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#280129 - 08/28/06 06:58 AM
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Jordy
Reged: 08/12/06
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What is a good brand to use? Or, doesn't it matter?
Should I buy it whole and grind it myself or can I but the pre-gound meal?
Or is it best to use the whole seed? 
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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I don't understand how? Is it because IF will cause spasms and that makes you more C?
Yes. Have you read Heather's books? She explains it more clearly than I could. Knowing this is very fundamental to her diet, so I really recommend reading her books or this web site (not just the message boards) so you know the importance of soluble fiber!
--AC
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Is Natural Calm not available in stores? My local organic grocery store has a HUGE vitamin/supplement selection (half the store!) and they didn't have it. So, instead, I purchased a plain magnesium citrate supplement powder. Will this work the same as the Natural Calm, or does the NC have other stuff in it?
Is it safe to take every night? I started last night with half the recommended dose. How long before I should notice an improvement? I'm having BMs, but they're not smooth and continuous; they have that pebble-like texture that's a C trademark. I also feel like not everything is coming out. Very frustrating!!
Lisa, IBS-C
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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I have found the Calm product at every HFS I've been to.  Plus, Whole Foods and Wild Oats carries it too.
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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COOL! I will stop at Wild Oats this week. Thanks!!
Does anyone who happens to have a can of Natural Calm know if there are ingredients BESIDES the magnesium citrate? Just curious...
Lisa, IBS-C
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Jordy,
I do get pain and bloating now, but when I was taking SFS it was a lot worst plus I suffering so much more with chronic C. It was such a bad experience for me, that I'm very nervous of trying any SFS now. I'm not really C anymore, but sometimes I feel incomplete. Bloating is still a big issue for me :-(
I do OK with dry papayas so far. I buy them at the Whole Food store and they only have a little sugar. I also buy my flax seeds whole at the Whole Food store. I ground them at home before, but I usually always have them whole with my cereal. They help A LOT with C. You should try 2tsp with your breakfast.
Blessings,
Abi
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