Mike Dilke

The Relaxback UK Show

Health EN ↓ 150 episodes

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.

Author

Mike Dilke

Category

Health

Podcast website

relaxbackuk.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Dr Emma has concerns about medical nonsense on social media 18.12.2024

Dr Emma is a dermatologist that worries about some of the medical nonsense that you see on social media with people making unsubstantiated claims. In the show she talk about this and particularly how children can be attracted to completely unnecessary skincare regimes.

The most common reason for kids to have a GA in the UK? Then financial training for care leavers 11.12.2024

Getting dental care in the UK can be a problem, the most common reason for children to have an operation under a general anaesthetic is to have teeth removed. What has gone wrong? Then financial training for care leavers.

Are You Always Tired? Get Help From A Dietitian. Then Do You Fancy A Hair Transplant? 04.12.2024

Some thoughts from a dietitian if you often feel tired. Then some advice from a hair transplant surgeon if you are considering this procedure.

Get A Really Good Nights Sleep With Help From A Neurologist - super moon effect etc 27.11.2024

Dr Faye Begeti helps patients who find sleep difficult for all kinds of reasons - maybe she can help you

Crazy Wellness Fads With Chessie King and Then Winter Health Myths 20.11.2024

What is the oddest wellness fad you have heard of - puppy yoga maybe, how about perineal sunning!? Chessie King talks about some weird stuff. Then winter wellness myths.

Do You Have Trouble Hearing Everything? Then The Problem Of Malaria 13.11.2024

Many people miss out because they are suffering from hearing loss. Then a look at malaria - is it a problem in Europe, could it become one?

AI is being used for the development of new drugs - also find out about a new book 06.11.2024

Artificial intelligence can be used in a few ways to speed up the development and testing of new drugs to redcue the huge costs currently involved. Also I have published a book that is based on many of the expert guests that have been on the Relaxback UK Show.

A Chat With Dr Hilary Jones About NHS Capacity Then The Humble Egg 30.10.2024

Dr Hilary Jones opened a new private hospital that will take some NHS patients - is this a good move? Then onto something more simple - egss are good for you!

Have You Taken Your Children For Their Vaccinations? Then A Different Treatment For Migraine Headaches 22.10.2024

In some are the vaccination number have dipped below the recommended percentage - does this matter? Then millions of people suffer from migraines - hear about a way that can reduce their number and severity.

Do You Live A Dangerous Life? One Way To Mitigate The Risks - Then A Good reason To Give Blood 16.10.2024

I talk to a couple of insurance guys about accidents - a common casue to go to A&E is poisoning! Then a good reason to give blood.

Our Future Health Is The UK's Largest Ever Health Research Programme 09.10.2024

The 'Our Future Health' research programme is designed to help everyone live longer and healthier lives. Kate Evans is executive director of research data and product there and tells me all about it and how we can all get involved.

Smoking In Households With Children Followed By The Safety Of Young Drivers 02.10.2024

Fewer people are smoking but there are still a lot of smokers in households with children. Dr Zoe Williams talks about the health issues associated with this.  Then some ways to help young drivers be safer on the roads.

Olympian Professor Greg Whyte On Getting Active And Hydration 25.09.2024

The Olympics may have inspired you to take up a new sport or start one again that you pursued in your younger days. Professor Whyte suggests how to do this with less chance of injuring yourself and also the importance of keeping hydrated.

Secondary Breast Cancer With Brenda Edwards From Loose Women And Treatment For Psoriasis 18.09.2024

What psorasis is and the ways to treat it amd then information on secondary breast cancer from Loose Women Panellist, Brenda Edwards

Eating Disorders and Fad Diets 11.09.2024

All about eating disorders with Harriet Frew and then a discussion on fad diets.

Are Our Teeth Really Falling Out? What To Do About It 04.09.2024

Expert advice from the president of The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Don't Get Caught Out With Your Travel Insurance And Linda Robson On Volunteering 21.08.2024

You need to make sure you tell your travel insurance all your pre-exisitng conditions. Then some ideas if you want to get into volunteering.

Trials To Find Treatment, Vaccinations And Tests For Covid 19 14.08.2024

As medical director of NIHR Clinical Research Network, Prof Nick Lemoine CBE was instrumental in the trials to find treatment, vaccinations and tests for covid 19. Hear how here. This show was first aired a few months ago but it is a great one - please do listen,

Mental Health First Aid - What It Is And How It Helps 07.08.2024

Many work places and organisation have mental health first aiders - hear how they are trained, what they do and how they can help people.

Is Mental Health Really Declining? What Might Affect It? Hear An Emminent Psychiatrist On This And More 31.07.2024

Professor Sir Simon Wessely is a senior academic and his thoughts on our mental health may surprise you. He is a fantstic guest on the show and you should tune in.

Ripple Suicide Prevention Messages People Who Search Online For Suicide And Self Harm Information 24.07.2024

Alice Hendy set up the charity Ripple Suicide Prevention after her brother died. She has developed software that detects when people search online for harmful content and it then communicates with them.

All You Need To Know About Hernias and Then South Asian Poetry 17.07.2024

Mr Simon Marsh has repaired thousands of hernias and answers all your possible questions on the topic. He also explains why surgeons in the UK are known as Mr and not Dr. Then artist, poet and story teller Suman Gujral talks about The Third Space poetry events.

Do You Want To Stop Smoking Or Suffer Fom Arthritis In Your Knees? Then Listen Here 10.07.2024

Nasia Davos is a psychologist who helps people stop smoking - she used to be a heavy smoker herself. It is the greatest source of avoidable death so if you smoke and need help to stop then listen. Sharron Davies is an olympic swimmer and has suffered from arthritis in her knee for many years. She has a method that has helped her and could help you as well. Listen to the Relaxback UK Show for more.

Safi has endured civil war, extreme hunger, obesity and bariatric surgery. 03.07.2024

Safi's experiences as a child with civil war, hunger and being a refugee contributed to her disordered eating habits. She went through bariatric surgery and a prolonged battle to control her weight. She was successful and now helps others.

Happy Hormones Happy You - Help With Balancing Hormones From Dr Milli 26.06.2024

Dr Milli gives advice on balancing your hormones to help with weight loss, energy, brain fog, lobido, menopause - all kinds of things.

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