Comments for Notes from the VP http://jflohr.wordpress.com Thoughts, questions, answers and daydreams from the head fiber guy at Konsyl HQ in Easton, MD Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:51:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Send me your Diverticulitis questions by Tony http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/send-me-your-diverticulitis-questions/#comment-764 Tony Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:55:30 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=71#comment-764 Hello, Im 36 and have diverticolitis, i dont seem to be having any issues with the condition except overwhelming cramping when sleeping, i get no more than 3 to 4 hrs of slkeep per night. I suffer every night almost like clockwork. Has anyone else experienced this if so any advice you could provide woulr be greatly appreaciated. Hello, Im 36 and have diverticolitis, i dont seem to be having any issues with the condition except overwhelming cramping when sleeping, i get no more than 3 to 4 hrs of slkeep per night. I suffer every night almost like clockwork. Has anyone else experienced this if so any advice you could provide woulr be greatly appreaciated.

]]> Comment on Running anyone? by Dan http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/running-anyone/#comment-763 Dan Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:06:03 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=76#comment-763 How I got here: the lid sticker that told me to visit Konsyl.com for a free shaker cup! I started off being a Metamucil junky when I was 28 or so (I'm 46 now), it just felt like a good daily habit. Tried other products... and when I found Konsyl (original), I was done. It just seems to work SO much better and doesn't add sugar or artificial sweeteners. It feels like the real deal... I hate it if I run out and have to use one of my standby "smooth fiber" products. Great to see the sailing stuff here too... just in the middle of planning a bareboat charter, which we do every year or two. You can keep Newport-to-Bermuda... give me short passages ending in blue-green, reef-lined, sandy 15' deep bays! How I got here: the lid sticker that told me to visit Konsyl.com for a free shaker cup! I started off being a Metamucil junky when I was 28 or so (I’m 46 now), it just felt like a good daily habit. Tried other products… and when I found Konsyl (original), I was done. It just seems to work SO much better and doesn’t add sugar or artificial sweeteners. It feels like the real deal… I hate it if I run out and have to use one of my standby “smooth fiber” products.

Great to see the sailing stuff here too… just in the middle of planning a bareboat charter, which we do every year or two. You can keep Newport-to-Bermuda… give me short passages ending in blue-green, reef-lined, sandy 15′ deep bays!

]]> Comment on The CFO and a Duck by an http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/the-cfo-and-a-duck/#comment-754 an Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:03:45 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-754 if i were a fish and the ocean were rye, i'd dive to the bottom, and there i would die! rye whiskey, rye whiskey, rye whiskey i cry! if i don't have whiskey, i surely will die! that't the song as i know it..many years ago:) I have been doing psyllium for almost 20 years..still ended up with diveriticulitis..crap..where does it stem from? old skin in the intestines? trying to be funny..just got results today..at least it's not cancer! :)also have IBS. nice combo aye? Have any diet ideas..nuts, berries pop-corn, and non-fat organic milk makes up a lot of my diet...rrrr..i'll smash my nuts, and i'm a female! ..too off the wall? too late no time to erase, i'm getting real hungry, so if there are any ideas out there, type a bit, thanks..anne:) if i were a fish and the ocean were rye,
i’d dive to the bottom, and there i would die!
rye whiskey, rye whiskey, rye whiskey i cry!
if i don’t have whiskey, i surely will die!

that’t the song as i know it..many years ago :) I have been doing psyllium for almost 20 years..still ended up with diveriticulitis..crap..where does it stem from? old skin in the intestines? trying to be funny..just got results today..at least it’s not cancer! :)also have IBS. nice combo aye? Have any diet ideas..nuts, berries pop-corn, and non-fat organic milk makes up a lot of my diet…rrrr..i’ll smash my nuts, and i’m a female! ..too off the wall? too late no time to erase, i’m getting real hungry, so if there are any ideas out there, type a bit, thanks..anne :)

]]> Comment on Running anyone? by Sam Snapp http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/running-anyone/#comment-747 Sam Snapp Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:25 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=76#comment-747 My gastroenterologist suggested that I use Original Konsyl which I did. I have been procrastinating for some time about asking for the shaker cup. Of course your website is on the container top. I have been stirring OK in the past. Your video on the use of the shaker makes it look a lot easer. Thank you My gastroenterologist suggested that I use Original Konsyl which I did. I have been procrastinating for some time about asking for the shaker cup. Of course your website is on the container top.
I have been stirring OK in the past. Your video on the use of the shaker makes it look a lot easer.

Thank you

]]> Comment on Running anyone? by Elle http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/running-anyone/#comment-746 Elle Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:36:35 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=76#comment-746 You came up on my feed of posts tagged "running." but i did eat my Fiber One today! for real. You came up on my feed of posts tagged “running.”

but i did eat my Fiber One today! for real.

]]> Comment on Fiber-deprived U.S. Presidents by Sophie http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/fiber-deprived-us-presidents/#comment-672 Sophie Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:39:18 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-672 Hey, Sophie Lee here, thanks for the shoutout! I didn't know the story about President Reagan, that's very interesting stuff! I do find it reassuring that you can be about as high achieving as you can get and still not be regular! Hey, Sophie Lee here, thanks for the shoutout! I didn’t know the story about President Reagan, that’s very interesting stuff! I do find it reassuring that you can be about as high achieving as you can get and still not be regular!

]]> Comment on Send me your Diverticulitis questions by jflohr http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/send-me-your-diverticulitis-questions/#comment-503 jflohr Tue, 27 May 2008 13:57:02 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=71#comment-503 Faiz---- I hear what you are saying. In today's world you can almost get as many opinions for and against things. So what is right? I have to go back to the one sources---"Doctors". Generally speaking it is advised to avoid seeds and nuts. You should discuss this with your physican and come to some management plan that fits your body. I know not the answer you were looking. Thanks for the reply. The fiber guy Faiz—-

I hear what you are saying. In today’s world you can almost get as many opinions for and against things. So what is right?

I have to go back to the one sources—”Doctors”.
Generally speaking it is advised to avoid seeds and nuts.
You should discuss this with your physican and come to some management plan that fits your body.

I know not the answer you were looking. Thanks for the reply.

The fiber guy

]]> Comment on The Best Bathrooms by bathroomsuites http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/the-best-bathrooms/#comment-457 bathroomsuites Mon, 26 May 2008 15:09:36 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-457 Enjoy your retirement to the bathroom bogging restroom! Enjoy your retirement to the bathroom bogging restroom!

]]> Comment on Send me your Diverticulitis questions by Faiz http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/send-me-your-diverticulitis-questions/#comment-434 Faiz Mon, 26 May 2008 02:33:02 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=71#comment-434 About the diet for diverticulitis, on some places i read that nuts and seeds should not be taken and in other places it says that it is ok to take. What is the correct thing? About the diet for diverticulitis, on some places i read that nuts and seeds should not be taken and in other places it says that it is ok to take. What is the correct thing?

]]> Comment on Send me your Diverticulitis questions by jflohr http://jflohr.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/send-me-your-diverticulitis-questions/#comment-193 jflohr Tue, 20 May 2008 12:42:36 +0000 http://jflohr.wordpress.com/?p=71#comment-193 Frank-- I have looked on the internet and almost all articles suggest to increase your fiber intake and water consumption. I have not found any article saying not to eat cheese. One must be responsible. I believe if you make an appointment with your physician, he or she can review your diet and make a more informed decision based on your case. I have included some information which I believe is interesting. Thanks for the queston! Below is an excerpt copied from the Mayo Clinic site: A dietary supplement containing psyllium is a good way to increase fiber; plus, this tends to produce less gas than high-fiber foods. An increase in fiber creates softer, bulkier stools that move more easily through your digestive system. This will lower the amount of pressure in your colon which is responsible for the development of diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Increasing your water intake is crucial and a general rule of thumb is to drink at least ½ your body weight in ounces on a daily basis. Therefore, a 150-pound woman should drink 75 ounces of quality water (herbal teas, broth, and fresh juices can account for some of the liquid). Liquid aids in keeping the pouch-like areas clean of toxic wastes, preventing inflammation. The fiber guy Frank– I have looked on the internet and almost all articles suggest to increase your fiber intake and water consumption. I have not found any article saying not to eat cheese. One must be responsible. I believe if you make an appointment with your physician, he or she can review your diet and make a more informed decision based on your case. I have included some information which I believe is interesting. Thanks for the queston!

Below is an excerpt copied from the Mayo Clinic site:
A dietary supplement containing psyllium is a good way to increase fiber; plus, this tends to produce less gas than high-fiber foods.

An increase in fiber creates softer, bulkier stools that move more easily through your digestive system. This will lower the amount of pressure in your colon which is responsible for the development of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

Increasing your water intake is crucial and a general rule of thumb is to drink at least ½ your body weight in ounces on a daily basis. Therefore, a 150-pound woman should drink 75 ounces of quality water (herbal teas, broth, and fresh juices can account for some of the liquid). Liquid aids in keeping the pouch-like areas clean of toxic wastes, preventing inflammation.

The fiber guy

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