What organ is cleansing at 3am?
During 24 hours, qi is thought to move in 2-hour intervals throughout the organ systems. While you're sleeping, qi is believed to draw inward to fully restore your body. One of the most important 2-hour intervals is between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., which is when the liver is believed to be cleansing the blood.
What does it mean in Chinese medicine to wake up at 3am?
If you wake up between 1 am and 3 am it means your liver was overloaded. The liver is responsible for detoxifying our bodies and processing emotions each night. You may be suffering from an unhealthy diet, excess alcohol consumption, and/or unresolved anger or high levels of stress.
Why do I wake up at 3am every night?
It can be caused by a range of factors, including stress, medical conditions, or slipping into habits that could interrupt your sleep like too many coffees during the day or too much screen time before bed.
How do you break the cycle of waking up at 3am?
Sleep in a comfortable, dark, quiet space. Make sure you're sleepy enough before going to bed, and don't lie there for 20 minutes or more if you can't fall asleep. Adopt a nighttime routine that helps you relax, such as reading or meditating before bed. Turn off screens well before you turn the lights out.
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