Replied by Lisa (Jax) on 07/12/2015
I had the same problem (and I am the same age and post menopausal). Yes, the charcoal caps will help; take around 560 mg. There should be directions on the bottle. Sometimes, I will take another cap an hour or so after the first 2 caps, if I am not better. Remember it soaks up all vitamins, etc, so don't take 2 hours before or after.
I would definitely be looking at the EC sections on yeast, alkaline balance and digestive enzymes. I have a chronic yeast issue and developed stomach bloating problems related to that. The yeast effects the enzyme level of the stomach, inhibiting digestion, hence the bloating. It may just be a simple enzyme issue, but yeast overgrowth after menopause was suddenly an issue for me. The apple cider vinegar remedy (Ted's) is the #1 thing to do for bloating in my opinion.
