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Vaccines

Mercury in vaccines (thimerosal)—a thing of the past or still a problem?

The STOP NOP Association claims that thimerosal is still found in vaccines, although Piotr Witczak writes that wealthy countries have mainly used vaccines without it for 25 years.

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Diet and nutrition

Flaxseed oil — an inexpensive treasure for the heart and skin?

Henryk Różański says that 1–2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil a day are supposed to lower cholesterol and slow the progression of atherosclerosis.

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Diseases

Psoriasis — can herbs and diet soothe the skin?

Henryk Różański states that field pansy extract may soothe psoriasis and skin inflammation.

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Diseases

Insomnia — why are we sleeping worse and how can we change that without pills?

Jan Jaśkowski says that adults need 7–9 hours of sleep, and regularly sleeping for 5–6 hours or less is not enough.

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Public health and WHO

The Pharmaceutical Industry — Who Really Decides Our Treatment?

The STOP NOP Association says that the pharmaceutical industry influences research, guidelines, training, and treatment decisions.

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Diet and nutrition

Himalayan salt — healthier than regular salt, or just marketing?

Jerzy Zięba claims that Kłodawa salt comes from the same deposit as Himalayan salt, and that its pink color is not due to a coloring agent.

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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

Horsetail for hair and nails — myth or real help?

Henryk Różański attributes stronger hair and nails, and prevention of breakage and splitting, to horsetail.

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Vitamins and minerals

Omega-3 and cod liver oil — do they really protect the heart and brain?

Henryk Różański links omega-3 to heart benefits, while Paul Clayton says commercial fish oil does not protect.

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Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin A and beta-carotene — when do they help, and when can they be harmful?

Henryk Różański warns that prolonged and excessive use of carotenoids can turn the skin yellowish.

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Vaccines

COVID vaccines for children — what have we learned over the years?

Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi points to reports of heart inflammation after mRNA vaccines, including in young men.

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Vaccines

Mandatory vaccinations and penalties — do parents still have a choice?

Jerzy Jaśkowski believes that a doctor who forces vaccination is acting unprofessionally and in a morally questionable way.

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Diet and nutrition

Fermented foods—the cheapest probiotic we have in the cellar?

Jerzy Jaśkowski calls sour or curdled cow’s milk the cheapest way to look after your health and maintain a healthy bacterial flora.

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Diseases

Migraine—what really triggers it, and how can you cope without pills?

Jan Jaśkowski emphasizes that the cause of migraine cannot be clearly determined, and tension-type headaches can resemble it.

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Diseases

Paracetamol — Is the popular painkiller quietly harming the liver?

Andrzej Frydrychowski warns that an overdose of paracetamol can lead to liver failure, and that, rarely, the risk also exists at normal doses.

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Herbs and plants

Sage—a herb for sore throats worth keeping at home?

Henryk Różański recommends an infusion for gargling every two hours and fresh preparations for sore throats.

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Diseases

Tired eyes — which herbs and exercises help our eyesight?

Jan Jaśkowski lists infusions of cornflower, calendula, marigold, bilberry leaf, and ginkgo.

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Herbs and plants

St. John’s wort—a natural antidepressant that may interact with medications?

Henryk Różański states that antidepressant effects have been attributed to alcoholic and oil extracts of St. John’s wort.

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Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin K2 — the missing key to strong bones and clear arteries?

Jan Jaśkowski presents K2 as an important partner to D3: it may support bones and limit calcium deposits in the arteries.

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Vitamins and minerals

Selenium — the element missing from Polish soil?

Jerzy Zięba points out that low levels of selenium in soil are linked to widespread deficiencies of this element.

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