Hey everyone!🙂.I thought I might share my own journey with psoriasis, if anyone finds it useful. I’ve been battling this condition for 47 years now—it actually started when I was just seven years old, following a skull fracture that left me with plaque psoriasis on my elbows, knees, and scalp. Later, after an appendectomy, things took a turn for the worse as it shifted into atrophic pustular psoriasis vulgaris, which is quite a nightmare; my fever spikes to 104, I feel completely paralyzed from head to toe, and it’s accompanied by painful pustules and such severe stiffness that movement becomes nearly impossible. By the time I hit twenty, the disease began attacking my nails and joints—psoriatic arthritis. My nails would literally fall off, and the cramping in my hands and feet became so debilitating that I am now considered 80% disabled. Even during times of high stress, like during the war, the skin on my heels cracks open and never truly heals. Throughout this whole ordeal, I have cycled through every hospital imaginable, from clinics in California to major centers in Washington, D.C., and even some specialized facilities in Chicago. I have tried everything: creams, pills, and those heavy-duty corticosteroid injections. I’ve sought out every herbalist and alternative healer I could find, and while there was usually a brief period of relief, the symptoms always came roaring back. Living by the coast helps, and I spend a lot of time swimming and treating my skin with St. John's Wort and olive oil, but as soon as the winter chill sets in, the flare-ups return. About four months ago, I was referred to a specialist in Washington, D.C. because they were introducing a new, albeit expensive, biologic therapy, which was necessary since I’ve developed an allergy to corticosteroids. I was prescribed a three-month course of methotrexate at 7.5 mg weekly, eventually moving up to 15 mg per week. To my absolute surprise, the psoriasis has completely cleared without any relapse, my arthritis has stabilized, and I am finally living without pain. I have a follow-up in nine months, at which point Dr. Smith will decide whether to continue this regimen or transition me onto a biologic. So, that is my situation for now. Given how much I have endured with this disease, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best regards.
I’ve been rocking an amalgam filling on my bottom molar for 45 years now. It hasn't budged an inch, and honestly, my dentists joke that they should probably feature me in a medical textbook just for the longevity. I haven't run into any health issues—especially none of those specific problems people love to blame on dental work. If I did have issues, it would way more likely be from just getting older rather than this old filling. I have zero intention of pulling it or swapping it out. My bite is still perfectly fine, and that tooth has never given me a single moment of pain in my entire life. Plus, who knows what kind of "modern" filling I'd end up with? I'd much rather stick with what works.
I know someone who went through brain tumor surgery followed by rounds of chemo. The doctors couldn't get the whole thing out because of its wedge shape—it would’ve required another major surgery—so he just decided he was done with the operating table. He started taking this supplement called Biocil, and somehow, the remaining part of the tumor just dried up. Honestly, his doctors were floored. Now, this guy holds an executive position at his company, stays busy, and feels fantastic. Was it a case of spontaneous remission or did the Biocil actually do the heavy lifting? Who knows. But man, it felt like a massive glimmer of hope when things looked so bleak. You can find everything you need to know about Biocil online if you're curious.
Look, I don't know if this sounds like an ad—and trust me, it isn't, I have zero ties to the manufacturer—but I just want to help. I lost my own mother to KLL just ten days ago. If I had known about this back then, I would have tried everything. We hunted down every supplement under the sun, but we never found this. Maybe it could have given her more time, though at her age and with how long she'd been sick, maybe it wouldn't have changed the outcome.
A friend of mine who recently had lung cancer surgery has also started taking it, though it's way too early to tell if it's making a difference.
From what I've read, it's approved for use by the relevant authorities in Mexico and is being monitored by medical professionals.
Look, I’ll be the first to admit I’m a total square, so please, spare me the lecture. I just have a little suggestion for anyone currently interested—or thinking about getting interested—in trying drugs:
How about heading down to a local notary and signing a legal waiver? They should swear they won't ever turn around and demand that taxpayers pick up the tab for whatever nasty side effects come along with their habit. We're talking hepatitis, HIV, and all those other miserable diseases. And while we're at it, they should sign away any right to ask for government-funded rehab programs later on. Personally, I think most Americans feel the same way: we don't want our hard-earned tax dollars going toward treating people who made a conscious, free-will choice to destroy themselves. I'd much rather spend my money on a weekend trip to a spa to fix my aching joints!
They should also sign a pledge promising never to steal to fund their fix. And if they get caught red-handed? Well, maybe they should just let the police give them a good thrashing so they won't even dream about using again for the next month. If I walked into my apartment and found some junkie had stripped it bare, I guarantee they’d be rotting in a cell for at least two months.
Oh, and one more thing for those "know-it-alls" who love giving advice about how you shouldn't get hooked because they’re clearly strong enough to resist whenever they want. I actually know a guy who tried it for the very first time when he was forty, just to prove to everyone how "un-addictable" he was. Now he’s stuck in a detox ward, cursing the day he ever had such a stupid idea.
Honestly, I think the most ethical move would be for that doctor to proactively ask for a transfer to a department or a role where there’s zero risk of them getting injured and accidentally passing an infection to a patient.
Look, even gynecologists and surgeons face risks—like a scalpel slipping and cutting the doctor, which leads to contact with an open wound—and medical ethics basically dictate that a physician shouldn't put their patients at risk.
It’s a totally different story when you talk about the obligation to treat the sick; a doctor chooses this profession knowing full well the dangers involved, and they took the Hippocratic Oath for a reason.
Patients aren't responsible for looking out for the doctor. Besides, if a doctor loses their sight, nobody would let them perform surgery anyway; they’d either be moved to a suitable position or forced into retirement.
Someone suggested working with patients who have WHO status, and maybe that’s actually a viable solution? It might make a doctor even more empathetic and better equipped to understand those patients.
Or maybe a career in the pharmaceutical industry? It’s all pretty much within their field of expertise. There is always a way to ensure the doctor stays safe while keeping the patient protected too.
I would never, ever allow a doctor with WHO status to operate on my child. As for myself? Well, I might give it some thought.
When you actually get the hang of Healthy food combining throughout the day, you’re still getting your fill of carbs and protein—they just aren't all crammed into one sitting. Take breakfast, for example. You might go with some carbs, like yogurt or skim milk (even that super low-fat stuff we see in the US is totally fine). Honestly, I think at its core, the Zone and Healthy food combining are basically two sides of the same coin. Since veggies count as carbs, you can easily pair them with proteins. It all really comes down to the glycemic index of those carbs anyway. For me, this method has been a total lifesaver because there's none of that miserable, soul-crushing hunger. You don't get those crazy cravings when you're eating everything you want while following the right combinations. And let's be real, it doesn't ruin your social life either; even at fancy dinner parties, you can always find something that fits the rules without feeling like an outcast. I’ve been doing this for five years now, and I eat plenty—sometimes quite a bit, actually—yet my weight is exactly where it was when I was in my twenties. I don't feel restricted at all. If I want a dessert, I have a dessert. My body doesn't even freak out over the occasional slip-up anymore. I used to have blood sugar levels hovering right on the edge of being problematic, especially after dealing with gestational diabetes during pregnancy and having a family history of it, but now my numbers are looking great. This way of eating has seriously leveled up my health because it’s packed with vitamins and hits the right balance of protein and carbs, plus it isn't a headache to plan meals around.
I’ve been sticking to the principles of Healthy food combining—basically keeping my proteins and carbs from hanging out together—for five years now. Since I made the switch, losing weight was a breeze, staying lean is easy, and the best part? Those stubborn fat deposits in all the usual trouble spots just vanished. Honestly, I haven't dealt with a single bout of the flu or even a scratchy throat, which used to happen to me constantly. My health is basically top-tier, even if I am getting up there in years. If you pair this way of eating with some regular exercise, you can actually make serious headway on cellulite, too. Along with the "Healthy food combining" guide, you really should pick up Montignac’s "Eat to Slim." It’s incredibly straightforward, and it even gives you tips on how to navigate parties and fancy dinners without blowing your progress. Everyone I know who follows these rules is absolutely thrilled with the results. And the most important thing? You never feel like you're starving. Good luck!