No Appointment Necessary

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


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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.


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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.


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

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No Appointment NecessaryBy Viral Tribe Entertainment