„Vinca: una planta perenne de la que se obtuvo un medicamento contra el cáncer”
Boron — the element you’ve never heard of, but without it do your joints hurt?
Henryk Różański states that 3 mg of sodium borate may reduce calcium loss from bones and their demineralization, and also limit magnesium loss.
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 →Eyebright — the herb that is supposed to restore sparkle to tired eyes?
Henryk Różański describes eyebright compresses as a treatment used for sore and tired eyes.
Read the answer →Sweet flag — the root from the swamp that wakes up a sluggish stomach?
Henryk Różański says that an infusion of sweet flag rhizome is supposed to stimulate digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Read the answer →Bloating? Kitchen caraway versus gas pills
Henryk Różański states that extracts from caraway fruits have carminative and antispasmodic effects.
Read the answer →Hyssop — the biblical herb for the bronchial tubes that we have forgotten?
Henryk Różański reports that a recommendation from 1861 prescribed hyssop for asthma, whooping cough and chronic bronchitis.
Read the answer →Aronia — Can This Tart Fruit Protect the Heart and Eyes?
Henryk Różański attributes improved coronary and ocular circulation to aronia’s anthocyanins and flavonoids.
Read the answer →Yarrow — the wayside herb that stops bleeding and saves the stomach?
Henryk Różański claims that yarrow may speed up blood clotting in cases of bleeding.
Read the answer →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.
Read the answer →Osteoporosis — Are Calcium and Medication the Right Approach?
Jerzy Zięba warns that using bisphosphonates may lead to atypical femur fractures.
Read the answer →Type 2 diabetes and a low-carbohydrate diet — can you stop taking medication?
Bracia Rodzeń report that after one year in a study involving about 330 people, 97% reduced or stopped using insulin, and 58% no longer had a diabetes diagnosis.
Read the answer →Milk thistle — a shield for the liver after years of medication?
Henryk Różański says that silymarin may protect liver cells from harmful substances, including paracetamol and alcohol.
Read the answer →Birch sap and leaves — a spring remedy for the kidneys or cheap sugary water?
Henryk Różański describes birch leaf extracts as diuretic and anti-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 →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 →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.
Read the answer →Senna and laxative herbs — can the intestines become dependent on them?
Henryk Różański explains that aloe can temporarily weaken bowel function and make natural bowel movements difficult, prompting people to use laxatives again.
Read the answer →Ginseng — root of strength or expensive placebo?
Henryk Różański says eleuthero is credited with supporting learning and memory and increasing resistance to adverse conditions.
Read the answer →Constipation — how can you get your bowels back into a regular rhythm without pills?
Henryk Różański says that pulp made from 2–3 grated apples, eaten on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, regulates bowel movements and may help with persistent constipation.
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