Many of my patients ask me this question. The Chinese Medicine clock offers answers. Every 2 hours the energy runs through a different meridian. If the energy is unbalanced in a certain meridian, we may have trouble sleeping during the corresponding time. Take a look at the chart below and see if it resonates with you.

9 PM TO 11 PM – TRIPLE WARMER TIME

You may be stuck in the fight or flight mode, too stressed to fall asleep.  Triple warmer controls intake, transformation, and elimination. It also regulates your immune system and can be disturbed by anaesthesia. Survival feelings may surface and you may feel like everything is a threat to your physical and emotional being. You may not be able to fall asleep - or wake up shortly after falling asleep, frightened and confused.

BALANCING THEME AND AFFIRMATIONS

I am safe and I am letting go. I am allowing myself to relax, knowing that I am safe no matter what.

11 PM TO 1 AM – GALL BLADDER TIME

The gall bladder channel starts right outside of the eye, so it’s all about looking outward. Have you found yourself being frustrated or judgmental of yourself or others? It is not by chance that we used to say “the gall of this person” when we experience these kinds of feelings. You may also need to take a look at your diet and cut out unhealthy fats and eat healthier oils instead.

BALANCING THEME AND AFFIRMATIONS

I reach out with kindness, mercy, and forgiveness toward myself and the people around me.

1 AM TO 3 AM – LIVER TIME

The majority of my patients complain of waking up between these times, and this comes as no surprise as the liver has so many functions, from both the Eastern and Western perspective. You may experience hormonal imbalances and digestive problems. In Chinese medicine, the liver is said to open in the eyes and can be associated with inner seeing. Similarly to the gall bladder, a liver imbalance may manifest itself as anxiety, guilt, rage, anger, and frustration – all self-directed. Are you happy with your life? What are you saying to yourself, silently and out loud?

BALANCING THEME AND AFFIRMATIONS

I love and like myself. I accept myself as I am and talk kindly to myself.

3 AM TO 5 AM – LUNG TIME

You are breathing every moment of your life, whether you are consciously aware of it or not! If you wake up in those early hours, ask yourself: Do I have faith? Am I able to let go and allow things to flow just like breath, without trying to control things? People waking up at these early hours may have experienced deep grief and sadness that has not been processed. If your intention is to wake up early in the morning and you are feeling refreshed, then this is the perfect time for deep breathing and meditation.

BALANCING THEME AND AFFIRMATIONS

I have faith that all is working out perfectly. I am feeling the grief and sadness and letting go of it with each exhalation.

5 AM TO 7 AM – LARGE INTESTINE

Letting go is the mantra of the large intestine. Are you able to flush out and let go of toxins? You may feel controlled in your relationships, or you may try to always be in control of what others do. It’s only building more of the same, more toxicity and waste accumulation. Constipation and other digestive issues may be a problem for you. For some people, this is the time when they naturally wake up.

BALANCING THEME AND AFFIRMATIONS

I am releasing whatever is not serving me. I am allowing the people around me to be who they really are. And I am allowing myself to let go and make space for the new and the healthy.

CHINESE MEDICINE TREATMENTS

A variety of factors can cause insomnia. By using acupuncture to stimulate the body’s nervous system and promote natural healing, benefits such as relaxation and restoration of physical homeostasis can be experienced. This allows for lower stress, less anxiety, and more restful sleep. Such benefits from acupuncture were confirmed in a large-scale study in 2009 and acupuncture is a recommended treatment for insomnia by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

You can book online to get started on getting the issue sorted once and for all.

Cathy Bell,

Doctor of Chinese Medicine,

Registered Acupuncturist AHPRA

Yin Studio:

Founded in 2006 by Cathy Bell, Yin Studio has become a sought-after health and wellness clinic, known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and sincere, compassionate care for its patients.

Cathy Bell provides results-oriented, natural wellness care for people of all ages. Her goal with each patient is a long-term, self-sustained shift in core factors that determine health and wellness. These core factors bridge all levels of being — physical, psychological, even spiritual.

My mission is simple: To support YOUR health and goals, and help you make the most of them. Whether you want to complement your conventional medical treatments with natural support, or go with a 100% natural solution, I do my best to help you achieve the best outcome possible. Treatments are based on getting results as quickly and efficiently as possible. Results matter, and I am proud of a proven history of positive outcomes.

Your body’s natural healing intelligence never forgets how to restore balance and vitality to every cell, tissue, and organ. All you have to do is give it the right support. At Yin Studio you are an active participant in the healing process. You will be educated on the proper way to get your healing system back on track via a targeted, customised treatment plan that will include one or more of the following: acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, lifestyle/mind-body coaching.