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, persp...
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Migraines (and headaches) - the forgotten epidemic?
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Functional Medicine: a model for addressing health issues today or modern day quackery?
In this episode I look at Functional Medicine, a movement which started in the USA and is practised predominantly by non-medical practitioners but also increasingly medical doctors. It comes under a lot of fire from doctors and I want to explore why this, including that is isn’t ‘medicine' and what the differences and similarities are between functional medicine and conventional allopathic medicine.Links:Intro to functional medicine by IFM: https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicineA review of functional medicine by Jeffrey Bland: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9173848/Methylation explained: https://www.healthline.com/health/methylation#takeawayMethylation, a view from a functional medicine practitioner: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2016/08/01/methylation-whats-fuss/The British College of Functional Medicine: https://www.bc-fm.org/Patient story from The Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/patient-stories/196-functional-medicine-helps-woman-regain-her-life-after-44-years-of-chronic-painAn allopathic doctors view: https://www.doctormather.com/blog/redflagsLimitations of Evidence Based Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109716331370 Evidence Based Medicine: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/11/e067268 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to take stock of your health in just 10 minutes
In this episode I look at a quick and easy way to take stock of your health quickly and easily to re-orientate yourself whenever you need to.It’s a great way to lay out your story, turn 'what into why', and maintain your health and head off problems before they set in. My IDEAL framework for habit change: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-health-fix-dr-ayan-panja-new-years-resolutions. (There is a separate episode on this: episode 26)Yoga with Adriene on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadrieneJet lag tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-to-get-over-jet-lagSleep tips: https://somneesleep.com/blogs/post/matt-walker-sleep-tipsInfections: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241119-long-fatigue-the-exhaustion-that-lingers-after-an-infectionVitamin D deficiency: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/BUY THE HEALTH FIX and transform your health: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Protein - the essence of our biological life?
Protein is one of our three macronutrients and increasingly getting traction as being really important to our long term health. In this episode I look at why it’s so important to make sure we get enough and the right type.Sugar equivalent chart for carbohydrates: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/what-is-a-low-carb-lifestyle/dr-unwins-sugar-infographics/Leptin and ghrelin: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/leptin-101Macronutrients: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/macronutrientsTrans-fats: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-2004611410000 proteins (our proteome): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4889822/Sarcopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopeniaNitrites and cancer: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/27/too-much-nitrite-cured-meat-brings-clear-risk-of-cancer-say-scientistsProtein and reduced cognitive decline: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protein-intake-associated-with-less-cognitive-declineDoctors Kitchen protein calculator (Dr Rupy Aujla): https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/protein_calculator.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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