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Hi Ervin, Psyllium is a fiber, which would certainly aid with constipation; I've not heard of using black walnut hulls before, but I'd imagine that would count as some type of fiber. Cascara is a powerful laxative, which should not be used on a regular basis. Irish moss is a type of fiber. The rest of the ingredients are herbs with which I have little familiarity; I'm not aware that any of them are fibrous. Fiber is generally a good idea, particularly psyllium. I couldn't speak for the herbs. Cascara, depending on how much is present, has the potential to injure the colon. I think, myself, that psyllium in a form such as Metamucil would be cheaper. You could add a generic multivitamin/mineral such as your doctor might recommend. I would try not to use cascara; although its laxative effects certainly bring relief, it's better to get advice from your doctor on safe compounds, stool softeners, etc. My very best regards, Kathrynne ERVIN J MCCARTHY wrote: > > Kathrynne, thank you for your response. Herbal Fiber Blend has numerous > vitamins which I can list if you feel is necessary. The blend hasPsyllium > husk,black walnut hulls, Hibiscus flowers, shavegrass, Licorice root, > Alfalta leaves, Cascara bark,Oatstraw, pumpkin seed,Irish Moss, Yucca stalk, > passion flower leaves and stems, Marsh mellow root, cinnamon bark, violet > leaves, slippery elm bark,Mullein leaves, Paprika ground fruit, cinnamon > oil. Thanks again for your diligence for in > [log in to unmask] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 1999 9:25 AM > Subject: Re: Herbal Fiber Blend > > > Dear Ervin, > > No, I'm not familiar with Aim or its products. Some of the herbal > > products are powerful stimulant laxatives, and should be used with care. > > If you send me the list of ingredients on the lable, I might be able to > > offer some help. > > Best, > > Kathrynne > > > > ERVIN J MCCARTHY wrote: > > > > > > Kathrynne, have you heard of Herbal Fiber Blend byAim? I wonder if you > have > > > any recommendations for its use for constipation.? Thank you > > > > > > [log in to unmask] > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <[log in to unmask]> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]> > > > Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 8:38 AM > > > Subject: Re: Re NonPD / Topic-Names in Subject-Header-Lines > > > > > > > Well, anyway, you're not wicked, Michel -- the East witch was a good > > > > one! > > > > Kathrynne > > > > > > > > Michel Margosis wrote: > > > > > > > > > > If you are counting noses, I too am completely with you. I do not > sort > > > the > > > > > incoming mail, but I do use my delete key liberally. > > > > > Michel > > > > > > > > > > Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Judith, I'm with you 100%. > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Kathrynne > > > > > > Wicked Witch of the South > > > > > > > > > > > > judith richards wrote: > > > > > > > I realize this Topic-Name list was set up to help people > filter > > > out > > > > > > > unwanted messages. > > > > > > > I guess I'm one of the culprits causing problems by not > > > conforming > > > > > > > exactly to the Topic-Name list. I don't have the time or energy > to > > > look > > > > > > > up the list of acceptable words each time I send a message. I do > > > make an > > > > > > > effort to identify the subject matter. If that's not good > enough, > > > just > > > > > > > delete anything with my name on it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Judith - aka The Wicked Witch Of The North > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > > > > Medical nutrition therapy > > > > Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" > > > > "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" > > > > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ > > > > -- > > Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > > Medical nutrition therapy > > Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" > > "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" > > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/