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...
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.
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Air Pollution - a serious "invisible" threat to our health both in and outdoors and what we can do about it
Air pollution is a huge cause of death killing 8 million people worldwide each year. Its effects are damaging to most of our body systems yet is an ‘invisible’ threat to us. In this episode I look at what we can do to minimise our exposure to air pollutants in and out of the home.WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32919961/Air pollution and non-communicable diseases: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6904854/Smoke control at home: https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rulesCarpets and health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5858259/Mould and illness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231651/Plants and air purification: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8279815/My report for the BBC from Hong Kong on air pollution comparing types: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Magnesium - why it’s so important for our health
Magnesium is an important mineral for our health and in this episode I look at why it has become a silent public health issue in recent years. I cover where magnesium comes from, why deficiency has become so prevalent and what to do about it. Food sources of magnesium: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/magnesium/Sublinical magnesium deficiency: https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668Getting enough magnesium and why blood testing is often inaccurate: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316205/An old study about CO2 and plant mineralisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24867639/The decline of plant nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36336557/Vitamin D and magnesium: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900722000867A campaign for remineralising soil: https://www.remineralize.org/Examine.com - evidence based information on supplements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to get the most out of your GP appointment
In this episode I go back to the basics of how to get themes out now your GP appointment beyond the obvious. Medicine is increasingly complex and time is often short with the doctor. Here are my tips for an effective use of appointments in 2025.Links:Why men don’t gp to the doctor - https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/why-dont-men-go-to-see-their-doctors/Hello My Name is: https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/Continuity: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workload/continuity-of-care-more-productive-than-access-driven-gp-models-study-suggests/Giving the doctor a good history: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynmcclanahan/2019/01/19/how-to-give-a-good-medical-history-to-get-better-health-care/Reasonable adjustments: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/reasonable-adjustments/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Urinary Tract Health - a 101:
Infections of the urinary tract are a daily occurrence but there is much more to them than meets the eye. In this episode I go through some of the conditions that affect the kidney and bladder and what we can do to keep them healthy.Cystitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/cystitisBenign prostate enlargement: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-enlargement/Urethritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264903Bladder cancer symptoms: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-i-knew-i-had-bladder-cancer---3-survivors--first-symptoms.h00-159701490.htmlKidney stone diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stone-dietChronic kidney disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/Bladder and pelvic muscle exercises: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14611-kegel-exercises 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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