No Appointment Necessary

Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey open the surgery doors once again and answer your real health questions.

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

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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: [email protected]

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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.

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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

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In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey explore the real physical impact of grief and loss, from bereavement and miscarriage to heartbreak, job loss and losing a pet.

Dr Amir explains why grief can cause symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, digestive problems, anxiety, low immunity and exhaustion, and he reveals the science behind Broken Heart Syndrome, a very real medical condition triggered by extreme emotional stress.

Content warning: This episode discusses grief, bereavement, loss and emotional distress. Please make sure you’re in the right headspace before listening. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, you don’t have to deal with them alone.

UK support: If you’re struggling or feel at risk, you can contact Samaritans free, 24/7 on 116 123, or visit samaritans.org. If you’re outside the UK, please seek local crisis support services in your country or speak to a trusted healthcare professional.

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.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction – Understanding grief and loss
00:37 – Welcome to No Appointment Necessary
00:59 – Episode focus & sponsor message
02:35 – What grief really is and why it hurts physically
05:22 – Love, loss & broken heart syndrome
08:30 – When to see your GP: grief vs depression
10:55 – Healing over time & how the body adapts
12:48 – How to support someone who is grieving
27:16 – Miscarriage, pet loss & unseen grief
34:53 – Health hack: showing up for others

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In this episode of No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look into one of the most important topics in modern health... your brain! From brain fog and menopause to Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, stress and sleep, they share practical advice you can start using today. And can you really cut your risk of dementia by 60%? Dr Amir breaks down the latest research, and the simple lifestyle changes that make the biggest difference.

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? Email: [email protected]

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction - What is brain fog?
01:08 – Brain health: this week’s focus
01:29 – Sponsor: Randox Health & biomarker testing
02:24 – Causes of brain fog: hormones, sleep & mood
05:21 – When memory issues need a GP check
08:56 – Dementia vs Alzheimer’s explained
09:29 – Inside the Alzheimer’s brain: plaques, tangles & inflammation
11:45 – How to reduce dementia risk: exercise, sleep & diet
14:29 – Hearing, sight & oral health links to brain function
21:20 – Stress, cortisol & daily habits for a healthier brain

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In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey discuss ADHD in women and girls, why it’s so often missed or misdiagnosed, and how hormones, perimenopause and menopause can make symptoms dramatically worse.

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.

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.

An itchy, irritated scalp could be a sign of hard water rather than a “you” problem — and Polytar, trusted by doctors for over 60 years, can help treat dandruff, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis at the source. See the full Hard Water Hair Report at polytar.co.uk and use code Appointment10 for 10% off

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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey talk about the latest trends in beauty with skin, hair and nails. What actually works, what’s a waste of money, and how your hormones, age, and lifestyle play a bigger role than any viral product.

00:00 – Welcome & today’s topic: skin, hair and nails
00:31 – Sponsor message: Randox Health & biomarker testing
02:19 – Christmas beauty products & what’s medically worth it
02:58 – The 3 essential pillars of skin health: cleanser, moisturiser, SPF
04:19 – How to choose cleansers through the seasons (summer vs winter)
05:11 – Moisturisers that actually work: hyaluronic acid & ceramides
08:16 – SPF explained: numbers, UV protection & daily habits
15:38 – Hormones, menopause & acne: why adult acne happens
19:16 – Beauty industry & young teens: risks, chemicals & pressures
25:37 – Nails & hair: gel nails, nail health, hormones & menopause hair loss

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In this episode, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan talk about anxiety, perimenopause and menopause, and how shifting hormones can completely hijack your mental health.

Dr Amir explains the significant role of oestrogen, progesterone, serotonin, dopamine, GABA and cortisol in menopausal anxiety, why so many women are misdiagnosed with depression or generalised anxiety disorder, and what to do if you’re told “it’s just your hormones”. They unpack HRT, lifestyle changes, CBT, SSRIs, beta blockers, breathwork and practical tools for managing panic attacks… PLUS, when to push for a second opinion.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes a brief reference to suicide in a medical context. If you’re experiencing difficult thoughts and in need of support, you can speak to Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.

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.

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.

An itchy, irritated scalp could be a sign of hard water rather than a “you” problem — and Polytar, trusted by doctors for over 60 years, can help treat dandruff, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis at the source. See the full Hard Water Hair Report at polytar.co.uk and use code Appointment10 for 10% off

Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: [email protected]

Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share.

Chapters:

02:00 – Why today’s episode is all about anxiety

02:19 – Cherry’s perimenopause anxiety story & night-time panic attacks

04:23 – Hormones, brain chemicals & what actually causes menopausal anxiety

10:20 – Misdiagnosis, medical misogyny & asking for HRT

19:07 – What is generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?

25:58 – Medication for anxiety: SSRIs, beta blockers & side effects

29:29 – Lifestyle changes, herbal remedies & breathwork explained

31:39 – Panic attacks: what they feel like & how to get out of one

40:48 – ChatGPT Q&A, white-coat blood pressure anxiety & winter daylight health hack

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Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones

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Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down the science of how to stay healthy, energetic and strong as we age. Find out what actually increases your healthspan, how to reduce ageing-related disease risk, the real impact of smoking, why movement and social connection matter more than you think, and the surprising everyday foods that support longer life!

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Are allergies becoming more common, or are we just talking about them more? In this episode, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan discuss allergies, intolerances, hay fever, eczema, peanut allergies, the microbiome, gut health, and how modern life is changing our immune systems. Plus, the LEAP study that transformed how we approach peanut allergies, why hay fever meds should be started weeks before symptoms, and the right way to use a nasal spray!

We've partnered with Randox Health. Randox health is changing that with results in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. No GP referral needed.  No waiting. Just answers – fast.

Find out more about their Everyman and Everywoman health check at randoxhealth.com - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%.

Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic?

Email: [email protected]

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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. 

Chapters

00:00 - Are Allergies Really Increasing?

2:44 - What Actually Is an Allergy?

6:38 - Histamine, Hay Fever & Why Symptoms Hit So Hard

8:43 - The LEAP Study: Introducing Allergens Early

11:18 - Peanut Micro-Dosing & Allergy Immunotherapy

12:06 - Allergy vs Intolerance vs Celiac Disease

17:04 - The Right Way to Take Hay Fever Meds (You've Been Doing It Wrong!)

20:24 - Eczema vs Psoriasis: What’s the Difference?

25:26 - Hair Dye Patch Tests & Scalp Reactions

34:10 - Health Hacks & Listener Questions

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Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones

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Everyone’s exhausted… but are you busy-tired or medically tired? In this episode Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down the real causes of fatigue and the simple, evidence-backed habits that transform your sleep.

You'll learn: how GPs investigate “TATT” (tired-all-the-time) with bloods (iron, B12, folate, thyroid, glucose), why perimenopause wrecks sleep, the ideal bedroom temperature, the one routine change that beats doom-scrolling, and cognitive shuffling — the proven trick that helps you drift off.

Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic?

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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. 

Chapters

00:00:00 - The Tiredness Epidemic: why everyone feels wiped out

00:01:14 - Busy-Tired vs Medically-Tired: know the difference

00:04:08 - “TATT” Bloods Explained: iron, B12, folate & thyroid

00:07:26 - Diabetes & Fatigue: the most-missed symptom

00:08:24 - ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: what we know (and don’t)

00:10:17 - Menopause, Hormones & Broken Sleep

00:13:17 - The Bedtime Routine That Actually Works

00:22:28 - Cognitive Shuffling: the GP-approved sleep trick

00:24:22 - 3AM Wake-Ups: cortisol spikes & loo trips

00:26:06 - Pills, Booze & Magnesium: what to use (and avoid)

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Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones

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