Therefore, the body's Five Viscera must maintain a normal cycle. If any part has a problem, the cycle will be hindered.
Currently, Xia Xing's Spleen and Stomach have dampness, with the Spleen belonging to the middle energizer, Heart and Lungs to the upper energizer, and Liver and Kidneys to the lower energizer.
The middle energizer having dampness undoubtedly forms a barrier between the upper and lower energizers.
What is the result of this?
Heart and Kidney Imbalance!
Also known as water and fire not harmonizing.
Part of the clear qi cannot ascend to the Heart, part of the clear qi cannot descend to the Kidneys.
This makes fire more intense, makes water colder, so with Heart and Kidney not communicating it causes irritability, inner heat, dry throat, forgetfulness, etc.
Considering this, Lu Jiu basically pinpointed Xia Xing's problem.
Lu Jiu snatched the lollipop from Xia Xing's hand, then released his little hand, and slowly spoke amidst his bewildered expression, "Uncle Xia, what does your grandson eat daily?"
Xia Jun immediately replied, "Well, in the morning, usually milk, eggs, plus two slices of bread. Occasionally, his mom makes him some sandwiches. At noon, he eats normally, the same in the afternoon, oh, after a nap he gets some fruit, and before bed, he drinks a cup of milk."
"His mom is a nurse, so our family is quite particular about what we eat. For example, the milk is expensive imported milk, and every lunch and dinner must have a balanced diet of meat and vegetables, veggies are consumed daily, it's particularly healthy."
Healthy?
Lu Jiu was bemused!
How is that healthy? This is clearly over-nourishing!
"How old is your grandson?" Lu Jiu asked.
Xia Jun laughed, "Two and a half."
Two and a half!?
This is two and a half?
When the child first came in, Lu Jiu thought he was entering elementary school, as he looked obviously over a meter tall.
But he's only two and a half!
He's been pushed too hard!
With this height, they're still giving him calcium tablets. I really don't know what his parents are thinking...
"Uncle Xia, with you feeding the child like this every day, can he finish it?" Lu Jiu asked.
"Sigh, don't even mention it. In the past, there had to be coaxing and tricking just to get him to eat. In recent months, this child has been too restless, refuses to eat at meal times, coaxing doesn't work, his mom often gets mad at him for not eating. He wasn't like this before, was well-behaved, don't know what's gotten into him recently." Xia Jun sighed.
No wonder.
With Heart and Kidney Imbalance, of course, there will be unexplained irritability, and with a weak Spleen and Stomach unable to digest so much, being forced, of course he's being fussy.
"Uncle Xia, it's really not your grandson's fault, it's your dietary plan that's too nourishing. Milk and eggs are inherently very nourishing and should be eaten occasionally. Eating them every day, morning and night, is clearly wrong, especially at night when the Spleen and Stomach are weaker in digestion, drinking milk, can the child digest that?" Lu Jiu said.
Children with strong Yang can indeed digest the cold nutrition of milk, but that's before weaning, after weaning, it should be consumed less.
"If he can't digest it, it should be expelled, right? Aren't we supposed to supplement more protein when children are growing?" Xia Jun said.
"Uncle, have you ever farmed?" Lu Jiu asked.
"Of course I have, why are you asking this?" Xia Jun was puzzled.
"What happens if you over-fertilize seeds trying to sprout?" Lu Jiu asked.
"They'll burn! You can't add too much... oh, I get what you mean!" Xia Jun realized.
"Exactly, children are like seeds, over-fertilizing is pushing growth. If the fertilizer isn't controlled, it scorches the seedlings, so over-nourishing also causes illness. Your grandson is regularly over-nourished, with the Spleen and Stomach overloaded. He looks tall, but his arms are thin with no strength, which means the Spleen and Stomach are damaged, blocked by dampness. As a result, he can't eat because his body can't digest, overeating makes him uncomfortable, especially with frequent consumption of 'cold-natured' food. If it were me, I'd be upset too." Lu Jiu laughed.
"So he shouldn't drink milk?" Xia Jun asked.
"It's best not to. If he must, not every day. After all, not all milk now comes from naturally impregnated cows. Even imported milk has hormones. In modern times, you think dairy cows still produce milk from traditional pregnancies? Many are hormone-induced, otherwise where does so much milk come from? Can daily supplements like this be good for health?" Lu Jiu said.
"True, one shouldn't consume too many hormones." Xia Jun nodded.
"Calcium tablets should also be stopped, they're worse than milk." Lu Jiu said.
"What? Calcium tablets can't be taken either?" Xia Jun looked at Lu Jiu perplexedly, thinking, how did he know my grandson takes calcium tablets? Did I mention it before?
"Just remember this, it's best for children to eat natural foods. Supplements and medicines should be limited for optimal growth and development." Lu Jiu said.
"But his mom says calcium tablets can strengthen bones and help growth." Xia Jun said.
"Grow more? Uncle, you're not considering what's the right height for his age now? Moreover, his height has nothing to do with calcium tablets, he's just naturally tall." Lu Jiu was astonished.
"I don't really understand. But his mom says she's consulted with experts about the food, so it should be quite scientific. It shouldn't be too big of a problem, right?" Xia Jun said.
It seems he's still skeptical, which is normal. Nowadays, once knowledge is labeled as 'scientific,' people tend to believe it without doubt and refuse any opposition.
Not just ordinary people like Xia Jun, even many major figures in the medical field I know have this issue.
"Uncle, the reason science is called science is because it's open to doubt, not an indisputable truth, just a temporarily reasonable explanation for a phenomenon. Look, by following the previously 'scientific' dietary plan, your grandson developed some issues, so why not try my scientific approach? I'm not asking you to believe it, just try it. If your grandson's issues like irritability, inner heat, diarrhea, insomnia, etc., disappear, you can decide what works better."
"Of course, if you still believe height is more important than health, continue the previous dietary plan. But be aware, don't unjustly punish the child, he doesn't want to eat because he's uncomfortable, it doesn't mean he's disobedient. Remember, don't use 'for your own good' to morally bind the child, even if he can't express it well yet. I've said my piece, if you want to try, I'll treat your grandson. If not, you can find another doctor. What's your decision?"