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Tool for helping me cut toenails?
Silly it may sound but I cut my toenails very short(im a man) but often I may not be able to get into the corner of my nail easily if I accidently cut the nail to short leaving me to wait to its grown a little then use some pliers to pull the remaining extra nail off and whilst waiting for that to happen my toe feels a…
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Foundation recommendations
I am looking for a new foundation. I have combination to dry skin and have a little uneven skin tone. I want a dewy finish that's long lasting can anyone recommend one? I don't mind spending a bit but want it to be a wise purchase. Thank you!
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Is there anywhere I can phone for medical queries?
I have what I thought was a pretty simple question regarding my medication and if I could combine it with another without any terrible side effects. I called the 111 service who told me I should go to A&E....my GP when I called were unable to have someone call me back because they were all too busy today and said to try…
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Operation tomorrow !!!
Tomorrow - I go under the knife (or rather drill) - I am having an Arthroscopy to see if anything can be done to my knee !! I thought that I was getting a replacement knee - but at the last minute - they changed plans..... I guess that they want to look at all alternatives. Have any of you had a replacement knee - was it…
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Good SPF30 moisturisers
I normally wear SPF15 products through the winter, but now the sun is beginning to come out I'm looking for something a bit more heavy duty as I burn easily and am covered in moles. Budget SPF30 products seem to be a bit of a rarity, and the ones I've tried (Ultrasun Face, LRP Anthelios AC and Eucerin Sun Face) have been…
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Dental pain - ongoing
Not looking for medical advice, but experiences. Normaly have uneventful dentist visits with little dental issues. Had a normal check up visit. Suddenly Deep aching jaw pain from hinge and right to my lower front teeth. Went to back to the dentist and was told my wisdom tooth had woken up and was pushing all that side…
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"V" pillows
I need a replacement "V" pillow - there are so many available on the market Which are best ?
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Teeth whitening recommendations?
So I'm getting married in July and I had initially planned on getting my teeth whitening at my dentist.. However found out the price was £500 so I'm very reluctant now as I don't have that kind of money! I have read some posts on an old thread here, over 10 years old about recommendations without going to the dentist but…
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Refused an X-ray
I requested an x-ray referral from my GP as a result of a suspected broken toe as I am currently training, and wanted to make sure what activities are and aren't safe to continue with so as not to cause further damage/long term problems. As you can guess from the title I was told that I could not have one, and I'm…
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Nutribullet
Hi all, Several friends have been talking to me about Nutribullets and how great they are for juicing/smoothies/healthier lifestyle. I have decided I want to try and improve my diet and have been suffering with indigestion a lot recently, so I thought I'd take the plunge and purchase one of said Nutribullets. Anyone own…
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NHS dental charges to rise by 5% in England
BBC news item: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35786951
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BB Cream/Foundation Recommendations
After a lengthy battle with my skin and trying numerous skin care regimes and cosmetics, I finally found Garnier BB stuff for oily/combination skin. I have just run out of my original tube and purchased a new one and it seems different (not in a good way). It has a fragrance now and it also seems as if it it dries very…
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Recommendations for a hypoallergenic pillow
hi, Can anyone recommend a good hypoallergenic pillow for someone who suffers with allergies, Thank you
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24 hour urine sample
Hi. This isn't medical advice i'm after, but rather I just need help regarding the process as I never understand what to do. GP said I need to carry out a 24 hour urine collection. I think she mentioned something about getting the bottles from the hospital. I collected a form from reception that said ''24 hour urine…
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How do I get GP to actually do something?
My wife recovered from breast cancer after operation some five years ago, and generally keeps pretty good health. She is the type of person to be really sick before she stops. In fact she kept going to work during her chemo treatment. Anyway, back to the problem at hand. About two weeks ago she got sick with flu like…
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use less soap and shampoo
If you cut a large bar of soap in half, across the narrowest way, it lasts around 50% longer (all to do with surface area) - sometimes a bit tricky as set soap doesn't like to be cut but done slowly and with a decent knife (serrated may help) not a lot of the soap is lost. Also put shampoo in a soap dispenser - it's much…
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Face Powder Recommendations!
Hi there Could anybody recommend a good face powder that isn't expensive? I currently use Bobbi Brown powder in pale yellow, I am very fair skinned and get a shiny nose. This powder costs £26.50 and I can get through one a month! So I'd love to find something less expensive that does the job! Thanks!
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Do You Always Get Five A Day?
Does anyone on here think the five a day campaign is necessary or not?. The NHS healthy eating site says we all should eat at least 5 a day sometimes even 10!. I have a kiwi fruit and a banana every day then either 4 tablespoons of frozen veg or baked beans too but according to the site it isn't enough. I also have…
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had to have my ring cut off..
Due to a medical condition, I had to have a really sentimental ring of mine cut off. It is a really good cut and the ring isn't in pretty good shape otherwise. Will a jewelers be able to fix it? How much should it cost to have it melted back together? Thanks :)
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Cheaper beeswax skin care?
Hi all, I recently got a free jar of some organic beeswax balm stuff, we've been trying everything for my son's extra dry skin and this turned out to be some sort of miracle potion. His skin has cleared right up and more importantly he loves it, he really hates the way oils leave his skin feeling and he doesn't react well…
