Activated Charcoal for bloatedness (Does it work?)

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So...as the title says? Any of you use it? Does it work? Not sure why...but have been bloated this whole frikken winter to the point where it actually looks like I have a bit of a boepie going....not to mention that it is rather uncomfortable and that I cant get my fav cargo pants buttoned! I am also not the one that can let rip wherever I am so poeping as I go along aint a option!

Any of you use it and does it work? Where do you buy it from? Do you use the powder, tabs or capsules? Is it expensive?
 
Haven't heard of it used for that but my instinct tells me no it won't work. Charcoal will work against some toxins & poisons though.

For bloat I'd suggest cutting out diary for 2-3 weeks and see if that helps. Lots of people are mildly lactose intolerant without realizing it. In fact the percentage is so high that some say lactose intolerance is normal & being lactose tolerant is the exception. In animals they start of being tolerant (breast feed) & then lose it later.
 
Black tea. With some sugar.

Keep on drinking it tonight and tell me if you don't feel better.

Also, lay off alcohol if you are using it.
 
HavocXphere said:
Haven't heard of it used for that but my instinct tells me no it won't work. Charcoal will work against some toxins & poisons though.

For bloat I'd suggest cutting out diary for 2-3 weeks and see if that helps. Lots of people are mildly lactose intolerant without realizing it. In fact the percentage is so high that some say lactose intolerance is normal & being lactose tolerant is the exception. In animals they start of being tolerant (breast feed) & then lose it later.
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I simply can not live without diary. Life just wont be worth living without milk in my coffee, mayo and cheesy treats!

All websites I have read so far say that activated charcoal's big uses is for bloatedness as it is brilliant at absorbing gasses in your stomach and intestines?
 
teraside said:
Black tea. With some sugar.

Keep on drinking it tonight and tell me if you don't feel better.

Also, lay off alcohol if you are using it.
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mmm will give that a go thank you. I ONLY drink Rooibos though. I dont touch that English Early Grazies! Bleh....Gee my droe bek!

I only drink over the weekend...and not every weekend so that aint the prob.
 
ocleroux said:
mmm will give that a go thank you. I ONLY drink Rooibos though. I dont touch that English Early Grazies! Bleh....Gee my droe bek!
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Five Roses would be better, but Rooibos would do the same, just make it a bit stronger.

Drink until about 8 pm tonight and see if you feel better.
 
Lounger said:
Just burn your meat a bit on the braai.
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With the added disadvantage of being full of carcinogenics. :(

ocleroux said:
I simply can not live without diary.
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Not exactly the ideal problem solving attitude. ;)

ocleroux said:
All websites I have read so far say that activated charcoal's big uses is for bloatedness as it is brilliant at absorbing gasses in your stomach and intestines?
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Go for it. You can't really do much damage with charcoal either way. Worst case scenario is a bit of constipation when you start.
 
HavocXphere said:
Not exactly the ideal problem solving attitude. ;)


Go for it. You can't really do much damage with charcoal either way. Worst case scenario is a bit of constipation when you start.
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What can I say...I would make a terrible Jew. I want either cheese or mayo on my meat wherever and whenever possible! :-)

Oh crap..constipation! What a trade off! urg hehe. Will get a light laxative with it just in case. Will go past Dischem tomorrow and see if they have got. I must just remember not to take it just before or after meals and taking my multi vitamin. It can apparently absorb some of the nutrients also and does not work great for bloatedness if your tum tum is full of diary goodness! hehe
 
snobee said:
Hmm, I think you guys mean dairy... and not "diary" which is the thing you do recording in :)
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It's a poep diary snobee :p ;) :D

How are you feeling with the tea bro? Any improvement?
 
teraside said:
It's a poep diary snobee :p ;) :D

How are you feeling with the tea bro? Any improvement?
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Still bloated hey...but I just finished my first cup. Gonna go make a second one now. I normally take 4 sugars with my coffee or tea...but as per your instructions only used two now. It is BLEH! lol
 
How much water do you drink?

Find what is bloating you, generally diary, not enough water, excess water. You could also try pro biotics to help digest whatever is not getting digested. How much fruit do you eat?
 
killadoob said:
How much water do you drink?

Find what is bloating you, generally diary, not enough water, excess water. You could also try pro biotics to help digest whatever is not getting digested. How much fruit do you eat?
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I dont drink much water...mostly coffee during the day...I will normally have a glass of water before bed time though. I already am taking pro biotics with additional digestive enzymes to see if that worked. Been on it since beginning of this month. NO cigar. I hate fruit! Main reason...I cant have it with cheese or mayo! lol. My diet has not changed though and this bloatedness only started in the winter. I have decided to switch to full grain bread instead of white as I know many people get bloated from that...but no change either.
 
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ocleroux said:
...Any of you use it and does it work? Where do you buy it from? Do you use the powder, tabs or capsules? Is it expensive?
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I have used the powder (last week in fact) and it is very cheap. Get ready for a black mouth and stool. Quite a laugh. Oh yes it works.
 
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