No Appointment Necessary

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: [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.

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

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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: [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.

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
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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: [email protected]

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
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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: [email protected]

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
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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.

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: [email protected]

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
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