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Health Shield sneaky change
Has anyone else noticed the healthcare cash plan Health Shield has made a sneaky change to its terms? Until the 1st of April, each dependent child received the same level of benefits as the enrolled parent. I was just on the website and it seems now all dependent children have to share one benefit limit between them. I've…
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Trial Beauty Kits
Can't believe what has happened to me!!!! Tried the product £3.95 and another product £4.95. Didn't like it!!! took me three weeks to find an address to return to the sender!!! Stay with me. Then suddenly without my permission they take £97.50 from my bank account. The good have been returned anyway!!! I go to my bank and…
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Cheapest Hayfever Remedies discussion
Hi all, this is the discussion for the Cheap Hayfever Tablets guide: Cheap Hayfever Tablets If you've spotted any top deals, or have any tips to help others, please post them below. You can also read the 2008 discussion, 2009 discussion, 2010 discussion, 2011 discussion and 2012 discussion here.
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Confused over eye test and new prescription
Hi all, I had an eye test yesterday and my astigmatism has got worse, which i expected, but they said that I now have no short sighted prescription which i don't understand because it was previously around -1.50 so how can this 'disappear'? can it be 'replaced' by a detection of astimgmatic deterioration? I rang them and…
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Cheapish facial regime
Looking for some relatively cheap ideas for facial skin care. I need at least a moisturizer and face makeup that don't cause breakouts. It doesn't matter whether I use a BB cream or a foundation, it always causes me to break out in spots. Also, they tend to make my pores and fine lines look more prominent as-well. If…
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Leg make up or gradual tan
My legs are quite pasty and also now I have veins showing (the trials of middle age). In summer I like to wear skirts but am more conscious of my legs than I used to be. I can't wear tights or pop socks in summer, thats not an option as I would be too hot and uncomfortable. I have bought some Johnsons Holiday Skin but it…
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Abscess during root canal treatment
I'm in the middle of a course of root canal treatment at the moment. The treatment itself is not too bad, however, after the second session ten days ago the tooth was tender if I put my teeth together or if my toothbrush touched it. Gradually it got more and more painful and was pretty painful the whole weekend, so I got…
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Help me to organise pampering day for MIL
Dear moneysavers, My mother in law is coming to visit us in June-July and my hubby asked me to organise for her and me some type of "girlie pampering day" to cheer her up as she is recovering from huge stress. Now, the problem is that she hates water and steam, saunas, so the easiest and most logical solution- SPA day…
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dentures like Bugs Bunny- help!
Hello there, I hope someone can give me advice about my new upper partial denture of 4 teeth. The fit and colour are wonderful, but the teeth are far too long- way too long, very rabbity looking and they also dip down on one side! It's bloody awful because they look like cheap party shop falsies. Does anyone know if they…
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Cambridge Diet Step 2 - Advice/Help needed!
Good morning all, I'm starting the CD today - step 2, and was looking for some info from anyone who has been on it before. I'm currently 13st 1lb & 5 foot 8, hoping to get down to nearer 12st by 25th May. I'm very fussy which is going to make dinner times a little bland, the only foods i like from the protein list are cod…
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Pole Dancing
A couple of people I know have taken up pole dancing recently to help them get fit. I think it sounds like a fun way to exercise and am thinking of going to classes. Has anyone else been to any classes and does anyone know roughly how much classes might cost?
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Finding a good private GP?
Has anyone experienced private GPs, how do you find a good one? I am looking for an older aunt in West Yorkshire.
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diet food ideas for very active person - help please
Hi All, I hope this is the correct place to post. My husband is on a diet at the moment (he needs to loose around 2 stone) He currently consumes around 1600 cals a day however his routine is about to change dramatically. He is a drummer and for the next two weeks he will be doing a lot of touring so needs to be able to…
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Secret Diet Drops - A total scam!
Hi all! After being bombarded with invites to him a secret diet drop group on Facebook (clearly a scam from the offset!!), I am truly amazed how this company are making the claims they are for what is effectively a bottle of useless liquid. When enquiring further, it seemed that for the drops to 'work', you would need to…
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Prescription Sunglasses
Hi, I've been told that I should wear my glasses most of the time, so ideally I should be wearing them whilst driving too. As such I'm interested in getting some prescription sunglasses. I'm interested in buying them online as from looking on this site it sounds like there are some good deals to be had. What I can't see,…
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Bridge or denture - anyone had to make this choice?
This is only for one replacement tooth - thats the main problem - upper side, it can be seen when I smile, I don't want a gap. My dentist has thrown another option into the mix, a unilateral denture. Obviously this means taking it out every day, for cleaning etc (don't know if this would eventually affect the grip?) but at…
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Confused between carbs and net carbs!!
A lot of you will know I am trying to get to grips with my binge eating and have been trying low carb which I have to say has helped...I find I feel full more quickly and for longer. I haven't lost any weight yet but I haven't always got it right (couple of picking at the wrong things moments but nothing like before) so…
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Mixing potions...
I normally wear a facial daily moisturizer with an spf of 15 (just been told I need to up it to spf 30 by the dermatologist). I also wear a serum and sometimes a facial sunless tanner, or hint of a tint type thing. Do I put each of these on in layers? or can I actually mix a squirt of each in my hand before applying? it…
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Private physio to treat Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in Newcastle?
Does anyone know of any private physios, in or around Newcastle, who are trained at treating Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction?
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Loreal ExtraOrdinary Oil £4.16 Bargain!
I have had a sample freebie from Loreal, it is the new ExtraOrdinary Oil. It is really nice made my hair so soft. Went to supermarket and it was £9.99. Thought this was expensive so decided to look for offers. Found it for £6.66 at Sainsburys. Also if you join Loreal insider you get monthly vouchers. This month I got £2.50…
