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Yes, I use the tummy fiber (3 tablespoons per day), which is totally different from Natural Calm. The purpose of the tummy fiber is to help you be able to increase your IF intake. The Natural Calm is a magnesium supplement which helps loosen stools and prevent C. They do two completely different things.

Heather is predominantly D, so she eats way more SF than what you or I would need to prevent C. You were right to start off by eating mostly SF to sort of calm your system down, but now you need to gradually add in sources of IF. And I would recommend lots of pureeing and cooking - nothing raw.

It might take your body awhile to adjust to the tummy fiber. You might even try backing off on your dose until the bloating goes away, then SLOWLY increase it again. I spent a LONG time working up to my current dose (at least 6 months). It may take awhile, but the benefits are worth it.

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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)

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