No Appointment Necessary

No Appointment Necessary

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 Created and produced by James Carpenter and Jo Scaratt-Jones

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August 3, 2026 54 mins
Heading off on holiday? Before you pack your suitcase, make sure you check out this episode as Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey share the essential travel health advice that could save you from mosquito bites, jellyfish stings, traveller's diarrhoea, heatstroke, sunburn and more! Dr Amir will also share the antihistamine trick that could stop itchy mosquito bites before they start, and whether that episode of 'Friends' is right abou...
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Do you always go for a wee before leaving the house... just in case? How many times a day is actually normal to pee? And why does it seem you always need the toilet the second you get nervous? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are talking all things bladder health, explaining what's actually normal, and sharing simple tips to help keep your bladder healthy. Find out why "just in case" wees might be doing more harm than good, the habi...
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Weight loss jabs are evolving fast; there's even a new pill. This week on No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey revisit GLP-1 medications to answer the questions everyone is asking! Can they cause hair loss? Why do some people lose muscle? Could they help with PCOS, fertility, addiction or even ADHD? And what do we now know that we didn't know six months ago? They also look at the rise of micro-dosing, the new ...
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Ice baths, cold showers, saunas, hot tubs... are they actually good for your health, or have we all just fallen for another wellness trend on Instagram? This week on No Appointment Necessary, Cherry and Dr Amir look into the science behind hot and cold therapies to find out what really works and what might just be "Bakwas". Can cold water swimming boost your immune system? Are ice baths worth the pain? Do saunas actually help you ...
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July 6, 2026 33 mins
Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look at one of the most searched (and often misunderstood) topics in women's health... cellulite. Find out why 90% of women have cellulite, why it's completely normal, and whether any creams, massages or viral social media hacks actually work! Plus, they look at lipedema; a painful medical condition that's often mistaken for cellulite. In Chat GP, they answer a listeners' question on menopause anxie...
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Why is your hair thinning, and when should you actually worry? This weeks' check-in is all about hair loss. Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan talk about the real causes of it: stress, hormones, menopause, iron deficiency and genetics. They talk about what’s normal, what isn’t, and which treatments really work, including HRT, Minoxidil, rosemary oil and hair transplants. Plus, in Chat GP, Dr Amir helps a listener strugg...
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Are we living too fast? Why do so many of us feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to switch off? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan tackle something so many of us are quietly struggling with... burnout! Cherry opens up about her own experience of severe burnout in her 30s, sharing the warning signs she missed, the moment she realised something was seriously wrong, and the lifestyle changes that helped her recover. Dr Ami...
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Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look at one of the biggest health buzzwords of the moment... inflammation. It’s been linked to everything from arthritis and diabetes to depression, dementia and even cancer, but how worried should we actually be? Dr Amir breaks down what inflammation really is, why it isn’t always a bad thing, and what happens when your immune system gets stuck in “go mode” and doesn’t ...
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Summer is here, and with it comes a flood of skincare advice! But how much of it is actually true? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look into the world of skin health, separating fact from fiction on everything from SPF and sun damage to the latest trend in red light therapy. Does sunscreen really prevent ageing? Are the chemicals in SPF something to worry about? Can you still get a tan while wearing Factor 50? And are th...
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Strength training isn't just about building muscle or looking fitter, it's one of the best things you can do for your long-term health.  In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at why muscle plays a crucial role in everything from metabolism and blood sugar control to heart health, bone strength and healthy ageing. They discuss whether it's ever too late to start exercising, how to build strength without setting ...
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What does “good gut health” actually mean, and could your gut be affecting everything from your mood to your immune system? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at gut health, including IBS, bloating, digestion, antibiotics, menopause, probiotics, fibre and the microbiome. They discuss why the gut is often called the “second brain”, the connection between stress and digestion, how antibiotics can affect you...
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People are living longer… but are we actually living healthier? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan go into the booming world of longevity, wellness trends and healthy ageing, separating science from “bakwas”. They talk everything from vaping to vitamin drips, NAD injections, supplements and HRT, looking at what genuinely helps us live longer and feel better… and what’s just expensive marketin...
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In this important episode of No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at the symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers every woman should know (ovarian, cervical, womb, vaginal and vulval cancer). They cover everything from bloating and unusual discharge to bleeding after sex and changes in your body that are often dismissed as “normal”. They also explain the warning signs you should never ignore...
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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey tackle one of the UK's most common health complaints... exhaustion! Not everyday tiredness, but the kind that even a good night's sleep simply doesn't fix. They cover the science of sleep cycles and why brain fog is a symptom rather than a condition. Dr Amir also separates the evidence from the noise on electrolyte supplements and the salt water trend, and explains exactly when persistent fatigue bec...
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Cholesterol is one of those things you'll have heard of, but how much do you really know about it? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what cholesterol is, why your liver makes most of it regardless of your diet, and what your blood test results are actually telling you. Dr Amir also covers the difference between HDL and LDL, when statins are worth considering, and why being slim is no guarantee of a healthy heart. Plus, seed o...
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Let's talk about sex, baby. This week Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are tackling all the questions you've been too embarrassed to ask your GP... and the answers will surprise you! We cover everything from painful sex and why it's common but never normal, to what bleeding after sex really means, the truth about STIs like chlamydia and the rising rates of syphilis, and why you should absolutely get a mirror out on a Saturday night ...
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Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down exactly what happens to your brain, heart, gut, hormones and immune system when stress becomes chronic. They explain why you can't just "calm down," why you're waking up at 3am, and why weight gain isn't always your fault. Plus, is cortisol tummy actually real? 💬 Got a question for Chat GP? Email us noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman...
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Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are talking about something most of us know all too well... being completely glued to our phones! Doom scrolling, broken concentration, bad sleep, stress, eye strain and “tech neck”, they discuss what too much screen time is actually doing to our brains and bodies (and what’s just hype). They also get into blue light, social media overwhelm, and some realistic ways to cut back wi...
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We eat up to 50,000 microplastic particles every year, but what is that actually doing to our bodies? In this week's check-in, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down everything you need to know about microplastics - what they are, how they get into our bodies, and what the latest science really says. They also cover the practical stuff, such as why you should never microwave food in plastic, what synthetic gym wear might be doi...
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What is a normal period, and when should you be concerned? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down everything you’ve probably never been properly told, looking at everything from heavy bleeding and painful cramps to PMS, PMDD and irregular cycles. Why do so many women live with symptoms they think are “just part of it”? When is a period actually a sign that something’s wrong? And what should you be looki...
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