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Grocery store tomatoes: Are they actually any good? in Health · Jun 29, 2007

Since we're talking about that tomato scent 😁
have you guys noticed that certain tomatoes—I can't even remember the specific variety right now!—smell most intense when they grow in those big clusters?
Even in the middle of winter, you can find them at the grocery store, but I honestly get the feeling they aren't exactly all-natural. 😬

That rule definitely seems to hold true for your standard backyard garden tomatoes, too.

Grocery store tomatoes: Are they actually any good? in Health · Jun 28, 2007

Chris Gomez3 said:🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

No, it’s definitely not Brooklyn...
Actually, thinking about it now, it's not even Washington, D.C. either...🤣 🤣

That's really the heart of the matter!😁
Most of us don't live out in the countryside, and let's be honest, it wouldn't even make sense for most people to drop everything just to eat homegrown produce.

For those complaining about greenhouse-grown stuff, my advice is simple: go buy some land and get your hands dirty!
If you aren't ready for the physical grind or the headaches of unpredictable weather and pesky bugs, then just pay the premium for organic at the grocery store.
Then everyone stays happy, just like little golden nuggets!😁 😁 😁

Grocery store tomatoes: Are they actually any good? in Health · Jun 28, 2007

Chris Gomez3 said:Look,
...

It’s definitely about more than just timing. There's so much work involved! You have to commute somewhere every single day just to dig, weed, and water everything...
plus, you actually need land to plant in—you might even have to move out of the city entirely.
I mean, if you live right in the heart of things and try growing tomatoes in the middle of Brooklyn, the whole "organic" idea kind of falls apart. 😬

But hey, everyone lives differently, and digging in the dirt isn't for everyone!

Some people would much rather spend their time at the beach. 🤣

Grocery store tomatoes: Are they actually any good? in Health · Jun 28, 2007

Chris Gomez3 said:While everyone else was out hitting the beach during the heatwave, I was stuck outside weeding and digging up my garden...
...

Not everyone 😬
Choosing to dig is your call
Just like how living on the fourth floor of an apartment building with a ten-hour workday is my choice, which means I can't exactly grow tomatoes right now

The only thing isn't a "choice" is being physically unable to do the digging

Grocery store tomatoes: Are they actually any good? in Health · Jun 28, 2007

Chris Gomez3 said:I grow ALL my veggies in my OWN garden without any pesticides, slug killers, fungicides, or anything else—even carrots! I grow more than enough (actually, way too much, so I stock up for winter and share the extra), and trust me, it’s delicious.

Way to go! 😁

But why are you only looking at things from your own perspective? You're growing just for yourself, so of course you wouldn't want to mess with your soil using chemicals. If you were growing crops to sell and actually making a living from it, I bet your methods would shift a little bit.

There are so many people out there who don't grow their own fruits and veggies because they simply can't for all sorts of reasons, so they have to rely on buying what others produce.
Do you really think those tiny handful of farm stands at the local farmers' market operate that way? I wouldn't say so!
Plus, most of what we get at the grocery store comes from large-scale operations, even if they tell their kids and workers stories about how they all hand-tilled and weeded everything themselves while singing lullabies.

Eye doctors and pricing? in Health · Jun 27, 2007

Casey Palmer5 said:... Same here, some guy actually told me it would be super hard to find lenses that aren't plastic (which apparently costs more).
...

Oh, come on!
Glass lenses are everywhere, no doubt about it.
I personally swear by glass because I’m always misplacing my glasses or accidentally sleeping in them! 😁 If they were plastic, they’d be scratched up in a heartbeat.

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 22, 2007

silentheron25 said:And hey, don't forget to give a little sass to that woman who’s been giving me such a hard time!

No way, 😁

There have been quite a few clones popping up on this thread, so I totally get why people are skeptical.
All I can say is that every one of those users basically has a second account—how do you say it in American slang? A "burner" account? 😬
Plus, they all try so hard to change up their writing style just to throw me off, but honestly, I'm actually pretty good at spotting clones when I see them!

Ligament Medical Clinic in Health · Jun 21, 2007

James Long77 said:They let you know right from the jump exactly how many sessions you’ll need. You get check-ins about every fifth visit to track your progress, and based on those results, they decide whether to adjust your therapy or switch up your exercises!

That was my experience too!

Now, I feel like their pricing is pretty much the same as any other clinic in New York
except that the quality of care you get is worth way more than the price tag
plus, they provide honest receipts—something some private practitioners try to dodge—so you can just file them for your tax returns and end up paying less in the long run!

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 21, 2007

Robert Clark2 said:Olive oil is honestly one of nature's greatest gifts.

Even a kid could tell you that! 😁
Of course, it’s only a superfood if it's prepared the right way—otherwise, it can actually be pretty bad for you.
But honestly, what good is all that nutritional info to me when just the smell makes my stomach turn? 😬

Weight loss pills: What actually works? in Health · Jun 21, 2007

Oh my goodness 😁
But honestly, I’ve lived in the NYC area my whole life, and in all my 43 years here, I have never once heard anyone actually use the word "obesity" in casual conversation.

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 20, 2007

Robert Clark2 said:Ever since fall started, I've been having a little 0.3 oz shot of olive oil every single morning.

Coming from a family that basically lives on extra virgin olive oil, this sounds wild to me!
I guess I just haven't found the right high-quality bottle yet,
but I actually have my own little morning ritual that might seem weird to some people—pumpkin seed oil!😁

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 20, 2007

Casey Miller9 said:I have an olive grove with about 250 trees.

Whoa! 🙂
That sounds lovely!

Man, I am so jealous of everyone living on the coast!

I don't know much about oils, but it just seems logical to keep them out of the sun. Heat and light usually break down all those healthy nutrients, right?

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 20, 2007

Michael Ramos3 said:Not at all! If anything, I actually wrote that hoping the answer would be NO.
I am so incredibly sorry, and I truly feel for you.

😂
just give me the 🤣 🤣 🤣

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 20, 2007

Chris Morgan67 said:The way this "cured" guy is reacting is just totally unhinged.

Just a bit of advice—maybe dial it back a notch and stop attacking anyone asking reasonable questions. Nobody here actually saw their psoriasis completely vanish thanks to your ointment, so please, let's stick to the facts and avoid spreading misinformation.

Also, if you were just adding pure hormones to that cream, the psoriasis would have cleared up too, so you'd be wrong there as well.

And hey, I guess you won't dare accuse me of being aggressive, because apparently these days, having an actual opinion counts as an attack... honestly, what is the world coming to?🙄

I don't have much else to say, so I'll just restate it:

the way this "cured" guy is reacting is just totally unhinged.

My advice? Calm down a little and stop jumping down the throats of people asking normal questions. No one's psoriasis has entirely disappeared using your salve, so please don't spread false info.

And yeah, if you were putting straight hormones in that mix, the skin would clear up, making you wrong on that front too.

Plus, I suppose you won't try to claim I'm being hostile, since expressing a viewpoint is treated like a declaration of war nowadays... goodness, where is the world heading?

Chris Morgan67 👍

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 20, 2007

Michael Ramos3 said:I actually have one more question for the moderator. Are you personally dealing with any serious or—God forbid—officially incurable illnesses?
I’m asking this purely "hypothetically," because I just sense such incredible empathy and competence when it comes to US patients like us.

Oh honey, you can start clapping your hands and dancing with joy right now because the answer is a big yes!
It's such a resounding yes because, honestly, what I'm facing is much tougher than psoriasis.
I truly believe I've just made your whole life better by sharing this!😁 😁 😁 😁 😁

Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 19, 2007

Robert Clark2 said:Don't run experiments on children.

To me just looks like blatant advertising.

I’m calling on the moderator to step in here—maybe even ban posts like this if necessary.

Health is one of our greatest treasures, and there is so much at stake when you don't actually know how your ointment affects skin conditions.

As you mentioned, you performed your testing on Torlak.

It seems like you're just seeing a golden opportunity to promote yourself right now.

Register your ointment officially so doctors can give their professional opinion,which is what really matters.

If the moderator thinks it's needed, please start a poll regarding this issue.

Yeah, hmm...
you're absolutely right about that.
But then again, you can't stop a father from applying something like Colazyme to his son; nobody questioned that heavy-duty ointment used for kids either.
I would definitely stick to mainstream medicine rather than some random creams with ingredients I've never heard of.
Go ahead and experiment on yourself, but on a child? 😱 Honestly, it makes me feel a bit sick to my stomach.
It feels like we've become way too inclined to use various kitchen remedies.🙄

Michael Ramos3, seriously, tone down the ads and propaganda. Focus more on the illness and how to fight it, and less on making a sale.
Also, don't claim you can heal psoriasis when you don't have any actual proof.😉

Thanks for listening!🙂

Looking for pulmonology recommendations? in Health · Jun 18, 2007

John Chase6 said:Hey there!
If you're living around the Washington, D.C. area, I’d definitely suggest seeing Dr. Vera Dđepina over at Crnomerec... she's an absolutely fantastic doctor—and honestly, one of the best diagnosticians out there.

I actually went to their lung specialist myself😁 and was so happy with the care!
That said, I already knew what was going on with me long before they even opened, so I can't personally vouch for their diagnostic skills.
It used to be great—you could just drop in and wait a little bit—but they told me other doctors have started referring people there too, so now it gets pretty crowded!

Ligament Medical Clinic in Health · Jun 18, 2007

Laura Rodriguez48 said:Do they have a website or something? I’ve been struggling for months with this semi-disabled, painful hand that the doctors at the hospital just can't seem to fix. I think I’m going to try a private specialist because this is getting nowhere...

I don't think so!
They're actually located over at the local YMCA.

Ligament Medical Clinic in Health · Jun 18, 2007

Maria Gomez6 said:Thanks 😘
Could you please go into more detail regarding the therapies you’ve undergone and what they cost? Send me a DM

No need to message me privately—my situation was actually about four or five years ago, and honestly, I can't quite remember the exact prices anymore.
The treatments involved things like ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, and a few other things.
Since my issue didn't require ongoing care, I haven't been back there since.
I know some people who go regularly, though I haven't really asked them for the specifics.

Everyone there was just so lovely and kind; they were truly wonderful to work with!
I was incredibly happy with my experience. 🙂
But for all the nitty-gritty details, you'll probably have to wait for someone else to reach out to you.

Ligament Medical Clinic in Health · Jun 18, 2007

I actually had an experience there myself!
I ended up flying down a flight of stairs because someone spilled some nasty, slimy mess that was practically invisible on the floor.
It really did a number on my shoulder and upper arm.
The initial exam was super thorough and included an ultrasound; I actually had to get some imaging done, so I headed over to the hospital for that part.
Nothing was broken, just a bad strain and a deep bruise about the size of a large egg. It kept me from driving for almost two months!
I went through several different types of therapy, and honestly, some of them were a lifesaver. 🙂

I even sent a colleague there after she wrecked her knee skiing—it pretty much saved her from needing surgery!

I know a few other people who have gone there too, and they were all incredibly happy with the results.
One woman I know has some major issues with her spine; she’s mentioned it to me before, though I can't quite remember the specifics of what they treated for her, so I can't give you more details.

Scott Allen10 😍