***** Reunited and re-clothed, the couple sat opposite the Doctor, who consonsulted 'at' them.
“Alright so, the results are in, revealing some complications: but don't panic, I'm sure they can be overcome. Missus Kuerbis, your body exhibits some signs of lowered oestrogen levels as well as general stress. I bet you're worrying about him all the time huh” the doctor laughed, making light of Karls habit of flying through dangerous areas. “Good news is : this is can be altered. With some changes to your lifestyle you can increase your breeding power by twenty percent!” he handed the woman a card.
Quote:Advice:
Hydrate, Consume nutrient-rich foods: dark leafy greens, soy products (for phytoestrogens), healthy fats, Avoid alcohol and spicy foods, Reduce stress, Avoid excessive aerobic exercise: try yoga, tai chi, or qi gong, more Sex. Supplements:
Essential fatty acids, L-carnitine, Royal jelly, Liquid chlorophyll.
"For the best chance you should be trying every day for the five days preceding ovulation, as well as the day itself and the day after. We calculate your next window to start on the fourteenth of Miketobe...October...sorry... 'til the twentieth. Then again on the eleventh of November. Keep this as a reminder” The doctor handed the woman a small illuminated calendar.
“And really, you need to ease off the work for a while, take some leave if you can, and these” he handed the woman clear tumbler of capsules “these will help elevate your levels and bring your bio-chemsitry into sync.”
"The more complex problem lies within you Mister Kuerbis, seems you had a slight case of dioxin poisoning, probably from contaminated beef. Luckily, it's not a very complex compound, the downside is, this is effecting your sperm quality. We can help your body metabolise and excrete this, but the time this takes will depend on time of ingestion.” he drew out another polymer jar, filled with tablets, which he passed to Karl. “Take one of these every day for the next two months. Stick this to your dash or scythe or whatever it is you ride.
Quote:Advice:
Avoid Saunas, take showers instead of hot baths, avoid recreational drugs, regular aerobic exercise, avoid alcohol, avoid radiation, protect your balls! Supplements:
Iron, Vitamin-C.
“So, I want you to follow the plan – take the pills as prescribed, avoid the bad things, enjoy the good things, and keep trying” he stressed the last with an inappropriate forearm gesture. “And I want to see you both back here in a month. Any questions?”
"Oh, ja, that is great!" Karl said with a big smile, as he hugged the doctor. "We will do all that you say und then have a nice child!"
"Karl, stop hugging the doctor," Linda said. As she glanced at her calendar and pills, she added, "And I need to tell Eva I can't work for a while. But we have lots of work to do!"
"Oh no, do you want me to clean the Biergarten again?" Karl asked.
Linda smacked herself on the forehead and said, "I think you need to take a break from work, too. You're forgetting the important things in life, ja?" She turned to the doctor and said, "Thank you doctor, we will come back in a month!"