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April 25, 2018
Episode 15: Treating Depression and Anxiety with Dynamic Running Therapy with William Pullen - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to William Pullen, psychotherapist, author and founder of Dynamic Running Therapy about how running and walking can be the perfect therapy for mental health conditions.
Episode Highlights:
What happened in William’s own life that him to turn to running?
What made William choose exercise over anti-depressants?
How does William use running as therapy in his own life?
Listen to how William then trained in psychotherapy and now helps others with running therapy.
Hear how William’s book provides actionable programmes for mindful running, running with your kids and for running with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and anger.
‘There’s something about the power of running that can bring clarity to your feelings’
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More Info on William
Find out more about William – Website Twitter Instagram
Link to Williams’s book Run for your Life: Mindful running for a Happy Life
Find out about Dynamic Running Therapy
See William’s iPhone app DRT – Dynamic Running Therapy bringing together mindfulness, talk therapy and movement.
Dr Chatterjee’s blog
If you are suffering from depression, please take a look at my blog: You are what you eat: How diet can improve symptoms of depression
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April 18, 2018
Episode 14: The Sleep Hacking Secrets of the World’s Top Athletes with Nick Littlehales - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to elite sports sleep coach and author of the book Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps… and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind about his unique journey to coaching world famous sports teams, on improving performance through sleep patterns and on daily actionable tips for everyone.
Episode Highlights:
What was Nick’s first step in working with the Manchester United Football team?
How did Nick influence the concept of a ‘recovery room’ during football training?
What did Nick discover was the link between rest & recovery and elite sports performance?
Hear how Nick evolved the idea of shorter regular sleep cycles and how he adapted this for individual players.
Listen to the level of detail Nick and his team considered for the accommodation of the England football team during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
What part did Nick play in the rise and success of British Cycling?
What are Nick’s top tips for improving your sleep?
'Understanding your circadian rhythm could dramatically improve your sleep'
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More Info on Nick
Find out more about Nick – Website Facebook Instagram Twitter
Link to Nick’s book here
Find out about Nick’s unique R90 Sleep Technique
Dr Chatterjee’s sleep blog
4 Tips to help you sleep
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April 11, 2018
Episode 13: Galahad Clark and the Importance of Barefoot Shoes - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to co-founder of global footwear brand, Vivobarefoot, Galahad Clark. Galahad comes from the family behind shoe-making dynasty Clarks and he explains why he set up Vivobarefoot. They discuss why it is important to allow your feet to move naturally and what impact kids shoes can have on their future health.
Episode Highlights:
How did Galahad’s journey start in the shoe industry?
When did Rangan first discover Vivobarefoot?
Hear how going barefoot and Vivobarefoot shoes helped with Rangan’s back problems?
Why does Galahad think that the modern shoe industry is failing children?
Hear examples from around the world of ‘close-to-barefoot’ shoes
Listen to Rangan and Galahad talk about why going barefoot can improve the nerve receptors in our feet and how these have an impact on the whole body.
What are Galahad’s 4 top tips to improving the health of your feet?
Hear why Born to Run by Christopher McDougall is one of Galahad’s favourite books.
‘Without realising it the modern shoe industry is deforming children’s feet’
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More Info on Vivobarefoot
Find out more about Vivobarefoot shoes
Read about how you can help your children’s feet
Follow Vivobarefoot Twitter Facebook Instagram
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Episode 13: The Importance of Barefoot Shoes with Galahad Clark - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to co-founder of global footwear brand, Vivobarefoot, Galahad Clark. Galahad comes from the family behind shoe-making dynasty Clarks and he explains why he set up Vivobarefoot. They discuss why it is important to allow your feet to move naturally and what impact kids shoes can have on their future health.
Episode Highlights:
How did Galahad’s journey start in the shoe industry?
How did Rangan first discover Vivobarefoot?
How do going barefoot and Vivobarefoot shoes help with Rangan’s back problems?
Why does Galahad think that the modern shoe industry is failing children?
Hear examples from around the world of ‘close-to-barefoot’ shoes
Listen to Rangan and Galahad talk about why going barefoot can improve the nerve receptors in our feet and how these have an impact on the whole body.
What are Galahad’s 4 top tips to improving the health of your feet?
Hear why Born to Run by Christopher McDougall is one of Galahad’s favourite books.
‘Without realising it the modern shoe industry is deforming children’s feet’
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More Info on Vivobarefoot
Find out more about Vivobarefoot shoes
Read about how you can help your children’s feet
Follow Vivobarefoot Twitter Facebook Instagram
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April 4, 2018
Episode 12: Human Movement and Taking Control of your Health with Gary Ward - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to Gary Ward about his journey on discovering his passion for human movement, how he believes healthcare professionals and movement specialists can learn from his philosophy and why we should all be in control of our own health.
Episode Highlights:
“Patients need to take responsibility for their own bodies”
“I want to empower my patients so that they don’t need to see me”
When did Gary discover his passion for feet?
How did Gary further his knowledge on anatomy and human movement?
Hear Gary’s philosophy on treating mechanical pain and what to look out for.
What was Gary’s lightbulb moment?
How does Gary’s course help different professionals such as personal trainers, GPs, physiotherapists, osteopaths and pilates instructors?
Hear how Gary discovered the root cause of pain for Dr Chatterjee’s patient on BBCs Doctor in the House
What do Gary & Rangan both believe is key to finding the root cause of pain & health concerns?
Find out about Gary’s Wake your body up series
More info on Gary’s AIM course here
Get Gary’s book What the Foot
Follow Gary – Website Facebook
Link to Dr Chatterjee’s Wake-up your Sleepy Glutes videos:
Flex on a step
Hip Adduction
Foot Clocks
Hip Extension
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March 28, 2018
Episode 11: Good Sleep Habits and Sleep Misconceptions with Dr Guy Meadows - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to sleep expert, trained physiologist, author and co-founder of The Sleep School, Dr Guy Meadows about why our sleep habits have become increasingly important and how we can make some simple changes to improve our sleep quality.
Episode Highlights:
“Poor sleep is becoming an early warning signal of stress, anxiety & burnout”
“Being awake for more than 17 hours, has the equivalent impact of having a blood alcohol level of 5%”
Why did Guy set-up The Sleep School?
What does Guy think has contributed to a rise in sleep problems?
How do Guy & Rangan think that our current lifestyles affect our sleep habits?
Does Guy think we should all be aiming for 8-hours of sleep each night?
How do Guy and The Sleep School use a different approach to treat sleep problems?
Hear Guy talk about how he has begun to help employers to help their workforce manage their sleep.
What are Guy’s top tips to improving the way you sleep?
Dr Guy Meadows book is available here The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night
Find out about The Sleep School here
Connect with The Sleep School via Facebook
Connect with Dr Guy Meadows via Twitter
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March 21, 2018
Episode 10: Dr Ayan Panja on Reviving NHS General Practice and Lifestyle Medicine - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to Dr Ayan Panja, NHS GP, Lifestyle Medicine advocate and health communicator about the current pressures on GPs and the exponential rise of Lifestyle Medicine.
Episode highlights:
Why does Ayan think that the healthcare community is now becoming increasingly interested in Lifestyle Medicine?
Why is Lifestyle Medicine so important for society today?
Hear Ayan’s ‘health detective’ approach to uncovering the root cause of symptoms.
What does Ayan believe is missing from current GP medical school training?
Hear how Dr Panja and Dr Chatterjee co-created the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course for GPs & primary care professionals.
How can Health Coaches and other allied healthcare professionals help GPs?
'The NHS is 70 this year and is in need of resuscitation'
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More about the course
Learn more about the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course
See highlights from January’s course on Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine facebook page
More Info on Dr Panja
Related articles from Dr Chatterjee
A new way forward for the NHS?
Is Lifestyle Medicine the only way to save the NHS?
Dr Chatterjee’s book The 4 Pillar Plan
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Episode 10: Reviving NHS General Practice and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Ayan Panja - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Chatterjee talks to Dr Ayan Panja, NHS GP, Lifestyle Medicine advocate and Health Communicator about the current pressures on GPs and the exponential rise of Lifestyle Medicine.
Episode highlights:
‘In General Practice, we save lives in slow-motion’
‘The NHS is 70 this year and is in need of resuscitation’
Why does Ayan think that the healthcare community is now becoming increasingly interested in Lifestyle Medicine?
Why is Lifestyle Medicine so important for society today?
Hear Ayan’s ‘health detective’ approach to uncovering the root cause of symptoms.
What does Ayan believe is missing from current GP medical school training?
Hear how Dr Panja and Dr Chatterjee co-created the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course for GPs & primary care professionals.
How can Health Coaches and other allied healthcare professionals help GPs?
Learn more about the RCGP-accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course
See highlights from January’s course on Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine facebook page
Connect with Dr Ayan Panja Website Instagram Twitter
Dr Chatterjee’s book The 4 Pillar Plan
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March 16, 2018
4 Tips to Help You Sleep - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
4 TIPS TO HELP YOU GET MORE SLEEP
We are living in the middle of a sleep deprivation epidemic. Scientists from Oxford University claim that we are sleeping about 1-2 hours less than we were sixty years ago. In the context of an eight hour sleep cycle, we may have lost up to 25% of our sleep! I find this remarkable, especially when you consider how important sleep is to our health.
A lack of sleep is associated with all kinds of negative health consequences including increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. In my experience, the majority of people who struggle with their sleep are unconsciously doing something in their everyday life that is negatively impacting their ability to sleep at night.
In the video above, I share 4 tips that will positively impact the quality of your sleep:
1. No tech 90 – 90 minutes before bed, try and switch off all modern technology: tablets, phones and laptops. This reduces the amount of mental and emotional stimulation which often keeps us awake. In addition, the blue-light that comes out of these devices can actually reduce levels of a hormone called melatonin, which is something that we need to help us drop into deep, relaxing sleep. I have seen this tip alone transform the sleep of many patients.
2. Embrace morning light – you might not have considered this, but going outside in the morning and exposing yourself to natural light actually helps you sleep better in the evening. It does this by helping you set your body’s daily circadian rhythm.
3. Caffeine before noon – Many of us love a cup of tea or coffee, and I’m no exception, but for many of us, caffeine after 12pm can negatively impact our sleep. There is considerable genetic variation in terms of how each of us metabolises caffeine. Many of us can take several hours to fully process the caffeine so it is always worth giving this tip a try to see the impact on your sleep. I have many patients who swear to me that caffeine is not a problem for them until I convince them to try this suggestion. More times than not, their sleep quality improves immediately. Think caffeine is not affecting your sleep? Why not give this tip a go and let me know how you get on!
4. Create a routine – it’s not just kids that need a routine! With the hectic lifestyles that most of us now lead, adults benefit from a bed-time routine just as much s kids. Many of us expect to be able to finish off our work e-mails and then immediately go to bed and drop off instantly – this is unrealistic for the majority of us! Taking a relaxing bath, dimming lights or reading a book will all you to get your body prepared so that it can drift off into relaxing and restorative sleep.
I challenge you to try some of these tips today and find out what works for you. If you want to find out more, you an read more sleep tips in my new best-selling book The 4 Pillar Plan and my upcoming Unites States and Canada book release, How to Make Disease Disappear.
The great news is that a better nights sleep will also help you to eat smart, relax more and move better.
Let me know how this goes for you using the hashtag #the4pillarplan I would love to hear from you!
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March 15, 2018
Episode 9: Dr Venita Patel on Childhood Obesity and Fussy Eating - Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Rangan Chatterjee meets Dr Venita Patel, paediatrician & nutritional therapist, to discuss the fight against childhood obesity, NHS-funded community projects and tips for fussy eaters.
Episode Highlights:
Why did Venita decide to study nutrition after practising as a paediatrician?
How is Venita now using her nutrition training to help with her paediatric patients?
Listen to find out how Venita helps families introduce small changes into their everyday lives.
Hear how Venita and her team help families and communities from all backgrounds with nutrition, fitness & mental wellbeing.
What is Venita’s approach to helping children who are ‘fussy eaters’?
More Info on Venita
Related articles from Dr Chatterjee’s blog
5 Tips to help your child reduce their sugar intake
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