"@JK98 - re: licorice root - is there a preferred form (liquid/powder or capsule)in which to take this?"

I like making the tea. It tastes delicious. I usually buy the Alvita Licorice Root tea, which is pure licorice root in tea bags. These are the least expensive bags. Traditional Medicinals also makes the bags, however they are more expensive. Buying licorice root in bulk by the pound is much less expensive(perhaps 5 cents per 1.6 gram serving, vs around 15 cents each for the Alvita bags) but not as convenient. The other brands I have found of tea bags have licorice plus other herbs and may be less than 50% licorice root.

Don't use licorice root if you have high blood pressure. It is probably a good idea to limit yourself to two cups(or perhaps at most 3) a day. Imo DGL licorice is a waste, as it is missing many of the medicinal properties that licorice normally has.



Don't use psyllium. Some people get badly clogged up from it. I suggest using guar gum instead. Never take this in capsule form.
Mix half a teaspoon in a cup of water. Stir it well and drink it quickly. Drink a cup of water soon after that. When I take the guar gum, I first stir in half a teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp or less of ground cloves, and some other spices into the water, then add the guar gum.