No Appointment Necessary

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 live longer? And why might jumping into freezing water be dangerous for some people?

In Chat GP, the pair answer a listener question about Hashimoto's disease and why thyroid health can sometimes be far more complicated than it first appears.

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This episode discusses cold-water therapy and swimming as part of a wider conversation about health trends. We are not encouraging cold-water immersion, and listeners should be aware that entering cold water can carry serious risks, particularly for those with underlying health conditions or when entering water suddenly.

This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. You can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies): ⁠https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk⁠

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ 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.

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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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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 anxiety, and whether your "old self" comes back after starting HRT.

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This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. You can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies): ⁠https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk⁠ 

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ 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. 

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. 

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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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 struggling with excessive sweating.

💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com 

This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. You can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies): ⁠https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk⁠ 

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ 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. 

We've also partnered with Exhale Healthy Coffee. Independently tested for antioxidant content, with over 150,000 customers already enjoying it. Try a free bag (shipping included) at https://exhalecoffee.com/NAN

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. 

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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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 Amir tells us what’s happening inside the body during burnout, - rising cortisol and chronic inflammation, to poor sleep, low mood, anxiety, and exhaustion, and the key symptoms to watch out for before you hit breaking point.

💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com 

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ 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. 

We've also partnered with Exhale Healthy Coffee. Independently tested for antioxidant content, with over 150,000 customers already enjoying it. Try a free bag (shipping included) at https://exhalecoffee.com/NAN

This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. You can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies): ⁠https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk⁠ 

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. 

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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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 switch off. They discuss the roles of stress, poor sleep, obesity, hormones and ultra-processed foods, and explain why chronic inflammation may be affecting far more of us than we realise.

Cherry also puts some of the internet’s biggest wellness claims under the microscope, from anti-inflammatory diets and turmeric shots to the idea that sugar “feeds cancer.”

Plus, in this week’s Chat GP, Dr Amir shares his advice for a listener going through IVF.

💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com 

This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. You can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies): ⁠https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk⁠ 

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ 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. 

We've also partnered with Exhale Healthy Coffee. Independently tested for antioxidant content, with over 150,000 customers already enjoying it. Try a free bag (shipping included) at https://exhalecoffee.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. 

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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