Why You Wake at the Same Time Each Night: A Balanced Look at Body Rhythms and Sleep Patterns
Recurring nighttime awakenings can feel random, yet both traditional and modern perspectives suggest there may be patterns behind them. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is viewed as an interconnected system that follows a 24-hour “meridian clock,” where each two-hour window corresponds to specific organ functions and emotional states. While this framework is symbolic…