I figured it was worth starting a thread here on the Health board... just so we can all figure out how to actually boost our immune systems, kick the flu to the curb, and deal with autoimmune stuff. It’s honestly vital to know what actually works to strengthen our defenses and get our bodies back on track—everything from what we eat to specific vitamins, minerals, and other supplements. So, I’m calling on anyone who actually knows their stuff when it comes to "old school" remedies, supplements, or alternative methods to jump in and share.
Here’s my personal list:
To beef up your immunity, I swear by vitamin C Propolis Honey Bee pollen Selenium Echinacea Vitamin A Zinc Elderberries!!! Garlic Red onion Red wine
So, what are we looking at price-wise? I mean, say I wanted to spend two weeks at a place like Palm Springs? Is it actually cheaper to go during the winter instead of the summer?
Man, I have no clue why my last post vanished into thin air.. I wanted to ask if any of you have actually stayed at a spa resort—like those high-end wellness retreats in Palm Springs—and if you think that kind of treatment actually works. Is it even worth the money? Specifically when it comes to dealing with chronic back and joint pain..
Benjamin Rodriguez2 said:Once more foreign investors start flooding in, the demand for them is just going to skyrocket. 😁
So what, we can't just hire people from Mexico or Canada who have the same skills but work for less? For instance... our local universities are absolutely packed with Albanians lately... feels like they make up the biggest group out there.
As for wages... yeah, they'll go up. But they'll rise at whatever rate keeps the boss happy. And guess what? No employer in a capitalist system actually wants to pay their workers more. It doesn't benefit them.
When a foreign investor looks at coming to the US, their main goal is one thing: profit. They want to produce something that's easy to sell while keeping their costs as low as humanly possible.
Benjamin Rodriguez2 said:Look, this whole shift causes some serious social tremors. Back in the old socialist days, people doing "unskilled" jobs—cleaners, drivers, porters—they had steady work and at least some kind of standing within companies. Nowadays? They’re stuck in these super precarious gig-economy roles through service firms, constantly fighting off students or under-the-table workers who are willing to take even less. It's the same with more specialized roles too. There's a massive difference between being a PC technician at AT&T versus working for one of AT&T's subcontractors. Those subcontractors have to lowball their bids just to stay competitive, which means they'll buy themselves an Audi 😢 before they ever think about paying a decent wage to a worker. That's just how the game works here in America.
Honestly, to me, this whole thing looks like progress for anyone who actually possesses real skills or knowledge. They work for companies where they *are* the core business (there isn't anything else 😁), they're valued because they actually bring in the cash, and they have to keep leveling up if they want to keep making money 😁. For everyone else, this system sucks, but let's be real—those people only had it easy during socialism..
Now, I'm sure someone's going to jump in here and start whining about insane deadlines being set in contracts. Sure, that happens, especially in certain industries. But it's also a fact that you can only squeeze so much quality out of a person in a given timeframe. Anything beyond that is basically garbage, and that reality should—and likely will—have weight when those deadlines are being negotiated.
Listen... when we're talking about foreign investors acting as employers... America (given the unemployment numbers) isn't in a position to dictate terms. The employer dictates the terms... which naturally makes them worse..
If the government tries to step in with labor regulations to stop this, they'll just drive the investors away, and then we're back to square one..
This just gives local capitalists room to follow the exact same playbook..
The goal of a capitalist is to minimize costs... on labor... on everything.. And that mindset isn't changing; if anything, it's getting more ruthless over the years. If you're an individual selling your expertise as labor, you have to learn and advance at lightning speed—both in what you know and what you charge—just to stay ahead of the market supply..
And look, staying "in the game" isn't easy.. not mentally, not physically, and definitely not financially.. If you aren't generating money for the capitalists, they'll fire you. If you're too expensive, they'll find someone cheaper (if they can find anyone at all) ..
All of this puts immense pressure on the individual trying to sell their knowledge and labor
Look, goldengull3, you have to see this from two different angles: the employer's view, who's paying for expertise, and the employee's view, who's selling it..
In the real world, you often run into these absolute geniuses. For them, money isn't even the main driver; they’ve found their sweet spot, they stay put for years, and they end up generating millions for the company.. Don't give me any excuses about why they don't move up. One of the biggest reasons I've seen in my own life is that they are just genuinely obsessed with their work.. plus, they get manipulated by management.. and honestly, they just don't know how to market themselves. That's the genius type for you.
Then you have the complete opposite: people who are incredible at selling themselves, even though their actual skills are ten levels below that first guy. Those are the hustlers.
Sadly, the paychecks for the hustler and the genius are almost identical.. hell, sometimes the hustler actually pulls in a tiny bit more..
Then there's the third group—people who never advance, just doing the same repetitive grind forever while pouring all their energy into hobbies. I call them the "mediocre middle."
That third group is basically facing extinction in the global market. It all comes down to the bottom line, and employers aren't interested in paying for someone whose value just stagnates over time..
Now, try putting yourself in the shoes of an employer hiring someone. An employer knows a job can be finished by a certain deadline if a genius handles it.. but geniuses are rare on the market. Most of the time, you're stuck dealing with hustlers who might finish the job, but will they hit the deadline? And what kind of extra costs are they going to rack up along the way?
With technology evolving, modern bosses don't really care about keeping full-time staff around just to slowly go through the motions. They're shifting toward specialized firms that guarantee the job gets done "by this date or that date." Sometimes those companies are just individuals. These freelancers want to work as fast and efficiently as possible because they live on referrals and they always have the next gig lined up..
An employer doesn't have to worry about benefits, 401(k)s, or health insurance for them.. the turnaround time gets shorter, which means labor costs drop too..
So.. think about the person running that one-man shop. Think about how fast they have to learn and execute just to make a living and survive the competition.. the mental pressure is insane.. And then you have to ask yourself: what does the future look like for a regular worker? How long can they actually endure that kind of psychological and physical grind?
There's also the issue of how "expertise" is interpreted..
For instance, I ran into some legal trouble once. In a total panic, I reached out to a FAMOUS law firm that had helped me with something else in the past..
And.. voilà.. within a few days, they sent over a printed analysis of my case and a list of steps they recommended I take.. I paid a fortune for it.. but just as I was about to follow their advice, I decided to talk to someone who wasn't a lawyer, but had been doing the exact same thing for 25 years..
To my absolute shock, this person—who was incredibly experienced with the specific problem I had—pointed out exactly why the steps suggested by the law firm were wrong.. they even showed me the loopholes in the law that actually worked in my favor.. I settled the whole thing quickly and easily, and all that knowledge I got from an "experienced businessman" didn't cost me a dime.
Jamie Newman40 said:Of course you charge for it. Especially if you actually know how to put a price tag on what you know... 🙂
Look, you're right, but you have to realize that the price for expertise depends entirely on market demand. If there’s a massive pool of people who actually possess the skill—or even just those who claim they do😉 then the value of that knowledge just tanks..
Specifically here in the US, you really have to ask yourself: how many people are actually paying for expertise versus how many people actually KNOW what they're doing?..
And honestly, I wonder how this whole balance is going to shift as the years go by..
If the one paying for that expertise is some big foreign investor operating in the States, they might just decide that if the talent in the US is too expensive, they'll just move their entire operation to wherever it's cheaper.. and if local businesses want to keep that investor from leaving the area, they'll end up slashing their own rates just to stay competitive..
Same goes for local employers. If they find specialized talent too pricey, they'll just hand over the business and the payroll to someone else with deeper pockets who can afford the premium..
I caught this one line from a user on another board that really stuck with me, though I didn't have the patience to slog through the entire thread.
"Is knowledge worth paying for?" What’s your take? What kind of expertise are we even talking about here if you want to actually see a return on that investment?
In my opinion, in this crazy digital age, nobody is actually paying for "knowledge." They're paying for how you use it—the actual, tangible results you pull off. It's all about the end product, the practical application, the bottom line.
I'm genuinely curious what you guys think. What's the point of an employee having a mountain of specialized info if they can't actually apply it? Or if that info is useless the second a project hits a snag?
I mean, I’ve heard about ticks before, but I had no clue they actually looked like that—let alone that they were such a massive threat. 😕 It’s wild to think a country could be considered off-limits unless you've already been vaccinated just because of some bugs. 😕
Does anyone actually have a clue what's going on here: http://www.masta.org/tickalert/ The British press is basically telling people to stay far away from the States so they don't get picked up by this insect... or just go get vaccinated before even setting foot in America..
Look, I’m against the USA, but I’m just as much against that Anglo-American colonialism looming on the other side of the pond...
In my opinion, the real winning move isn't just sitting on the coastlines. It's about building serious business coalitions with the wealthy parts of Germany, Italy, Austria, and the Czech Republic. We need to integrate this prosperous region into a powerhouse economic hub for the continent—which, if you ask me, has massive potential...
Betty Rivera14 said:She said she had SOME KIND OF INFLAMMATION. She didn't say anything about a fungal infection.
Apparently, I didn't realize you can only get genital inflammation from being a total slut.
Seriously, give me a break... My son actually asked me last night if "give me a break" was considered rude. 😁 I honestly thought restlesspanther1 was under the impression you could treat fungus with antibiotics... But if they both have inflammation and they're both treating it... then it's clearly contagious. Using Zithromax for that seems pretty weird to me. 😕
restlesspanther1 said:I've got some inflammation going on right now too, if that even helps... I'm taking Zithromax. 😬
Antibiotics just end up feeding the fungus. Seriously. By the way, how did you both end up with an infection? I mean, seriously, is his wife a total slut or something? Life isn't exactly easy when you're stuck in a bigamous mess.🙄 Honestly... I can't help but wonder how those guys in Middle Eastern harems actually handle things.😕 I don't know what to tell you. I'm just sitting here staring at my screen, feeling like a complete idiot. Everything feels like a mess right now. Just one thing after another. Honestly, if anyone has actually figured out how to deal with this nonsense, please let me know, because I'm clearly failing at life today.🙏That's how my night's going.😕 So, I guess I'm officially becoming one of those resident bullies around here... like everyone else. Honestly? My bad. I’m done. I won't do it anymore.
Or maybe it isn't even a yeast infection... could just be an allergy... or Trichomoniasis. I read somewhere that Trichomoniasis can cause issues that look just like a yeast infection... why haven't you gone in to get tested for that yet?
ironowl13 said:Not really, but if the pharmacist sees you looking like that, they might actually show you some mercy.👍
Showed me mercy😁 ..right when I thought every single pharmacy in town was closed for the weekend, I stumble upon this one private clinic... I still look absolutely terrible... there's zero chance I'm hitting the beach anytime soon... 😢
My eye is swelling up like crazy from sinus issues, and the area right underneath it is killing me. It looks absolutely hideous. I’ve tried every over-the-counter remedy at CVS, but nothing is touching the pain. Can you actually pick up antibiotics without a prescription here in the US?😢 😢 😢
Great, I caught this exact same flu... right in the middle of my vacation too. 😁 Where the hell is Walter Myers4? I want to hear how they handled this mess. Nothing is working for me.😢My sinuses are absolutely killing me... and I feel like I've coughed up everything I've ever eaten.😢
From what I know, you can't really hurt yourself with a massive dose of Vitamin C like what's in Coca-Cola; your body just won't absorb all of it and ends up flushing the excess out through your urine.
A huge amount of Vitamin C shouldn't be enough to mess up a urine test either.
The only link I see between the two is that high doses of Vitamin C (kind of like Vitamin D, actually) are proven to cause kidney stones—specifically calcium oxalate stones—which then lead to more frequent infections.
But... on the other hand... I don't get how that doctor thinks Coca-Cola is causing an infection when doctors literally prescribe specific amounts of Vitamin C to treat urinary tract infections because it stops bacteria from growing.
I don't have the energy to read through this whole thread: psoriasis runs in my family, though I haven't developed it myself personally. Since psoriasis is an autoimmune issue, you really have to focus on boosting your immune system and sticking to a clean diet. There's a world-renowned clinic called Petroleum (just Google it if you want more info) Antioxidants are key. You should probably cut out meat and dairy entirely. Stick to fish—all those healthy fatty acids are vital. Evening primrose oil is a total must. Also, get some zinc, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E (though, just a heads up, don't take Vitamin E if you're planning on getting pregnant in the next six months). And seriously, stay away from stress, smoking, and alcohol.