Day 5 of taking turmeric everyday

Does turmeric have laxative effects? Why do I ask? Because I swear I smelt turmeric when I went to the toilet this morning.

Around the time of my period, I would have funky bowel movements and this time it's no different. Things are just smoother for my bowels, perhaps to make up for the crashing womb scenario on the front side of things.

Speaking of which, my cycle is not so reliable either. Ever since I was 13, in fact, when I first had it. Does turmeric affect mensuration? I didn't have one last month and although I hoped it would come, it wouldn't be irregular if it skipped another appearance.

To be sure of the period, I will have to stop this experiment after the 21 days and take it up again in a few months, so watch this space for those who are interested.

Yesterday, I shared the cut on my finger. Here's an updated visual. I can smooth a finger over the cut now. The skin has completely united. However, notice the appearance of new 'spots'. They were itchy this morning but after a few unconscious scratches, I decided to leave them alone. I remember popping them before and it might have caused more of them to appear. The skin around this is a little rough, too.

[Read about Day 4 here]

That's a few interesting questions around the potential effect of turmeric. Now a note on what I ate.

- Breakfast: An apple and 4 pieces of toasts (buttered and jammed) with tea

- Lunch: Coffee with toast (again)

- Dinner: I had this at 8pm which makes it a later meal than usual. I was debating whether to order some Korean food again or make myself an egg sandwich. I didn't want to cook so I made spaghetti with fried onions and peppers, with a slab of butter and some herbs for the sauce. Go figure.

- Snacks: Throughout the day I ate the rest of the bag of tortilla chips left over from yesterday. Really, the best way to avoid snacking is to not buy them in the first place.

Mentally, where am I? I pretty much slept throughout the morning on account of my backpain from what could well be my first day of period (but since I'm experiencing something of a late-stage perimenopause, it could just be spotting) but I realise that I'm calmer today than I had been the past two days. Not that I was anxious, just slightly negative, maybe. Sad? Something around that realm.

Emotionally, I feel content and good. I realise that I feel not very productive but that was ok, I assured myself. I guess I'm self-soothing. Plus some people said sweet things to me on social media yesterday and today (a client said I was eloquent and a friend commented on a story I shared that I need to start making similar videos that others can learn from). Also, something that might have lifted my mood is work. I got invited to do some online. Thank you to the client who thought of me. All in all, though, I'm feeling chill and good.

Spiritually, where am I? I realise that my bodily urges are sometimes out of control. It would be nice to have a good enough connection with the spirit that I can transcend these urges. Today, I think with the dinner, I did talk myself through the urge to order Korean again. No. 1, it's a fake urge (I was only craving because I watched a K-drama) and No. 2, my other value would not allow it - having someone come all the way to the apartment because I couldn't be bothered to care for my own needs ahead of time? Too much convenience is excellent for my complacency but there's a time for everything and nowadays I'm more interested in being disciplined and honouring other aspirations. Like my health, for example, and intentional living.

Tomorrow will be a busy coaching day for me. Ideally, I would wake up early and prepare for my first call at 8am. Normally, I wake up around 5 but lately my pattern has changed. Last night, for instance, I woke up around 2.30am, but I went straight back to sleep. Better set my alarm, just in case.

Today's pill is taken with a bit of cordial. Which reminds me, I had coffee with sugar today. I have a sweet tooth but I also have a packet of biscuits that I did not open. Proud of me.

[Read Day 4 here and Day 6 here]