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We have 322 expert articles with research and specialist opinions on health — in 14 languages
Menopause — how can you relieve hot flashes without hormones?
Andrzej Frydrychowski says that products containing plant isoflavones, especially from soy, are an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) based on synthetic medicines.
Read the answer →Hemorrhoids—a distressing problem that can be treated at home?
Henryk Różański describes enemas, sitz baths, and compresses made with a loosestrife decoction for hemorrhoids, used 3–4 times a day.
Read the answer →Clinical trials whose results were not published — what has been hidden from us?
Jerzy Zięba claims that reports of serious side effects have not yet been presented in the results of ongoing clinical trials.
Read the answer →Fennel tea for babies — a safe way to treat colic?
Henryk Różański says that an old recipe recommended fennel infusion for young children and specified the dosage.
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 →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 →Vitamin C IV Drips — A Therapy Hospitals Don’t Want to Use?
Jerzy Zięba claims that a vitamin C therapy available in Poland guarantees recovery within one to three days.
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 →Heartburn and stomach tablets — do medicines for excess stomach acid cause harm after years of use?
M. S. Sater and H. A. Giha indicate that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with low magnesium and vitamin B12 levels, as well as a higher risk of C. difficile infection.
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