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Has anyone used Samy Hair products?
Hope this is the right board for this question! :rolleyes: I saw Samy bloke on a shopping channel a couple of weeks ago, and he used 'Icing' which gave amazing volume (supposedly). Just wondered if anyone has actually used this, or any other of his products (eg Fat hair, or Mucho volume) as MIL is in US at the mo and I…
Shocked at GP
My sister took my mum to the GP with a medical problem, to my sister's suprise GP came with a pre-filled injection and and injected in my mum's arm, without any explanation. My sister asked what he just did, his replied saying that around this time of the year we autometically give flu jab to people above cerain age. My…
blood pressure control technique
I saw an ad in a w/e paper for a device which helps you to control your breathing and can help to lower blood pressure when used regularly--now i've lost the paper. Does anyone remember it or know about it??;) I'm posting on the discussion board too.:D Answered on discussion board.
Im going to the dentist this afternoon, and im really nervous!
Having a filling and i have a phobia of needles. I start to have panic attacks. Does anyone knwo if they will be able to gas me instead?
New Glasses-out Of Focus?
Hi guy's, can anyone help. I have a new pair of glasses which are varifocals specifically for use with p.c's at work. I have had then for 10wks now and still dont feel comfortable with them. The bottom section for reading is fine, its the top section for p.c. reading which is the problem. I went to Boots for an eye test…
deodorants and breast cancer
Is there any conclusive proof of a link between breast cancer and the use of anti perspirants/deodorants? I changed to using a natural crystal deodorant,Pit Rok,a couple of years ago and while it worked well to start with,it does not seem so effective lately. I don't want to put any more chemicals on my skin than I have…
need 2 prevent bed sores
think it is a Spenco mattress for the prevention of bed sores, anyone know where I can purchase one. kind regards
Dental charges - exemptions
Out of the blue my mum received a bill for £42.40 for dental charges. She never usually pays. I have tried to find out what the bill is for and why she is being charged but the dentist is away at present. She is in her 70s and has Mulitple Sclerosis - she gets (so she tells me) Disability Living Allowance (although I…
Any discounts for paying for a private operation?
My husband has been really ill and is finally going in for an operation on Thursday, the NHS have had him on their lists since April and we are now in Dec. Hes taken over 25 courses of Anti biotics. He had a bowel and bladder connection. I went and got a loan from a bank to cover the costs, which are about £5k. He is…
cervical erosion
:o .... looks like ive got go and have it quarterized anyone had it done... is it painfull.. will i beable to walk after :o :rolleyes: how long will i be out of 'action' for :D :D :D :D how long did ya have to wait after being referred from ya gp ????? :rolleyes:
bright eyes
the whites of my eyes have gone bright red. they are not sore but are weepy and stuck together in the morning when i wake up. anyone know what this is and what i could buy over the counter please? thanks dj
Magnetic Bracelets
Hello. I noticed whilst shopping the other day a health shop that has been open for sometime now called "Health Rack". I went in and purchased some vitamins as they seemed a lot cheaper than where I would normally get my usual stock from (Boots). Anyway, they were selling magnetic bracelets which are meant to provide…
I think I'm going mad...
Morning all, Over the last year (during which time I have had a major operation which I am still recovering from) I have been getting more and more short tempered and touchy. Lots of insignificant things that shouldn’t get to me, do. Things that I have no control over really wind me up and there are not many people that I…
Meditation - any advice or cds?
I'm a very anxious/stressy person :o and thought it may be beneficial to perhaps listen to a relaxation cd. Can anyone advise any good ones to buy. I guess there are loads out there but any recommendations would be appreciated.
Sitting up straight may not be good for the back
Sitting Up Straight Called Stressful on the Spine (CME/CE) CHICAGO -- Neither slouching in a chair nor sitting up straight is good for the back, according to researchers from Scotland. The link provides a video where the research is explained.
Acupuncture and giving up smoking
I'm wondering if anyone can help. My husband has expressed an interest in giving up smoking using acupuncture. I vaugely remember reading/hearing somewhere that acupuncture doesn't produce very good results (although it could have been hypnosis). I am really pleased he has said he wanted to give up, but don't want him…
Men's moisturiser
Hi I am at that age where I would like to start using moisturiser on my face and hands. I bought a Nivea 'intensive care' product for way too much money. Does anybody have any money saving tips on easily absorbable moisturiser? One for the face and possibly a separate one or the same one for hands. I have used Vaseline…
Boots Sadlight Offers
Boots SADLIGHT offers I'm posting the above link because I know some people here don't take any notice of my Vitamin d information. Those who do will know that since I've been taking HIGH STRENGTH Vitamin d 3 Cholecalcifeol, I've not only been able to leave my Sadlights in the loft but I haven't had to buy any St John's…
Night workers and vitamin D
My dh works regular nights and has done for 8yrs. During the summer months he copes well but during the winter months he doesn't seem to cope well at all. He goes from being a happy and positive person to being miserable and negative about everything. Some weeks he can go days without seeing daylight. It gets dark so early…
I Need an MRI Scan
I need to have an MRI scan and the waiting time for NHS scan is 20 weeks, so I've decided to have it done private ( 37yrs working for NHS as a nurse means NIL bonus points). Now I know its going to cost heaps, but reckon I've saved lots of money due to this site, so I deserve it, BUT I wouldn't be a dedicated Moneysaver if…

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