Waking up during the night, especially before a demanding day, can feel frustrating and disorienting. Yet, there may be more to these interruptions than random restlessness.According to traditional Chinese medicine, our bodies follow a 24-hour “organ clock.” Each organ is thought to have peak times of repair and energy flow, and waking at certain hours may signal that those systems are under stress or working harder than usual. For example, the liver is most active between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m., while the lungs take over between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m.
