The Body Clock in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Our Energy Cycles for Health and Healing

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The night length is inconsistent during a year. The nineteenth volume of the Book of Sui says that at the winter solstice, a day was measured to be 60% night, and at the summer solstice, only 40% night. [10] The official start of night thus had a variation from 0 to 1 gēng.

It’s interesting to note that the grain associated with the liver is wheat. Could it be a reflection of the out-of-balance state of our livers that a large part of the population cannot tolerate this grain? Is it really wheat that is the problem or could a wheat intolerance or sensitivity be yet another message from our bodies that the liver energy is out of balance?Lung: This period is when the lungs are at their peak energy. It’s is believed to be an ideal time to exercise, as opposed to later in the day. is the time of Circulation when nutrients are carried to the capillaries and to each cell. This is the perfect time to read. Avoid doing mental activities at this time. A difficulty in expressing emotions may also be felt however, this is the perfect time to have sex or conceive.

Meditation can also help to improve your breathing properly, enhance your lung capacity, and release grief. Changing your diet and lifestyle can also be a good idea. You can also start writing a journal to express yourself and your emotions before going to sleep. A Traditional Way To HealFind effective ways to cope with your daily stress and try to avoid alcohol. Eat a wholesome meal for dinner a few hours before you sleep. Replace drinking coffee with green tea for a week and try to exercise regularly. Get some deep sleep and seek professional help for proper detoxification, if needed. 12. Lung Hand-Taiyin: 3 AM – 5 AM