In the Spring Zone

I always love this time of year.  Spring  just around the corner.  And how do you know when it is here?  Well, we are lucky to live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  We are flanked by the waters of the  Cheaspeake Bay and rural farming areas.  So if you pay attention to nature it [...]

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Twice the fiber!!! Why??

It’s Friday the 13th and I keep checking on this blog from time to time.  It seems once you start this you really cannot stop.  I see quite a few people searching for info on Konsyl vs Metamucil. So I wanted to address WHY to choose Konsyl over Metamucil and other products.
First,  you should know [...]

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It’s all about fiber

I have been away for a few days, doing research on fiber and it seems I am more confused today then I was yesterday.  There is so much information out there on fiber that it could give you a headache.  So what do you do?  Should I take fiber or should I not?  Can I add [...]

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Fiber, detoxing and 75 years of benefits

I just got an update from our CFO.  If you did not read about him last week, let’s just say he is dealing with a situation.  Anyway, after a couple of days on a clear diet he is back in good shape.  He has modified his eating habits and is taking Konsyl every day.  Amazingly, he [...]

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Fiber- a real treasure

Last night was the first time we celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a little party.  I was quite surprised by the number of people who had no idea of the history.  Some were quite informed about the history which led to this battle and its later outcome.  But there is more to the story.
In 1862, the United States was in [...]

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The CFO and a Duck

Today I had a couple of morning appointments with local doctors. Konsyl is investigating some different products and it’s always good to bounce your ideas off someone in the field of medicine. While I was in one office, I saw a sheet on Diverticulosis. It read that 50% of all people over the age of [...]

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10 foods for Detoxifying

I finally got to the bottom of my desk. I have before me an article of the 10 foods that will help you detox your body.  Now earlier I wrote wondering why anyone would do this. BUT this one makes a little more sense.  Why do I say that?  Here is the list  – I think you’ll see:

Green [...]

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How does time fly?

Well,  it’s me the Fiber guy back from a business meeting and a little vacation.  You would not think it would so hard to get back into the swing but it is. 
Anyway,  I attended the meeting of the Piedmont Society of Colorectal Surgeons in Florida and it was wonderful to get acquainted again.  My wife and [...]

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Fiber-deprived U.S. Presidents

Hi everyone, guest-blogger Heather here.
Wow! I just read the most interesting blog post by Sophie Lee on the EmpowHer site.
 It’s all about different U.S. Presidents and their various digestive problems. (Just when you thought you knew about everything on the internet.)
For example:
 Thomas Jefferson – “life-threatening” constipation after a severe illness.
Andrew Jackson – chronic abdominal pain [...]

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Fiber contributes to better in-flight service?

 Hello, guest-blogger Heather here on this lovely Friday.
I’ve just been indulging in one of my favorite work pastimes:  Reading through the comments we get when people request our (free) famous shaker cup. I could read these all day. It’s very rewarding to hear how dearly people love our product! And sometimes they can be funny.  Here [...]

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