Small

Intestine
12
6
9 3
11
10
1
2
5
4 8
7
11am-1pm
9-11pm
am
9-11am
11pm-1am

13am
5-7pm
3-5pm
5-7am
3-5am
Gall
Bladder
Triple
Heater
HEART
7-9pm
PERI
CAR-
KIDNEY
Bladder
LIVER
LUNGS
SPLEEN
Stomach
Large
Intestine
7-9am
1-3pm
Horary Clock
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The Horary Cycle
Meridians are channels of electro-magnetic energy that ow through the body.
There are 14 main meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine that are evaluated for
imbalances in the energy ow. There are many types of imbalances that can occur
-- too much energy, too little energy, imbalances from the right to the left side of
the body, etc. One type of imbalance involves the time of day. The energy owing
through the acupuncture meridians of the body has a specic time cycle. In a 24
hour cycle, 12 of the 14 main meridians have a 2-hour period when the energy is
at its highest point and another 12-hour period when it is at its lowest point. If this
energetic cycle becomes disrupted many things can be aected.
This timing cycle is called the Horary Cycle. Horary points are ancient Oriental
Acupuncture points that can be used to reset and aect this time cycle. If you are
having trouble getting your sleep cycle on track it is possible for the body to
acclimate itself quickly by proper utilization of the Horary points.
Basic Mode of Stimulation
Only point (on both sides) is stimulated at a time when the therapy is performed.
The time of day and what you want to accomplish with the therapy will determine
which point is stimulated. Use the tip of a ballpoint pen with rm tapping of the
point or rmly rub the point with your nger. Stimulation of the point should be for
20-30 seconds on both sides. By stimulating these points in a particular series, you
reset your energetic clock. The point may be tender and as general rule the more
tender the point is, the more the therapy is needed.
Below is additional information on what activities are best to perform during the
2-hour cycles throughout the day.
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5 -7 a.m. Large Intestine:
This is the optimal time for your body to move its bowels and make room for the new days
nutritional intake. It is recommended to drink a glass of warm lemon juice to stimulate the
bowels, get the lymph system moving and to remove toxins from the nights cleansing.
7 - 9 a.m. Stomach:
Stomach energies and digestive res are highest at this time so it is important to have your
largest meal of the day here to optimize digestion/assimilation. Eating a big breakfast keeps
your blood sugar even, your mood even, and gives you the stamina to not just get through the
day, but to enjoy your day. There is an old Chinese saying: Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like
a Prince and dinner like a pauper.
9 - 11 a.m. Pancreas/Spleen:
The stomach passes its contents on. Enzymes from the pancreas continue the digestive
process and carbohydrate energy is made available. This is also an acceptable time to eat your
largest meal of the day. The Stomach and Spleen are paired together in Chinese Medicine and
are intimately connected. They relate to the emotion of worry.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Heart:
Food materials enter the blood stream and the heart pumps nutrients throughout the system
and takes its lipid requirements. The Heart and Small Intestine are paired organs and are
attributed to the element of re. This is the time of day for action and to get things done.
1 - 3 p.m. Small Intestine:
Foods requiring longer digestion times such as proteins complete their digestion and
assimilation. This is still associated with the element of re and time for action. Make sure your
biggest meals are eaten before 2pm or 3pm.
3 - 5 p.m. Bladder:
Metabolic wastes from mornings nutrition intake clear, making room for the kidneys ltration
to come. Kidneys come in to play with the bladder around 3pm and is regarded as the Brain
time. Starting at around 2pm your brain demands about 80% of the the glucose (or sugar) in
your bloodstream. This is the optimal time of day for mental clarity and function.
However most people feel a slump and crave sugar at this time because they havent eaten
wisely enough before this time to create stable blood sugar levels. Avoiding stimulants, eat
Timing
protein with each meal, drink adequate amounts of water and exercise to prevent this slump
in energy.
5 - 7 p.m. Kidney:
Filters blood and maintains proper chemical balance of blood based on nutritional intake of
the day. The blood delivers useable nutrients to all tissues. The emotion of the kidneys is fear.
7 - 9 p.m. Pericardium/Heart:
Nutrients are carried to capillaries and to the lymphatics. This time is attributed to the
element of re which is very social in nature and is the optimal time to commune with family,
friends, and loved ones.
9 - 11 p.m. Triple Heater:
The three levels in Chinese medicine refer to three sections of your torso which contain
each group of organs. The endocrine system adjusts the homeostasis of the body based on
electrolyte and enzyme replenishment. This is the time to begin to slow down and prepare for
bed. It is optimal to be asleep by 10pm. It is during this time that your Liver stores the blood
and begins cooling it down from the day. You need to be asleep in order for this function to
happen eectively.
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Gall Bladder:
Initial cleansing of all tissues, processes cholesterol, and enhances brain function. The liver
begins to cleanse toxins.
1 - 3 a.m. Liver:
Cleansing of blood and processing of wastes. This is a common time to wake up. At 2am, our
blood sugar drops to its lowest point. If you consistently wake during this time, ask yourself if
you are depleted. You may not be eating well, are stressed, overusing stimulants or drugs or
may be holding anger or resentment.
3 - 5 a.m. Lung:
Respiration, oxygenation and expulsion of waste gases. The lungs are associated with
inspiration and grief. Many spiritual practices like meditation and yoga are said to be more
eective in the early morning hours. This has to do with inspiration, or inhaling spirit, into your
life. Many people who are grieving the loss of something in their lives experience loss of sleep
during this time.
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