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Clay to drink — mud that cleanses the intestines, or a dangerous trend?
It is applied to the skin for acne, inflammation, swelling, bites, and wounds that are slow to heal, among other things.
Read the answer →Infant colic — is fennel tea really safe?
Henryk Różański quotes Rudolf Franck’s recommendation: 0.2–2 g of fennel fruit several times a day, or an infusion made from 5–15 g of crushed fruit in 100 ml of boiling water.
Read the answer →Infrared Sauna — A Hot Route to Health?
Nathan S. Bryan claims that the combination of heat and ozone in a sauna creates conditions in which viruses and bacteria cannot survive.
Read the answer →Mouthwash — does it raise your blood pressure?
Nathan S. Bryan warns that using antiseptic mouthwash every day raises blood pressure.
Read the answer →Manuka oil — what can it really do for the skin and infections?
Henryk Różański attributes antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects to manuka oil, as well as the ability to inhibit the growth of fungi and viruses.
Read the answer →Bladderwrack — a seaweed for the thyroid, or a risk of too much iodine?
Henryk Różański reports that bladderwrack contains 0.04 to 3.5% iodine compounds, depending on the origin of the raw material.
Read the answer →Body acidity and joint pain — does acidic food destroy your knees?
M. S. Sater and H. A. Giha link acidification of joint fluid with changes indicating joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Read the answer →COVID vaccine and the menstrual cycle — what did women report?
Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi reports that in a survey of more than 39,000 women, 42% of those with regular cycles reported heavier bleeding than usual.
Read the answer →Fenugreek — the forgotten herb that lowers blood sugar?
Henryk Różański attributes antidiabetic effects to fenugreek, including stimulating insulin release and limiting glucose absorption.
Read the answer →Niacin (Vitamin B3) — the forgotten vitamin for cholesterol and nerves?
Andrzej Frydrychowski claims that niacin can raise HDL, lower LDL and triglycerides, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Read the answer →St. John’s wort—a natural antidepressant that may interact with medications?
Henryk Różański states that antidepressant effects have been attributed to alcoholic and oil extracts of St. John’s wort.
Read the answer →Ginger — a natural remedy for nausea and the common cold?
Henryk Różański describes ginger as an antiemetic and mentions its use for the common cold.
Read the answer →Vitamin B12 — The Hidden Deficiency That Mimics Aging?
Henryk Różański links B12 deficiency to memory problems, anemia, muscle wasting, and sensory disturbances.
Read the answer →Acidosis and type 2 diabetes — a hidden mechanism of the disease?
M. S. Sater and H. A. Giha suggest that chronic metabolic acidosis may be an underappreciated factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Read the answer →Aconite—the most dangerous plant in Europe, once used to treat pain?
Yes. Monkshood was used as a painkiller and local anesthetic, including for neuralgia, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Read the answer →Is losing weight a matter of willpower? Why this may be a big lie
Prof. David Ludwig says that losing weight does not depend mainly on willpower, because hunger can be stronger than it.
Read the answer →Ovocystatin — an egg protein that may help prevent dementia?
Hubert Czerniak describes colostrinin from colostrum as a protein that may prevent beta-amyloid from accumulating and delay dementia.
Read the answer →Swollen legs — a harmless symptom or a sign that the heart or kidneys are calling for help?
Andrzej Frydrychowski says that diosmin is intended to increase vein tone and reduce capillary permeability in cases of leg swelling.
Read the answer →Wormwood — the bitter herb that drives out parasites?
Henryk Różański describes wormwood as helpful in fighting roundworms, flatworms, and parasitic protozoa.
Read the answer →Folic acid and homocysteine — a silent enemy of blood vessels?
Andrzej Frydrychowski attributes a role in the formation of atherosclerotic plaque to elevated homocysteine.
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