Thanks for the advice legaleagle and Kristine! The metamucil works for me, I just wanted to make sure there weren't any hidden carbs in it. So if I go to the health food store they will have just plain old psyllium husks there? I'm assuming I would mix it the same way as metamucil? One tsp. to 8 oz. water? Now that I am looking at the container of metamucil it does list some things I can't pronounce...assuming these would be the chemicals legaleagle mentioned. I am always interested in *natural* remedies, so anything else you can think of for me would be greatly appreciated! I remember back in the *old days* grandma's used to make kids take Cod Liver Oil....(thankfully MINE didn't do that!)...does that keep things *regular* too?? Just wondering! Thanks again! I really enjoy visiting this message board and am learning so much from everyone. As I had predicted, this site is really keeping me focused! It's much easier to stay on track knowing I'm not "alone"!!! Have a great day!