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Old Nov 28th, 2004, 19:36   #1
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Alchohol and Delhi Belly

Someone has told me that a slug of gin or whisky before and after a meal can help ward off stomach problems. Fact or fiction- any thoughts?
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Old Nov 28th, 2004, 23:06   #2
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Fiction.
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Old Nov 29th, 2004, 05:13   #3
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happy fiction though ...
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Old Nov 29th, 2004, 12:01   #4
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Side note is that if the Amoebic has settled in the liver, the drink will speed you on your ultimate destination..
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Thought it was too good to be true!
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Old Nov 29th, 2004, 16:55   #6
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If I were you I would test out the theory myself

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Old Dec 9th, 2004, 19:37   #7
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Hang on though, isn't here something about pickling the liver as a preservative!!!
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Old Dec 9th, 2004, 22:41   #8
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2 good 2 b true!!!
Done that..doesn't help.
even of you have no syptomes of Delhi belly....if you go overboard with gin/whisky etc..chances are high that you'll have one next day.
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