Blog
We have 600 expert articles with opinions of doctors and herbalists on health — in 14 languages
Calcium tablets — do they end up in the bones or the arteries?
Jerzy Zięba points out that the cited studies linked calcium supplements to a higher risk of arterial calcification, heart attack and stroke.
Read the answer →High doses of vitamin C and kidney stones — real risk or scare story?
Andrzej Frydrychowski claims that regular vitamin C supplementation reduces the risk of kidney stone formation.
Read the answer →Pfizer vaccine — what side effects came to light over time?
Jerzy Zięba says that two people experienced anaphylactic shock after their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and four volunteers developed Bell’s palsy.
Read the answer →Soy—healthy protein or a hormonal bomb on your plate?
Henryk Różański states that soy isoflavones can bind to estrogen receptors and are presented as beneficial before and during menopause.
Read the answer →Iatrogenic diseases — how many illnesses are caused by treatment itself?
Hubert Czerniak says that drug treatment can lead to kidney failure.
Read the answer →Echinacea — does it really boost immunity, or is it supplement marketing?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that oral echinacea herb juice taken early may prevent cold symptoms and relieve them faster than a placebo.
Read the answer →Chamomile for the eyes — home rinse or risky habit?
Henryk Różański describes chamomile infusion compresses for inflammation of the eyelids and conjunctiva, as well as for a gritty feeling or tired eyes: they should be applied for 30–45 minutes and repeated every 6 hours.
Read the answer →Niacin (Vitamin B3) — the forgotten vitamin for cholesterol and nerves?
Andrzej Frydrychowski claims that niacin can raise HDL, lower LDL and triglycerides, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Read the answer →Folic acid in pregnancy — are all forms equally good?
Andrzej Frydrychowski recommends L-methylfolate, which is meant to bypass the problem related to methylation.
Read the answer →Meningococcal vaccine — fear of the disease or of complications?
The STOP NOP Association states that the mortality rate for meningococcal sepsis may reach 20–70%.
Read the answer →Whooping cough is back — has the vaccine failed?
The STOP NOP Association claims that immunity after vaccination against whooping cough wears off within two years.
Read the answer →Processed meat and meat products — everyday food or slow poison?
Paul Clayton describes crispy bacon as carcinogenic.
Read the answer →Palm oil in sweets for children — what are our little ones really eating?
Grażyna Cichosz points out that palm oil fractions are used to produce fats for chocolate coatings and candies.
Read the answer →Having the disease or getting vaccinated—which provides more immunity?
The STOP NOP Association states that immunity after whooping cough can last from 4 to 20 years, while immunity after vaccination against the disease wanes within two years.
Read the answer →Rheumatoid arthritis — what remains when the medications stop working?
Henryk Różański recommends a devil’s claw decoction: four cups a day for 30–60 days.
Read the answer →Obesity — can you lose weight without starving yourself?
Bracia Rodzeń say that restricting carbohydrates can reduce hunger and speed up weight loss.
Read the answer →Ribwort plantain — a weed by the fence more effective than pharmacy syrup?
Henryk Różański describes ribwort plantain as a plant that soothes coughs, especially in syrups.
Read the answer →Valerian — natural calming without feeling groggy after taking pills?
Henryk Różański points out that valerian’s calming effect requires a large dose of tincture, and that improper drying, storage, or processing can deprive it of valuable constituents.
Read the answer →Vitamin C for Wrinkles — Collagen from Within Instead of Expensive Creams?
Henryk Różański points out that vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, which forms the basis for attributing an effect on skin aging to it.
Read the answer →Vaccinated and unvaccinated children — has anyone ever compared them?
Jerzy Jaśkowski states that diabetes was 26% more common among vaccinated children, while no cases were recorded in the unvaccinated group.
Read the answer →