No Appointment Necessary

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Struggling to see your GP? Left late-night Googling your symptoms? You're not alone – and we’re here to help! No Appointment Necessary is your weekly prescription of trusted, no-nonsense health advice from working GP Dr Amir Khan, who’s here to cut through the confusion, bust the myths, and help you take charge of your well-being. Alongside him is his close friend and co-host Cherry Healey – a passionate health advocate on hand to ask your questions and get the very best info to help you feel in control. Over 80% of women say they don’t feel heard at the doctor’s, and with appointments so hard to get, and when you do get one they’re over in a flash, that’s why we’ve opened our doors for you to join us each week for real, relatable health advice, helpful lifestyle tips, and a catch-up with Dr Amir and Cherry. No pressure, no rush – and no receptionist to get past! The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information — it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Get in touch: Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Viral Tribe Production

  1. HACE 16 H

    HRT: Life-Changing or Overhyped? What It Really Does

    The HRT episode you've been waiting for! Cherry Healey and Dr. Amir Khan tackle your biggest questions about hormone replacement therapy, whether you're thinking about starting, already taking it, or just want to understand more about it. You’ll find out the game-changing gel everyone's talking about, when to start HRT, how to know if it's working, what to do about side effects, and whether you can take it forever. Dr. Amir breaks down the science, while Cherry shares her own journey and poses your questions about testosterone, joint pain and migraines. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:39 What is HRT? Oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone explained 04:10 Why menopause hits women so hard 05:10 When should you consider starting HRT? 07:25 Does skipping HRT affect long-term health & dementia risk? 09:18 How perimenopause can force healthier lifestyle habits 10:08 Can you start HRT after menopause? 11:38 Types of HRT: gels, patches, sprays & progesterone 14:43 HRT with endometriosis & fibroids – is it safe? 17:02 HRT and migraines – can migraine sufferers take HRT? 18:10 How long can you stay on HRT? Can you take it forever? 19:47 What happens when you stop HRT? Do symptoms return? 20:38 How long does HRT take to start working? 21:35 What if HRT stops working? Adjusting dose & absorption 22:42 Side effects of HRT & progesterone intolerance 23:23 Testosterone for women – NHS vs private access 26:47 HRT, joint pain & “menopause shoulder” 28:37 Natural alternatives to HRT & lifestyle changes 30:03 Final thoughts: Don’t suffer in silence 30:56 GP disclaimer + menopause specialists 31:00 Listener health question: ear pain, reflux & OtoVent device 33:16 Outro & where to follow the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Collagen - Worth It or Waste of Money? Skin, Joints & Bones

    Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are back looking at one of the hottest topics in women’s health and wellbeing… collagen! What is it? Why does it change with age, and what does the evidence actually say about supplements? Dr Amir and Cherry also talk about what really drives collagen loss, the simple habits that protect it, how to prevent wrinkles, and the claims made about skin, joint pain and bone health. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:36 What Today’s Episode Covers (Skin, Joints & Bones)02:43 What Collagen Actually Is03:24 How Collagen Changes With Age & Menopause04:26 The Biggest Collagen Destroyers (Sunlight & Smoking)05:43 How SPF Protects Your Collagen06:54 Foods That Help Your Body Make Collagen08:04 Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work?10:43 The One Area Collagen Supplements May Help (Joint Pain)10:51 Best Natural Ways to Protect Your Collagen12:28 Sun Exposure vs Vitamin D13:08 Collagen, Wrinkles & Skin Aging13:59 Beauty Standards, Aging & Pressure on Women19:34 Evidence-Based Skincare vs “Snake Oil”20:10 What Happens When You Eat Collagen (Digestion Explained)22:15 Collagen, Joints & Osteoarthritis23:50 How to Protect Your Joints25:57 Bone Health Explained (Different from Joints)26:24 Best Exercises for Bone Density27:50 Why “Bones Are Like Trees”29:05 Menopause, Estrogen & Osteoporosis Risk29:51 Can You Rebuild Bone Density at Any Age?30:55 Pilates, Yoga & Fall Prevention31:46 Collagen Takeaway Summary32:18 Listener Question: Hemorrhoids (Piles)33:22 What Hemorrhoids Are & Why They Happen34:53 How to Prevent Hemorrhoids36:21 Hemorrhoid Treatments That Help37:39 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  3. 27 ENE

    Why Does Your Body Stop Responding to Insulin?

    Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey break down what insulin actually does, why insulin spikes aren’t the enemy, and how chronically high insulin levels can quietly lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes. We also find out how ultra-processed foods, stress, and inactivity change how your cells behave. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:09 What Insulin Actually Does in Your Body 03:01 How Your Body Handles Sugar (Explained Simply) 06:00 Insulin, Fat Storage & Weight Gain Explained 08:45 The Truth About Carbs (Good vs Bad) 10:39 How Insulin Leads to Diabetes 12:00 Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes (What’s the Difference?) 19:11 The Lesser-Known Types of Diabetes 21:23 Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? 30:39 ChatGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  4. 20 ENE

    What Breast Changes Should Never Be Ignored?

    In this episode, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan talk breasts; what’s normal for you, how to check properly, and the symptoms you should never brush off. Dr Amir breaks down why breast cancer happens, the biggest risk factors (including the surprising link between body fat and oestrogen), and what to do if you find a lump, including how NHS fast-track referrals work. We also cover dense breasts, why they can make checks feel stressful, and why men need to know the signs too. Plus, your questions answered in ChatGP on cold water swimming vs sauna. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠⁠randoxhealth.com⁠⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Breast Cancer: What Everyone Needs to Know 01:50 – Why Breast Tissue Is Prone to Cancer 05:20 – Breast Cancer Risk Factors Explained 08:20 – Alcohol, Obesity & Breast Cancer Risk 10:40 – HRT & Breast Cancer: The Truth 12:00 – Dense Breasts Explained 14:00 – Mammograms, MRI & Breast Screening 16:40 – How to Check Your Breasts (Doctor Explains) 21:00 – Breast Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 24:20 – What Happens If You Find a Lump 27:00 – Screening Uptake, Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy 29:05 – When Should You Start Checking Your Breasts? 30:00 – Listener Question: Cold Water Swimming vs Saunas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  5. 13 ENE

    Why Flu Is Hitting So Hard This Winter (And How to Actually Avoid It)

    In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey cut through the myths around immunity and flu, including why you can’t boost your immune system, the role of gut health, vitamin D, stress and ventilation. Dr Amir and Cherry explain what’s really making people ill, and the simple habits that can reduce your risk this winter. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Why Flu Is Everywhere Right Now 01:10 – Why “immune boosting” is a myth 03:20 – Can You Improve Your Immune System? 05:00 – Ginger Shots vs Real Food 06:30 – How your diet trains (or sabotages) your immune response 09:40 – Stress, Sleep & Why Being ‘Run Down’ Makes You Ill 11:20 – Phytoncides, forests and why walking outside genuinely helps 13:05 – Alcohol - the immune damage no one wants to talk about 15:20 – Why movement strengthens your body’s defences 16:40 – The Only Supplements Worth Taking 18:30 – Why Winter Makes Viruses Spread Faster 20:00 – Cold vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference 22:30 – Why Flu Is Worse This Year 24:10 – The Most Important Flu Prevention Tip 26:40 – Masks, Hygiene & Public Transport Reality 28:10 – Should You Stay Home When You’re Ill? 30:40 – Listener Question: Stubborn Fungal Nail Infections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min

  6. 6 ENE

    Is Alcohol Actually Poison?

    We’re giving you a peak behind the curtain as we share our first ever pilot episode of No Appointment Necessary, and it’s very fitting if you're doing Dry January. Join Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan as they take a look at alcohol. What it actually does to your body, your brain, and your hormones. Find out why women get drunk faster than men (and how your menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause change everything), plus why alcohol is technically a poison, why there’s no truly “safe” level of drinking, and how “wine o’clock” culture has shaped our relationship with booze. You’ll also learn why some people never get hangovers, what alcohol dependency really looks like, how to spot warning signs early, and practical ways to cut back without missing out. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – What Happens in Your Body When You Drink Alcohol 03:55 – Alcohol and the Brain: Dopamine, Blackouts & Coordination 06:30 – Why Alcohol Is Addictive & the Dopamine Chase 08:40 – Do Men and Women Process Alcohol Differently? 11:10 – Menstrual Cycles, Perimenopause & Getting Drunker 14:30 – Hangovers, Genetics & Alcohol Intolerance 17:30 – Social Drinking, Mum Wine Culture & UK Drinking Habits 21:00 – Is There a Safe Way to Drink? Units, Limits & Dependency 25:45 – Cutting Back, Sober Curious & Healthier Dopamine Hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min

  7. 30/12/2025

    Health Anxiety is Real! Here's How To Beat It

    Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey open the surgery doors once again and answer your real health questions. We answer your questions on migraines, health anxiety, joint pain, bunions, strength training in later life and the everyday symptoms many people worry about but don’t always ask their GP. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Migraines: Triggers, Hormones & Stroke Risk 05:55 – Vaginal Oestrogen & Sex: Is It Safe for Partners? 07:15 – Smelly Armpits Without Excess Sweating 09:05 – Health Anxiety, Menopause & Medication 11:05 – Clicking Knees: Normal or Osteoarthritis? 12:40 – PCOS, High Testosterone & Excess Hair Growth 14:20 – Bunions: Can You Stop Them Getting Worse? 15:55 – Strength Training in Your 70s & Beyond 17:10 – Dizziness, Hydration & How Much Water You Really Need Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min

  8. 23/12/2025

    Why Stress Wakes You Up at Night — And How to Fix It

    What do early morning wake ups, cold painful hands, menopausal weight gain and cholesterol warnings all have in common? In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey open the surgery doors and answer real questions sent in by listeners. From cortisol and poor sleep, Raynaud’s phenomenon, menopause and muscle loss, to sex drive mismatches, pregnancy discomfort and preparing for knee replacement surgery… this is practical, reassuring medical advice without the panic. Dr Amir says his wisdom on hormones, stress, blood tests, cholesterol numbers, lifestyle changes that actually work, and when medication really helps. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters: 00:00 – Inside the Surgery: Listener Questions, No Prep 02:13 – Why Cortisol Wakes You Up at 3am 04:00 – Do Hormones Disrupt Sleep? 04:22 – Raynaud’s: When Cold Hands Become Painful 06:36 – Mismatched Sex Drives in Midlife 08:01 – Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery 09:59 – Menopausal Weight Gain Explained 11:22 – Vertical Nail Splits After Illness 12:48 – Painful Sex During Pregnancy 14:25 – Cognitive Shuffling vs ADHD Brains 15:19 – Should You Worry About ‘Amber’ Cholesterol? 18:08 – Why This Surgery Is Coming Back Next Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min
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Struggling to see your GP? Left late-night Googling your symptoms? You're not alone – and we’re here to help! No Appointment Necessary is your weekly prescription of trusted, no-nonsense health advice from working GP Dr Amir Khan, who’s here to cut through the confusion, bust the myths, and help you take charge of your well-being. Alongside him is his close friend and co-host Cherry Healey – a passionate health advocate on hand to ask your questions and get the very best info to help you feel in control. Over 80% of women say they don’t feel heard at the doctor’s, and with appointments so hard to get, and when you do get one they’re over in a flash, that’s why we’ve opened our doors for you to join us each week for real, relatable health advice, helpful lifestyle tips, and a catch-up with Dr Amir and Cherry. No pressure, no rush – and no receptionist to get past! The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information — it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Get in touch: Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Viral Tribe Production

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  • Creador
    Viral Tribe Entertainment
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    20

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