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Lavender — a scent that calms the nerves and helps you sleep?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that lavender oil may relieve mild nervous tension and exhaustion and help people fall asleep.
Read the answer →Seizures after vaccination — a rare exception or a warning being overlooked?
The STOP NOP Association says that severe seizures occur in 1 in 106,000 children.
Read the answer →Fructose — a healthy sugar from fruit or a silent enemy of the liver?
Jerzy Jaśkowski claims that high fructose intake can lead to fatty liver.
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.
Read the answer →Stroke — what don’t we know about how to prevent it?
Paul Clayton points out that social isolation is associated with a 30 percent increase in stroke risk, and that inflammation may be a possible cause.
Read the answer →Multiple sclerosis — can diet and vitamin D change the course of the disease?
Jerzy Jaśkowski cites a study in which taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D for six months was said to result in a remission of MS lasting almost six years.
Read the answer →Drug ads on television — information or an attempt to get us popping pills?
Jerzy Jaśkowski argues that television presents a product containing 2,000 units as the best choice, even though that dose is meant for a child.
Read the answer →Cistus — a trendy herb that can beat viruses and bacteria?
Henryk Różański warns that research findings on Cistus cannot be directly applied to treating serious infections in humans.
Read the answer →Sea buckthorn — orange berries that heal the skin and mucous membranes?
Henryk Różański attributes to sea buckthorn oil the ability to stimulate tissue renewal and speed the healing of wounds, ulcers, erosions, burns, and frostbite.
Read the answer →Apricot kernel amygdalin — a banned cancer drug or a dangerous myth?
Henryk Różański warns that swallowed amygdalin releases hydrogen cyanide, which does not destroy only cancer cells.
Read the answer →Vaccines and autoimmune diseases — can the immune system get confused?
Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi describes how overwhelmed clearance of cellular debris can trigger a reaction against the body’s own antigens and sustain inflammation.
Read the answer →Apple cider vinegar — a homemade elixir for blood sugar and digestion?
Michał Tombak states that apple cider vinegar was said to lower glucose and insulin levels after a meal.
Read the answer →Stomach ulcers — are bacteria, stress, or painkillers to blame?
Henryk Różański says that Helicobacter pylori infection occurs in about half of people, while peptic ulcer disease affects about one in ten.
Read the answer →Knee osteoarthritis — are injections and surgery the only option?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that after one and two years, patients after arthroscopy felt similar to those treated conservatively.
Read the answer →Drugs withdrawn from the market — why were they considered safe for years?
Jerzy Zięba says that Vioxx was withdrawn only after about 100,000 deaths, and that after the drug was introduced, patients began to get sicker or die more often.
Read the answer →Arnica — mountain herb for bruises that may be poisonous?
Henryk Różański warns that an overdose of arnica may disrupt heart function, cause stomach problems, dizziness and headaches, and even loss of consciousness.
Read the answer →Oak bark — Grandma’s remedy for diarrhea and bleeding gums?
Henryk Różański describes a strong decoction of oak bark, drunk or used as a mouth rinse, as helpful for stopping bleeding gums.
Read the answer →Vitamin C and atherosclerosis — is a heart attack hidden scurvy of the arteries?
Hubert Czerniak claims that an optimal level of vitamin C should prevent lipids from building up in blood vessels and slow the development of atherosclerosis.
Read the answer →Lugol’s solution — is drinking iodine from the pharmacy a good idea?
Jerzy Jaśkowski claims that iodine should only be given during a specific period around the arrival of a radioactive cloud, and that outside this period it is harmful.
Read the answer →Infant vaccination schedule — how many injections are too many?
The STOP NOP Association says that by six months of age, an infant receives a total of 24–26 doses of foreign antigens.
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