hi paulo (again) - i'm 47 going on 48, close enuf? once again, what works for me is: 400 mg mag supp per day plus my reg vites and 1000mg of C spread over two doses, one FiberChoice pill right after dinner, herb teas, (especially fennel, ginger and peppermint) - lots of cooked greens especially spinach smothered in olive oil, a tablespoon of olive or flax oil first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, prunes (stewed) at night with a dessert pudding (usually soy or some kind of tofu ice cream), limiting my wheat and dairy intake (gas pains and bloat) , eating organic meats only including poultry, and trying to walk as much as possible on a daily basis. recognizing the connection between my stress levels and C also helps. giving up work in the mornings or other morning committments has also helped enormously as when i race the morning clock i have a hard time pooping for sure. i also sometimes use a french hemorroid suppository, at bedtime which smoothes the way in the morning. any other Q's, don't hesitate to ask. i avoid laxatives like the plague but i keep enemas and mineral oil and milk of mag in the house.....just in case, and sometimes just the thought that i could always resort to one can help me go. good luck !!!!!! g-