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Podcast: The Power of God's Love
Episode: Ipecac, a heart attack, and things you just can’t get back
Description: Ipecac. No, I’m not talking about the story of the headless horseman. I’m talking about syrup. And this ain’t from Aunt Jemima or even Cousin T’s.
Ipecac syrup is some kinda tough stuff.
In fact, ipecac is what they use in medical situations (poisonings, etc.) to induce vomiting. So, obviously it’s not something your body needs or wants.
And yet, would you believe people have used it (and somebody probably is even as you read this) to look good? Well, sort of.
One famous example is Karen Carp...