„Asaro: la planta del bosque que provoca vómitos y que antes se usaba como remedio”
Pneumococcal vaccine after 60 — protection or an unnecessary shot?
STOP NOP Association states that polysaccharide vaccines against 23 pneumococcal serotypes are recommended for people over 65 and people with risk factors.
Read the answer →The HPV vaccine — what isn’t included in information leaflets for parents?
The STOP NOP Association points to chronic symptoms reported after HPV vaccination, such as extreme fatigue, pain, dizziness, fainting, and difficulty walking.
Read the answer →Depression — can herbs and lifestyle help more than pills?
Henryk Różański points out that only alcoholic and oil extracts of St. John’s wort have antidepressant effects.
Read the answer →Coconut oil — a superfood or a fat to avoid?
Henryk Różański links these fats to higher LDL cholesterol and a greater risk of heart disease, while Andrzej Frydrychowski notes that excess saturated fat may contribute to inflammation.
Read the answer →Vitamin D—Is sunlight enough in the Polish climate?
Jerzy Jaśkowski and Jan Jaśkowski point out that sunlight alone does not provide vitamin D all year round in Polish conditions.
Read the answer →Lyme disease — can Cistus and herbs help when antibiotics fail?
Henryk Różański recommends, among other herbs used for Lyme disease, burnet, teasel, wormwood, and echinacea.
Read the answer →Lower back pain — do painkillers treat it, or just mask the problem?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that pain can result from an injury or overuse, but it does not always correspond to damage to the spine.
Read the answer →Malic acid — can ordinary acid from apples give muscles a boost?
Henryk Różański states that oral malic acid stimulates the secretion of saliva and intestinal juice, bowel movements, and urination.
Read the answer →Parsley-piert — a forgotten herb almost nobody knows about?
The infusion is used, among other things, for digestive tract catarrh; it can also be used for compresses, rinses, and washing.
Read the answer →Carline thistle—a mountain flower that was said to have nine powers?
Henryk Różański lists carline thistle root for parasites, digestive complaints, and urinary tract problems.
Read the answer →Pine Buds — A Forest Syrup Stronger Than the One from the Pharmacy?
They are also said to dry the bronchial tubes, have an antiseptic effect, and widen the airways.
Read the answer →Marigold—a cemetery flower that protects the eyes and repels parasites?
Henryk Różański attributes antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects to marigold, and says it may help with spasms, infections, and bile-related problems.
Read the answer →Zgrzyn — the herbal gem we forgot?
Ajmaline is used clinically for some types of rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Read the answer →Cotton grass — a marsh herb for diarrhea and bleeding?
It lists its uses for constipation, ulcers and inflammation of the digestive tract, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.
Read the answer →Liverwort — a spring flower for the liver or a poison?
Henryk Różański lists liverwort for coughs, respiratory infections, bile stagnation, and swelling of the liver and gallbladder.
Read the answer →African plum tree bark — can a tree from Africa save the prostate?
African plum tree bark is used for an enlarged prostate and problems with urination.
Read the answer →Cocklebur—a field weed that brings relief to the skin and joints?
It was also reported to have calming and antifungal effects, support liver function, and lower blood glucose and lipid levels.
Read the answer →Golden threads (coptis) — the bitter root that kills bacteria?
It also lists liver and gallbladder problems, high blood pressure, and various infections and inflammatory conditions.
Read the answer →Burnet saxifrage — a forgotten root for coughs and hoarseness?
Burnet saxifrage root is used primarily for respiratory catarrh, as well as digestive complaints.
Read the answer →Pancreatic enzymes — could an enzyme deficiency cause bloating and weight loss?
Henryk Różański lists deficiencies associated with, among other conditions, pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and indigestion.
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