The foremilk/hindmilk imbalance causing lactose overload can sometimes benefit from even longer periods on one side - 8, even 12. Sage tea has been recommended. This has been discussed a lot on Lactnet - see archives. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html