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31 Jul 2006
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Charlcoal tablets
Doc, I have a "slidding" hernia and I was told that I could take charlcoal tablets which would help alot. May I take these tablets and what would they do for my hernia?
CyberDoc
Dear JJ
Charcoal absorbs gasses and impurities and will help for the bloating.
See http://www.mayoclinic.co.za/hernia_heartburn_unit.htm
Charcoal absorbs gasses and impurities and will help for the bloating.
See http://www.mayoclinic.co.za/hernia_heartburn_unit.htm
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