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Exercise While Fasting — Does Exercising on Vegetables Alone Speed Up Weight Loss?
Ewa Dąbrowska describes a fruit-and-vegetable fast combined with exercise as a way to address the causes of obesity, but does not say whether the weight loss lasts.
Read the answer →Pine Buds — A Forest Syrup Stronger Than the One from the Pharmacy?
They are also said to dry the bronchial tubes, have an antiseptic effect, and widen the airways.
Read the answer →Water starwort — an aquatic plant we overlook, but which may heal?
Henryk Różański lists water starwort as a remedy used for inflammation, spasms, liver problems, and skin conditions.
Read the answer →Vitamin P—the forgotten vitamin that seals blood vessels?
Bioflavonoids have antioxidant effects, may ease inflammation and allergies, and may protect the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Read the answer →Mother of Thousands — the plant that gives birth to new plants on its leaves and heals wounds?
Henryk Różański lists Bryophyllum pinnatum as a remedy for wounds, pressure sores, burns, and frostbite.
Read the answer →Burnet saxifrage — a forgotten root for coughs and hoarseness?
Burnet saxifrage root is used primarily for respiratory catarrh, as well as digestive complaints.
Read the answer →Agave—the tequila plant that heals skin and joints?
It is also used for eye and joint ailments, as well as breast inflammation, inflammation of the genital organs, and hemorrhoids.
Read the answer →Orange blossom — a scent that calms the nerves and heart?
The oil is used to improve the flavor and scent of medicines, perfumes, drinks, and food; the blossom is also added to tea blends.
Read the answer →Avens — a clove-scented root for diarrhea and gums?
Henryk Różański notes that avens rhizome helps with diarrhea and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Read the answer →Blackberry leaf — free tea for diarrhea?
Henryk Różański says that blackberry leaf has an astringent and antidiarrheal effect and is suitable for rinsing.
Read the answer →Lime fruits—a forgotten remedy growing under your window?
Henryk Różański says that lime fruits are used for coughs, sore throats, and inflammation of the digestive tract.
Read the answer →Strychnine — the deadly poison that was once prescribed as medicine?
Yes — nux-vomica seeds and strychnine were once used medicinally, and their use was once widespread.
Read the answer →Birthwort — the herb that healed wounds but now inspires fear?
It was also used for asthma, fever, whooping cough and arthritis, as well as to treat parasites.
Read the answer →Figs—a sweet fruit, but do the leaves lower blood sugar?
Figs are also described as helpful for colds, coughs, and respiratory complaints.
Read the answer →Asarabacca — a woodland plant that causes vomiting, but was once used as medicine?
In the past, it was also used for constipation, stomach and intestinal complaints, parasites, jaundice, and problems with urination.
Read the answer →Peony — the garden flower that calmed epilepsy?
The roots were used, among other things, for digestive cramps, neuralgia, migraine, nervousness, rheumatism, and epilepsy.
Read the answer →We’re living shorter lives — is what we eat to blame?
Excess calories, obesity, and highly processed foods are linked to disease and shorter lives.
Read the answer →Water memory — nonsense or knowledge no one wants to hear?
Jerzy Zięba presents water as having structure, but water memory remains a disputed claim.
Read the answer →Back pain — is surgery really the only option?
Jan Jaśkowski recommends starting with conservative treatment: a gradual return to movement and rehabilitation, and considering surgery only in specific cases.
Read the answer →Pregnancy and back pain — can an osteopath help when you’re not allowed to take medication?
An osteopath assesses spinal mobility and may use gentle techniques to relax tissues and improve joint mobility.
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