A natural health remedy... I EAT CHARCOAL!

Well... I don't technically eat it, I just swallow it in capsule form. 

WHAT?

Yup... It's Charcoal!

 

  This is a special kind of charcoal called activated charcoal and if you don't have some in your medicine cabinet I highly recommend changing that.  I bring this up today because I had some kind of stomach bug or food issues happen the other day and when I remembered this trick I went strait to the health food store to pick some up.  

 

  What activated charcoal does is absorb toxins in the body reducing their ill effects.  So in cases of food poisoning, bad bloating or gas, nausea, and some other choice bodily functions... this stuff just might do the trick to get you back to feeling better.  With minimal side effects this is a good first option to try before rushing to the doctor or using over the counter meds such as that pink slimy stuff.  Some stomach issues can be very serious, so if you really feel like you need a trip to the doctor, do it.  Never be a natural health martyr...  I have a strong belief that there is a place for natural and modern medicine to work together for optimal health.  My recommendations are when taking this drink plenty of water and don't over do it, the dosage on the bottle is usually all you need maybe even less. 

Moral of the story is that sometimes we eat bad food and this is just one of the many natural alternatives to soak up toxins and restore balance to the body.

I have had a lot of success with activated charcoal and thankfully this did the trick yesterday and today to get me back to health again.  For more info on activated charcoal check out webmd's information.

 

“The greatest wealth is Health.” ~Unknown

Here's to healthy digestion :)

~Namaste~