Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Lifestyle Medicine is now a well established discipline. I look at what it means today and how it has evolved over the years since its inception and how it is indispensable in this day and age.Bromelain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8067380/#James Rippe: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6933565/Behaviour change in lifestyle medicine: https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/healthy-lifestyle-changesSoleus push ups: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9404652/#Young people and cancer: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/01/24/early-onset-cancer-why-are-more-young-adults-being-diagnosed/THE HEALTH FIX (understanding your own story and applying it to your health): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheetPRESCRIBING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (certification course - open to medics and other healthcare practitioners): https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/enrol-plmSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s often known as the cornerstone of the NHS but general practice is under threat and in this episode I make the case for generalism.The power of generalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4Specialists and generalists: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/03/12/generalists-versus-specialists-the-winner-doesnt-take-it-all/Additional roles in general practice:Expanding our workforceengland.nhs.ukContinuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468Johari’s window - you don’t know what you don’t know: https://www.communicationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/johari-model.jpgGeneral practice under threat: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/general-practice-on-the-brink-how-did-it-get-thereGP workload: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/fit-for-the-future-gp-pressures-reportSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the reason for health inequalities, the move towards health equity and what we can do to improve access to health for all.Kings Fund health inequalities: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/what-are-health-inequalitiesSelf-reported illness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1122815/The inverse care law paper by Tudor-Hart: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(71)92410-X/fulltextEnd of life and palliative care inequality: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/palliative-careCalcutta Rescue: https://calcuttarescuefund.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polypharmacy is a situation where a person is on several medications. It is sometimes necessary but needs to be managed and monitored to avoid harm which can be anything from minor to major.Links:Polypharmacy in older adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-021-00479-3Deprescribing: https://www.bgs.org.uk/AAAdesprescribingDrug side effects: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/10-scariest-prescription-drug-side-effectsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not being able to sleep well at night can be frustrating and drive people to distraction. In this episode I look at the causes and what we can do improve our sleep.The work of Stephanie Romiszewski: https://www.sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/stephanie-romiszewski-sleep-expert/The stages of sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/stages-of-sleepSupplements: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aidsGenes and sleep: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gene-identified-people-who-need-little-sleep Chronotypes: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/chronotypesTHE HEALTH FIX: amazon.co.ukPlease VOTE for SAVING LIVES IN SLOW MOTION: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many reasons for tiredness and fatigue. In this episode I try to explain the reasons behind the symptom and how to approach it.Links:For cases demonstrating the Health Loop to unpack symptoms here is a link to my book The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dr+Ayan+Panja&qid=1692817923&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrA mechanical reason for tiredness - sleep apnoea: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/How mitochondria work: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cell-structure-and-function/cell-structures-and-their-functions/v/mitochondria-videoMitochondria and fibromyalgia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33142767/Autoimmune conditions can present with tiredness or fatigue: https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disordersLeafy greens and the liver: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324041Antioxidants: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-do-we-really-know-about-antioxidantsPlease vote for me in The British Podcast Awards - just type in Saving Lives in Slow Motion :https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting?fbclid=PAAabFFDdT3XXe_1DmJ1gCBKNKlpNBLlSnW5shHmeJaISb5YGACEZ78knUieI_aem_AUl-XjZJmMCoKTv5W9NwVxled4IdiHz6Rly1Jt4OP4YZn9ieWj2Wf9r5LIZZ06yMoLgSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you get enough down time? Do you even have time for down time?!In this episode I briefly look at what it is and why it is important. It’s a short episode but hope you enjoy the exercise in it and the links in the show notes.Links:Why down time is important: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/How to achieve ‘flow’: https://medium.com/swlh/the-brains-default-mode-what-is-it-and-why-meditation-is-the-antidote-d0408ab989d6The default mode network of the brain:https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/know-your-brain-default-mode-networkThe science behind down time:https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/play-your-way-sane/202201/the-scientific-case-downtimeSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blood tests and blood results dominate a GP’s day but why do we do them and what do they mean?In this episode I rapidly cover the rationale behind some of the more common blood tests, what they mean and why we do them in the first place.Links:Further details on blood tests can be found here starting with the full blood count: https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/full-blood-count-fbcVitamin D deficiency: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56B12 deficiency: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptomsMedics guide to abnormal liver function tests:: https://www.bsg.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Guidelines-on-the-management-of-abnormal-liver-blood-tests.pdf Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloating is a common symptom which most of us experience from time to time acutely, (for instance if we have a tummy bug or food poisoning), but in this episode I try to unpack the potential reasons behind why bloating can occur in the first place and how to approach it. This episode is a rapid 10-minute 101. Do check out the links in the show notes.Links: Digestion and enzymes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzyme#/media/File:Digestive_Enzymes.svgIBS (made worse by stress): https://patient.info/digestive-health/irritable-bowel-syndrome-leafletSIBO: https://www.healthline.com/health/siboH pylori infection: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/helicobacter-pylori/FODMAPs (can cause gas): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fodmaps-101Testing gut bugs: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/health-and-lifestyle/testing/gut-microbiome-poo-testing/Ovarian cancer awareness: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptomsMy book THE HEALTH FIX for case studies and tips: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheetThe importance of eating dietary fibre: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/digestive-health/how-to-get-more-fibre-into-your-diet/Diverticulitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/diverticulitisCoeliac Disease, can often start with mystery symptoms: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/Probiotics (can sometimes help replenish good gut bacteria after antibiotic use): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probioticsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world seems to be full of ‘coaches’ but what is coaching and how can it help us?I look at some examples in this episode and how it can help develop us by helping us create change to develop ourselves.Links:My GP trainer Ed Peile: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/staff/peile/GROW model: https://www.performanceconsultants.com/grow-model'SMART’ goals: https://coachfoundation.com/blog/smart-coaching-modelDavid Rock (ARIA model): https://davidrock.net/The Coaching Habit: https://boxofcrayons.com/boc/the-coaching-habit-book/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medical imaging AI:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(20)30160-6/fulltextGenerative AI: https://generativeai.net/AI driven CBT: Leafyard.com/healthfixAI and skin cancer diagnosis: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/artificial-intelligence-helping-to-speed-up-skin-cancer-diagnosis-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-integrated-care-system/AI and symptom assessments by Ada: https://ada.com/AI support for doctors: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2023/07/17/this-ai-chatbot-has-helped-doctors-treat-3-million-people/?sh=569b58aa4ceaCan AI be dishonest? https://www.instagram.com/p/CqjNUobpedJ/?hl=en-gbSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is therapy and why do we need it, if at all?In this episode I look at the common types of therapy as well as touch on some alternative types and how they work and what they hope to achieve. The key is that the therapy has to fit with the person. The origins of therapy: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychotherapy-history-of-therapy/Therapeutic relationships: https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/importance-relationship-therapistCBT: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/Psychodynamic psychotherapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/psychodynamic-therapyPlay Therapy (Samantha Boyle) https://www.plays2talk.co.uk/what-is-play-therapy-1Avatar therapy (Professor Julian Leff’s work): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22720248Dungeons and Dragons (role play therapy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDJ-x9HWycReference to mental health in Cambodia (now much improved): https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodias-mental-health-services-critically-neglected/2775810.htmlThe Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Leafyard - an online CBT based mental health app (partnership): Leafyard.com/healthfixSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHS is a jewel in the crown of British culture offering free healthcare for all at times of need. But it has come under stress in recent years. In this episode I take a look back at what the NHS has achieved and why it is so important.The birth and history of the NHS: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/health-and-social-care-explained/the-history-of-the-nhsContinuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468#:~:text=A%20new%20research%20paper%20tells,a%20reduced%20risk%20of%20death.The cost of hospital care (bills): https://www.buzzfeed.com/daniellaemanuel/expensive-medical-bills-americaNHS staff sickness: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/29/nhs-staff-sickness-rate-england-record-highNHS in charts and infograms: https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/charts-and-infographicsProfessor Stephen Hawking on the NHS:https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofMedicine/videos/10154984279978693New NHS roles in the community: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/expanding-our-workforce/The future of the NHS?:https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/renewed-vision-nhsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife can be a hard time of life to navigate, but why is that the case?When we are younger and trying to establish ourselves we look forward to midlife but when we get there it can feel uncomfortable.I explore why this is the case and what we can do about itLinks:The midlife crisis: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/midlife-crisis/Another take: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/14/truth-midlife-crises-painful-many-confront/The happiness curve and the midlife dip: https://www.inc.com/magazine/202303/ali-donaldson/need-some-help-heres-how-to-hire-a-remote-assistant.htmlChange during midlife: https://hbr.org/2008/02/the-existential-necessity-of-midlife-changeEmotional healing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rethinking-mental-health/201309/10-tips-emotional-healingU3A: https://www.u3a.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medical ethics is involved in every aspect of healthcare yet it is invisible.In this episode I look at why it is important and some of the nuances that make it a hard topic to grapple with.Links:Ethical principles via the Clinical Ethics Network: http://www.ukcen.net/ethical_issues/ethical_frameworks/the_four_principles_of_biomedical_ethicsThe story of baby Charlie Gard: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40554462Ethical guidance for doctors: https://www.bmj.com/careers/article/ethical-guidance-for-doctorsPrivate medicine: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health-specials/private-healthcare-must-fuse-ethics-with-efficiency-8052382/Duty of candour: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/candour---openness-and-honesty-when-things-go-wrong/the-professional-duty-of-candourAnother recent example of medical ethics in the press: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/12/woman-in-uk-jailed-for-28-months-over-taking-abortion-pills-after-legal-time-limitRationing in healthcare: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41581-021-00404-8Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the concept of intelligence, what it means and whether it even matters on a practical level. What are the different types, how is it measured and are there ways that we improve our IQ? IQ testing - a discussion: https://theconversation.com/the-iq-test-wars-why-screening-for-intelligence-is-still-so-controversial-81428Howard Gardner’s work: https://pz.harvard.edu/resources/frames-of-mind-the-theory-of-multiple-intelligencesVirginia sterilisation act 1924 based on a flawed eugenics theory: http://www2.vcdh.virginia.edu/lewisandclark/students/projects/monacans/Contemporary_Monacans/racial.htmlJason Arday: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/feb/23/jason-arday-to-become-youngest-ever-black-professor-at-cambridgeYoung chess grandmasters: https://khelnow.com/olympics/2023-02-top-five-youngest-grandmasters-in-chess-history#Multitasking and it’s harms: https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/multitasking-and-how-it-affects-your-brain-healthThe cleverest man to have ever lived? William Sidis: https://interestingengineering.com/culture/william-james-sidisImproving intelligence: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/you-can-increase-your-intelligence-5-ways-to-maximize-your-cognitive-potential/Mensa (high IQ society): https://mensa.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the effects of the pandemic which still linger. How has it affected us and our health and outlook? It’s been over 3 years since COVID-19 enveloped the planet and there have been myriad effects on people which have affected us in overt and subtle ways.Big picture effects of the pandemic:https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications/covid-decade-understanding-the-long-term-societal-impacts-of-covid-19/The COSMO study: https://www.suttontrust.com/cosmo-the-covid-social-mobility-and-opportunities-study/The effect of the pandemic on young people: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/an-isolated-generation-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-children-and-young-peopleGlobal perspective from Chatham House: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/05/how-build-better-world-post-covid-19Rebuilding relationships:https://facultyadvancement.duke.edu/how-can-we-rebuild-relationships-after-covidPTSD and COVID: https://www.ptsduk.org/the-link-between-covid-19-and-ptsd/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neurodiversity is becoming more of an important aspect of our lives as people are increasingly becoming more neurodivergent. In this episode I look at examples, the origins of the term neurodiversity and what it means for our lives now and moving forward. And I hope you like the quote at the very end of the show. Judy Singer: https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2022/08/26/hidden-figures-in-neurodiversity-judy-singer/?sh=4ab1f6765446The spectrum and what it means: https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/autism-awarenessSpiky profiles: https://stimpunks.org/glossary/spiky-profile/Dr Asperger: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/aftermath-hans-asperger-exposeMorrisby tests: https://www.morrisby.com/Psychometric testing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/psychometric-testsOne example of hiring initiatives in the work place: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/professionals/neurodiversity-hiring-initiative.htmlThe Gaps Diet: https://www.gapsdiet.com/Scattered Minds: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scattered-Minds-Origins-Attention-Disorder/dp/1785042211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AWYVNX2OO5IO&keywords=scattered+minds&qid=1685032359&s=books&sprefix=scattered+minds%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pain affects almost all of us at some point. But some types of pain is experienced more severely than other types. In this episode I look at the factors which affect pain and our perception of it and what we can do handle it better.Nociceptors: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-nociceptors-2564616The nail in the boot: https://www.painscience.com/biblio/source-of-boot-nail-guy-a-popular-medical-anecdote-about-pain-without-injury-nociception.htmlCOMT gene variation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151110/Pain and attitudes in Chinese culture: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1084822314547962Chronic pain review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676152/CBD oil and pain: https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-oil-for-painLifestyle based approach to chronic pain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pain-Free-Mindset-Control-Overcoming-Chronic/dp/1785043390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T1RG5XNM3Q6X&keywords=the+pain-free+mindset&qid=1685171099&sprefix=the+pain-free+mindset%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1Latest pain research in chronic pain by Prof Shirvalkar: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/05/425386/has-science-cracked-code-chronic-painFibromyalgia overview: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540974/#:~:text=Fibromyalgia%20is%20a%20chronic%20pain,as%20emotional%20and%20physical%20trauma.The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11YZREGJ7IJRN&keywords=health+fix+kindle&qid=1684931474&s=books&sprefix=health+fix+kindle%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1. (Kindle price 99p throughout June 2023)!Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejection is something that affects us all but how can we minimise its effects?The effects can be minor or major and in this episode I look at strategies for recognising that it might be an issue, how we can learn from them and how we can better handle it so that it does not continue to affect our lives negatively.Links:Functional MRI of the brain and rejection and links to pain: https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brainLong term effects of bullying: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552909/Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristicsFeeling rejected? https://psychcentral.com/lib/good-news-if-you-often-feel-rejectedRejection sensitivity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7424132/100 rejections by Jia Jiang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is listening an undervalued skill in today’s society?It is an essential part of communication and can have a therapeutic effect.Listening can be a gateway to empathy and compassion and I make the case that we should all do it better before it becomes a lost art.Active listening outperforms simple acknowledgement: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10904018.2013.813234Active listening:https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listeningBecome a better listener: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/be-a-better-listenerNushu: https://nushu.com/AI listening: https://fortune.com/2022/09/08/ai-chatbots-empathy-manager-work-careers-tech-michelle-zhou/#The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.orgSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a word and characterisation we all know and use at times. Worried about your health? Perhaps too worried? What constitutes excessive worrying about one’s health?This episode explores the reasons behind it and what can be done to help allay health or illness anxiety.Links: Three Men in a Boat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4921.Three_Men_in_a_BoatRedefining hypochondriasis: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/psychiatry-psychology/news/dsm-5-redefines-hypochondriasis/mac-20429763Case study: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/neuroprogress/202005/how-i-overcame-severe-hypochondriaCBT based approach: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/18/well/a-new-approach-to-treating-hypochondria.htmlSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s essential to leading a healthy life but is all movement the same? Are there any common themes? What is that makes some of us enjoy exercise and others dread it. In this episode I look at the types of exercise and how we do not all have to do the same thing.Activation therapy: https://douglasheel.comSoleus push ups and their benefits: https://stories.uh.edu/2022-soleus-pushup/index.htmlNEAT: https://www.foodspring.co.uk/magazine/how-to-increase-neatEndorphins and exercise - feeling high on exercise: https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/13/health/endorphins-exercise-cause-happiness/index.htmlPhysical activity guidelines: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/Sarcopenia: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sarcopeniaDr Mike Evans '23 and a half hours' (walking for health): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGoTHE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some say it’s a modern illness but accounts go back hundreds of years.It’s the ultimate invisible illness but is actually a reaction to a stressor.How can we handle stress, what are the different types and are there any principles we can use to deal with our stress given how individual it is.Links:Insomnia and stress in the BMJ in 1894: https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/10/30/bmj-110-years-laterStress and its effects on health: https://psychcentral.com/stress/long-term-effects-of-chronic-stress-on-body-and-mind#how-to-recoverStress in students: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8062254/Stress and heart disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6568256/Osler’s day-tight compartments: https://spectrummagazine.org/article/2016/06/25/living-day-tight-compartmentsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that friendships can be complicated. In this episode I look at why they can be important to health, how they change over the years and the different types of friendship. Links:Childhood friendships and adult health: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/22/3/378/507548Meaningful interactions in younger people (conclusion is interesting): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.617267/fullFriendship jealousy and social media:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/INTR-02-2020-0103/full/html. (Listen to my episode on jealousy too)The nun study and Alzheimers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2734290/Reciprocity in friendship: https://psychcentral.com/lib/fairness-and-reciprocity-in-friendships#2Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness. Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides? And is it good for both the giver and receiver?Kindness and stress:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848115/The doctor as a drug:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drugOxytocin increases with age: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/fullSpreading kindness: https://www.kent.ac.uk/staffwellbeing/documents/Covid-19%20Articles/The%20Power%20Of%20Random%20Acts%20Of%20Kindness.htmlThe anatomy of kindness (Radio 4) - interviews:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00154cpStudy kindness (postgraduate course): https://study-online.sussex.ac.uk/news-and-events/what-is-the-psychology-of-kindness/Action for Happiness: https://actionforhappiness.orgKindness in religions:https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/five-religious-australians-reflect-on-kindness-and-faith/11852608Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our body clock is something most of us have heard of but is more important than we might think, as it can literally make or break our health. It can be easy to take for granted and in this episode I look at some of the science and tips to change ‘timings’ of activities in our lives to our advantage. Links: Satchin Panda TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/erBJuxVR7IERussell Foster’s work: https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-fosterStephanie Romiszewski’s work: https://www.sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/stephanie-romiszewski-sleep-expert/Nobel Prize on molecular mechanisms in circadian rhythm:The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017nobelprize.orgResponding to light: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/17/1139780998/light-brain-circadian-rhythms-blindShift work and the WHO: https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-volume-124-night-shift-work/Chronotypes: https://www.healthline.com/health/chronotypeSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a great topic which feeds into all sort including self-care, information gathering, overdiagnosis and the accuracy of resources online plus the dangers of counterfeit medication.Here are some interesting links:Doctor vs Internet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019px0xThe pros and cons of AI based diagnosis: https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/13/chatgpt-assisted-diagnosis/The story of AccuRx, one of a few companies which offers triage for primary care: https://www.accurx.com/our-storyAda Health, an example of an AI driven symptom analysis: https://ada.comCounterfeit medicines: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/pharmacies/dangers-of-buying-medicines-online/Overdiagnosis (there is a separate podcast episode on this topic): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430655/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations.It is linked to depression and there are certain risk factors for it.In this episode I look at how it can just manifest and how to help yourself out of it.Learned helplessness - Seligman et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920136/Link to depression and anxiety: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1185158/The ABCDE model: https://www.verywellmind.com/learned-optimism-4174101Cognitive distortions: https://psychcentral.com/lib/cognitive-distortions-negative-thinking#list-and-examplesAttribution testing: https://testyourself.psychtests.com/bin/transferSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to findit much harder and tools that can help us make it easier.Links:Delayed gratification - the benefits: https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratificationSelf-awareness: https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awarenessSelf regulation theory: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self_regulation.htmADHD and impulse control: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-impulse-control-social-spending/Niksen: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/jul/22/people-just-do-nothing-is-the-dutch-concept-of-niksen-the-best-way-to-relaxSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can have a continued and profound effect on our health.In this episode I look at some everyday environmental hazards and what we can do minimise their effects on us. Links:Air pollution: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044178/Paper on micro plastics and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/Diet and air pollution: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35179602/Background to MI allergy: https://www.occderm.asn.au/health-professionals/epidemic-of-allergy-to-preservative-methylisothiazolinone-mi/MI allergy and the effect of reducing it’s prevalence: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.15875Social media and mental health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7785056/Carbon monoxide poisoning: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Sick building syndrome and mould: https://academic.oup.com/mmy/article/47/Supplement_1/S217/1073035Minimising air pollution in a city: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569Mercury in large fish: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35884051Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/homeThe Health Fix (contains my health loop): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long? In this episode I look at commonalities between the populations on earth that live the longest ‘best’ lives.Links:Blue Zones - Dan Buettner’s work with National Geographic:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/Smoking bans and how they change community behaviours:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33928714/'Community Cure': https://www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/the-community-cure/How disease increases with age: https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/02/01/richard-smith-doctors-and-patients-heading-in-opposite-directions/The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and some examples of where they have worked. Is the placebo something that can be used to our advantage? And why do some people experience a nocebo?Links:Ted Kaptchuk and his work on placebo: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenonMechanisms of the placebo effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513296/Knee surgery (placebo as good as surgery): https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013259Placebo and treatment resistant depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784479Nocebo: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/harmful-placebosBalint and the doctor as a drug: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drug?ampSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?I have struggled with procrastination myself in the past.In this episode I look at ways to make motivating yourself easier, the different drivers involved and what makes us tick when it comes to turning contemplation into action.The science of motivation: https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2018/06/motivationDaniel Pink on motivation: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation?language=enHow to motivate others with MI techniques https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewingSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it? In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.Links:Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brainDopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888Schizophrenia and the amygdala: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74771-wCalming the monkey mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201709/calming-the-monkey-mindProf Steve Peters work on this subject of the chimp or monkey brain: https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: (this episode mentions death)  Leadership takes many guises. Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader? No business or organisation could survive without it and we know how bad leadership can damage organisations. In this episode I look at types of leadership, the qualities of a good leader, what to do about toxic leaders and what sets a leader apart from other roles.Links: Understanding leadership: https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-leadership12 types of leadership: https://www.usa.edu/blog/leadership-models/Bad leadership: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/10/18/15-ways-to-identify-bad-leaders/?sh=7f03512115daGood leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/characteristics-good-leader/Traits of successful leaders: https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/03/22/11-powerful-traits-of-successful-leaders/?sh=5a85589e469fThe future of leadership: https://quantic.edu/blog/2022/08/05/the-future-of-leadership-in-2030-6-new-disruptive-trends/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change can be fun or stressful depending on what it is.Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed. Change often happens ‘to’ us but we need to be mindful of how to manage it and particularly if we want to make changes for ourselves.Links:Bridges Transition model: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/Kotter’s Framework for change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/The PDSA cycle: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/qsir-pdsa-cycles-model-for-improvement.pdfMy IDEAL framework (at 29 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhN12lmePQEOrder THE HEALTH FIX: https://rb.gy/uhvnxlSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instant bestseller on Amazon.In this episode I dive into the method of the book by going over my own health story which was the catalyst for me writing it. I then look at The Health Loop which turns 'what' into ‘why’.I hope it makes sense and remember to cross refer to previous episodes.Links:Re-activation of viruses in long COVID: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221116/SARS-CoV-2-infection-triggers-reactivation-of-latent-viruses-in-people-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.aspxThe effects of sleep deprivation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5449130/The ‘when’ of eating: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520689/Stress and its effect on body function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/NICE guidance on Vitamin D supplementation: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56Buy THE HEALTH FIX now (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!In this episode I look at the different ways people approach a 'new year' and discuss the principles I use myself to get through what is undoubtedly a tough time in history.A lot has happened over the past 2 years and we need a way of coming out of that.What are your plans for 2023? I’d love to hear from you on my socials.Links: Have people changed since COVID? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/28/covid-might-have-changed-peoples-personalities-study-suggestsSleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/why-do-i-wake-up-at-the-same-time-every-nightGeneralism and why I think it is crucial to society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4My book THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is on antibiotics. The balance between increasing resistance and lack of effectiveness and saving lives is increasingly difficult to navigate.Antibiotic resistance: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistanceLonger term effects of antibiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32319703/Vitamin D and sepsis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377223/Sepsis information: https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/Invasive group A strep info iGAS - a particular type of group A strep: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/group-a-strep/Health Freaks trailer 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEGH4hfxMfUTurmeric and infection: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326809THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: Today’s episode is on cancer which will affect one in two people.I look at the different types, the variables that cause it, whether there are ways of preventing cancer and also why some cancers are common and others not. Links:How cancer starts: https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/cell-division-and-cancer-14046590/Why are cancers on the rise?: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/09/researchers-report-dramatic-rise-in-early-onset-cancers/The commonest cancers: https://www.healthline.com/health/most-common-cancersViruses and cancer: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-causes/infectious-agents/infections-that-can-lead-to-cancer/viruses.html David Servan-Schreiber, the author of *anti-cancer* (survived over 20 years after being given 3 months to live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VNjuBgHIAwRAS genes and signalling: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2019.00965/fullDr Carl June and CAR T cell therapy: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2022/november/car-t-cell-therapy-reaches-beyond-cancerMacmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about prevention. What do we mean by it and how can we make prevention accessible?There is prevention on a public health level but also we take precautions as individuals.I look at examples of both and try to separate out the different types plus a living example of prevention at work (Dr David Unwin).Links: Global patterns of disease: https://ourworldindata.org/burden-of-diseaseNon-communicable disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseasesLeading causes of global mortality: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-deathThe DASH diet: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456Turmeric and Alzheimer’s Disease: https://actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40478-018-0577-2Press ups and heart disease: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2724778Dr David Unwin and his work on diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlKDM3SDHPASave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personalised medicine is the future. We live in a world of AI and machine learning and the expectation of medicine is to be more precise. Can we get half way there ourselves by thinking about things a certain way? How do we get to the root cause?Leroy Hood: https://isbscience.org/bio/leroy-hood/P4 medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204402/The counterpoint to P4 medicine: https://academic.oup.com/jalm/article/4/1/108/5603054David Unwin’s work on type 2 diabetes: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/our-beyond-pills-campaign-dr-david-unwin-on-beating-diabetes-with-diet-and-how-his-own-merseyside-practice-has-saved-68000-a-year-on-drugs/Group consultations:https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/case-studies/group-consultations-together-patients-are-stronger/Leafyard: AI driven mental health app (COI: I am in a partnership with Leafyard): https://www.leafyard.com/healthfixSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is teamwork important? Are teams all they’re cracked up to be? What makes a good team? Is it personalities, culture or beyond?In the episode I look at what makes teams work and what factors to consider when creating an effective team.Do listen right to the end until I get to the bit where you I leave you with some thoughts as I'd love to hear your analysisLinks:Hackman’s five factor model: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/development-03.htmWhy teams don’t work: https://hbr.org/2009/05/why-teams-dont-workBelbin - Dr Meredith Belbin’s tool used commonly to work out what your role in a team might be: https://www.belbin.comA story of teams trying something different: https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/about/"Forming, norming, storming and performing": https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htmSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: I talk about manipulation and harm in relationships.Toxic people drain us. Is it 'them' or their behaviours? Many people develop these toxic behaviours because of their early life. In this episode I discuss the features to look out for and what we can do about them. Toxic traits: https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-traitsToxic people - another view: https://www.purewow.com/wellness/traits-of-toxic-peopleEveryday narcissism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-author-speaks/201708/everyday-narcissismSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allergies are on the rise and can range from mild to life threatening. In this episode I look at how they originate, why they are increasing in prevalence and what we can do about it. The show notes and links below contain texting methods and some of the many themes covered in this episode.(TW: I talk about a case of life threatening anaphylaxis).Links:The allergic cascade: https://www.medicinenet.com/allergic_cascade/article.htmCows Milk Allergy - IgE and non-IgE: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/Peanut allergy - the LEAP study: https://www.leapstudy.co.uk Anaphylaxis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/The Hygiene Hypothesis - outdated?: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1700688114Rook and the Old Friends Hypothesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3868387/Gut flora and allergies: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gut-microbes-may-be-key-to-solving-food-allergies/Intolerances: https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-vs-intolerance/Vitamin D and allergy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4369152/Immunotherapy: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/fact-sheet/allergen-immunotherapy/MI allergy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4689087/Testing methods for allergies: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/allergy-testingSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both of these potentially debilitating conditions are often experienced together and affect up to 1 in 4 people at any time.In this episode I look at the underlying reasons, what we can do about them and how to approach depression and anxiety practically.Links:NHS waiting list: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-mental-health-waiting-list-b2145432.htmlDefinitions and statistics: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/The genetic basis of depression: https://journals.lww.com/hrpjournal/fulltext/2015/01000/genetic_determinants_of_depression__recent.1.aspxDNA methylation and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6362194/NICE guidance and treatment of depression: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng222CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/Adolescent depression: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/drt/2020/5951792/Cultural influences on mental health: https://pha.berkeley.edu/2017/04/16/cultural-influences-on-mental-health/Box breathing: https://www.healthline.com/health/box-breathingMindfulness (being in the moment): https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/mindfulness/about-mindfulness/The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500Pre-order my book now: THE HEALTH FIX >  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Leafyard (CBT based app): Leayard.com/actnowSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jealousy is something most of us have experienced from both sides.In this episode I look at the different types of jealousy, the reasons behind it, and discuss whether it can be ‘normal’ or not. The evolutionary psychology of jealousy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609545/Jealousy in the first year of life: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302134/Othello syndrome: https://www.medicinenet.com/othello_syndrome/definition.htmFamous examples of jealousy from books and films: https://blog.ted.com/9-memorable-manic-moments-of-jealousy-in-literature/Keeping up with the Joneses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26190653/Managing jealousy and abusive behaviours: https://respectphoneline.org.uk/resources/resources-for-perpetrators/factsheets-hp/managing-jealousy/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-care sounds pretty obvious but is it? There are so many definitions of self-care and here I make the argument that it is actually totally individual.We know the public health messaging around the basics such as alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise and sleep, but self-care goes way beyond these.What do you think of as self-care? We explore more in this episode.Links:The Health Fix (pre-order): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296The self-care continuum: https://www.selfcareforum.org/about-us/what-do-we-mean-by-self-care-and-why-is-good-for-people/The benefits of exercise: https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/exercise-benefits-weekend-two-days-1874641Garlic ; )https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7570905/Extra Virgin Olive Oil: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30487558/Maslow’s hierarchy: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-the-5-levels-of-maslows-hierarchy-of-needsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: Today’s episode covers death. What is a good death and is it important?In my work I see examples of good and bad deaths depending on how it is perceived by those who bear witness to it and those left behind.I discuss whether death planning is something we should talk about more as a society as death is an inevitable part of life.Links:BMJ article - A good death: https://www.bmj.com/content/320/7228/129Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/quotes/Euthanasia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8857436/Merope Mills article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/sep/03/13-year-old-daughter-dead-in-five-weeks-hospital-mistakesMarie Curie (end of life care charity): https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/we-cant-prevent-death/153956Death planning: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/articles/get-your-planning-checklist/260241Why smell is so evocative: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3782615/Puja flowers (my favourite smell): https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/spotlight/flowers-my-goddess-159139Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.