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Elm bark — a forgotten mucilage remedy for heartburn and irritated intestines?
Yes: Henryk Różański lists red elm bark for heartburn, reflux, and inflammation of the intestines and stomach.
Read the answer →Pharmaceutical corporations — who really decides what you get prescribed?
Andrzej Frydrychowski calls doctors who act at the pharmaceutical industry’s direction its sales agents.
Read the answer →Caffeine in drinks — how much are you really consuming?
Henryk Różański reports that energy drinks can contain between 1 and 240 mg of caffeine per 200 ml, depending on the manufacturer.
Read the answer →Tribulus — natural performance enhancer for men or a myth?
Henryk Różański describes tribulus as an herb believed to raise testosterone and increase libido.
Read the answer →Nitric oxide and aging — does it determine how quickly we age?
Nathan S. Bryan claims that the body's ability to produce nitric oxide declines with age by 10–12% per decade.
Read the answer →Taurine — an underrated ally of the heart?
Jan Jaśkowski says that taurine may limit tissue damage after a heart attack associated with the restoration of blood flow.
Read the answer →Sweet flag — the root from the swamp that wakes up a sluggish stomach?
Henryk Różański says that an infusion of sweet flag rhizome is supposed to stimulate digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Read the answer →Fennel — does the tea really relieve bloating?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that an infusion made from the fruit of the sweet variety of fennel has traditionally been used for bloating and gas.
Read the answer →Fiber — the cheapest medicine for the gut that almost nobody eats?
Hubert Czerniak describes fiber as food for beneficial gut bacteria, which produce short-chain fatty acids.
Read the answer →Vitamin D3 and K2 together — is it always a good combination?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends combining vitamin D3 with K2, including in the form of MK7, for their combined effects and support for bones.
Read the answer →Red Wine and Resveratrol — Does It Protect the Heart?
Henryk Różański says that resveratrol and polydatin may widen blood vessels and improve blood flow.
Read the answer →Milk thistle — a shield for the liver after years of medication?
Henryk Różański says that silymarin may protect liver cells from harmful substances, including paracetamol and alcohol.
Read the answer →Birch sap and leaves — a spring remedy for the kidneys or cheap sugary water?
Henryk Różański describes birch leaf extracts as diuretic and anti-swelling, and recommends them for urinary tract problems.
Read the answer →A glass of wine for the heart — a healthy habit or a convenient myth?
Henryk Różański recommends a glass of red wine with lotus flowers each day to improve circulation and for high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Read the answer →Mullein — a yellow meadow flower for a persistent cough?
Henryk Różański describes mullein flowers as an expectorant used for dry coughs and respiratory catarrh.
Read the answer →Oak bark — Grandma’s remedy for diarrhea and bleeding gums?
Henryk Różański describes a strong decoction of oak bark, drunk or used as a mouth rinse, as helpful for stopping bleeding gums.
Read the answer →Sweeteners and aspartame — a dietary miracle or a chemical trap?
Jerzy Jaśkowski attributes a 67% increase in the risk of type II diabetes and a 38% increase in the risk of metabolic syndrome to diet drinks containing artificial sweeteners.
Read the answer →Water — are we drinking too little, or perhaps too much?
Hubert Czerniak claims that insufficient hydration can intensify allergic reactions, and that drinking water regularly can ease their symptoms.
Read the answer →The Pharmaceutical Industry — Who Really Decides Our Treatment?
The STOP NOP Association says that the pharmaceutical industry influences research, guidelines, training, and treatment decisions.
Read the answer →Sepsis — Could Vitamin C Save Lives in Hospitals?
Jerzy Zięba describes a patient with sepsis who recovered after receiving an experimental high dose of vitamin C.
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