Hi MH,

I was hoping you could help me figure something out,
as I have tried experimenting on my own,
yet still get the same result!

I have noticed something very odd when I eat watermelon.
It makes it harder for me to pass my stools!
This seems really odd as I thought watermelon would be a
great hydrator.
I love the taste but have had to drop it from my "diet"
due to this problem.

I also tried juicing it, which tasted fantastic!
but again same issue.

I just cant figure it out.

As you recommend I drink about 1/2 Gallon of fluid a day.
Mostly fruit juices from freshly pressed fruit
(that i do myself - usually apple for me),
and half mixed with distilled water.

I also have much of your herbal teas e.g. topknot, red raspberry etc.
Again only with distilled water and a little maple syrup.
No pop or any bad drinks at all.

As for my "diet", trying to get it to total fruit,
but at the moment I would say about 80% raw fruit,
remainder salad, some steamed veg, nuts, and the
occasional raw grain such as oats.
Not perfect, but certainly getting there.

Usually I have a BM after every meal, as I currently
eat more than 1 a day, I have several daily BMs.
If I do have less, or feel colon slowing down, I only
need 1 or 2 LBB for a day or so to get back to regular.

But with the watermelon this slows down completely
and becomes very hard! Makes no sence to me!

any opinions would be much appreciated,

thanks, Dirk.