Well first of all I definitely sympasize with your IBS-D. This has been my problem as well, though the acacia fiber, peppermint capsules, and Heather's teas are making a world of difference in how I feel and how much time I spend on the 'potty'. Even so, I need to get my appetite back and focus on cooking healthy IBS safe foods for myself.
I personally would say that if you have not been taking any other fiber supplement prior to switching to Healther's product, then you need to go slowly. More is not always 'better' too soon. Stay at one dose for 4 days and then add another 1/2 teaspoon with each a.m. and p.m. dose. When you have had no problems for 4 days at whatever level, then keep continuing that. If you find that you are symptomatic again, then increase the dose by another 1/2 tsp. every 4 days until you again reach bowel stability. You can take up to 4 tablespoons (divided in a.m. and p.m. doses) a day in time, though not everyone needs that much to remain stable.
I suggest you keep a journal of how much you took each day, and what you ate that day. Eventually you will figure out your own personal program by reviewing the information in your journal. Some of us can eat some things that others cannot. The idea is to SLOWLY stretch the colon and keep it that way so that you can digest food normally (or at least more normally). If you stretch it too fast, then you're most likely gonna have pain! Make sure you are eating IBS safe foods, too. Your gut will let you know when you have cheated... 
This is like putting pieces of a puzzle together that finally reveals your own picture in the end!
Best to you. 
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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My take on this... and ask Heather or her staff for more info
