On the other hand there's an entire industry around selling placebos of various shapes and sizes; and even the meds that are functional often ruin your kidneys

On the other hand there's an entire industry around selling placebos of various shapes and sizes; and even the meds that are functional often ruin your kidneys and other organs over time. Medication, while useful in many cases, is often a double edged sword we use too liberally and irresponsibly overall.