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Plant Based Diet
Firstly, this is not me preaching or telling people what they should or should not eat. I'm not advocating for one food plan over another and do believe in a balanced diet. However, due to some health issues arising I have been researching ways and means, including exercise, to improve my specific health issues as well as…
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question about weight and appearance
bit of a strange one, is it possible to stay the same weight but your belly become bigger/fatter? I eat a lot of junk food, I'm 13 stone 2 pounds and i've not lost or gained any weight but i worry with my bad eating habits, my belly would look fatter even if i don't gain any weight??
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(Dentistry) Dental implant being contested - advice needed
Hi, I hope this is the right place - I don't know where to go. I had 4 single tooth dental implants placed with a very reputable implantalogist (at least if I was to go off of word of mouth and ratings online) back in June - I went with this dentist/implantologist because my own regular dentist recommended this person (he…
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New lenses
Am going in for an eye test tomorrow and am sure that they're going to tweek my prescription. Bought a new pair of frames last week with display lenses. Will be looking to have my current year old frames re-glazed. Have been told that that might be an issue? Question 1 it better to go into a Specsavers and get it all done…
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spectacles online
Sadly I need varifocals and they are a lot more expensive for a platinum pair using the £40 frame in Boots it is over £200. Has anyone bought specs on line and any advice?
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Advice on a dentist to fit a dental implant
I use a NHS dentist, who I understand do not usually pay for a dental implant. Any advice on choosing a good dentist to fit an implan in Bristolt? How about BUPA? I broke a wisdom tooth late Friday afternoon, and am seeing the dentist tomorrow, Monday morning, so haven't had much time to think about it, so any advice will…
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Enamel-safe whitening?
My teeth have become quite yellow due to drinking tea during my adult life, and as a child my dentist told me I had 'weak enamel' so I've been very wary of trying anything. I was wondering if any of the pros on here could tell me whether there are any whitening methods that are truly safe for enamel, please? [Whitening…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries November 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,er, me 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…
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Toothpaste
I purchased some Asda toothpaste when it was reduced (stock clearance) a while back. It doesn't have an expiry date. Opened it (foil seal on the tube intact), squeezed it, and it appears to have separated into constituent parts. If you've seen the Yorkshire Vet squeezing an abscess on a bull you'll know what I mean. Do you…
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Which electric toothbrush
Don't know which to get out of these two on sale right now: Oral B 9000 at 78.99 pounds or Oral B Genius x at 119.99 pounds? Is the genius x worth the extra 40 pounds?
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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…
