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Shampoo bar
Hello, has anyone made the switch to shampoo bars? I’ve tried one for the first time today and my hair feels...different. Greasy I think! I’d be interested to know how other people have got on?
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 2019
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 sstevo19 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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Plastic free, cruelty free make-up
Hi I'm looking to reduce my plastic and make-up has so much plastic so can anyone recommend some make-up brands that are plastic free and do not test on animals. thanks Hazel
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Denture Adhesive Cream
I have been wearing a upper denture for I guess about 8 years which I hold in place with Fixodent denture cream and it does the job ok Two weeks ago I had a lower Denture fitted and I have been using the same Denture cream to hold it in place but it only holds it firmly in place for about 9 - 10 hours and the denture then…
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Any danger of taking out amalgam filling?
Hi guys, I posted a few weeks ago regarding an infected upper first molar that requires a RCT (planning on going private with endo) , also a crown to reinforce the tooth. Unfortunately, the molar that needs treatment has an old large amalgam filling and will need to be removed first beforehand. As you may be aware there…
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Braces/orthodontics for premolar extraction gap
I've got to have a premolar removed (upper 15). I've really upped my hygiene & diet recently. I saw an implantologist, referred by my regular dentist. He mentioned that whilst he could do an implant, my mouth is crowded & orthodontics might be able to close the gap. Has anyone had a success with braces to fill an…
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NHS Lens voucher for multi glasses?
I recently had an eye test which concluded that I needed varifocal/bifocal glasses or alternatively three sets of separate glasses for short, medium and distance ranges. Because I am entitled to an NHS lens voucher would this cover if I chose the three separate glasses option?
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Implant or bridge?
I've just had a tooth removed - upper left 5 - and my dentist has given me a few options to consider. I appreciate everyone's mouth is unique, but my dentist was advising and said there are positives and negatives for each. To first explain the state of my teeth. my dental care is now good, but suffered as a sweet eating…
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Electric toothbrush recomendations
Anyone got any? I'm tempted by these guys: https://www.ordolife.com/ £30 then £10pcm every two months
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Great British Seniors Hearing Aids
Good morning all, I'm after some help if possible please. I have been thinking of getting a hearing test and the subsequent hearing aids for a while now, and someone on Facebook shared an ad for Great British Seniors. I applied for a hearing test, and the guy is due in about an hour's time. The sales pitch part of the…
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How to work out daily calorie intake?
Hi I need help trying to work out my daily calorie intake please. I have been on various websites and they are giving me different information. I recently saw a website with a new BMI calculator from Oxford University. Does anyone know how to work out my daily calorie intake accurately? I am 58 inches tall and weigh 51 kg.…
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gillette fusion proglide 5 blade (Blades)
Hi where does most people buy their razor blades from,Is there any discount stores online that you'd recommend.
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Sanitary Pads
Hello savers Way back in the 80's Bodyform used to make a sanitary pad that was padded to a raised shape so it fitted very close to the body so everything was caught before it had a chance to go else where, does anyone know of anything similar that's still available please? I have contacted Bodyform direct and they are no…
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Decent beard trimmer under £20?
Hey everyone, I've been using a Philips beard trimmer to trim my facial hair for the last couple of years but it broke and I need to get a new one. I've been looking at a couple that Argos is selling but I'm not really sure about which one to go for. Apologies but I can't post direct links so have just written the item…
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Quitting Smoking for stoptober
I really want to give up smoking, i've gone cold turkey so far but i'm really struggling. Friends of mine have e-cigarettes but i'm clueless. Can anyone advise me? And with the recent news i really want to ensure i'm getting from a reputable seller - so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Dental implants abroad
I have looked at threads here asking for recommendations and personal experiences in dentistry and implants abroad but the responses all seem to morph into dental advice and general warnings about going abroad and why its best to pay extortionate rates in the UK. Bothered! So here's my question for people who have had…
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Dental Implant surgeries abroad
Hi. I'm new to this so just learning the ropes! My husband is desperate to get some help with his teeth. He really wants implants. After an initial consultation in the UK, he has been given a rough quote of £20k! He is seriously considering going abroad for the treatment but would really like some personal recommendations.…
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Libre Ultra combined with MiaoMiao reader and Tomato app!!
If you've understood the subject and opened the thread to read this you probably know what this is all about but if not, Freestyle Ultra is a blood glucose reader that Type 1 diabetics attach to their arm and use in combination with a smartphone app or separate reader to find out their blood sugar level at any time.…
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Manuka Honey Great or Gimmick?
I love healthy herbs and foods and i do love honey however, i am yet to try Manuka mainly due to the price, i have heard that Heather honey is just as good but i wonder if all this is just a money making gimmick. Has anybody else tried it and is it worth it!:xmassmile
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Nhs dental hell
Dear friends I have suffered from bad teeth all my life. Since a kid I was subjected to torturous dental treatment on the NHS with multiple missing teeth and a part-denture which at the age of 30 in 2002 was finally given a full top set bridge in two parts. To my delight I thought my troubles were once and for all over,…
