The Relaxback UK Show

The Relaxback UK Show

Are you interested in your health or the health of a loved one? Mike Dilke speaks to experts in all kinds of health related fields covering topics such as smoking, vaping, medicines derived from cannabis, mental health, sleep, exercise, joint pain, back pain, nutrition and many others. Keep up with important health news and issues by listening to the Relaxback UK Show.

Episodes

April 24, 2024 36 mins

What is iit that makes manuka honey good for you and is there any proof? Listen here to find out.

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Skin Vision is an app that uses your smart phone to analyse marks, moles, freckles etc to see if they are cancerous and require a visit to a doctor. Then I chat to some of the people I met at the Everything Electric Show in London.

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Ever wanted a long chat with your GP about a wide range range of health topics but it wasn't possible - listen to this. We talk about staying healthier, digital health, symptom trackers, transforming behaviours, health resources etc

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I talk with an NHS surgeon who is literally at the sharp end of providing care in the NHS. He gives some example where technology can help to save a lot of time and money and make things more efficient.

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Professor Richard Scolyer AO is a world renowned melanoma researcher and medic. Last year he was diagnosed with a brain tumout that is usually fatal in six months. He has undergone novel treatment with the objective of improving outcomes for all patients.

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This show is from a few years ago but still very relevant. I spoke with a volunterr running a social prescribing network at a busy GP in St Albans. It really did seem to be helping a lot of people.

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My guest is Dan Caesar who runs The Everything Electric Show - the next one is in London at the end of March.  You can see and try out electric cars, electric micro transport of all kinds, different ways to heat and cool your house etc. Listen here to find out how to get free tickets.

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Sam Kane has been in Coronation Street, Brookside and much else besides. After a very sressful time where his wife, Linda Lusardi, nearly died from covid he developed a problem where his eyelids became droopy which caused constant headaches. He had plastic surgery to sort it out. Hear all about that and join us for a chat.

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The blockages to the adoption of electric cars, the type of EVs available and the future with Quentin and then does anyone fancy some of La Dolce Vita?

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The trial took blood from professional footballers to check on markers for inflammation- the turmeric shot helped them recover faster

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This show is from 2021 but still very relevant to smokers that want to stop. Then social care - do you remember that Borris Johnson was going to get journalist to use a captial C when writing about care and promote the idea of a musical about carers. Have things improved since then?

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Getting the right sports bra is a barrier to many women and girls enjoying sports. Also leprosy is a very misunderstood disease.

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I start off quickly describing how I gave blood recently - it is very easy to do and can really help people.

Then I chat with Kassandra Reinhardt about online yoga, how she got into yoga, how it helps people etc

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This is an old episode from a couple of years ago but contains some very relevant info about measles so is worth repeating.

I also go on about the invasion of Ukraine - it is an old show!

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January 31, 2024 29 mins

Peoples teeth are generally in a poor way. I talk with a dentist about the reasons why and why it is so hard to get an NHS dental appointment.

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Neuroscience can help with the layout and decoration of your home - see if you can get any tips to make things more relaxing.

Then disease related malnutrition is a surprsing issue in the UK.

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There is more to it than just feeling or bit bloated or having the runs! Good guts do a lot for us - find out some of the things they do and how we can help keep our guts in good order.

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January 10, 2024 25 mins

Alcohol free beer can be really rather good - hear about it from Bill Shufelt of The Athletic Brewing Company

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January 3, 2024 33 mins

Back pain is a common, sometimes irritating and sometimes very serious problem. Sammy Margo is a physiotherapist from The Mind Your Back Expert Hub and gives some useful advice on the subject.

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Low testosterone levels are surprisingly common. The symptoms can include just feeling tired all the time with less get up and go to more serious issues.

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