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We have 322 expert articles with research and specialist opinions on health — in 14 languages
Vitamin K2 and bones — does calcium end up in the wrong place without it?
Jan Jaśkowski says that vitamin K2 directs calcium to the right places, while vitamin D3 increases its absorption.
Read the answer →Vaccines and autoimmune diseases in adults—what do doctors outside the mainstream say?
Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi cites a summary of 87 cases of hepatitis after COVID-19 vaccination, including 34 in which no autoantibodies were detected.
Read the answer →COVID vaccine and the menstrual cycle — what did women report?
Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi reports that in a survey of more than 39,000 women, 42% of those with regular cycles reported heavier bleeding than usual.
Read the answer →High blood pressure in older adults — can lowering it too much be harmful?
Jerzy Jaśkowski claims that lowering blood pressure in older people to 140/80 was said to cause impaired consciousness and worsen dementia.
Read the answer →Cholesterol in older adults — can high levels be protective?
Andrzej Frydrychowski believes that a rise in cholesterol may indicate that the body needs more of it, for example to repair blood vessel walls.
Read the answer →Insulin and obesity — is this hormone what determines weight gain?
The Rodzeń brothers link the rise in insulin after carbohydrates to a storage signal and weight gain.
Read the answer →Birch — leaves and sap for the kidneys and swelling?
Henryk Różański describes birch leaf extracts as diuretic and helpful for swelling, and recommends them for urinary tract problems.
Read the answer →Goldenrod—a wasteland weed for cystitis?
Henryk Różański describes goldenrod as a diuretic that disinfects the urinary tract, used for inflammation and infections of the urinary system.
Read the answer →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.
Read the answer →Alpha-lipoic acid — a lifeline for nerves in diabetes?
Henryk Różański describes lipoic acid as a substance that is intended to prevent diabetes-related damage to nerve endings.
Read the answer →A glass of wine for the heart — a healthy habit or a convenient myth?
Henryk Różański recommends a glass of red wine with lotus flowers each day to improve circulation and for high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Read the answer →Vegetarianism — a path to health or a risk of deficiencies?
Prof. Klaus F. Kopp warns that a one-sided vegetarian diet can lead to deficiencies in protein, vitamins, and other nutrients.
Read the answer →Fever — an enemy to bring down or an ally of the body?
Michał Tombak believes that a high temperature kills disease-causing bacteria and is part of the body's fight for health.
Read the answer →Doctors and pharmaceutical companies — do gifts and training influence prescriptions?
Jerzy Zięba claims that training conferences are dominated by lectures about new drugs, and that the companies funding these conferences want to promote them.
Read the answer →Mistletoe — an herb for cancer that people only talk about in whispers?
Henryk Różański attributes anticancer and immune-stimulating effects to mistletoe preparations given by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Read the answer →Horse chestnut — park conkers for heavy, swollen legs?
Henryk Różański states that extracts from horse chestnut fruits and seeds are said to improve circulation and speed up the absorption of fluid at the site of swelling.
Read the answer →Mullein — a yellow meadow flower for a persistent cough?
Henryk Różański describes mullein flowers as an expectorant used for dry coughs and respiratory catarrh.
Read the answer →Combination 6-in-1 vaccines — convenience for parents or a burden on infants?
The STOP NOP Association says that giving multiple antigens at the same time can bring benefits, but may also increase the risk of adverse reactions.
Read the answer →Vaccinations and allergies in children — is there a link that nobody talks about?
The STOP NOP Association identifies vaccinations as the main cause of primary allergy to thimerosal and estimates its frequency at 13–21%.
Read the answer →Lard and animal fat — did our grandmothers cook more healthily than we do?
Grażyna Cichosz argues that saturated fatty acids are not a health risk and distinguishes them from artificial trans isomers.
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