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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - March 2017
Here we go again for another month. As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to Deleted_User 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 stash and…
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Soon to be a new patient at dentist. Want to join a pay monthly plan while on a dmp,
Howdy ! I have enough cash put aside to pay for full treatment which I require . However, I think it makes sense to go,on a payment plan , as I will be going for six monthly checkups/ hygienist clean etc and of course the imminent fillings as well. I am 5 years through a dmp, which will be settled one way or another this…
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Finger pulse oximeter
I bought a similar oximeter about a year ago but our puppy found it yesterday morning They usually go around £20. I was looking for the same one but found this "second generation" with rotating display. As a parent of an asthmatic child I found it as real helper because my son doesn't display a classic wheezy, the oximeter…
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hemp products
Hi everybody, Lately, I've been thinking of going Eco and using oils which are recommended for skin/hair and diet. It's been said that hemplinecosmetics/oils have extraordinary health properties. Has anybody got any good experience with that stuff?
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Any bra fitting experts-help with query
I am having trouble with my bras which after a few uses and washes seem to slip down onto my ribcage and leave bra marks all around my body. Is this because the bra is too loose, but if this is the case why am I getting indentation marks which are all around the bra line. Can anyone help?
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Comfort eating
Have been going through stressful times recently and am aware I'm putting on weight due to comfort eating. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage this? Either low cal healthy snacks or drinks or techniques to avoid temptation. This often strikes in the middle of the working day so ideas to keep hands occupied such as…
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Get in the swing for Spring - Slimming World support thread 2017
Shiny new thread, with all the info carried over as follows:- Slimming World and Food Optimising is a plan for life, it's not a quick fix and you should look at weight losses over a period of time. There are no prizes for speed of weight loss. You need to commit to making changes to the food that you buy and how you cook…
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Hubby's convinced he's got fibromyalgia - can anyone help please?
Hi there, My husband has just turned 46 and with the help of Dr Google, he is convinced he has fibromyalgia. Over the past 4 years he has had both shoulders operated on and now they are starting to improve he's getting intermittent stabbing pains in his arms and legs plus he feels like he has 'spiders' crawling over his…
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Health insurance - is it worth it? My numbers
Whilst it's dependant on your personal circumstances and attitude to risk, when my health insurance policy renewal comes through, it's always at least a 10% increase from last year, until I call them to bring it down a bit. I'm usually torn on whether it's worth it but as a member of Vitality, I actually think more about…
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Struggling with daily life due to Chronic Pain
I am not really sure what I want to achieve from this other than others opinions and maybe some guidance of where to go/what to do next. I have been suffering with chronic pain for at least 6 years, it is numerous parts of my body, feet, ankles, knees, hips, lower back, shoulder, elbows, wrists and hands - the strange…
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Contact lenses without prescription
Does anyone know where i can get a months supply of lenses without a valid prescription. Last years prescription has expired and i cant get an appointment until next month. I only havd a few days of lenses left. Thanks
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Best Dental insurance for private dental work
Hello If you want to have your dental work done privately (rather than seeing an NHS dentist) What is the best Dental insurance to have. And the pro's and con's of them. Which dental insurance are people using and what experiences have you had. Typically, what does it cost a year for regular check ups and having teeth…
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NHS Dentist repeatedly cancels my appointments last minute
Hi, So I've been trying to get a veneer put in by my NHS dentist for a few months now (I booked my first appt for Oct 2015 which was cancelled last minute due to the dentist being sick and gave up until December 2016), and since then I've been telephoned the morning of my appointment three times to tell me they can't take…
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Anyone had a home visit optician
My mam is bed bound and she is needing new glasses, been ages since her last eye test. It would take a lot of organising for her carers to get her ready and hoisted into her wheelchair and me to get her back home again to time in with carers next visit. So I was wondering how good an idea it was to get a home visiting…
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Bluescrest health Screening-would you go?
Hi folks, Being in the age group where health issues are starting to become a worry, I have got one of those letters from Bluecrest heath screening that will do a number of tests for £129 at local hotel. I have read conflicting reviews on the net, but I am tempted to pay the money and get it done. Just thought that I would…
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Lash lift
Hello has anyone had an lvl lash lift? Or can any beautician comment please? I find it difficult now to apply mascara well with eyesight not brill and have been reading that this can last about 6 weeks making eyelashes look longer and the included tint making them look darker. I just wonder if it's good enough to look like…
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Applying eye make with glasses - tips needed
I need quite strong reading glasses now am older and by and large don't bother with mascara/ eyeliner much. But would like to use mascara in particular as my eyelashes need all the help they can get now. Of course it's often in evening I want to put it on when light is trickier. Any tips? I was wondering about the makeup…
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Some Tips for Cutting the Costs of Shaving
Shaving costs a fortune if you use the big brand wet shavers. However with a bit of practice you can cut the cost to the point were 2 packs of 3 blade cartridges will cover you for over a year. So how do you do this? First you need to get an old skool safety razor, just like your granddad had. There are several different…
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White Fillings U.K.
My dentist quoted me £180 for a white filling on a small premolar-am I right in thinking this is outrageous? I'm a student and ordinarily would pay for the NHS treatment but due to me having overcrowded teeth and multiple extractions as a child the 5th tooth from the front, a small premolar is further forward than normal…
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What cleansers to use with face scrub brush
I have been given a Clarisonic brush, lucky me ! It comes with a tube of gloop which is fine for now. But I've read that you should take your makeup off with an oily product first, not using the brush, and then use a non-oily cleanser with the brush. Does anyone do this ? Can anyone recommend good products to use ? So far…
