Hi, Danica, sorry, I can't remember the "no-no's"-it's been too long- but that DID teach me to ask before trying it out on John![as far as the laxatives go-make sure what she uses doen not have magnesium in it because it interferes with something n either the chemo or radiation. Talking to a cancer trained nutritionist is different than talking to a health food store salesperson. Much as we love our "patient"- it is sometimes possible to unwittingly do more harm that good.[altho I still am of the mind set that homemade chicken soup never hurt anyone] STAY STRONG. Amy