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Glycine — a simple amino acid for better sleep?
Jan Jaśkowski says that as little as 1 gram of glycine can help you fall asleep and prevent waking up during the night.
Read the answer →Boron — a forgotten element for bones and joints?
Henryk Różański states that 3 mg of sodium borate may reduce calcium loss from bones and their demineralization, as well as limit magnesium loss.
Read the answer →Urinary incontinence — are Kegel exercises enough?
Jan Jaśkowski warns that Kegel exercises may cause the pelvic organs to descend and worsen symptoms in many female patients.
Read the answer →Tension headache — is the spine to blame?
Jan Jaśkowski does not say that the spine is always responsible for tension headaches: their cause cannot always be clearly established.
Read the answer →Supplements for seniors — what is really worth taking after sixty?
Jan Jaśkowski presents creatine as supporting memory, attention, and speed of thought, as well as muscle building and endurance.
Read the answer →Weak Muscles After 60 — Can They Be Rebuilt?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends starting with 15–20 minutes of activity after a period of inactivity and gradually increasing the duration.
Read the answer →Dry, itchy skin — creams or an underlying problem?
Henryk Różański claims that Sodium Laureth Sulfate dries out the skin, causes itching and redness, and leads to spots.
Read the answer →Alzheimer’s — can plants offer hope for better memory?
Jan Jaśkowski describes a study in mice in which ashwagandha eased BPA-induced memory problems and restored the number of NMDA receptors in the hippocampus.
Read the answer →Hair Loss — Are Hormones to Blame?
Henryk Różański points out that excess testosterone can inhibit scalp hair growth and cause androgenetic alopecia.
Read the answer →Leg Swelling — What Do Herbalists and Doctors Say?
Andrzej Frydrychowski says that diosmin may increase vein tone and reduce capillary permeability in cases of leg swelling.
Read the answer →Glaucoma — can vision be saved naturally?
Jan Jaśkowski says that about 3 g of niacinamide a day may ease glaucoma symptoms after 12 weeks of supplementation.
Read the answer →Sore knees — why does cartilage wear down?
Paul Clayton points out that excess weight, chronic inflammation, and lack of movement can cause excessive cartilage breakdown.
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 →Oregano — can kitchen oil fight infections?
Henryk Różański lists oregano essential oil among antiviral oils.
Read the answer →Comfrey — the bone herb doctors fear?
Henryk Różański believes that drying, grinding, and boiling reduce the amount of alkaloids in comfrey.
Read the answer →Eyebright — can the herb improve tired eyesight?
Henryk Różański describes eyebright compresses as a remedy used for sore and tired eyes.
Read the answer →Everlasting flowers — golden blossoms for the liver and bile?
Henryk Różański describes everlasting as a plant that stimulates bile production and flow and protects the liver tissue.
Read the answer →Wild pansy — a field herb for acne and blemishes?
Henryk Różański recommends pansy infusion and ointment as remedies used for acne and blemishes.
Read the answer →Marshmallow — root mucilage instead of cough syrup?
Henryk Różański describes marshmallow root as a remedy that soothes acute, dry cough.
Read the answer →Calamus — a forgotten root for a weak stomach?
Henryk Różański says that an infusion of calamus rhizome is supposed to stimulate digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
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