Key to the Organs & Cycles
from Drs. Ralph and Lahni DeAmicis, NDs and Herbal Consultants
We understand that different body organs are active or resting at different times of the day. The times listed are when the organs are the strongest. They “kick on” so to speak at these times of day. The hour opposite the time listed is when that organ is the weakest. In shiatsu, this is referred to as “The Law of Midday and Midnight”.
When we find a physical issue recurring at the same time each day, we can use this chart to determine which organ needs extra support. This has been very valuable for me with my non-verbal child – particularly with night time waking at a consistent time, but it also can help when we find ourselves particularly tired at a consistent time of the day.
When I was pregnant, I found I would get sleepy from 5-7pm – I worked on addressing kidneys as well as large intestine to help me with energy. I found extra water and exercise early in the day helped with this – walking and exercise helps stimulate the bowels and intestines.
My kids woke consistently at lung time – I found if I gave them ALJ (Alllergy, Lungs, Joints formula from NSP – now called Seasonal Allergy) before bed, they did not wake at that time. If I forgot, i could give it to them when they woke and they would go back to sleep. It worked so well for us, that I include links to the products I used to help my kids. It can be very helpful to at least have a place to start when trying to help a non verbal child. Of course, we should always consult a doctor before adding supplements to our children’s diet.
Liver 1AM-3AM
– I use Milk Thistle to help
(best given during the day)
Lungs 3AM-5AM
– I use Seasonal Allergy Liquid to help
Large intestine 5AM-7AM
– I use Gentle Move or LBS to help
also liquid Catnip and Fennel for digestive issues for babies
(Fennel tea in a bottle is also popular or this liquid on the feet under socks)
Stomach 7AM-9AM
– I use Catnip and Fennel or Ginger caps to help
Spleen / Pancreas 9AM-11AM
– I use Cinnamon Balance or Sugar Reg because pancreas regulates sugar.
Heart 11AM-1PM
– I use CoQ10 caps to help
Small intestine 1PM-3PM
– I use Gentle Move or LBS also liquid Catnip and Fennel for digestive issues for kids (Fennel tea in a bottle is also popular or this liquid on the feet under socks)
Bladder 3PM-5PM
– I use Cranberry Soft Gels to help
(These are small and easy for kids to swallow.
My kids learned to swallow caps with these.)
Kidneys 5PM-7PM
– I find Kidneys mostly want water, but there are several formulas for Kidneys available for activation and drainage
Triple warmer 7PM-9PM
– This is the three heat/energy centers of the upper, middle and lower sections of the body that should be in balance for a strong Immune system.
I use : AdaptaMax or Nervous Fatique to help
Lymphatic system 9PM-11PM
– I use Lobelia Essence Liquid or Capsules also Lymph Gland Cleanse to help
Gall bladder 11PM-1AM
– I use Gall Bladder Formula to help
Dr. Christopher’s Gall Bladder formula rocks, too
(for females, wild yam cream topically with a drop
of lemon essential oil is my favorite)
**Times are shown as Standard Time – you need to do the math for local Daylight Time
Here’s our little ditty to remember the first 6 systems Liver, Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Hey!Then the ditty for the second 6 systems:The small, bald kid tripped and lymphed to gall.(Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidneys, Triple Warmer, Lymphatic System, Gall Bladder) |
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Disclaimer: our herbal information is not meant to diagnose or prescribe and is no substitute for consulting with your chosen health care provider.