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Horseradish — the pungent root that clears your sinuses better than drops?
Henryk Różański notes that horseradish is used for infections of the urinary, respiratory and digestive systems, and of the skin.
Read the answer →Cardamom — a spice that soothes the stomach and freshens the breath?
Cardamom preparations are said to stimulate digestion, relax smooth muscles, and have, among other effects, bile-promoting and carminative properties.
Read the answer →Yerba Mate — the Indians’ coffee that boosts energy without making you jittery?
Henryk Różański attributes stimulating effects to yerba mate, as well as improvements in well-being and physical and mental performance.
Read the answer →Bear's garlic—a forest weed that cleans the arteries?
Henryk Różański says that bear's garlic lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and has anti-atherosclerotic and anticoagulant effects.
Read the answer →Propolis—the bee antibiotic that puts the medicine cabinet to shame?
Henryk Różański calls a mixture of propolis, guaiacol, and essential oils an alternative to antibiotics.
Read the answer →Memory and dementia — can diet protect the brain from Alzheimer’s?
Paul Clayton points out that ultra-processed foods are linked to a faster decline in mental ability, and that a low-calorie ketogenic diet may be beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease.
Read the answer →Calorie counting — why does the diet that’s supposed to work almost never work?
Prof. David Ludwig argues that calorie counting is not the key to lasting weight loss.
Read the answer →Chamomile for the stomach — an old wives’ remedy or a pharmacy medicine?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says that medicines made from chamomile flowers may relieve bloating and mild gastrointestinal cramps.
Read the answer →Strychnine — the deadly poison that was once prescribed as medicine?
Yes — nux-vomica seeds and strychnine were once used medicinally, and their use was once widespread.
Read the answer →Losing weight without hunger — can you lose weight while eating until you’re full?
Bracia Rodzeń recommends limiting carbohydrates and eating high-quality protein and fat until you’re full.
Read the answer →White bread for breakfast—why are you starving again an hour later?
White bread and sweets can quickly raise blood sugar, which then drops sharply, bringing hunger back.
Read the answer →Joints—should you spare them or keep moving despite the pain?
Jan Jaśkowski explains that pain that worsens during training may indicate overuse, when tissues wear down faster than they can recover.
Read the answer →Asarabacca — a woodland plant that causes vomiting, but was once used as medicine?
In the past, it was also used for constipation, stomach and intestinal complaints, parasites, jaundice, and problems with urination.
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 →Oleander — an ornamental shrub that heals the heart or stops it?
Yes — oleander leaves were used as a heart medicine.
Read the answer →Sweet clover — the herb that led to a blood-thinning medicine?
Yes, sweet clover can reduce blood clotting, but not always.
Read the answer →The ear as a remote control for the whole body — does reflexology really heal?
Andrzej Frydrychowski explains its effects as the result of stimuli influencing nerve reflexes and the regulation of organ function, but admits that part of the mechanism remains unclear.
Read the answer →Ground ivy — the lawn weed that cleanses the liver and skin?
Henryk Różański attributes to ground ivy a supportive effect in coughs, respiratory catarrh, indigestion, and constipation.
Read the answer →Canadian Goldenseal — the Indians’ golden root that sold out of the forests?
Goldenseal was described primarily as a remedy to stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding and excessive menstrual bleeding.
Read the answer →One exercise for weight loss and fragile bones — is it really that simple?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends squats; more movement may support weight loss, and squats strengthen bones.
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