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Can Charcoal Tablets Help the Stomach Stay Flat?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica McCahon

The charcoal that is used for medicinal purposes is vastly different to the variety that’s found in barbecues and artists’ toolkits.

Jessica began her writing career in 1995 and is Senior Editor at a London communications agency, where she writes and edits corporate publications covering health, I.T., banking and finance. Jessica has also written for consumer magazines including "Cosmopolitan" and travel, home/lifestyle and bridal titles. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and journalism from the University of Queensland.