Chapter 60: Chapter 53: The Common Origin of Liver and Kidney

Lu Jiu glanced at the post a few times and then didn’t pay any more attention to it.

He knew he couldn’t win the argument, and there was no need for it.

However, he needed to figure this out.

So, Lu Jiu picked up his phone and opened Jiang Yun’s WeChat.

“Did you move the things I said to other platforms?”

Soon, Jiang Yun sent a sweating emoji.

“Uh… Boss, you found out.”

“Here’s the thing, I’m a novelist myself, and recently several authors on the forum have suddenly died.”

“I just wanted to share what you said with them, so they’d take care of their routines. If they notice these problems, they should see a doctor immediately.”

“After posting it, the post went viral, and many people wanted to contact you. I was afraid of disturbing you, so I didn’t share your contact.”

“But I underestimated these people. They managed to find the Chinese Medicine Home forum and dug up my post…”

“Boss, if you mind, I can delete the posts on both sides now.”

So that’s what it was.

Lu Jiu finally understood.

Since it’s to make more people pay attention to their health, the posts have their significance.

“No need to delete them, just leave them. It’s good to have more people see it,” Lu Jiu said.

Jiang Yun saw this reply and couldn’t help but ask cautiously, “Boss, aren’t you angry with those people who insulted you?”

Lu Jiu chuckled, “Oh, I’m angry, angry enough to grind my teeth. Soon, I’ll make a voodoo doll and poke them with needles.”

Jiang Yun, “…”

Jiang Yun suddenly felt that the Chinese medicine expert on the phone didn’t seem like someone older.

Jiang Yun sent an emoji of mixed laughter and tears, “That doesn’t work…”

Lu Jiu threw a funny face and didn’t continue the topic, “How are you feeling after taking the medicine I prescribed last time?”

Jiang Yun vaguely replied, “Feels okay, much better.”

Really?

Lu Jiu wasn’t quite convinced.

Because up to now, the system hadn’t provided any feedback, either the prescription wasn’t entirely accurate, or Jiang Yun hadn’t followed the advice.

“Speak the truth, effective is effective, ineffective is ineffective,” Lu Jiu said.

Jiang Yun paused, replying after a dozen seconds, “The stabbing feeling in my heart is gone, but there’s still a feeling of chest tightness, and I always feel something is blocking when I inhale, especially during deep breaths, it gets stuck at the chest.”

Oh?

Chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Lu Jiu recalled the tongue coating photo Jiang Yun had sent before. Although it didn’t capture the entire tongue root, he vaguely saw that the root was somewhat white and greasy.

At that time, the symptoms of liver fire disturbing the heart were too obvious, causing Lu Jiu to overlook this detail. Looking back now, Jiang Yun’s symptoms are clearly more than just liver fire issues.

“Do you experience hot flashes before sleeping?” Lu Jiu asked.

“Yes, I feel very hot right before sleeping, then it gets better in a few minutes,” Jiang Yun said.

“How much water do you drink a day?” Lu Jiu asked.

“About four or five cups,” Jiang Yun said.

“How big are the cups?” Lu Jiu asked.

“Four hundred and fifty milliliters,” Jiang Yun said.

“Do you feel lumbar and back pain?” Lu Jiu asked.

“I do when I sit for a long time,” Jiang Yun said.

“Is it really just sitting for long?” Lu Jiu asked.

“Uh… yeah, I write novels, so I often sit for seven or eight hours,” Jiang Yun said.

“How old are you this year?” Lu Jiu asked.

“24 years old,” Jiang Yun said.

“Do you have a girlfriend?” Lu Jiu asked.

“Uh, not at the moment.” Jiang Yun was a bit puzzled about how the conversation veered toward a girlfriend.

“That doesn’t make sense. Normally, at this age, you shouldn’t have kidney deficiency. Are you sure you haven’t been doing handiwork?” Lu Jiu asked.

What the…!

Holding the phone, Jiang Yun was shocked, and his hands began to tremble.

Seeing Lu Jiu’s message, he instinctively felt as if he was being watched by a pair of eyes.

He quickly swiped upward with his thumb, carefully reviewing the chat log, and confirmed he hadn’t answered any questions related to that aspect, making Jiang Yun feel even stranger.

How did he know?

Was it just because of the pre-sleep hot flashes, drinking four or five cups of water a day, and experiencing lumbar and back pain?

Is this a sign of kidney deficiency?

Jiang Yun swallowed his saliva, his eyes on the phone showing some guilt.

Should he answer truthfully?

Jiang Yun hesitated, but then realized he didn’t know this Chinese medicine expert personally, so even if he confessed, it wouldn’t be embarrassing. With that thought, the psychological burden immediately lessened.

Jiang Yun let out a sigh of relief and quickly replied, “Uh… occasionally a few times.”

On the other side, seeing Jiang Yun’s message, Lu Jiu immediately made a judgment.

That makes sense!

He should have thought of it earlier!

In the Five Viscera, the liver and kidney are said to share the same origin: the liver stores blood, the kidney stores essence, essence and blood are interconnected, thus liver yin and kidney yin nourish each other, allowing the liver and kidney to support one another.

The “Essential Medical Reading” also mentions: “Eastern wood, cannot be replenished if deficient, replenishing the kidney equals replenishing the liver; Northern water, cannot be drained if excessive, draining the liver equals draining the kidney.”

Jiang Yun has the habit of staying up late and indulging himself, which unquestionably damages the liver and kidneys.

The previous misjudgment was also because Jiang Yun led Lu Jiu astray, as Jiang Yun kept saying his heart hurt, suspecting sudden death, which skewed Lu Jiu’s thinking.

This is common during daily consultations; if the doctor doesn’t have a clear mindset, it’s easy to be swayed by the patient’s statements.

Of course, if it’s an offline consultation, with observation to support, Lu Jiu would naturally be more comprehensive in his assessment.

“You, later on, not only can’t stay up late, but you also have to quit rewarding yourself with handiwork. Both of these habits are harmful to your life, do you hear me?” Lu Jiu stopped typing and sent a voice message, his tone particularly solemn.

After listening, Jiang Yun felt a bit puzzled and blurted out, “I know staying up late isn’t good, but isn’t there someone who says holding it in too long is bad for the body? Also, I drink milk every day, shouldn’t the nutrition make up for it?”

Lastly, Jiang Yun felt his tone seemed off, “Boss, I’m not doubting you, it’s just that everyone says it, so I mentioned it casually.”

Milk again.

Lu Jiu laughed helplessly.

Indeed, the concept of milk supplementing nutrition has become like a steel imprint deeply etched into everyone’s mind.

So much so that soy milk, which is more easily absorbed by the human body than milk, is discarded by many.

Lu Jiu sighed and then explained, “The idea that holding it in too long harms the body is nonsense. Normal human reproduction doesn’t harm the kidneys, but overly frequent activity does. Moreover, you’re just venting, which is definitely harmful to the kidneys. As for the milk supplementing nutrition, two conditions must be met: first, you need a good Spleen and Stomach function to absorb the nutrients, and second, milk must be paired with beef or lamb.”

“Drinking milk alone is too cold; pairing it with the heat of beef and lamb can neutralize it, making it truly nourishing. The people from Zangjiang River, you know, they’re all tall, strong, and robust because they often eat this way. But this eating method also considers geographical location, as they’re in high altitude areas, and such dietary habits help them adapt to local life. If you’re in a plains area, eating like that every day would only lead to excess heat. The saying ’one area nurtures one person,’ I don’t think I need to explain further.”

“You can’t just overdo anything because others say it’s good. Keep your diet simple, maintain healthy living habits, and insist on sleeping early and waking up early every day. This can prevent the occurrence of many diseases. You don’t want all the money you earn from writing to end up in the hospital, do you?”

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