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e- cigarette advertising on TV should be banned
I don't understand that it has taken years for cigarette advertising to be banned from TV, Sports and other public places due to health reasons. However, It seems OK for the tobacco industry to introduce e-cigarettes and advertise freely as though it is good for your health vaping in this liquid nicotine. Do we have to…
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Cholesteatoma
Anyone ever had it? Or even heard of it?! I had it removed last year from my right ear and it has decided to grow in my left ear as well now :mad: Three months since being referred, not even a hint of an operation date yet. Getting a bit down about it now. I have such a busy year next year what with uni commitments and…
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New Phillips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush Heads.
Hi, I have just bought a Phillips electric toothbrush (Sonicare HX6511) and although it does a really great job, new heads are pretty pricey at around £5.00 each. I have just been looking at Amazon for generic replacements and there are very mixed reviews. I was just wondering whether I should stick with Phillips branded…
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Sad.....
Hi Think I may be suffering with seasonal affective disorder known as sad. I feel so tired all the time,headaches,wanting and craving rubbish food,low moods and generally just feeling lethargic and rubbish. I've just ordered one of those light therapy boxes so hoping this may help me a bit,I'm also gonna try and increase…
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Non-allergy/irritant pads
gentlemen, look away now...... I like using Always type pads occasionally, BUT I get terrible eczema if I do. I don't use bio powders for washinng my underwear and am very careful, but can't find a pad that doesn't cause awful reactions. Does anyone know of any which are less likely to cause irritation ?
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Sensory Motor Amnesia - help required
Morning!! Not sure if this is the right board, or indeed if there is anyone out there who can help. In a nutshell (its a 10 week story ), I haven't been able to open my mouth sufficient to eat properly for 10 weeks - at first the dr said I'd dislocated it, i'm on pain relief, can fortunately talk but opening hasn't got any…
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Fitbits???
Does anyone have a fitbit? are they any good ? Which ones are best? Thinking of asking Santa for one
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Looking for a cheap diet
Tried weight loss resources budget diet but my son is sick of chicken. Loved the savings tho. Are there other cheap diets out there? I can't afford a lot of money as I am a carer
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Ethics of buying lots of clothing and returning it
Sorry if this isn't the correct forum, I wasn't really sure where to post it. I am wondering if buying lots of clothing and returning it will land me in trouble. I like to shop in my local clothing department store where everything is divided up by brand. The temperature in there is insanely hot and as I cycle I am wearing…
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dental dilemma advice
I would very grateful for some advice from our friendly experts on what I should do at this stage of treatment. Will try to sum up. 2 years ago or so, I start to experience a bit of pain on one molar. Went to my dentist who did looked at it in record time, no x-rays and concluded that it was just a bit of chipped enamel…
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Ear Syringing or lack of it
I have had my ears syringes for years and the normal procedure is to put hot oil in my ears and ring the surgery to get an appointment in 10 days time I did the oil in ear and called the surgery to be told there was a five week wait to see the nurse,an appointment was arranged for next Monday but yesterday at 5pm I got a…
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new Babyliss Curl Pod
Hi, anyone bought and tried out the new Babyliss Curl Pod system and can offer feedback? I already have wands and the Curl Secret but this look like an easy alternative.
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Medical negligence Solicitor close to Guildford
Hello And let me start, by saying, I have come to the very hard decision to seek legal help, as in medical terms condition, that I have has been grossly ignored and neglected by "specialists" at RSCH. It has been 7 years now, I have been suffering and almost two years, since I demanded quite simple procedure to sort it out…
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I need help with diy gel manicure
Hello all, I have bought so one an led lamp thing for manicures and thought I would get all the items that's needed as well. I googled it and have watched numerous you tube videos and am still confused. Especially by the number of things required.i am sure there must be an easier/cheaper way! So far I have bought base coat…
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cost of removing seborrhoic warts
My private health insurer has agreed to pay for this. It's something that is due to be done in 1 visit - ie consultation and treatment at that same visit. That is the norm AFAIK and what I have personally had before now. ...and then I moved and this particular hospital are splitting this visit into two parts: 1.…
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Can my dentist refuse a tooth coloured bridge or crown?
Just wanted to ask if an NHS dentist is correct to refuse to give a tooth coloured bridge or crown unless at the very front of my mouth? I fell like I am just being pushed into expensive private treatment to get this when it is possibly available on the NHS? Any information on this would be very welcome. Thank you.
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Broken/chipped tooth on bridge
I had a nasty fall the other day, landed face down and chipped 2 teeth on the front which is a 3 unit bridge. Dentist said the damage was 'cosmetic'..kept saying that and I assumed it would be a band 3 job. However at the end she said, it is quite expensive at £900! The issue is that as it is not painful (only some…
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Online clothing brand
Hi, I kept being marketed by a clothing brand on Facebook and browsed the site and it looks quite good and reasonably priced. I think the band name was two words about 4 characters, possibly beginning with C. Have cleared my history so can't find it but really wanted a dress from there. Any ideas?
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Thermals? Any recommendations?
I feel the cold terribly and I am so fed up with it. I work in a centrally heated office where I have to look reasonably smart (but not suit wearing smart) and I am always cold. Today I wore a camisole, long sleeved t-shirt, long sleeved blouse, cardigan, skirt and 100 denier thermal tights and I was still cold. I have…
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Introducing meat and dairy back into my diet- what to expect?
I have been eating a vegan diet for 10 months and have started adding meat and dairy back into my diet. Has anyone else done this, and what was the experience like? Did you have an upset stomach, bloating, anything else physical? It's only been 1 day for me, so i dont feel anything different at the moment.
