Abstract: The invention provides a composition which is effective in the prevention or delay of the onset of side effects associated with alcohol consumption or the reduction or alleviation of those effects. The composition of the invention includes activated charcoal and limestone, optionally activated limestone. Optionally, the composition of the invention also includes vitamin B1 and/or other agents such as fatigue relieving agents. Preferably, the composition of the invention is provided in the form of tablets or powder encapsulated in a gelatin capsule. The composition of the invention is provided in pre-dosed quantities varying from between about 100 and 500 milligrams per dose. The invention also provides a method of reducing or alleviating the deleterious effects associated with alcohol consumption.

Abstract: A method of installing in a building a suspension containing paramagnetic susceptible elements consisting essentially of:(A) providing in a non-metallic container 5-12 pounds of a composition consisting essentially of (i) 30-99 wt % of a carbonate or a mixture of two or more carbonates selected from the group consisting of magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, strontium carbonate, barium carbonate and mixtures thereof, wherein the carbonate or mixture of carbonates are in powder form, (ii) 1-70 wt % of activated carbon in powder form, (iii) 0.