Traveling with fiber

I was going through some of my e-mails and saw Maryetta, a former Konsyl employee and truly wonderful person, sent me an update on her life.   You see, her husband decided a while back that he would start up a business and they would travel around the country in an recreational vehicle  to do his [...]

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IBS and Diverticulitis

I have been very busy as happens in everyone’s life.  My oldest son was in a sailing race last week going from Newport to Bermuda.  Something went wrong and so last week we were checking the “i boat” tracking website and saw he was going the wrong way.  Nine and a half foot seas and 25-knot wind kept us nervous but [...]

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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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My Last Post as VP of Konsyl – Welcome a New VP

After many days of careful consideration, I’ve decided that this 9-to-5 business world is just not for me. I’m moving to Bengaluru, India to study Ashtanga yoga. I’ve purchased a small home overlooking the psyllium fields, so I’ll always be reminded of Konsyl and of all the wonderful fiber customers I’ve met over the years. [...]

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Bladder Control Video

It seems that as hard as you try to get some work done early in the day, it always takes more time then you expect.  I got in late for work because of a physical therapy appointment.  In January I had shoulder surgery and if you’ve ever had any type of surgery, you know it takes some [...]

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Why are you visiting Konsyl website?

The week is going by very quickly with visitors at the plant and meetings.  We have the day off tomorrow and it has been a while to have one of those days.  Hopefully you will enjoy your weekend.
 To follow up with my bathroom problems, as I told my wife it could have been worse.  Well, the contractor got [...]

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Morning Fiber — Why??

I was at my kitchen sink this morning and it occurred to me— Why  Fiber??  I guess it goes back a number of years when I was at a national doctor meeting (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons).  I was  the plant manager at the time and it was suggested I attend the meeting so [...]

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Cornering Your Physician

Have you talked to Robin lately? She’s our head customer service rep here at Konsyl. Many of you have probably chatted with her when you call our 800 line. She keeps me updated on your concerns.
One thing she has heard a lot lately is how tough it is to pin your doctor down for questions. [...]

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First post!

After 30 years at Konsyl, I’m here with my first blog. Why start now?  With our web site improved and my trip to India posted, people have sent questions which I wanted to answer. And what better way to respond?  I would also like to tell you about our company, the products we make and the members [...]

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