If you have ever been asked what time you wake in the night, there is a reason. In Chinese medicine the hours between one and three in the morning belong to the Liver, the organ system most closely tied to stress, frustration and the smooth movement of energy through the body.
A pattern, not a coincidence
Waking at the same hour night after night is one of the clearest clues we get. Combined with your pulse, tongue and the rest of your history, it tells us where to start — often with points that settle the nervous system rather than points for sleep itself.
What you can do tonight
Eat your last meal earlier, keep screens out of the bedroom and, if you do wake, resist checking the time. Most patients notice a difference within three to four sessions.
