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Spf Broad spectrum Sunscreen sunblock
Hi, does anybody know if any of the numerous Sun creams out there from budget to branded have won any of the awards, recommendations this year or in the last few years for Uva/Uvb broad spectrum cream/lotion, or spray ?
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Dental advice needed please
Just before the lockdown i visited the dentist about my crown (tooth number 2 lower right) because its a bit wobbly and i keep getting a bad taste in my mouth, he did an x-ray and said the tooth has split in half down the middle, the plan was to remove it the following week but because of lockdown my appointment was…
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Prescription issued at hospital - do online prescription services work?
A friend normally gets an outpatient prescription issued by the hospital pharmacy. Is that part of the same system that allows online prescription services to fill and deliver the prescription or does she have to physically go to the hospital pharmacy?
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Optitians prescription.
I visited Vision express for an eye test just before the lockdown. Had the test and received my new varifocals prescription. I hadn’t made my mind up on the style of frames I wanted and before I knew it everything was in lockdown. I decided to send for a pair online with Googles4u and sent my prescription away. They came…
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At second home - just wondering how to get prescription?
Normally I have a repeat prescription which gets auto-sent to a branch of Boots. I am away from the city now due to the current situation and want to re-order the prescription but can't go to the Doctors or the normal Boots. Which option has the least chance of going wrong: - Send Doctors a request form with SAE so they…
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Homemade Beauty Treatments
Does anyone have any good sites for recipes for natural beauty products i can make at home ie cleansers, moisturisers, haircare etc
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Anti Wrinkle Face Washing?
What is the best way to wash your face without purchasing wipes or creams, i used to wash my face with a sponge until my wife claimed is might cause wrinkles so i started just splashing my face with water or dabbing softly. I would love to find one type of cloth to use for this purpose!
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Menopause - pins and needles in fingers at night
I assume I'm going through the menopause - I'm 58, still having periods, although not very regularly. During the day I am usually cold even when others are not. At night I am cold when I get into bed. Then I usually wake two/three times and am boiling hot, but not drenched in sweat - just feel like my blood is boiling as…
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Sedation / Blood
Hi I'm unsure if this is the correct area of the forum to post, so please move it if this isn't the correct location. My question is for anyone who has experience with sedation via gas, such as Nitrous oxide. I'm having to be put under sedation for tests due to losing consciousness and fitting when these tests have been…
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Curly Girl Way
I was wondering if anyone is following the CGW? I want to start and probably have a weeks worth of shampoo left so want to buy some products now. Looks like a mind field though and some are very expensive! Does anyone have any money saving CF/vegan conditioners/creams/gels that they recommend? I have copious amounts of…
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B12 Injections
My better half has B12 injections every 3 months which is free of charge. These take place at the doctor's surgery. Due to the current situation these have been stopped until further notice. She has been told she will have to take tablets for the next six months. However, this means paying approx. £54 over this period.…
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Blood blisters
Has anyone else had painless blood blisters on the roof of their mouth. This is my third one in a couple of months. I’ve been aware of it so I’ve been very careful what I eat and I don’t think it’s damage from food. The latest one just felt like a tiny lump on the roof of my mouth but it burst when I pressed it with my…
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Blood pressure UK Vs USA - Different guidelines for high bP
England, high BP is 140/90 as high USA had the same figures up until 5/6 years ago and they now deem high BP as 130/85, whereas in England that is deemed as high normal. USA found that the drugs that cost a few pence saves millions of lives. Has England, PHE looked into this and why are our standards lower?
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BootsX
Hi all! I keep seeing adverts on Facebook and Instagram for a Boots X panel and was interested in signing up but can't find any information about it anywhere else. Has anyone signed up for it, what is it about?
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Back mobiliser
Hello everyone. Has anyone tried this machine? http://www.backinaction.co.uk/mobiliser Thinking of hiring one for a month. It would probably be used by all family (four of us). We have tried the Back Life machine and weren't that impressed. TIA Louise
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I need new varifocal spectacles
I currently wear varifocals bought from my local optician. The lenses are Hoya iD workstyle V+ space. I will be going for a routine eye test when the opticians reopen and anticipate a new prescription. My current spectacles were expensive and I need to reduce my outgoings. Does any one know if any of the online companies…
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heartburn seems to be anything i eat now, anyone had an ulcer,
JUst thinking i cant keep taking antacid for ever even though they do ease it slightly, but next day its back. Will see doc when times get more normal, would i know it if it wa an ulcer, more painful for example, anyone had a ulcer, believe it has to be diagnosed with camera down too stomach? [
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Quitting smoking
Just after some advice from any ex smokers out there. I've been smoking on and off for years but much more regularly the last year or so. I now want to stop completely. Does anyone know of any e cigarette brands, disposable or not, that look like real cigarettes?
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Skincare for dry and senstive skin
Anyone know of a decent skincare range for dry and senstive skin. I just can't seem to find any that work. My skin is bad at the minute, I'm stressed all the time and not sleeping which isn't really helping.
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best vit C
What and where is the best vit c to get? are the tabs from Holland and Barrett any good
