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saw an acupuncturist on Saturday who suggested a number of supplements that I began taking that same day: 2 fluid ounces of Aloe Vera gel a day, a calcium/vitamin D/Magnesium twice daily supplement (I take it once a day though), a digestive enzyme (Betaine HCI, Glutamic HCI, Papain, Pepsin, Pancreatin 6x, and Ox Bile Extract - with each meal), and a GI herbal blend pill (Marshmallow, Cranesbill, Slippery Elm, Chamomile, Aloe Vera Powder, Cabbage - 600mg total three times a day).

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It isn't just the aloe there that is a problem but the enzymes too. Not that enzymes are bad, but when starting or when taking too much, sudden D is probable. I took enzymes a few months ago when a friend said how well they worked and to take one an hour then start tapering off. I got bad sudden D from it.
And those GI pills, all of them, are who-ha. They don't work and oftentimes make people worse. Your diet and your teas sound fine. To get back on track after D up the acacia slightly and drink lots of tea and eat real safe foods for about 2 days.

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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!

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