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Urinary incontinence — are Kegel exercises enough?
Jan Jaśkowski warns that Kegel exercises may cause the pelvic organs to descend and worsen symptoms in many female patients.
Read the answer →Tension headache — is the spine to blame?
Jan Jaśkowski does not say that the spine is always responsible for tension headaches: their cause cannot always be clearly established.
Read the answer →Supplements for seniors — what is really worth taking after sixty?
Jan Jaśkowski presents creatine as supporting memory, attention, and speed of thought, as well as muscle building and endurance.
Read the answer →Weak Muscles After 60 — Can They Be Rebuilt?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends starting with 15–20 minutes of activity after a period of inactivity and gradually increasing the duration.
Read the answer →Dry, itchy skin — creams or an underlying problem?
Henryk Różański claims that Sodium Laureth Sulfate dries out the skin, causes itching and redness, and leads to spots.
Read the answer →Alzheimer’s — can plants offer hope for better memory?
Jan Jaśkowski describes a study in mice in which ashwagandha eased BPA-induced memory problems and restored the number of NMDA receptors in the hippocampus.
Read the answer →Hair Loss — Are Hormones to Blame?
Henryk Różański points out that excess testosterone can inhibit scalp hair growth and cause androgenetic alopecia.
Read the answer →Leg Swelling — What Do Herbalists and Doctors Say?
Andrzej Frydrychowski says that diosmin may increase vein tone and reduce capillary permeability in cases of leg swelling.
Read the answer →Glaucoma — can vision be saved naturally?
Jan Jaśkowski says that about 3 g of niacinamide a day may ease glaucoma symptoms after 12 weeks of supplementation.
Read the answer →Sore knees — why does cartilage wear down?
Paul Clayton points out that excess weight, chronic inflammation, and lack of movement can cause excessive cartilage breakdown.
Read the answer →Wormwood — the bitter herb that drives out parasites?
Henryk Różański describes wormwood as helpful in fighting roundworms, flatworms, and parasitic protozoa.
Read the answer →Oregano — can kitchen oil fight infections?
Henryk Różański lists oregano essential oil among antiviral oils.
Read the answer →Comfrey — the bone herb doctors fear?
Henryk Różański believes that drying, grinding, and boiling reduce the amount of alkaloids in comfrey.
Read the answer →Eyebright — can the herb improve tired eyesight?
Henryk Różański describes eyebright compresses as a remedy used for sore and tired eyes.
Read the answer →Everlasting flowers — golden blossoms for the liver and bile?
Henryk Różański describes everlasting as a plant that stimulates bile production and flow and protects the liver tissue.
Read the answer →Wild pansy — a field herb for acne and blemishes?
Henryk Różański recommends pansy infusion and ointment as remedies used for acne and blemishes.
Read the answer →Marshmallow — root mucilage instead of cough syrup?
Henryk Różański describes marshmallow root as a remedy that soothes acute, dry cough.
Read the answer →Calamus — a forgotten root for a weak stomach?
Henryk Różański says that an infusion of calamus rhizome is supposed to stimulate digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Read the answer →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.
Read the answer →Greater celandine — a remedy for warts or a threat to the liver?
Henryk Różański says that fresh greater celandine juice can destroy warts when applied repeatedly, unlike a tincture or an extract made from dried herb.
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