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Ep. 106: What Waking at 1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., or 5:00 a.m. May Reveal About Your Body

Lauren Bernick Episode 106

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Could your sleep struggles be connected to your heart meridian?

In this week's mini-episode, Dreena Burton returns to explore the wisdom of Chinese medicine for summer, the season associated with the fire element, joy, connection, and the heart. Dreena explains how excess "fire" in the body may make it difficult to settle into sleep, why the heart is considered the home of the spirit, and how simple acupressure techniques may help calm the mind before bed.

You'll also learn about the Chinese organ clock, the fascinating connection between waking at specific times during the night and different organ systems, and how seasonal foods can help support balance during the hottest months of the year.

Plus, Dreena shares a simple heart-meridian fascia flow and an acupressure point you can try tonight.

In This Episode:

  •  Why summer is associated with the fire element in Chinese medicine 
  •  The connection between the heart, joy, and sleep 
  •  How excess internal "heat" may interfere with falling asleep 
  •  The Heart 7 ("Spirit Gate") acupressure point for relaxation 
  •  What waking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. may reveal about your body 
  •  The Chinese organ clock explained 
  •  Foods that help support heart energy during summer 
  •  Why bitter greens, seasonal fruit, and cooling foods matter 
  •  A simple heart-meridian fascia flow you can practice at home 
  •  The importance of balancing activity, connection, and quiet time during summer 

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