Episodes

  • S3 Ep8: Harnessing the Body Clock to optimise Health

    S3 Ep8: Harnessing the Body Clock to optimise Health
    Mar 20 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Peter Boyd meets Professor Annie Curtis where they discuss our circadian rhythm, exposure to daylight and blue light, the impact of eating at specific times of the day and how this interacts with our sleep patterns. They also discuss the role of melatonin and cortisol and the connection between body clocks, inflammation and disease.
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    44 mins
  • S3 Ep7: Menopause & Joint Health - Exploring the Connection

    S3 Ep7: Menopause & Joint Health - Exploring the Connection
    Mar 13 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Gráinne O’Leary meets Dr Deirdre Lundy and Mary Gillespie to discuss joint health and menopause, overlapping symptoms and the role of HRT treatment. They also talk about a range of topics including the importance of sleep, managing stress, exercise and diet, reaching out for support and being an advocate for yourself.
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    38 mins
  • S3 Ep6: The Collaborative Approach to Pain Management

    S3 Ep6: The Collaborative Approach to Pain Management
    Mar 6 2024
    In this episode, Gráinne O’Leary meets Dr Conor Hearty. They discuss different categories of pain, the point at which people should seek help, assessing patients and treatment options.

    They also cover the importance of self-management and a collaborative approach for pain management including the biopsychosocial model. We also hear about medications used, the vulnerability of those who live with chronic pain, managing expectations and validating the individual experiences of pain.
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    30 mins
  • S3 Ep5: Lifestyle medicine and arthritis

    S3 Ep5: Lifestyle medicine and arthritis
    Feb 28 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Tara Regan meets Úna Martin and Dr Kate McCann to discuss the role of lifestyle medicine in making changes to your health and wellbeing. The interview breaks down the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, with advice on how to get started, check progress and celebrate milestones. A new booklet with a step-by-step guide to incorporating lifestyle medicine into your life, written by a specialist team of healthcare professionals is now available to view on the Arthritis Ireland website.

    Download.ashx (arthritisireland.ie)
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    26 mins
  • S3 Ep4: Navigating the system

    S3 Ep4: Navigating the system
    Feb 21 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Gráinne O’Leary meets Andrew McCann to discuss the complex area of rights and entitlements. 

    This is an in-depth discussion that covers a multitude of topics, including, the importance of seeking expert help, completing applications correctly, medical and GP cards, the long-term illness scheme, disabled person’s parking cards, housing adaptation grants, cross-border surgery, and digitisation of application forms.
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    55 mins
  • S3 Ep3: Strategies for Parenting with Arthritis

    S3 Ep3: Strategies for Parenting with Arthritis
    Feb 14 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Tara Regan meets occupational therapist Dr Yvonne Codd and Aoife McCoy who lives with rheumatoid arthritis and is a busy mum to her young son. Yvonne and Aoife discuss strategies for parenting with arthritis, planning, delegation of parenting tasks, asking for help and the importance of surrounding ourselves with family and friends that can be relied on in times of need.

    They also talk about having confidence in your own self-management skills and giving yourself permission to say no when you need to.

    http://www.arthritisireland.ie/
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    49 mins
  • S3 Ep2: Osteoarthritis - The Important Role of Exercise as a First Line Treatment

    S3 Ep2: Osteoarthritis - The Important Role of Exercise as a First Line Treatment
    Feb 7 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Gráinne O’Leary meets Professor Helen French where they explore the important role of exercise in treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis. 

    They also discuss the risk factors for developing osteoarthritis and the importance of maintaining mobility and a healthy weight to reduce risk. They explore the types of exercise suitable for those living with osteoarthritis, particularly if they experience pain and fatigue, and have not engaged in exercise or physical activity for some time.  
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    40 mins
  • S3 Ep1: The Invisible Condition Communication Toolkit

    S3 Ep1: The Invisible Condition Communication Toolkit
    Jan 31 2024
    In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Peter Boyd meets Dr Jennifer Wilson O’Raghallaigh to discuss the difficulties of living with an invisible condition and how to effectively communicate needs and challenges to those around us. 

    They discuss the complexities that invisible illnesses can bring, especially when people appear to ‘look fine’. 

    They also explore how to recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, when and where to seek help, and the importance of self-management.  
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    39 mins