Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1724: Premature Aging Does Not Mean Short Life

Back in the clinic, Bian Mu patiently explained for a long time.

"Let's take a cup and pour some orange powder, milk powder or something in it, just the right amount, stir it for a while, and it will settle after a while! The bottom layer is clearly divided. When people reach a certain age, due to personal life, work environment, congenital inheritance, etc., the blood will breed similar phenomena in various joints inside the body. You will understand this as soon as you hear it. Now, I want to talk about gas, which is the "qi" in the "qi and blood" that we usually talk about in traditional Chinese medicine. When you reach a certain age, the "qi" will also produce different degrees of precipitation. Do you think this analogy is appropriate?"

"Oh! Does that mean that I have already started to experience the 'qi sinking' phenomenon in my body?"

"That's about right! Blowing sand, at the bottom of the ocean. Usually when we watch science documentaries like Animal World, we see that some fish and turtles have the habit of blowing sand underwater. Do you remember that?"

The man nodded slightly without interrupting.

"Your current condition is somewhat similar to that. The Qi in Chinese medicine is not something that can only be understood but not described. In fact, it is also a real material existence. Nowadays, the Qi in your body, in the sense of Chinese medicine, is not very pure. It is no longer comparable to when you were in school. It is probably due to your personal work and life habits. The three major power sources of kidney Qi, lung Qi, and heart Qi have all weakened to varying degrees, just like the 'blowing sand'. When the Qi and blood are unable to move, people will feel very uncomfortable! Which mountain did you climb that day?"

"Tuiwei Mountain."

"Halfway up the mountain... Then you must have reached the highest peak?"

"Yes, I was originally planning to walk around halfway up the mountain and then go back to the parking lot to wait for them, but then the tourists around me were all very energetic, so I followed them."

"The highest point is about 2200 meters above sea level, and the middle of the mountain is about 1100 meters. That's right. When you were going down the mountain, your heart energy weakened first. After walking along the mountain path for a while, your lung energy was not enough. I mean the lung power. Finally, your kidney energy was insufficient. When these three engines were attenuated at the same frequency like the lowest common multiple, part of the qi and blood temporarily stopped at a certain key point. At that moment, the qi of the eyes, especially the eye with the problem, was deposited in a specific position. If you reverse the process... at least 7 very small meridians were blocked at that time. Therefore, your vision quickly dropped to zero. It may be related to your age. I guess, when you went down the mountain to an altitude of about 1500 meters, your vision in both eyes was already a little blurred, and the vision of the eye with the problem was a little amblyopic. Were you wearing goggles at the time?"

"Yes, the color-changing ones, and they're not cheap. They say they're a great product for outdoor eye protection, so my wife bought me two pairs. Do I have to wear them in the future?"

"That's not the case. It has nothing to do with the goggles. The photochromic glasses, once your vision gradually weakened, you thought it was just a change in light. That's what I mean."

"Oh! I see. You're not even fifty yet, but you're old already?"

"Indeed! The aging mechanism of human beings is quite complicated. It is not necessarily proportional to the actual age of a person. Based on my many years of observation and experience... a person's date of birth can only serve as a record and mark the time. We cannot compare our aging degree with the age on the ID card. Some patients are over 18 years old, and their breath settling may be much better than yours! A few days ago, a senior high school boy came here. He had premature graying of hair. He will take the college entrance examination next month. He has palpitations, which have affected his normal examination. He is years old! The best years of life! However, his health in some aspects has aged to the level of a thirty-something. Do you mind if I explain it this way?"

"No, no! I'm also a doctor. It doesn't make sense to avoid seeing a doctor."

"The reason why I informed Professor Mi in advance was to avoid giving you any psychological hints. Let me put it this way. Back then, you took the initiative to withdraw from the operating room. In fact, it was also a sign of aging. So... I have to verify the relevant situation with Professor Mi. There are some things that you and your family may not be very clear about. I think you can accept what I said!" "I understand, I understand! No wonder you have independently opened a traditional Chinese medicine clinic at such a young age. Doctor Bian is indeed worthy of his reputation. I admire him!"

"No, no! Since you majored in general surgery, you know the most core medical theories better than I do. Aging and short life are not directly proportional! Professional badminton athletes don't show any signs of aging, but something unexpected happens on the field, and they're gone in less than an hour, right? Some people age prematurely since they were young, and live past 90 without knowing it. You don't think I'm trying to comfort you by saying this, do you?"

With a calm smile, the man replied, "No, Doctor Bian is extraordinary. I have learned a lot from him. So... how should I take care of myself in the future?"

"Aren't you working at the physical examination center now? If you don't have anything to do, it's best not to participate in various physical examinations. Even if it's your internal welfare, try to avoid it. In addition, if you can adapt, try to eat some bean flour every day, such as unsweetened mung bean cakes and bean flour noodles. Go to bed before 10:30 pm. If you really can't sleep, read a book. It's better to read something relaxing and enjoyable. No matter how good your sleep quality is at night, you must get up on time every morning, and then do the gymnastics I demonstrated. If possible, try to sweat a little. As for other aspects, I really need to discuss it with Professor Mi, so please don't be impatient."

"I see. Sorry for your trouble!"

"It's my pleasure. You're welcome!" As he spoke, Bian Mu demonstrated five sets of highly targeted gymnastics moves. The first three were simple and easy, but the last two were a bit difficult. The man would have to practice them step by step when he returned home.

The man was smart and learned it without much effort. Worried that he would forget something after returning home, Bian Mu turned on the high-definition monitoring system to record a video for him while he was demonstrating, and transferred it to the man's mobile phone so that he could practice according to the video after returning home.

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The subsequent patients were much simpler, and Bian Mu closed his stall around 12 o'clock.

Before he had even taken a few sips of water, Sima Kui arrived.

Bian Mu specially invited him to Liang Xiangyin's clinic. When he entered, Liang Xiangyin was drawing a few sketches at his desk. Hearing the footsteps, he hurriedly put the sketches he was drawing into the drawer.

In front of Liang Xiangyin, Bian Mu gave him four injections: one in the back of the head, one in the middle of the waist, and one symmetrically placed on the heels.

Although Liang Xiangyin didn't say anything, his mind was as clear as a mirror.

"My junior fellow apprentice was very reckless when he was young. Now that he is old, he still has to be given these kinds of retrograde needles by young people. Alas! In one's life... Heaven, earth and man each have one needle. Why do these needles from Bian Mu feel like they are catching up with our mentor?!" Liang Xiangyin couldn't help but ponder in his heart.

At first, Sima Kui didn't think anything was wrong, but after more than ten minutes, he gradually felt that something was not right...