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Opticians ?
At what stage will Opticians be opening ?
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Gradual Spray Tanning Advice Needed
Hi everyone, I'm new to fake tanning but wanted to give it a try and to keep it cheap I am using Dove Visible Glow Self Tan Lotion. Just after a bit of advice as it also doubles up as a moisturiser, I was going to apply it for a few days this week to build up the tan and then following this, I'll begin to apply it every…
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My Lasik eye Surgery and the 15 years since
I wanted to share my experiences for anyone thinking of paying out for laser surgery. There’s a lot of information on the net from people but not so much about longer term results and considerations. I had Lasik in both eyes in 2004. I was shortsighted about -5.00 in both eyes. In terms of results the op was a success, I…
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Minimal make up needed for over-55 Zoom user please help!
I don't use make up-to-date I'm partly too lazy and mostly convinced I look like an inept drag queen since menopause and facial hair. However I am now working online via video software and am shocked by how l look on the monitor! I need something to make my skin look less pock-marked and blotchy at least. I am pale and…
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FaceTherapy Products
Has anyone here any experience of using FaceTherapy products? I'd love to hear any experiences / recommendations. The reviews on their website are generally very good and I like the idea of the natural ingredients, whilst supporting a UK based business but are their products worth it?
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Kids vitamins
Hi everyone, I've been buying the Haliborange kids vitamins but they're extortionate. I want them to have all the vitamin D plus the omega fish oil thingymabobs. Does anyone know of any cheaper options?
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Are there any dentists doing private treatment?
Hi. Any dentists, whether NHS or otherwise doing private treatments at the moment? Or are they all in the same boat? I rang my local NHS one and they said not yet. Presumably they're going to wait until the autumn and see what the Covid situation will be like before embarking on that kind of work. So is it basically every…
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Multiple Teeth removed
On my bottom set of teeth I only have 4 of my own Teeth left and they are front Teeth, I have a plate to wear which I find very uncomfortable to wear and difficult to eat with it in. I am considering having the 4 Teeth removed and having a full denture. I know this will mean having no bottom Teeth for a few months until…
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Hair Clippers......
My hair (and the OH's) is starting to need a cut I am assuming that getting a professional cut is going to be impossible for a few months - so need "clippers" Amazon have clippers from less than £20 to over £1000 What do I need and how much should I spend ?
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Prevent sleep wrinkles - Habitage
Repeated pressure of sleeping on your side contributes to face and chest wrinkles. Pillows and mattresses compress, stretch, push, and pull your skin overnight, which can lead to sleep wrinkles over time. The market is filled with products that claim to prevent the problem. You can use all the anti-wrinkle creams, and even…
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CBD Oil
Hi, I'm interested in whether CBD oil can help a family member who suffers badly with arthritis and currently has a long list of painkillers prescribed which have other side effects. Are there any good independent sources of information to learn about what to look for when buying it, as opposed to reading about it on…
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Viagra, testosterone
I went to the doctors for some viagra, due to erectile disfunction. The doctor sent me for blood tests, I have given a blood sample today. She mentioned that viagra could be bought from the chemists, so I did that. It had little effect. If you Google testosterone, it tells you that exercise, eating more protein and vitamin…
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Colouring Your Own Hair Over Salon Highlights
Hi there Are there any hairdressers out there who could give me some advice on home colouring my hair? I have naturally dark brown hair but for years have been having highlights at a salon so my hair normally looks honey blonde with some lighter strands (The highlights are a mixture of mainly light blonde with some reddish…
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Anyone wear RGP/hard contact lenses
I use soft contacts but as I'm now over 40 and my close vision is going, I'm not finding them too good for overall vision. I've tried monovision and multifocal soft contacts with no success. A colleague told me that RGP contacts can work better as a varifocal contact lens and are better for dry eyes, which I also have…
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Can I self-refer for wisdom tooth removal?
My dentist recommended I need a lower wisdom tooth removed (and she suggested asking to have the upper removed at the same time as it bothers me). Then lockdown started and I wasn't able to go to the hospital with my referral. They say the referral has now expired. I really don't want to pay to go back to the dentist to…
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My company has cancelled our health insurance retrospectively
Hello, hope you can help I had a very basic ‘Healthshield’ insurance with my company an unfortunately had to use it in February due to a health scare and NHS shutting down. I put a claim in for the consultation for £150 within my allowance. I have since received an email from my employer saying...they were backdating and…
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Dental implant failed ~ Now what?
I had an implant for an upper molar late January of this year and by the beginning of March it was obvious that it had failed. I had suffered with an infection from near enough the start of the treatment that wasn't improved by 2 different courses of antibiotics. The implant post was removed at the beginning of March.…
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Let's talk hair
Hi all, am hoping this may benefit some people. So I used to have real hair problems, with growth, falling out etc. I used all kinds shampoo out there hoping it do me good but rather made it worse, However I found out that shampoos that were more effective Was The ones that was not as harsh with chemical . CBD hair oil…
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front tooth to be removed will i be left with gap
hello, I have a bad toothache.. antibiotics are not stopping the pain and all the dentist has told me they can do is pull the tooth as they can not do a root canal which is needed. the tooth in question is one of my front top teeth so if the dentist pulls the tooth then I will have a gap in the most noticeable place. I…
