„Asaro: la planta del bosque que provoca vómitos y que antes se usaba como remedio”
Cannabis — a drug or one of humanity’s oldest medicines?
Henryk Różański says cannabis and cannabinoids may help with sleep, pain, anxiety, inflammation and seizures.
Read the answer →Cinchona bark — the bitter medicine that changed world history?
Cinchona bark was used for fever, loss of appetite and digestive problems, as well as for gargling and dressing wounds.
Read the answer →Beard lichen—a tree-growing lichen stronger than many antibiotics?
Henryk Różański describes beard lichen as an antimicrobial agent used for infections.
Read the answer →Sea squill — a forgotten heart medicine or rat poison?
Sea squill was used for circulatory failure, especially when it caused swelling or ascites.
Read the answer →Bird’s-foot trefoil—a yellow meadow weed for nerves and insomnia?
Henryk Różański also lists its use for an enlarged prostate, weakened bones and muscles, and swollen legs.
Read the answer →Figs—a sweet fruit, but do the leaves lower blood sugar?
Figs are also described as helpful for colds, coughs, and respiratory complaints.
Read the answer →Peony — the garden flower that calmed epilepsy?
The roots were used, among other things, for digestive cramps, neuralgia, migraine, nervousness, rheumatism, and epilepsy.
Read the answer →Frankincense — a resin from biblical times instead of joint pills?
It also lists intestinal conditions, including chronic colitis and Crohn’s disease, as well as bronchitis and sinusitis.
Read the answer →Fat — the number one enemy wrongly accused?
The Rodzeń brothers and Prof. David Ludwig challenge the widespread advice to limit fat, especially saturated fat.
Read the answer →Water memory — nonsense or knowledge no one wants to hear?
Jerzy Zięba presents water as having structure, but water memory remains a disputed claim.
Read the answer →Back pain — is surgery really the only option?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends starting with conservative treatment: a gradual return to movement and rehabilitation, and considering surgery only in specific cases.
Read the answer →Pregnancy and back pain — can an osteopath help when you’re not allowed to take medication?
An osteopath assesses spinal mobility and may use gentle techniques to relax tissues and improve joint mobility.
Read the answer →Sore gums—can they be cleaned without a dentist?
Daily care includes brushing your teeth, cleaning your tongue, and rinsing your mouth.
Read the answer →Colostrum—the first milk that boosts immunity in adults too?
They describe its role in protecting against infections, strengthening the intestinal barrier, and restoring gut flora.
Read the answer →Sinus problems for years—how can you break the cycle without antibiotics?
Igor Dogocki suggests saline nasal rinses, inhalations, drinking warm fluids, and humidifying the air to help with sinus problems.
Read the answer →Is fatty food healthier than we were told? Butter, bacon, and the whole truth about fat
Prof. David Ludwig says that fat itself does not make you gain weight, and that some fatty foods can be healthy.
Read the answer →Saturated fat — have we been unfairly scared of butter for 50 years?
There is no unqualified “yes”: some authors consider the warnings exaggerated, while others link saturated fat to the risk of heart disease.
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 →Insulin and obesity — does this hormone determine weight gain?
There is no single agreed answer: Ewa Dąbrowska and Bracia Rodzeń assign insulin an important role in weight gain, while Prof. David Ludwig questions whether insulin alone determines the amount of body fat.
Read the answer →Sugar and children — sweets as a daily poison?
Michał Tombak and Jerzy Jaśkowski warn that sweets and sweetened drinks may be linked to addictive cravings, weight gain, and diabetes.
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