I'm completely on board with your approach, Jo, so I hope somebody answers. I find that many things can be helped naturally. I know the fast track for Bowel Cleansing is via colonics (yuk) or P&B shakes, but I've read of people who have done a prolonged Master Cleanse pass mucoid plaque and I've just this week improved my constipation quite a lot by taking several tablespoons daily of freshly ground-by-me organic golden flaxseeds. (I use apple juice for taste.) Good luck and I'll be watching for other's input to this post.