Day 6 of taking turmeric everyday

I might have gum disease. For a few days now, I've suspected that some food is lodged in the air pocket between my gum and the wisdom tooth that's 3/4 out and one part in, rotting. A mere toothbrush wouldn't cut it so today, I finally went out to get a brushpick which is pointed on one end and bristly on the other. Usually used for interdental cleaning, but I really just want to poke around the airpocket and see if I can clean it up that way.

As suspected, digging caused a bit of bleeding. I also bought a bottle of mouthwash and happily gargled as though the antiseptic was just what the doctor ordered to soothe any cuts I might have caused. I wonder if turmeric helps with dental hygiene.

It's my second day of period and already it seems like its subsiding. For context, I'm 45. I'm noticing that my skin is rather soft, but not the kind of soft when you take collagen (I don't take collagen myself, but a friend is an Amway member and swears by them. One time, she took collagen supplements for three days and asked me to touch her arm. They were softer than silk pillows).

Yesterday, I noticed that my stool smelt like turmeric. Nothing like that today, so either I got used to it already or it was a one off thing.

[Read Day 5 here]

My eyes are still bloodshot. I used to think it was because of the sunscreen but I have been indoors for three days and didn't put that stuff on me. Could it be that I have developed allergies?

The aches on my shoulders and arms are nearly completely gone. I went for a walk in the evening and that was the only exercise I've done the past three days. Barely even 6000 steps.

I realise that the longer I put it off, the more anxious I will be about work. But I had a couple of coaching sessions in the morning, so that counts. On an emotional note, the Mister is busy thanks to the global shutdown, and I find myself checking in more frequently than usual. He's not much of a texter so it was nice getting a reply at some point during the day but he's turned back to being preoccupied. That annoyed me a little, but thankfully, not as much as it used to.

If I had a concern, it would be about how much money I'm spending. I guess that's normal, considering that I will be needing to fork out a lot to refurbish my rental home for new tenants.

What else am I noticing about myself today that may or may not have something to do with the turmeric consumption?

Actually, does turmeric helps with hair loss? One of the home remedies I tried before was to add turmeric and coconut oil to my scalp. The stunt stained my towel orange forever and it was hard to get it off my hands, too. It wasn't the most convenient concoction so I don't think I repeated it after that. Today, I vaccuumed the floor and there was some hair on there but not a lot. I would say that I've experienced heavier losses before, particularly during the COVID lockdown. It's worth taking note.

Here's what I ate today:

- Breakfast: An apple, one toast with butter and jam, tea with milk, oat and cranberry biscuits (I finally succumbed!)

- Lunch: Pasta (leftover from yesterday with added butter) and spinach salad (with two badly boiled eggs. How do you boil eggs badly? You drop the said eggs into the pan and crack both of them open so some of the white spill out).

- Dinner: Korean food delivery of kimbab and chicken. I succumbed to yesterday's urge today. Even though I didn't really need to have it, but because I was on a binge (breakfast and lunch were less than 3 hours apart), I thought I might as well go big. I didn't enjoy the Korean food, though. At least I know which restaurant is better.

More? A quick body scan reveals nothing so I guess that's it.

As usual, I take one pill before going to bed. Is it helping me to sleep better? I don't know about that. Besides, thankfully, I don't have trouble sleeping.

The spicy pill goes down with a gulp of water. Good night.

[Read about Day 7 here]