Activated Charcoal

I took activated charcoal the other day in the afternoon and it felt like it really helped me feel better. I took it 2 hours after ABX and then waited at least 3 hours to take abc again that day. I then took activated charcoal again in the evening.

Is it ok to take activated charcoal twice a day mid afternoon and then before bed?

Wondering if this is to much charcoal and could do more harm than good to my gut etc?

Kirky - Just make sure you're able to fit in your probiotics...with twice daily dosing of the binder.

My llfnp suggested a fiber supplement before bed with a tall glass of water. I take it at the same time j take my Zoloft. Is this considered a binder like charcoal and should I take it separate from anything else?

I'm continuing to have extreme fatigue (sleeping 18 hours) since starting ceftin last week. My detox doesn't seem to be touching fatigue (dry skin brushing, glutathione 2 day, alka seltzer gold, vitamins, probiotics, epsom baths, oil pulling, fiber). Should this be helping fatigue and is fatigue a herx?

Also does anyone know what bugs ceftin targets?

((((((Hugs)))))))

smcalumni96 -
No, fiber products like psyllium husk and metamucil-typ powders are not binders... fiber helps fecal matter not bulk and get stopped up by helping to "push" the mass through more effectively (for lack of a better description). The binder is actually leaching toxins from tissues. So you're likely OK taking your fiber and Zoloft simultaneously.

As Girlie mentioned, fatigue is so very common - tough to know if it's the infection, a herx from the treatment, or perhaps even a viral load that has resurfaced since your immune system is overloaded and preoccupied.

Try to rest as much as you possible can. If you're fatigued it's because your body really really needs rest so that it can redirect that energy toward healing. Give in. ;)

-p