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Help! Cant prise myself away from gym membership!
Well, I've decided I should quit the gym, it is technically costing me £600 a year and although I do make full use of my membership (I go three to four times a week) I feel I could make much better use of the money and still get the same exercise because I can run outside, am planning on getting a bike and have just got an…
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help for 3.5yr diet (aneamic and protein deficient)
Our 3.5 yr old son has been diagnosed by the GP as aneamic and protein deficient via blood test. This is because his stomach has been bloated for a few weeks. He has eczema and is vegetarian (like the rest of us in the family). GP has prescribed some iron syrup to help. I am not asking for medical advice or specific…
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Reliable Pedometer!
Just to say Lloyds Pharmacy have one, while stocks last, for £2.49 instead of £9.99 and I'm finding it far more accurate than my freebie. Depressingly so, in fact!
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Glasses from D&A takes 3 weeks?
last thursday i went to D&A had my eye tested. Bad news, i need a new pair of glasses. someone then told me that if i signup for the contact by post i will get 1/2 priced glasses and a free pair of sunglasses(worth 29 pounds by D&A). so booked appointment again on Satuaday for the contact check, everything went through…
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Aquamassage in Debenhams - trial session!
Well as you know if you hang out here a lot I've been a little bit stressed lately, to the extent that my shoulder was giving me spasms of pain. And I'd looked at the Aquamassage machine in Debenhams a few times and been tempted, and finally at the end of last week I decided to ask for a session. So the lady handed me the…
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Info on blood pressure please
I know there's lots of info on blood pressure out there, and I'm hoping some knowledgable or time-rich person will be able to point me towards it. Please note I'm not asking for advice which I know no-one can give on this board. I've GOT to get my BP down, because I've just had an operation postponed because it's too high.…
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Autism
I hope I'm not breaking any rules about posting this link. Apologies if I am as this is a casue I feel very strongly about. Many thanks http://www.autismcounts.org.uk/
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Water retention whilst Pregnant?
Anyone know of any safe & sensible treatmetns for water retention whilst pregnant? I am currently 26 weeks & the last 3 weeks or so have really started to get puffy around my face, just like before my period so I am fairly sure it is water retention not weight gain. However, I have also strated to gain weight on my thighs,…
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Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Hi there, I am looking for the above machine. I am using an "Omron" on loan from the Doc and am now interested in buying one. Any ideas? Fortyfoot PS I have also put this on "I Wanna"
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remedies for mouth ulcers
Does anyone have any remedies for getting rid of mouth ulcers other than using Bongela etc or tea-tree oil, lemon or lavender. I'm looking for something that if possible works quick and is also fair in price. Thanks :A
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Probiotic drinks?
For the last 10 or 11yrs, we have been drinking Yakult, 1 each a day. In the beginnning I felt the benefit, but now wonder if its an area where I can "tighten the belt". I do miss it when we are on holiday, but fear it may just now be a habit. My husband swears by it, so I don't think he'll be willing to give his up. At…
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super foods
Ok, I have a nasty cold (boo!) I eat alot of fruit and veg anyway and have dug up my supply of echinicea. My mum used to have this really fab book called 'super foods' that had a list of different foods that were best for your ailment - dont know where it is now though. Anyone know what best for a cold - aside from…
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dandruff/itchy, flaky scalp
i would welcome any tips on how to get rid of dandruff is head and shoulders any good? would prefer natural methods instead of chemicals in shampoos.
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RSI help
Hi Martin Sorry to hear that your RSI is playing up. Have you heard of Access to Work?? It's a government scheme that pays for special equipment such as voice activated systems or even a support worker to help do tasks that you cannot do because of a disability or health problem. The Access to Work scheme pays 100% of the…
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cheapest sight test?
I'm due for another trip to the opticians (don't it come round fast?) but would like to spend as little as possible. I'm assuming that its a standard quality of test wherever you go? Is it a standard price or is it worth shopping round? OF COURSE my sight matters and I don't want to cut corners. But can I make it cost me…
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Spirulina?
I have been advised by a few friends to take Spirulina, it`s a natural multi vitamin and booosts energy. Any idea where I can buy good stuff cheaply?
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electric cellulite massager
I am trying to find an electric cellulite massager. I refuse to pay the beauty therapist. I have only found one electrical swiss massager. If anyone can find one which is not too expensive that would be great.
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paying too much for generic medicines?
If anyone feels that they are paying too much for their generic medicines, I am willing via our registered pharmacy to offer the prices as per the DoH website via mail order: eg. Aciclovir Cream 2% (Zovirax) £3.07 Beclometasone Nasal Spray (Beconase) £3.49 Clotrimazole Cream 1% (Canesten) £1.78 Co-codamol 8/500 x 32 85p…
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Do you need help with continence management?
I'm putting details of this here as there may be people using Continence products who are not aware of the Charter healthcare service which saves the hassle of getting prescriptions and then having to collect them. I'm on their automatic system where they just ring up once a month, ask what I need and deliver them next…
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Warfarin??
has anyone ever been on this? i am on it and have been for about 4 months.. i had a pulmonary embolism after having my baby. Just wondered if anyone had any side affects from taking it - especially hair loss. arghh - i am only 22 and am rapidly thinning!!!! Laura xxxxxx