The GP Show

Dr Dean Ornish is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Founder and President of the non-for-profit Preventative Medical Research Institute, Founder of the only USA-medicare lifestyle-based program; the "Reversing Heart Disease" program, he has published extensively over 35 years in major journals such as The Lancet, JAMA and NEJM, he is listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the most powerful teachers in the World, and is author of 7 books including his latest book "UnDo It", which he wrote with his wife Ann Ornish.

https://undoitbook.com/

https://www.ornish.com/

Today we discuss his new book, how simple lifestyle changes can reverse most chronic diseases and the 4 major components of his lifestyle based program; food, movement, stress management and connection.

If you are interested in the lifestyle medicine movement and want to be apart of it = use the code "TheGPShow" at the checkout to get $110/50% off your first year of membership with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

https://www.lifestylemedicine.org.au/

Code: TheGPShow (not case-sensitive)

More information @ www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast 

As always - Rating 5 stars +/- a review on iTunes is a great help and all I ask for this free resource.

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Dr Ron Granot is a specialist neurologist working in Bondi Junction, Sydney. He is involved in various research projects and has appeared on multiple radio and TV platforms. He writes a blog on his website https://eastneurology.com.au/

Today we discuss Parkinson's Disease:

1. Pathophysiology

2. Life expectancy

3. Diagnosis, signs and symptoms and investigations

4. Lifestyle treatments

5. Medication options

6. Deep brain stimulation

Dr Granot has no conflicts of interest.

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Dr Ron Granot is a specialist neurologist working in Bondi Junction, Sydney.  He is involved in various research projects and has appeared on multiple radio and TV platforms.  He writes a blog on his website https://eastneurology.com.au/

Today we discuss Parkinson's Disease:

1. Pathophysiology

2. Life expectancy

3. Diagnosis, signs and symptoms and investigations

4. Lifestyle treatments

5. Medication options

6. Deep brain stimulation

Dr Granot has no conflicts of interest.

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Dr April Armstrong is a UWA graduate of Medicine and works in General Practice in Western Australia. She is passionate about the business of medicine and is the founder of the Business for Doctors concept and social media group. April was awarded the WA Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2015 in the start-up category and her rural practice, Collins Street Surgery nominated for the WA Telstra Business Awards 2015. As an owner of two medical practices and numerous investments she brings 25 years of business and investing experience to health professionals wanting to learn more about all facets of business and life in medicine.

https://businessfordoctors.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessfordoctors/

Conflicts of interest: Obviously Dr Armstrong's expenses are covered during her work for BFD.

More information at

www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

As always - Rating 5 stars +/- a review on iTunes is a great help

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Dr April Armstrong is a UWA graduate of Medicine and works in General Practice in Western Australia. She is passionate about the business of medicine and is the founder of the Business for Doctors concept and social media group. April was awarded the WA Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2015 in the start-up category and her rural practice, Collins Street Surgery nominated for the WA Telstra Business Awards 2015. As an owner of two medical practices and numerous investments she brings 25 years of business and investing experience to health professionals wanting to learn more about all facets of business and life in medicine. 

https://businessfordoctors.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessfordoctors/

Conflicts of interest: Obviously Dr Armstrong's expenses are covered during her work for BFD.

More information at

www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

As always - Rating 5 stars +/- a review on iTunes is a great help 

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Dr Darren Morton's keen interest in optimising human functioning led him to complete a Masters and PhD degree in Human Physiology. To date, he is the author of three books and over 50 publications in scientific and medical journals. He is a lead researcher in the Lifestyle Research Centre at Avondale, where he supervises several PhD students and is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

His latest creation is The Lift Project which incorporates evidence-based strategies from Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology for improving emotional health and wellbeing.

https://www.drdarrenmorton.com/

https://www.theliftproject.global/ (use the code "thegpshow" to get 20% off - give it out to your patients!)

Today we discuss "prescribing happiness":

- How do you define happiness?

- Why do we need to start this conversation + benefits of happiness?

- How much of happiness is determined by genes vs what we can actually improve?

- How to prescribe happiness - positive psychology, motion, food, sleep, relationships, giving, gratitude, nature time

- Practical tips " how to start the conversation about happiness with a patient?"

- Resources and The LIFT project

If you are interested in the lifestyle medicine movement and want to be apart of it = use the code "TheGPShow" at the checkout to get $110/50% off your first year of membership with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

https://www.lifestylemedicine.org.au/

Code: TheGPShow (not case-sensitive)

More information @ www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

As always - Rating 5 stars +/- a review on iTunes is a great help

Conflicts of Interest: Darren obviously profits from The LIFT project. The GP Show has no affiliation.

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Dr Darren Morton's keen interest in optimising human functioning led him to complete a Masters and PhD degree in Human Physiology. To date, he is the author of three books and over 50 publications in scientific and medical journals. He is a lead researcher in the Lifestyle Research Centre at Avondale, where he supervises several PhD students and is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

His latest creation is The Lift Project which incorporates evidence-based strategies from Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology for improving emotional health and wellbeing.

https://www.drdarrenmorton.com/

https://www.theliftproject.global/ (use the code "thegpshow" to get 20% off - give it out to your patients!)

Today we discuss "prescribing happiness":

- How do you define happiness?  

- Why do we need to start this conversation + benefits of happiness?

- How much of happiness is determined by genes vs what we can actually improve?

- How to prescribe happiness - positive psychology, motion, food, sleep, relationships, giving, gratitude, nature time

- Practical tips " how to start the conversation about happiness with a patient?"

- Resources and The LIFT project

If you are interested in the lifestyle medicine movement and want to be apart of it = use the code "TheGPShow" at the checkout to get $110/50% off your first year of membership with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

https://www.lifestylemedicine.org.au/

Code: TheGPShow (not case-sensitive)

More information @ www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast 

As always - Rating 5 stars +/- a review on iTunes is a great help 

Conflicts of Interest: Darren obviously profits from The LIFT project.  The GP Show has no affiliation.

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Dr Marlene Pearce is a GP, medical writer, podcaster, GP Liaison Officer, Medical Administrator completing her Masters of Health Administration and all round entrepreneurial awesome-type.

Today we cover options, tips and advice for those thinking of expanding their medical and health careers outside of their clinical roles. This can be rewarding for you, your patients and the health system at large for many reasons. We briefly discuss:

- Medical writing/media

- Medical administration/governance

- Health consulting for start ups, medical boards, private organisations, private insurance and indemnity organisations

- College involvement

- Education and teaching

- Academia and research

There is much to be said here but hopefully this opens up your awareness of these possibilities and inspires you to try them out.

Enjoying the podcast? Ranking it 5 stars in itunes is a great help.

More information @ www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

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Dr Marlene Pearce is a GP, medical writer, podcaster, GP Liaison Officer, Medical Administrator completing her Masters of Health Administration and all round entrepreneurial awesome-type. 

Today we cover options, tips and advice for those thinking of expanding their medical and health careers outside of their clinical roles.  This can be rewarding for you, your patients and the health system at large for many reasons.  We briefly discuss:

- Medical writing/media

- Medical administration/governance

- Health consulting for start ups, medical boards, private organisations, private insurance and indemnity organisations

- College involvement

- Education and teaching

- Academia and research

There is much to be said here but hopefully this opens up your awareness of these possibilities and inspires you to try them out.

Enjoying the podcast?  Ranking it 5 stars in itunes is a great help.

More information @ www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

Enjoy friends

Dr Ania Hargrove is a consultant paediatrician with a special interest in children's allergies. Her practice includes managing eczema, food allergies, hay-fever and asthma.

As always we could have spoken for 3 hours... easily!

Today we discuss:

- Physiological vs pathological gastroesophageal reflux

- Cows milk protein allergy

- Other food protein allergies

- Brief review of colic, lactose intolerance, sleep

- History taking and examination

- Investigations

- Management principles

Further resources and patient handouts: https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/food-allergy/cows-milk-dairy-allergy

More info: https://www.facebook.com/thegpshow.podcast

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