Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Links: AI in medicine: Various wearables: Health Check on BBC World Service: Elinzanetant for menopause: The new weight loss drugs (GLP-1 agonists): Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug: Save your life in slow motion and those...

This is my 200th episode and I reflect on where medicine is at in terms of precision medicine and what it means for us. Links: Please take this 10 minute survey to help keep this podcast going: Genome sequencing: Mepan...

Traditional medicine has been around for thousands of years. In this episode I look at what we can learn from it and how it compares to modern allopathic medicine in its approach. Please take this 10 minute survey to...

Anti-ageing means different things to different people. In this episode I look at what it means and what works to slow down the ageing process. Reactive oxygen species: Mitochondria and ageing: Inflammation...

80% of us go online to look up health related content. Many of us look up symptoms which is natural but how do we know we are doing it safely? Here I look at the pros and pitfalls of doing this and how to decide when to...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting our cartilage and joints causing pain and debility. In this episode I look at what it is, prevention strategies and the latest treatments. Please take this 10 minute...

Do superfoods exist? What makes a food a superfood and how does it relate to everyday life? In this episode I take a broader look at this ever popular topic. Links: Survey about this podcast: A list of ‘superfoods’...

It seems that the mental health crisis is never ending and although awareness is much better, spotting the signs can be hard as there are so many factors. In this episode I look at how we approach mental health. This...

In this episode I cover a range of symptoms that I have seen recently, what they may mean, how to handle them as well as what I am noticing in primary care. Links: Silent reflux: Tietze’s syndrome (chest pain)...

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...

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...

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: Silent reflux or...

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...

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...

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...

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!: Edward Jenner...

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!: Nihilism in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 'Leaky gut’...

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. Links Antipsychotic drug discovery: Pyrrole...

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...

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...