I have had great relief using prune juice, and for an even stronger effect use prune juice with pulp. I have always eaten lots of high fiber food, but in my case it took the "stimulation effect" than one gets from the juice. Almost like a laxative, but from a natural food product. I warm it up in the microwave first (UGG), There was an endorsement recently for this product from Joe Graedon who writes "The peoples Pharmacy" col in the newspaper. Lanier Maddux 63/3/2 N4AG Chattanooga (choo-choo town) Tenn. Home of Lookout Mtn & Rock City