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Parkinson’s Disease: can we prevent a slowly evolving pandemic?
Season 1 Episode 187
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects more people every year with a global increase in ageing populations. There is no cure for the condition but medicati…
7 months ago
Vaccines - an overview
Season 1 Episode 186
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 sens…
7 months ago
What’s the point? (A question we have all heard many times).
Season 1 Episode 185
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 migh…
7 months, 1 week ago
My doctor or any doctor? How continuity of care could save your life
Season 1 Episode 184
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 reaso…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Season 1 Episode 183
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 root…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Metabolic Health - what it is and why it is so important
Season 1 Episode 182
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 …
8 months ago
5 top tips for gut health (and they’re not what you might think)
Season 1 Episode 181
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 …
8 months, 1 week ago
Inflammation - the ‘fire’ within that leads to chronic disease and how we can manage it
Season 1 Episode 180
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 s…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Psychiatry and Surgery - essential specialties which may appear worlds apart but in some ways are similar and deserve more recognition.
Season 1 Episode 179
What do surgery and psychiatry have in common? They are both demanding specialties, occasionally of last resort, that save lives acutely and help peo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Vagus Nerve - what’s all the fuss about and could it be the key to battling chronic disease?
Season 1 Episode 178
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 k…
9 months ago