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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

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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15:34

Chat GPT, chest pain, hair loss, odd tastes (and the...

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2025/10/30

In this episode I cover a range of symptoms thatI have seen recently,what they may mean, how to handle themas well as whatI am noticing in primary care.Links:Silent reflux:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lprTietze’s syndrome (chest pain):https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23565-tietze-syndromeCostochondritis:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22167-costochondritisPanic attack

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14:00

Sepsis - know the signs, save a life

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2025/10/23

Sepsis can kill.It is an important public health issue that we all need to be aware of as swift action can save lives.In this episode I look at what it is, how we can prevent it and some common examples from the consulting room.Links:Survey:Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!:http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyLily's story:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr70zr51rmeoThe Sepsis Trust and the SEPSIS

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17:23

Stress - my personal take on the invisible epidemic...

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2025/10/16

Stress is an invisible killer.The longer it goes on and remains unaddressed, the more harm it causes.In this episode I look at sources of stress and some techniques I find useful beyond standard stress management advice.Links:Audience survey - thank you so much!http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyStress management techniques:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/managing-stress-and-building-resilience/Circle of

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17:45

Heartburn and Reflux: what it really means and how to...

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2025/10/09

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-54792702Silent reflux or LPR:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lprPPI drugs:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/proton-pump-inhibitorsH Pylori and stomach

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14:47

5 Ways To Boost Your Energy Quickly

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2025/10/02

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

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13:22

Winter illness, our body clock and immunity, ancient...

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2025/09/25

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

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18:40

Parkinson’s Disease: can we prevent a slowly evolving...

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2025/09/18

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:

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16:45

Vaccines - an overview

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2025/09/11

Vaccines are often the subject of heated discussion. In this episode Ishare 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:

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16:07

What’s the point? (A question we have all heard many...

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2025/09/04

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

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17:14

My doctor or any doctor? How continuity of care could...

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2025/08/28

Continuity of care saves lives.There is evidence that outcomes are improved and itused to be a core part of medicine.In recent years for many reasons continuity has beenslightly eroded.In this episode I make the case for it and give examples of why it can beof critical importance.Links:Please help me improve my content for you by taking this audience survey which takes 10 minutes:http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-surveyStudy on continuity and outcomes:https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84How

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15:14

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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2025/08/21

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-hormoneLH:FSH ratio in

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15:42

Metabolic Health - what it is and why it is so important

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2025/08/14

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-cgmHba1c:https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/hba1c#American metabolic health stats:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105High fructose corn

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14:53

5 top tips for gut health (and they’re not what you...

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2025/08/07

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-digestDigestive enzymes:https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-digestive-enzymesBlue Zones eating

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14:43

Inflammation - the ‘fire’ within that leads to...

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2025/07/31

Chronic inflammation is a key process which is linked to almost all non-communicable disease. In this episode I look at how it arises and why it is so harmful.Links:Age-related end glycation products:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/advanced-glycation-end-products#what-they-are'Leaky gut’ syndrome:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8305009/Depression as an inflammatory condition:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824002676Probitoics after

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16:18

Psychiatry and Surgery - essential specialties which...

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2025/07/24

What do surgery and psychiatry have in common?They are both demanding specialties, occasionally of last resort, that save lives acutely and help people back to better health.LinksAntipsychotic drug discovery:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.903156/fullPyrrole Disorder:https://www.healthline.com/health/pyrrole-disorder#diagnosisRationing in the NHS:https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blogs/nhs-rationing-under-the-radarAn example of risks vs

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15:44

The Vagus Nerve - what’s all the fuss about and could...

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2025/07/17

There are so many posts, papers and publications about the vagus nerve.In this episode I look at why it’s so popular and whether it really can be a key to future treatments with advances vagus nerve stimulation.Links:Quick overview:https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/about/pac-20384565Polyvagal Theory:https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheoryThe Great Nerve:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Nerve-Science-Harness-Reflexes/dp/059371699XResearch on the vagus

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16:02

Curious cases and mystery symptoms - a swollen knee,...

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2025/07/10

Medicine is an inexact science. My patients who are engineers find it frustrating that there is so much conjecture and educated guess work in medicine. But this episode highlights why diagnoses can take time. It’s a mix of detective work, bias and listening to the patient story.Links:Chilblains:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chilblains/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351103STI and painful knee:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gonococcal-arthritisCarpal tunnel

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18:02

Collapses, faints, fits and dizziness - a quick 101

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2025/07/03

Not a week goes by in practice where I don’t see a patient who hasn’t collapsed or had a dizzy spell.There are so many reasons for this, some preventable, some not. I look at some of the syndromes that lead to these issues.Links:Fainting:https://www.healthline.com/health/fainting#causesPseudoseizures (non-eplieptic seizures):https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24517-psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizure-pnesAbsence

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17:00

Why am so tired all the time? Some causes and solutions

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2025/06/26

5-15% of GP consultations are linked to tiredness.And the number is growing.In this episode I look at common and rarer reasons for tiredness.Hydration - if you’re feeling thirsty you’re partly dehydrated:https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/nutritional/dehydration/Sleep apnoea:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631Breathing to help some root causes of

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15:47

Teenage and Adolescent Health - can we avert a...

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2025/06/19

Teenage and adolescent health offers us a glimpse into the future health of the world.The Lancet Commission wrote a report in 2016 and have recently written a follow up which paints a slightly concerning picture.In this episode I look at health in this group of people, the challenges they face and what, if anything, can be done about it.Links:The Lancet Commission report summary:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00863-3/fulltextBarriers to healthcare for

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