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Vaccines

MRNA Vaccines and the Heart — Can an Injection Damage Blood Vessels?

Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi warns that a study of mRNA vaccine distribution was said to point to a serious risk of blood clots and other harms.

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Vaccines

COVID vaccines and cancer — coincidence or worrying trend?

Jerzy Zięba points out that the effect of the vaccine on the possibility of developing cancer remains unknown.

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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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Herbs and plants

Acacia flower — a sweet flower for heartburn and nerves?

Henryk Różański notes that black locust flowers are used as food, to make infusions, and to make cosmetics.

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Herbs and plants

Basil and tulsi — pizza seasoning or sacred herb for stress?

Common basil is said to improve digestion and appetite and increase urine production, but its medicinal effectiveness has not been proven.

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Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin D and depression — is the autumn blues caused by a lack of sunshine?

Jan Jaśkowski points out that low vitamin D levels are associated with more frequent depression, and that supplementation may help treat it.

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Herbs and plants

Licorice — a sweet root that can raise blood pressure?

Henryk Różański says that licorice can raise blood pressure.

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Herbs and plants

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.

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Herbs and plants

Linden Blossom — A Home Remedy for Colds That Works?

Henryk Różański recommends an infusion of linden blossoms for colds, especially those with fever and inflammation of the respiratory tract.

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Herbs and plants

Herbal honey — honey with herbs, stronger than cough syrup from the pharmacy?

Henryk Różański claims that herbal honeys have a wider range of medicinal effects than honey alone.

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Herbs and plants

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.

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Herbs and plants

Zgrzyn — the herbal gem we forgot?

Ajmaline is used clinically for some types of rapid or irregular heartbeat.

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Herbs and plants

Cotton grass — a marsh herb for diarrhea and bleeding?

It lists its uses for constipation, ulcers and inflammation of the digestive tract, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.

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Herbs and plants

Liverwort — a spring flower for the liver or a poison?

Henryk Różański lists liverwort for coughs, respiratory infections, bile stagnation, and swelling of the liver and gallbladder.

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Herbs and plants

Nettle for anemia — does this weed raise iron levels in the blood?

Henryk Różański says that preparations made from nettle rhizomes and roots are supposed to stimulate blood formation and increase hemoglobin levels.

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Diet and nutrition

Cow’s milk and allergies in children — the culprit we don’t suspect?

Jan Jaśkowski points out that cow’s milk allergy may cause colic, especially when a child drinks infant formula.

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Herbs and plants

Lilac — the fragrant hedge shrub that once brought down a fever?

Henryk Różański describes common lilac as a plant used for fever, inflammation, and ailments of the throat and respiratory tract.

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Herbs and plants

Mountain savory — a spice that kills bacteria and parasites?

Preparations made from this plant are also said to relieve spasms and protect the liver.

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Herbs and plants

Sea squill — a forgotten heart medicine or rat poison?

Sea squill was used for circulatory failure, especially when it caused swelling or ascites.

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Herbs and plants

Foxglove — a beautiful flower that saves the heart or stops it?

Foxglove strengthens the heart’s contractions, but at the same time slows its rhythm and the conduction of electrical impulses.

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