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Not as flexible as I used to be
Title says it all really, I've been a bit inactive this year, due to my plantar fasciitis playing up, and the last few weeks I'm noticing I'm a bit stiff in the joints. I'm 53 this year so not that old really, I already take glucosamine sulphate and omega. I completed the couch to 5k last year but the foot problem kicked…
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No Buying Unneccesary Toiletries April 2016
Here we go again for another month (and year)! As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to Maddiemay for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your…
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Changing dentist, how does it work?
How does it work when trying a new dentist? Do they need to transfer over all your records or can you just go in and have a check up?
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Health screening appointment
Something has come through the post which has really miffed me. Bluecrest have sent me an appointment to attend their health screening session at a local hotel on a date in April. It tells me to ring to confirm a time. They sent a voucher which entitles me to five free tests if I accept their offer in the next 28 days. The…
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5:2?
Is anyone on here still doing the 5:2 diet? I did it for a few weeks last year and there was a huge thread about it back then, but I can't find it now. I've tried searching for it but didn't get a single result :huh: I'm thinking about trying it again and was hoping there would be other people around who are still doing…
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Where to learn how to take care of my skin?
Hi, I'm in my 40s now and recently I've been noticing my skin is changing and doesn't look great (it's dry, flaky and with some red areas, while in the past I always battled with oily skin). I would like to check with someone who could tell me how to take good care of it and what type of products to use (I'm quite confused…
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Any recommendations on rollers but not heated Velcro etc
Hi I am looking for some rollers just for volume I have fine shoulder length hair,I am going away for a few weeks I am not taking a heated product I have just rollers in the past maybe some are better than others but they did nothing for my hair except tangle it!! I am trying to stay off the straightners etc to give my…
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Getting rid of blonde
What's the best way of getting rid of blonde hair dye? I understand that blonde strips the colour out of hair. Is it possible to just dye over it with a darker colour?
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tips on home microdermabraison machines.
i see there are so many types . seen one from china for about 15 pounds plus delivery. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhome+microdermabraison.TRS0&_nkw=home+microdermabraison&_sacat=0 it seems to be a diamond tip which i prefer over crystals that contain aluminium. just…
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Cracked ribs. OMG OMG the pain!!
Did anyone ever injure their ribs? I had a tumble last week, wasn't looking where I was going and tripped on a dodgy pavement. Went down on my LHS and busted my left knee. Was OK and fine until three days later, the RHS of my chest got really sore and I found it hard to breathe in or cough. Couldn't get out of the bed in…
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Fixing broken veneers?
I had veneers fitted when I was younger (roughly 8/9 years ago) through the NHS. I had a fairly bad experience as within 2 months one of them came off whilst I was eating a sandwich, nothing particularly hard on my teeth! I had it put back on and it lasted around another year before half of that veneer broke off again. One…
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WIN a PMD Personal Microderm and a Luxury Beauty Hamper worth £300
I put it in the wrong forum previously but I came across this comp in twitter earlier on and thought it was quite fun. Have told my friends all about it If you take the beauty quiz at My Beauty Matches .com you are entered into a comp to win a luxury hamper with a PMD personal microderm, worth over £300. The comp ends on…
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Dentist £££
Today i went to a private dentist to have a consolation appointment about invisalign braces ( this cost £80). Whilst there the dentist had a look at my teeth and took some photos and X-rays. He mentioned that i need to have a filling as i have a hole in one of my back teeth. He also advised that i need to see a hygienist…
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best cash plan to reimburse thermal imaging
anyone? thanks in advance for any help.
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Tooth extraction subsequent dentures. 2 separate payments
I need to have several teeth removed and the dentist has told me that I could have 'temporary' dentures but that the permanent dentures would be done about 5 months after gum healing has completed. This is fine, but I am concerned that the permanent dentures cannot be included in the payment band with the extraction due to…
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Orthotic shoes for plantar faciitis
Has anyone had or still have plantar faciitis? I want to buy supportive footwear/insoles but unsure what brand would be best. They are all so expensive-I don't want to make a mistake! I've been looking at Vionics-Sketchers-Fit Flops. Also any other advice would be welcome as to how to deal with this very painful…
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Dental Costs When Not On JSA
Six years ago I had a partial denture fitted which I got done on the NHS as I was on JSA Now I must replace it with a full denture which I will pay for myself as I am now in full time work I am going to use the same dentist . my question is can the NHS recharge me for the cost of the denture that I got when I was on JSA…
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Estee Lauder Foundation
Hi, For years now ive been using estee Lauder double wear foundation, the cheapest ive found is £22. I don't trust eBay to buy make up from! Does anyone know a "like" foundation or know if I can get it cheaper elsewhere? Thanks
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MSE News: NHS dental charges to rise by 5% from 1 April
The cost of NHS dental check-ups and treatment will increase by 5% next month...Read the full story: 'NHS dental charges to rise by 5% from 1 April' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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cash plans...to benefit is there a minimum period
to hold . can you use for what you need it without being tied into long periods.