To my Fellow Pakistanis- Does Jahoar Chakootra aka a Magical Weight Loss Drink really Works?

 

 

I have been putting off this post for months now. Today due to terrible British weather, torrential downpours and a splitting migraine, result of bad bad weather, I am in desperate mood to vent my spleen at someone or something. The target of my anger is Johar Chakotra, a magical weight loss drink, sold across Pakistan in Homeopethic stores and medical and health stores. 

Please note: I do not want to affront anyone with my comments.

I've noticed through my blog that so many people from Pakistan are using search engines to discover whether Johar Chakotra is a magical weight loss drink or not. The search engines has led them to my site. We all know that loosing weight can be an important issue for the majority of people at some point in their lives. I am not an expert on weight loss, but I have rubbed shoulders with Johar Chakotra. And in my opinion, no this is not a weight loss drink.

My Personal Experience

I fell into a trap of using this magical drink when my anorexia nervosa was at its peak. The advertising company painstakingly points out the numerous benefits of consuming this magical drink, i.e. weight loss, slimmer waist, clear skin, lower cholesterol and God knows what else. Though the marketing gurus cannot stop gushing about the 100% natural ingredients, but one should bear in mind that  products that are natural are not 100% safe. On average you have to consume three bottles a week for a prolonged period of time, till you've achieved your desired weight loss goal.  In order to shed those extra kilos, you have to avoid red meat, rice, and.... I cannot remember rest of the list.

What Johar Chakotra does to your body

Johar Chakotra gives you frequent bowel movements, thus giving you a false sense of body cleansing. For a few hours, a person may be lighter due to fluid loss but it does nothing to help you lose fat. It may cause toxins to come out of body but It also places your health at danger.

Side Effects from Magical Drink

After I used Jorhar Chakotra (I'm kicking myself mentally for being such an asinine loser at that time).

I always felt nauseous.

My skin turned a horrid shade of yellow.

My potassium levels were severely depleted.

I do not event to talk about horrible stomach cramps.

My hair started to fall out in chunks.

My skin became extra dry and flaky.

I had a chronic constipation and I was passing out right left right.

I was dehydrated and lacked energy.

Aside from the bad effects on health, I ran out of my rupees and had to run around Islamabad on my anorexic limbs to find a  reliable money exchange company, so I could exchange my GBP for PKR. Oh, and not to forget how my mother discovered the receipt for these magical drinks in the trash can and in a pure Eastern manner had to confide in my father about my new weight loss adventure (sniff sniff). I was so clever at hiding those empty bottles, but I guess my parents are more cleverer than me. Everyday a dustbin man would come into our neighborhood to collect rubbish. I would be the first in my street to run out and greet him with those empty bottles. Then I would dash back inside and thank God that I managed to escape my Mother and Grandmother's eagle eye watch.

The final nail in my anorexic coffin was, when I returned to UK, and my GP subjected me to a full blood test. The results showed that my kidneys were failing and that lecture by my GP in her stern voice over the use of 3rd market products still haunts my living nights and days.

 

Please consult a dietitian or a professional before you make a decision to use any weight loss products. I cannot stress enough how imperative that is for your well-being. Do seek medical attention if after using Johar Chakotra you experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and other bowel problems in order to prevent more serious complications. Learn from me...