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No Appointment Necessary

No Appointment Necessary

Written by: Viral Tribe Entertainment
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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 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Collagen - Worth It or Waste of Money? Skin, Joints & Bones

    Collagen - Worth It or Waste of Money? Skin, Joints & Bones
    Feb 3 2026
    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
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    40 mins
  • Why Does Your Body Stop Responding to Insulin?

    Why Does Your Body Stop Responding to Insulin?
    Jan 27 2026
    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
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    37 mins
  • What Breast Changes Should Never Be Ignored?

    What Breast Changes Should Never Be Ignored?
    Jan 20 2026
    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
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    36 mins
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