Health for All says Early awakening is when people wake up naturally before the scheduled waking time and have difficulty continuing to fall asleep. For most people, occasional early awakenings may be due to physiological reasons, such as overexcitement or fatigue. However, long-term early awakenings may be associated with some underlying physical conditions, and there is a certain link between these early awakening points and different diseases.
According to TCM theory, each time of our body corresponds to a specific viscera, and the timing of early awakening may indicate an abnormality in a particular viscera. Below, let's take a closer look at a few common early waking time points and understand their corresponding disease signals.
1.Waking up at 3 a.m.: Early warning signs of heart problems.
Three o'clock in the morning is the so-called "liver time" in traditional Chinese medicine, which is closely related to the functional activity of the liver. If you wake up frequently at this point in time, it could be an early warning sign that there may be a problem with your heart health. According to TCM theory, the liver is closely related to the heart, and liver disease may affect heart function. In addition, clinical studies have also shown that 3 a.m. is the peak period for heart attacks, so people who wake up early should pay enough attention and have relevant examinations in time to protect their heart health.
2.Waking up at four or five a.m.: early warning signs of lung problems.
Between four and five a.m. is what Chinese medicine calls "lung time", which represents the best time for the lungs to move. If you wake up during this time period, it could mean that there is something wrong with your lungs. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs are the source of breathing and are closely related to the balance of the respiratory system. If there is an abnormality in lung function, early awakening may be one of the manifestations. Common lung problems include asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc., for people who often wake up early, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to fundamentally improve the lung condition and ensure the health of the respiratory system.
3.Early awakening around dawn: early warning signs of gastrointestinal problems.
Around dawn, around 5 to 6 a.m., it is what Chinese medicine calls "large intestine time", which represents the time when the large intestine moves. If you wake up for a long time at this point in time, it may indicate that there is something wrong with your gut. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the large intestine is one of the body's excretory systems, which is closely related to digestion and absorption. If the large intestine is not functioning properly, it often leads to early awakening. Common gastrointestinal problems include constipation, ulcerative colitis, etc., for people who frequently wake up early, you can appropriately adjust your diet and Xi habits, and actively ** gastrointestinal diseases to maintain the normal function of the digestive system.
In summary, the time point of early awakening is associated with different disease signals: 3 a.m. may indicate heart problems, and clinical attention should be paid to heart health;Four to five o'clock in the morning suggests lung problems and should be treated in time to improve the condition of the respiratory systemAround dawn means gastrointestinal problems, dietary adjustments and active digestive disorders.
As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I would like to remind you that the above is only a possible explanation, early awakening is not necessarily directly related to the disease, everyone's physical condition is different, and other factors need to be considered comprehensively. Early awakening is a signal from the body, it is recommended that you seek medical attention in time in the case of long-term early awakening, and seek the advice and diagnosis of a professional doctor.
Health References:
1. zhang l, li l, shen j, et al. the effect of traditional chinese medicine on sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. sleep medicine reviews, 2018, 40: 168-179.