I can absolutely identify with your frustration here. What I have found is that if I try to combine (mix) one author's suggestions or their website information with another's recommended relief, this most always fails and does nothing but make the problem worse.
I have to tell you honestly that you need to stick with ONE program ONLY for a period of time and see how you do.
If there is not enough soluable fiber in a recipe (meal) then simply add some of Heather's acacia powder somewhere, as it does not change the taste nor texture of a recipe.
I encourage you not to seek incorporating suggestions from various authors' programs or you WILL get frustrated, just like I have in the past. Each program is meant to work in synchrony within its own boundaries... may work, may not. Heather's simplicity of treatment ALWAYS works if followed faithfully, and then you can explore your own tolerances to specific foods from there.
Some days I can indulge in some extra things, and some days I cannot. Every 'body' is different, and it seems for me a lot depends on the stress level in my life at the time, and believe it or not even the weather outside can in some ways dictate what foods I can or cannot tolerate on any given day. Talk about a merry-go-round. The secret for me is to keep my pantry well stocked with a variety of things I know are safe to eat and choose the ones that I have found will work for me on a given day. Quick homemade soups are a favorite of mine any time of the year... tummy and spirit soothers if made with appropriate ingredients.
Pick a program and follow it, see what happens. I recommend Heather's, as it is simplistic and not complicated at all. I see no need to throw away money on what MIGHT work and then doesn't, only making matters worse, and increasing the frustration and stress level.
Give some thought to all of this. I wish you the best in your symptom control.
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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