No Appointment Necessary

What’s Really Causing Your Migraines?

Migraines are not “just headaches”! In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what’s really happening inside your brain during a migraine, from the trigeminal nerve to the brain chemical CGRP that can trigger intense pain, nausea, and visual disturbances. Find out why women are three times more likely to experience migraines than men. What role hormones and oestrogen play, especially around your period and during perimenopause. And when does a migraine become something more serious, like a “thunderclap headache” that needs urgent medical attention. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com/en-GB/ just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nan at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nan Have an itchy, irritated scalp? Polytar, trusted by doctors for over 60 years, can help treat dandruff, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis at the source. Head to polytar.co.uk and use code Appointment10 for 10% off. Always Read the Label. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com 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 Made You Look Studios Production. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s Ruining Your Sleep at Night? - And How To Fix It

Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey take a look at what’s really going on when you just can’t sleep. It can affect everything, from your mood, your hormones, your heart, your energy, your relationships. Amir and Cherry talk about hot flushes and night sweats to snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs and 2am anxiety. You’ll hear the science behind disrupted sleep and what it means for your long-term health. Plus, they talk about what’s normal, what’s hormonal, and what might need checking out, including the red flag symptoms you shouldn’t ignore! And, they tackle the trends (mouth taping, nasal strips, wearable tech) and separate helpful habits from hype. 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 01:26 Why Sleep Is “Make or Break” 01:54 What Is a Hot Flush? 03:11 Night Sweats & Red Flag Symptoms 06:01 When Should You See a GP? 06:31 How to Reduce Hot Flushes at Night 07:43 Sleep Naked or Not? 08:20 Do Menopause Cooling Products Work? 10:25 Why Do People Snore? 12:43 Sleep Together or Separately? 13:16 What Is Sleep Apnoea? 16:36 Treating Sleep Apnoea (Beyond the Mask) 17:29 Mouth Taping: Helpful or Harmful? 19:01 Do Nasal Strips Actually Work? 20:11 Can Wearable Tech Detect Sleep Problems? 21:31 Perimenopause & 2AM Anxiety 23:48 How to Manage Night-Time Anxiety 24:02 Do Weighted Blankets Help? 24:31 Restless Legs Explained 25:56 Why You Jerk Awake (Hypnic Jerks) 26:36 ChatGP 29:21 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protein Bars, Shakes & Powders – What’s Actually Worth It?

This week, Cherry and Dr. Amir are breaking down protein, and in particular protein supplements. How much do you really need? And does it really matter if you get it from a chicken fillet, a chickpea, or a large scoop of whey powder? Cherry tells us about the effects of trying the Atkins diet, and Dr. Amir drops a bombshell about eggs! Plus, they get into protein bars and what happens if you don’t up your fibre when eating loads of protein. And in this week's Chat GP, there’s a questions about diabetes and heart disease in South Asian communities. 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 01:26 What Is Protein & Why It Matters 03:37 Complete vs Incomplete Proteins 06:59 Protein Hype & Social Media Myths 09:04 How Much Protein Per Day (Simple Guide) 10:17 What Hitting Your Protein Target Looks Like 13:49 Whey Protein Explained (Types & Benefits) 17:11 Protein for Muscle Building 22:45 Can You Have Too Much Protein? 34:03 Listener Question: Diet, Genetics & Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HRT: Life-Changing or Overhyped? What It Really Does

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: 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 01:39 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Collagen - Worth It or Waste of Money? Skin, Joints & Bones

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