„Vinca: una planta perenne de la que se obtuvo un medicamento contra el cáncer”
Ashwagandha — Indian root that puts out stress, or trendy placebo?
Jan Jaśkowski presents ashwagandha as an adaptogen that helps people cope with stress and makes it easier to fall asleep.
Read the answer →Lily of the valley—a beautiful flower that heals the heart but can kill?
Henryk Różański states that lily of the valley increases the force of heart muscle contractions and is recommended for mild heart failure.
Read the answer →Hops — the beer flower that helps you sleep better than a pill?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) indicates that preparations made from hop cones may help with sleep and relieve mild nervous tension.
Read the answer →Castor oil — grandma’s laxative or something more?
Henryk Różański describes castor oil as an ingredient in creams and ointments that helps moisturize the skin and protect it from drying out.
Read the answer →Dry, itchy skin — creams or an underlying problem?
Henryk Różański claims that Sodium Laureth Sulfate dries out the skin, causes itching and redness, and leads to spots.
Read the answer →Sandy Everlasting—Golden Flowers That Get Stagnant Bile Moving?
Henryk Różański describes sandy everlasting as a plant that stimulates bile production and flow and protects the liver tissue.
Read the answer →Prebiotics—what are you really feeding the bacteria that govern your health?
Henryk Różański explains that organic acids produced after inulin fermentation acidify the large intestine and stimulate its movement.
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 →Liposomal vitamin C — breakthrough or marketing gimmick?
Jerzy Zięba says that ordinary vitamin C works better than liposomal vitamin C during an infection.
Read the answer →Hashimoto’s — Can Herbs and Diet Support an Ailing Thyroid?
Henryk Różański mentions, among other things, hare’s ear, water plantain, pumpkin seed oil, and preparations made from chaste tree and other herbs.
Read the answer →Measles and the MMR vaccine — where does the truth lie?
The STOP NOP Association describes measles as risky for some people, but also attributes possible health benefits to it.
Read the answer →Canadian horseweed—a wasteland weed that stops bleeding?
Henryk Różański lists Canadian horseweed as a remedy used for diarrhea, bleeding, and wounds that are slow to heal.
Read the answer →Peat mud — bog mud that treats joints and infertility?
Peat mud is used mainly in baths, compresses and wraps, and its extracts are also used in cosmetics and medicinal products.
Read the answer →Cardamom — a spice that soothes the stomach and freshens the breath?
Cardamom preparations are said to stimulate digestion, relax smooth muscles, and have, among other effects, bile-promoting and carminative properties.
Read the answer →Pomegranate Bark — An Old Remedy for Tapeworms That Has Been Forgotten?
Henryk Różański describes pomegranate bark as an old remedy for tapeworms and other parasites.
Read the answer →Sea squill — a forgotten heart medicine or rat poison?
Sea squill was used for circulatory failure, especially when it caused swelling or ascites.
Read the answer →Canadian Goldenseal — the Indians’ golden root that sold out of the forests?
Goldenseal was described primarily as a remedy to stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding and excessive menstrual bleeding.
Read the answer →Keto or just fewer carbs—why make things difficult?
The data described do not show that a ketogenic diet is necessary: benefits have also been reported with 80–90 g of carbohydrates per day.
Read the answer →Fat — the number one enemy wrongly accused?
The Rodzeń brothers and Prof. David Ludwig challenge the widespread advice to limit fat, especially saturated fat.
Read the answer →Guarana — energy from the jungle or a quiet blow to the heart?
Guarana may reduce fatigue, but it cannot be considered safe for every heart.
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