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Any free eye test vouchers out there?
I did a search but couldn't find any, thanks in advance.:-)
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“Why We Can All Benefit From A Tea Ceremony” with Helen Lee Schifter
The tea ceremony brings the world benefits on two levels — physical and mental. Physically, green tea or matcha has a myriad of health boosters, as it’s full of antioxidants called catechins. Studies show it drops high blood pressure and lowers bad cholesterol. Matcha is also a much cleaner “buzz” than coffee, with…
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New Year, New Start?? - Slimming World Support Thread
Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for
anyone who wants to lose weight in 2021 using the Slimming World healthy eating
plan. If you’re new to the plan, a returner or a target member then this is the
place for you! A brand new year is the perfect time for a fresh start, lose all the bad habits that have crept…
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What's the "gold standard" (ha ha) for a chipped rear upper molar cusp repair?
Sorry to post twice but this is about myself (mid-40's) and I'm hoping to have brief advice on what type of treatment to seek (in general terms). I had a rear upper molar cusp smash into pieces while I was eating my porridge so I'm trying to research what I should have done. It's been 12 months since my last dentist visit…
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Advice for a parent with teeth issues
Hi all, This is a general post asking for advice on the way forward for my 69 year old dad. His teeth are in a likely ropey state state (phobic of dentists and has refused almost all dental treatment for about 40 years, with maybe 1 or 2 consultations done but no actual work). He regularly mentions losing pieces of tooth…
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Is NHS Dentistry effectively dead..?
I only ask as i recently checked with my dentist and his check up prices seem to have rocketed ! Wherever i look no dentists in my area are taking on NHS patients. What are people paying for a routine checkup now? My recent quote was £75 including any necessary x rays. Presumably if non are required the price will still be…
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Receding gums. Grafts? Pinhole technique or nothing?
Hello everyone. Over the years a brushed quite often and quite hard. I have stopped that now and do use an electric toothbrush. That said over the last 3-6 months I have notice especially my front 2 teeth and one or two others receding quite abit. I have been brushing less frequently and less aggressively. Its starting to…
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What to do with soap
I haven't really used soap bars for years but have many. Before I just throw them (I don't want to as I feel bad), it's there something I can transform them into for another use?
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Dermal fillers
I am thinking of doing facial fillers. Any recommendations for that?
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June
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 asajj 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 lots…
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Dental: dentist couldn't take out tooth.
Background info: I was diagnosed with oesteopenia (mild oesteoporosis) 2 years ago for which I take medication. Six weeks ago, a dentist (never seen before) told me that I needed to have two teeth extracted as they were too decayed to repair. One already had a half crown which was fitted about 5 years ago at an NHS dental…
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Treatment for ADHD as an adult?
Hello, I was wondering whether anyone has managed to obtain a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD as an adult? It's common in America but of course it's a very different landscape over there where medications are concerned.
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the dental crown costs was estimated as 400 GBP for NHS band 3 treatment. Why?
My dentist appointment estimated costs as 466 GBP. My treatment comes under band 3 (rootcanal + white tooth). Why is it so? shouldn’t it be 283 GBP. My dentist suggested me either silver or white tooth. I said Okay for white tooth. But when I referred the NHS website, it said Band 3 has to be 283 GBP. If porcelain tooth…
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Tummy Tuck in the UK - any different costs? Overall advice also
Hello everyone, So I am looking to have a Tummy tuck this year and currently researching different clinics and surgeons. I have also spoken to NordAesthetics in Lithuania who I have monitored for a few years reading reviews etc. They seem really good - but family and friends are typically concerned about going abroad. From…
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Free standing punch bag
Has anyone bought one of these that they can recommend?
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is cheap own brand disinfectant as effective as branded disinfectant?
Is Tesco's cheap disinfectant at 85p as effective as Dettol at £3.50 as I bought Tesco disinfectant and my partner wasn't happy?
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Superdrug Colour Performance hair dye.- free?
I had an email from Superdrug inviting me to sample a box of their Colour Performance hair dye for free. (RRP £4.99) The instructions were to scan my Health & Beauty card & then £00.00 to pay! In store only. They have had IT issues with the offer but when I went in earlier this week they had a specific barcode (by till) to…
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How long does it typical take for a new GP surgery to get my medical records?
I am going to change my GP surgery and i was wondering how long it would usually take for them to receive my medical records?
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Slimming world green red
Hia does anyone have the original red green books please , I've looked everywhere. If anyone has them I'm happy to pay . Ty
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Struggles with new glasses
I had an eye test in Boots in January that suggested new glasses so I ordered some, I don't know if it's relevant but I am 44 now and this was the first time my prescription had a reading addition value. They sold me some glasses with a very small amount of varifocal which I have never had before. When I got them I really…