Beth, I'm glad that you call me your friend, that makes me feel good. I heard back from that herb place and looks like the g-zymes are going to take some time for a full benefit like the Triphala...I'm still taking the Triphala along with it, but only half the dose. I used to use ALOT of laxatives...suppositories, dulcolax, you name it. It's probably been a couple months now since I've last taken that crap... How are you doing though? Are you coping a little better??