Dear Ricky,
dear Shirley,
dear Shashi,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

this is my weekly report:

The period is not over, yet. The blood was very slimy during the first days.

My weight is somewhere around 92 Kilos but - because of the period - this may not be a reliable measurement.

I am very, very tired and feel weak and drained off all energy. I did not physically exercise throughout the week.

Yesterday I talked to a friend who studied Homeopathy. She suggested I should ask you whether it would be an idea for me to try Pulsatilla D 30 against the period pain instead of taking Ibuprofen. What is your opinion? Without your permission I will not try anything.

I did find out that our tap-water does not contain Chlorine, so I can safely continue drinking it.

Because of all the pain and the blood I did not investigate the vitamin D issue further, yet.

Yesterday I was at the dentist. I lost a little bit of the enamel one of my lower front teeth two weeks ago - that was repaired by using some synthetic compound. Afterwards the tartar on all my teeth was removed once again. This still is a major problem. At the end of the procedure my teeth were polished and fluorided and only afterwards did the new assistant let me know that Homeopaths usually do not like this procedure. (My patient's card states that I am in Homeopathic treatment and should not be exposed to Menthol or Camphor.) Unfortunately the polishing paste tasted of peppermint and I can only hope that it did not contain any Menthol or Camphor.

I know I am asking many questions, today. What is your opinion about fluoride to prevent cavities (by remineralizing the surface of the teeth)? Should I refuse this the next time?. They ordered me to apply a fluoride gel once a week, should I do that?

On Sunday I will stray from the diet. This will be my 35th birthday and I will try to bake a Banoffee Pie (= concentrated carbs) for myself (of which I only want one small piece) and I will have Spaghetti - knowing very well that I should not have this kind of food. But I am only a human being ... and I shall return to the strictest form of the diet on Monday and not complain if there is more of me around on the coming Friday. I already feel guilty.

Bettina