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1-3 a.m. The liver begins to cleanse toxins. 1-3 a.m. — Liver — Cleansing of blood and processing of wastes. This is a common time to wake up.
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Learn More »3-5 p.m. — Bladder — Metabolic wastes from morning’s nutrition intake clear, making room for the kidney’s filtration to come. Kidneys come in to play with the bladder around 3pm and is regarded as the Brain time. Starting at around 2pm your brain demands about 80% of the the glucose (or sugar) in your bloodstream. This is the optimal time of day for mental clarity and function. However most people feel a slump and crave sugar at this time because they haven’t eaten wisely enough before this time to create stable blood sugar levels. Avoiding stimulants, eat protein with each meal, drink adequate amounts of water and exercise to prevent this slump in energy. 5-7 p.m. — Kidney — Filters blood and maintains proper chemical balance of blood based on nutritional intake of the day. The blood delivers useable nutrients to all tissues. The emotion of the kidneys is fear. 7-9 p.m. — Pericardium/Heart— Nutrients are carried to capillaries and to the lymphatics. This time is attributed to the element of fire which is very social in nature and is the optimal time to commune with family, friends, and loved ones. 9-11 p.m. — Triple Heater — The “three levels” in Chinese medicine refer to three sections of your torso which contain each group of organs. The endocrine system adjusts the homeostasis of the body based on electrolyte and enzyme replenishment. This is the time to begin to slow down and prepare for bed. It is optimal to be asleep by 10pm. It is during this time that your Liver stores the blood and begins cooling it down from the day. You need to be asleep in order for this function to happen effectively. 11 p.m.- 1 a.m. — Gall Bladder — Initial cleansing of all tissues, processes cholesterol, and enhances brain function. The liver begins to cleanse toxins. 1-3 a.m. — Liver — Cleansing of blood and processing of wastes. This is a common time to wake up. At 2am, our blood sugar drops to its lowest point. If you consistently wake during this time, ask yourself if you are depleted. You may not be eating well, are stressed, overusing stimulants or drugs or may be holding anger or resentment.
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Learn More »3-5 a.m. — Lung — Respiration, oxygenation and expulsion of waste gases. The lungs are associated with Inspiration and grief. Many spiritual practices like meditation and yoga are said to be more effective in the early morning hours. This has to do with inspiration, or inhaling spirit, into your life. Many people who are grieving the loss of something in their lives experience loss of sleep during this time.
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