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Herbs and plants

Chamomile for the eyes — home rinse or risky habit?

Henryk Różański describes chamomile infusion compresses for inflammation of the eyelids and conjunctiva, as well as for a gritty feeling or tired eyes: they should be applied for 30–45 minutes and repeated every 6 hours.

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Vitamins and minerals

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.

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Vitamins and minerals

Folic acid in pregnancy — are all forms equally good?

Andrzej Frydrychowski recommends L-methylfolate, which is meant to bypass the problem related to methylation.

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Vaccines

Meningococcal vaccine — fear of the disease or of complications?

The STOP NOP Association states that the mortality rate for meningococcal sepsis may reach 20–70%.

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Vaccines

Whooping cough is back — has the vaccine failed?

The STOP NOP Association claims that immunity after vaccination against whooping cough wears off within two years.

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Diet and nutrition

Processed meat and meat products — everyday food or slow poison?

Paul Clayton describes crispy bacon as carcinogenic.

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Diet and nutrition

Palm oil in sweets for children — what are our little ones really eating?

Grażyna Cichosz points out that palm oil fractions are used to produce fats for chocolate coatings and candies.

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Diseases

Insulin resistance — a silent epidemic we learn about too late?

The Rodzeń brothers warn that insulin resistance can develop over many years, even when glucose levels are normal and insulin is working very hard.

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Vaccines

Having the disease or getting vaccinated—which provides more immunity?

The STOP NOP Association states that immunity after whooping cough can last from 4 to 20 years, while immunity after vaccination against the disease wanes within two years.

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Diseases

Rheumatoid arthritis — what do herbalists suggest when medicines fail?

Henryk Różański recommends a decoction of devil’s claw: four cups a day for 30–60 days.

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Diet and nutrition

Obesity — can you lose weight without starving yourself?

Bracia Rodzeń say that restricting carbohydrates can reduce hunger and speed up weight loss.

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Herbs and plants

Ribwort plantain — a weed by the fence more effective than pharmacy syrup?

Henryk Różański describes ribwort plantain as a plant that soothes coughs, especially in syrups.

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Herbs and plants

Valerian — natural calming without feeling groggy after taking pills?

Henryk Różański points out that valerian’s calming effect requires a large dose of tincture, and that improper drying, storage, or processing can deprive it of valuable constituents.

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Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin C for Wrinkles — Collagen from Within Instead of Expensive Creams?

Henryk Różański points out that vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, which forms the basis for attributing an effect on skin aging to it.

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Vaccines

Vaccinated and unvaccinated children — has anyone ever compared them?

Jerzy Jaśkowski states that diabetes was 26% more common among vaccinated children, while no cases were recorded in the unvaccinated group.

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Diet and nutrition

Sunflower and rapeseed oil — a healthy choice or a hidden source of inflammation?

Andrzej Frydrychowski warns that excess omega-6 from sunflower oil, especially when the balance with omega-3 is disrupted, may promote inflammation.

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Diet and nutrition

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.

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Public health and WHO

Mammography—a life-saving test or a source of unnecessary fear?

Jerzy Jaśkowski claims that mammography most often detects small, harmless changes and links more frequent screening with a higher incidence of breast cancer.

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Herbs and plants

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.

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Herbs and plants

Black seed oil — “cure-all” or overrated oil?

Henryk Różański attributes effects on many ailments to black seed oil, from infections to skin problems.

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