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We have 324 expert articles with research and specialist opinions on health — in 14 languages
Apple cider vinegar — a homemade elixir for blood sugar and digestion?
Michał Tombak states that apple cider vinegar was said to lower glucose and insulin levels after a meal.
Read the answer →Heartburn and stomach tablets — do medicines for excess stomach acid cause harm after years of use?
M. S. Sater and H. A. Giha indicate that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with low magnesium and vitamin B12 levels, as well as a higher risk of C. difficile infection.
Read the answer →Stomach ulcers — are bacteria, stress, or painkillers to blame?
Henryk Różański says that Helicobacter pylori infection occurs in about half of people, while peptic ulcer disease affects about one in ten.
Read the answer →Knee osteoarthritis — are injections and surgery the only option?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that after one and two years, patients after arthroscopy felt similar to those treated conservatively.
Read the answer →Drugs withdrawn from the market — why were they considered safe for years?
Jerzy Zięba says that Vioxx was withdrawn only after about 100,000 deaths, and that after the drug was introduced, patients began to get sicker or die more often.
Read the answer →Arnica — mountain herb for bruises that may be poisonous?
Henryk Różański warns that an overdose of arnica may disrupt heart function, cause stomach problems, dizziness and headaches, and even loss of consciousness.
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 →Vitamin C and atherosclerosis — is a heart attack hidden scurvy of the arteries?
Hubert Czerniak claims that an optimal level of vitamin C should prevent lipids from building up in blood vessels and slow the development of atherosclerosis.
Read the answer →Lugol’s solution — is drinking iodine from the pharmacy a good idea?
Jerzy Jaśkowski claims that iodine should only be given during a specific period around the arrival of a radioactive cloud, and that outside this period it is harmful.
Read the answer →Infant vaccination schedule — how many injections are too many?
The STOP NOP Association says that by six months of age, an infant receives a total of 24–26 doses of foreign antigens.
Read the answer →Salt — white death or an unfairly accused mineral?
Jerzy Zięba claims that using the right kind of salt in the right way lowers blood pressure.
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 →Parasites — are more people carrying them than we think?
Henryk Różański states that 30 to 50 percent of people carry Helicobacter pylori, and that it causes no symptoms in most of them.
Read the answer →Who pays for drug research—and can we trust it?
Jerzy Zięba claims that the drug manufacturer analyzes the results itself and uses its own laboratories.
Read the answer →Acne — does a cream from the pharmacy treat it, or merely hide the problem?
Henryk Różański warns that cosmetics can create a false sense of improvement, even though acne marks remain on the skin.
Read the answer →Licorice — a sweet root that can raise blood pressure?
Henryk Różański says that licorice can raise blood pressure.
Read the answer →Peppermint — an herb for stomach troubles that works better than tablets?
Henryk Różański describes peppermint as an antispasmodic, carminative, and stimulant of digestive juice secretion.
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 →Liposomal vitamin C — breakthrough or marketing gimmick?
Jerzy Zięba says that ordinary vitamin C works better than liposomal vitamin C during an infection.
Read the answer →Vitamin D3 levels don’t rise despite taking supplements — what’s going wrong?
Jan Jaśkowski explains that low vitamin D levels despite supplementation may be due to the body using it up quickly or poor absorption from the intestines into the blood.
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