Did you know your body devotes energy to different organs according to the time of day, and this could be affecting your sleep patterns. Traditional Chinese medicine, and kinesiology, pay close attention to the way energy flows through the body. The human body has internal systems and clocks that help your body to function, such as the digestive system, endocrine system, and nervous system.
If you have been waking at the same time consistently, it could mean that some of your energy is being blocked or misdirected. This alters our natural balance. Sleep is the time our body needs to rest and repair in order to function optimally. Following is a list of times and the organs that are said to have energy focused to them at that time.
Look at these symptoms both literally and figuratively. Consider what you’ve been eating/drinking and when. But also think about what else this could represent that’s going on in your life.
9pm to 11pm – Triple Warmer
This is an average time that most people try to fall asleep. This is the time that our endocrine system rebalances and enzymes are replenished. The endocrine system manages hormones and metabolism. If you have trouble falling asleep at this time, you could be stuck in a flight or fight mode.
You are still mentally stuck in the events of the day or already preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. Repeat positive mantras, and release anything that’s causing you tension. If you are eating poorly or too late in the day, this can cause blockages as well.
11pm to 1am – Gallbladder
If you wake often at this time it may be due to resentments you carry. This is the time in the 24 hour cycle that yin energy is turned into yang. Yang energy is highly active, and your body is supposed to be storing this energy for the next day. Reinforce self love and appreciation, doing your best to stay calm and conserve energy.
This is physically when the gallbladder is breaking down fats. You may be are getting too much unhealthy fats or oils.
1am To 3am – Liver
This is a crucial time for the body’s detoxification and renewal process. Your liver is breaking down toxins and releasing toxins, while making fresh blood.
Waking during this time is normally indicative of anger, frustration and negative formations. If you are not addressing these spiritual toxins, then your spiritual ‘liver’ is trying to call attention to these problems.
3am To 5am – Lungs
This is the time that your lungs are under repair and flooding your body with oxygen. Make sure that you are warm enough to help facilitate bodily functions. If you wake during this time then try breath exercises.
Problems with the lungs are often related to grief and sadness.
5am To 7am – Large Intestine
Any toxins released and broken down earlier in the night are getting cleared out of the system.
The large intestine is active during this time. Eating a poor diet or too late can lead to problems that will wake you at this time.
