term illness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/chronically-me/202408/mindset-and-chronic-illnessToxic positivity: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z64yn9qListening to your body: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/why-your-body-speaks-and-how-to-listenCarol Dweck and growth mindsets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQMindset and mortality: https://en.azvision.az/news/84635/how-your-mindset-determines-your-health.htmlEllen Langer - chambermaid study: https://health.yahoo.com/wellness/fitness/exercise/articles/harvard-study-suggests-mindset-boosts-213051697.html

Mystery symptoms can be frustrating but what if they are a sign of an actual condtion? In this episode I look at Endometriosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Lupus and Parkinsons Disease as examples of conditions that can be hard to diagnose and why.Endometriosis info: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/Endometriosis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdj9d1pzl8noLupus (SLE): https://lupusuk.org.uk/Lupus in Africa: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772829324000845PBC: https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/primary-biliary-cholangitis/Parkinsons body vs brain first: https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/researchers-parkinsons-origin-explained-brain-first-body-first-model/

Each year on my birthday I reflect on the year I have had with gratitude and think about the future. In this episode I look at ageing and what it means to people and how different people navigate it.Muscle strength as we age: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3940510/Eyesight and ageing: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/20-ways-aging-changes-your-eyesHearing loss: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5840-age-related-hearing-lossPersonality and health: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/longer-life-personality-traits-experts-study-b2834833.htmlBlue zones: https://www.bluezones.com/Pesticides: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11664077/Microplastics: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/microplastics-salad-pollution-particles-study-b2829790.html