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.Links:Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyMind 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-201603289350Hydration: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-waterEnergy foods: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/energy_boosting_foodsLow GL diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-glycemic-dietSleep and energy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/how-sleep-boosts-your-energyGetting outdoors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6562165/Buy THE HEALTH FIX now: 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.
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Winter illness, our body clock and immunity, ancient beliefs, (and some tips)
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. Links: Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyHippocrates and Galen: https://www.thecolourworks.com/blog/hippocrates-galen-the-four-humoursGerm 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-gargleTurmeric: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tumeric-for-bronchitisSoup: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/chicken-soup-cold-flu-symptoms-relief-b2789217.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.
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Parkinson’s Disease: can we prevent a slowly evolving pandemic?
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. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyThe Parkinson's pandemic: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(20)30302-1/fulltextGut-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-rbdPer Borghammer - body-first and brain first model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVew2OVZTXsGenes in PD: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/parkinsons-disease/the-genetic-link-to-parkinsons-diseaseLeaky gut in Parkinsons Disease: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(25)00240-3/fulltextCoeliac 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/s12979-023-00404-1Diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons-and-dietExercise - tai chi: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67208745Iron overload: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/home/PressRelease/30Vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667268523000499Pesticides: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/researchers-identify-10-pesticides-toxic-neurons-involvedRotenone (insecticide) and PD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00561-6Save 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.
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Vaccines - an overview
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.Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyEdward Jenner and vaccine discovery: https://www.jenner.ac.uk/about/edward-jennerA broad overview: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccinationCommon short term side effects of vaccines: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5dfa14bfed915d54aca2b837/PHE_what_to_expect_after_vaccination_English.pdfOld Friends Hypothesis: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Old-Friends-Hypothesis.aspxHerd Immunity explained: https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/herd-immunityVaccine hesitancy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jgrlxx37doMeasles in the USA: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091Vaccine injury cases: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzleyydp8o#Neanderthal genes and COVID: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3673483Decision making and vaccines: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X25004311Travel vaccines: https://travelhealthpro.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.
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What’s the point? (A question we have all heard many times).
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.Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyNihilism in philosophy: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-nihilism-history-250581Cosmic Insignificance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340547/Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-theoryAcceptance 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/fourthousandweeksThe 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/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.
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.