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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Living Under Quarantine*
If one thing’s for certain, it’s the fact that all of us will have to accustom ourselves to living within the “new normal”. The new normal refers to the adoption of social distancing, better hygiene practices and cost-cutting all in an effort to combat COVID-19. Despite the naysayers, social distancing and widespread quarantines have proven to be extremely effective in preventing national healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed as was seen in New York and parts of Italy. While these measures have successfully flattened the infection curve, it has come at a grave cost with the global economy being brought to a virtual standstill. As consumption falls and people begin to…
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5 Things I’m Thinking About Before Moving to a Plant Based Diet*
At the start of 2020 (before things went array and simply surviving was the most important aspect of my life), I made a promise to myself I would look towards a plant based diet. In the past I was someone who turned their nose up at the word “vegan” it made me think of the cardboard like food I used to serve as a waitress and the piles and piles of green leaves with no ranch dressing! Although I’d done a good stint as a veggie in my teens, vegan just didn’t seem like it was for me. However, after doing my own research and keeping an eye out at…
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The Straight Talk on Straight Teeth for Adults*
Many people believe that straightening teeth is not a possibility for adults, but rather a treatment that is only for teenagers when bones are young and supple. It is true that younger mouths are more adaptable and responsive to change, however this does not mean that straightening teeth or correcting the alignment of an adult jaw is not possible. It may take a slightly longer period of time, but in the great scheme of things, a month or two longer makes no real difference for an individual who is looking to correct their smile. For adults, straightening teeth may have been a decision that was a long time coming. Teeth…
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Considering a Consultation?*
Losing a tooth can be extremely difficult to comprehend. It is only once an individual has lost one of their teeth do they begin to recognise the importance of a fully functional smile. Thankfully, there are procedures available that enable dentists to restore a smile to near full functionality, the difference barely recognisable for most individuals. It has to be said that only near full functionality can be achieved, because it is important to understand that no replacement is really ever as good as the natural and original tooth. With that being said, dental implants Melbourne are a phenomenal way in which dentists are able to complete smiles again. This…
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3 Ways to Make A Virtual Relationship Work*
It’s no secret that dating and relationships have changed a lot over the last few months. If you don’t happen to live with your beau, you’ll be trying to find a “new norm” to ensure your relationship doesn’t suffer while you’re apart. It’s not going to be easy and I’ve unfortunately seen a few memes about break ups due to social distancing but let’s face it, if keeping apart means keeping safe, it’s all going to be worth it! Today I’m sharing 5 ways to make a virtual relationship work while we’re all on lock down, hopefully this will help people who are struggling with the idea that “we’re all…
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Using Technology to Help with Home Learning*
There are undeniably various pros and cons to technology, especially when it comes to our children and their screen time. Fortunately, technology can be used in a variety of positive ways, particularly when it comes to helping your child with their home learning during lockdown. Schools are uploading online resources that pupils can download, allowing them to continue their work at home. Even without direct input from your child’s school, there are an abundance of downloadable learning tools on the web. I have teamed up with an independent co-educational school in Hampshire to offer parents the following advice. All students learn in different ways and, since technology provides a more…
