Why Are So Many of Us Allergic Now?

Are allergies becoming more common, or are we just talking about them more? In this episode, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan discuss allergies, intolerances, hay fever, eczema, peanut allergies, the microbiome, gut health, and how modern life is changing our immune systems. Plus, the LEAP study that transformed how we approach peanut allergies, why hay fever meds should be started weeks before symptoms, and the right way to use a nasal spray! We've partnered with Randox Health. Randox health is changing that with results in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. No GP referral needed.  No waiting. Just answers – fast. Find out more about their Everyman and Everywoman health check at randoxhealth.com - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. 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.  Chapters 00:00 - Are Allergies Really Increasing? 2:44 - What Actually Is an Allergy? 6:38 - Histamine, Hay Fever & Why Symptoms Hit So Hard 8:43 - The LEAP Study: Introducing Allergens Early 11:18 - Peanut Micro-Dosing & Allergy Immunotherapy 12:06 - Allergy vs Intolerance vs Celiac Disease 17:04 - The Right Way to Take Hay Fever Meds (You've Been Doing It Wrong!) 20:24 - Eczema vs Psoriasis: What’s the Difference? 25:26 - Hair Dye Patch Tests & Scalp Reactions 34:10 - Health Hacks & Listener Questions A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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