Heather's Tummy Fiber CAN ~ Organic Acacia Senegal 16 oz. for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Customer Reviews of Heather's Tummy Fiber CAN ~ Organic Acacia Senegal 16 oz. for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Customer Review: Such a difference in my life
Summary: 5 Stars
I was diagnosed with IBS two months ago after roughly six months of having *no idea* what the HECK was wrong with me -- Horrible constipation and gas for months on end. I was at the end of my rope. My doctor gave me a print-out about IBS that was last edited in 1994. Not much help. I found Heather's site and purchased the acacia fiber. It was about a week before I saw any results, but when I did, WOW! I feel 1000x better then I have in almost a year. My constipation is about 80% gone; I still have some bad days but overall I feel great. It lessoned my gas dramatically, but hasn't completely eliminated it as of yet -- I'm thinking of trying the fennel tea next. If anyone is reading this and wondering "Can it help me?" YES! You should give it a try. I felt myself slipping into depression over my inability to control my body. It was really awful. I feel as if this fiber saved my sanity. I never had pain, but I had plenty of embarrassment and no matter how much time I spent in the gym my stomach was always bloated and distended. I was too young to feel so old (39) I feel as if I have my life back under control. I cannot say enough about Heather's website or her products.Customer Review: Still not sure
Summary: 2 Stars
I think my symptoms may be more problematic than normal, as nothing seems to help. And I don't know if this product would help or not because it's such a pain to use that I haven't been able to stick with it.
The big problem is how horribly it dissolves in liquid. It's a big production of having to mix it just so - you have to, essentially, mix as you are pouring in the liquid, hot or cold, with a fork (a spoon doesn't seem to work well), otherwise it doesn't really dissolve at all, just gums up. Even doing it as instructed it still doesn't dissolve easily. It says to wait a few seconds, and then restir until all is dissolved.
I found it takes a few stirrings over a few minutes to get it to dissolve even when done as instructed. Try to vary from the instructions and you're likely to get gummy chunks that don't dissolve at all.
Most powders meant to dissolve in liquids aren't even close to being this finicky.
I'm guessing it would help to some degree, but it's just too much of a hassle, and I never noticed any improvement even when I did use it.
Customer Review: Works great -- and without the gas
Summary: 5 Stars
Tummy Fiber is one of the few dietary fibers that actually works for my constipation -- and that also does *not* create gas and bloating (due to fermenting) in my lower intestines. It may not be cheap, but it took me two months of testing other brands and fiber types (since my normal brand, Citrucel, was taken off the market), to find this particular combination of efficacy and lack of side effects (gas). The taste is somewhat bland, so I like to add a few packets of Crystal Light lemonade drink powder to perk up the taste. Another positive aspect of Tummy Fiber is that it is non-viscous, so it doesn't feel like you're swallowing a glassful of liquid goo!
Customer Review: a good option
Summary: 4 Stars
My husband had been using a Metamucil powder. I wanted to begin a fiber supplement, and I wanted something organic. This product works best when I mix it into my oatmeal, or applesauce, or something with that kind of consistency. It does have a slight taste when I use 6 teaspoons in one bowl of oatmeal, and it is not unpleasant. This powder does not mix in without some clumping. My husband mixes one teaspoon into a small glass of water twice a day, and that works for him. I'm not sure it helps as much as I want it to with irregularity. I have been using it everyday for a month, and still do not BM everyday. Still a work in progress....Customer Review: I guess it was O. K.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought a can of this for my mom who suffers from chronic diarrhea due to an inflamed colon. It may have helped or not. My mom refused to take it after a short while (she is 84 and very stubborn). I was careful to marker-out the little tab saying the product was "Made in Africa." My mom would never have taken it otherwise. I liked how the fiber was packaged with the extra top insert inside the can. I thought the fiber would stay very dry and useable. Now it sits on the shelf half empty. I may try it myself.