Jeff Jones, I've said this in the archives. What worked for my dad and his constipation is a nightly cup of tea, called Laci LeBeau Dieters Tea - in the red box. Don't try the flavored types. They didn't work for us. This seemed to us to be a non-drug way to deal with keeping bowels moving. BTW this is usually available in health food stores. Follow the directions. Don't steep the tea too long or you may have TOO MUCH action. I've used it upon occasion when my diet gets a little too low in fat, I also get slow. Call if you want some and can't find any. (Is it blasphemous to drink tea in Seattle/coffee land?) Sara 708-979-4145