Stay ConnectedDr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with over 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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1 in 5 people on earth experience heartburn or reflux symptoms. It’s strikingly common, more so in the western hemisphere. In this episode I look at the causes and some treatments.
Reflux in babies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54792702
Silent reflux or LPR: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lpr
PPI drugs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/proton-pump-inhibitors
H Pylori and stomach ulcers: https://gutscharity.org.uk/2019/10/the-doctor-who-infected-himself-to-solve-a-medical-mystery/
Histamine blockers - the ranitidine story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/zantac-heartburn-timeline-1.5330575
Risks of PPI drugs: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/proton-pump-inhibitors-ppi
Hiatus hernia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiatus-hernia/
My book The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326
Turmeric and PPI for dyspepsia: https://ebm.bmj.com/content/28/6/400
Probiotics: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/probiotics-for-acid-reflux
Ginger: https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/ginger-for-acid-reflux
LINX procedure: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/gerd-linx-procedure
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It’s a boon that so many people ask for on the back of feeling tired or fatigued - more energy.
Here are my 5 tips which will help you feel more energetic during the day.
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Mind body link: https://positivepsychology.com/body-mind-integration-attention-training/
Movement and mood: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-simply-moving-benefits-your-mental-health-201603289350
Hydration: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water
Energy foods: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/energy_boosting_foods
Low GL diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-glycemic-diet
Sleep and energy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/how-sleep-boosts-your-energy
Getting outdoors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6562165/
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I am down with a cough and cold at the moment, and it got me thinking about immunity, seasons and people’s beliefs about illness as well as what we can do to stave off these bugs.
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Hippocrates and Galen: https://www.thecolourworks.com/blog/hippocrates-galen-the-four-humours
Germ theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK24649/
The UK Biobank study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33817568/
VItamin C and colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/
Vitamin D: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551809/
Zinc: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36290585/
Salt water gargle: https://www.healthline.com/health/salt-water-gargle
Turmeric: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tumeric-for-bronchitis
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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects more people every year with a global increase in ageing populations. There is no cure for the condition but medication can alleviate symptoms. In this episode I look at the causes of the disease and what we can do to prevent it.
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The Parkinson's pandemic: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(20)30302-1/fulltext
Gut-brain link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10358673/
REM sleep behaviour disorder: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24465-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder-rbd
Per Borghammer - body-first and brain first model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVew2OVZTXs
Leaky gut in Parkinsons Disease: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(25)00240-3/fulltext
Coeliac Disease, gluten sensitivity and Parkinson’s Disease link (a literature review): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12011982/
H pylori and Parkinson’s Disease: https://immunityageing.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12979-023-00404-1
Diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons-and-diet
Exercise - tai chi: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67208745
Iron overload: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/home/PressRelease/30
Vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667268523000499
Pesticides: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/researchers-identify-10-pesticides-toxic-neurons-involved
Rotenone (insecticide) and PD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00561-6
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Vaccines are often the subject of heated discussion. In this episode I share some thoughts on the topics as it affects us all and
needs handling sensitively.
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Edward Jenner and vaccine discovery: https://www.jenner.ac.uk/about/edward-jenner
A broad overview: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination
Common short term side effects of vaccines: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5dfa14bfed915d54aca2b837/PHE_what_to_expect_after_vaccination_English.pdf
Old Friends Hypothesis: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Old-Friends-Hypothesis.aspx
Herd Immunity explained: https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/herd-immunity
Vaccine hesitancy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jgrlxx37do
Measles in the USA: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091
Vaccine injury cases: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzleyydp8o#
Neanderthal genes and COVID: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3673483
Decision making and vaccines: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X25004311
Travel vaccines: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/
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In this episode I look at this big question which I often hear in the consulting room, the reasons that lie behind it and what the point to life might be.
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Nihilism in philosophy: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-nihilism-history-250581
Cosmic Insignificance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340547/
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-theory
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://therisingsuncounseling.com/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-a-framework-for-a-meaningful-life-copy/
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/fourthousandweeks
The science behind gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
The benefits of volunteering: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering/why-volunteer/benefits-of-volunteering/
Ways to ask for help if you struggle to: https://www.wondermind.com/article/asking-for-help/
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Continuity of care saves lives. There is evidence that outcomes are improved and it
used to be a core part of medicine. In recent years for many reasons continuity has been
slightly eroded. In this episode I make the case for it and give examples of why it can be
of critical importance.
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Study on continuity and outcomes: https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84
How seeing the same doctor has changed in the UK: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r833
Patient examples of the benefits: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/the-importance-of-continuity-four-personal-viewpoints
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PCOS is a growing global issue. Its prevalence has increased in recent years and the reasons behind it are complex.
In this episode I look at its roots, causes and impact plus what we can do about it in terms of lifestyle and treatments.
Links:
Depression and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10607337/
LH (luteinziing hormone): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22255-luteinizing-hormone
LH:FSH ratio in PCOS: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/pages/gynaecology/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-hormonal-measurements-in
Pancreatic function in PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962893/
The gut microbiome and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9998696/
The steroid synthesis pathway starting with cholesterol: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Biosynthesis-of-steroid-hormones-from-the-cholesterol-pathway_fig1_258055538
Angelique Panagos book on hormonal balance: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balance-Plan-Optimize-Hormonal-Health/dp/1844039447
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In this episode I look at metabolic health which is one of the most important aspects of our long term health. I look at the mechanisms and measures of metabolic health and what we can do to improve ours.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm
Hba1c: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/hba1c#
American metabolic health stats: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105
High fructose corn syrup; https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad
Fibre in your diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you
Exercise and metabolic health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1365761/full
Metabolic health and Alzheimer's risk: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10001958/
Non-communicable diseases: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases
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In this episode I cover my own personal tips from the view point of a GP and lifestyle medicine doctor. Gut symptoms Around 86% of us in the UK have experienced gut symptoms at some point. My tips are simple, for everyone and hopefully make sense.
Parasympathetic drive for digestion: https://www.livescience.com/parasympathetic-nervous-system-rest-and-digest
Digestive enzymes: https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-digestive-enzymes
Blue Zones eating habits: https://www.bluezones.com/2020/07/blue-zones-diet-food-secrets-of-the-worlds-longest-lived-people/
Mediterranean Diet: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16037-mediterranean-diet
Late night eating: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/late-night-eating-impact
Time restricted eating: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/time-restricted-eating
Ileo-caecal valve issues: https://www.carygastro.com/blog/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-faulty-ileocecal-valve
Hydration and the gut (an academic paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224011258
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