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Morning Urination at 5 or 6 AM: Health Signals from a TCM PerspectiveAuthor: Chen Yan, TCM Practitioner (Practice License No.: 241330108000021) This article is written by Dr. Chen Yan and is based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, intended for popular science reference only. The practice qualification can be verified publicly on the National Health Commission of China's official website.
> "The early bird catches the worm, and the early riser is blessed." This saying not only embodies diligence but also reflects the close connection between rising early and health from a TCM perspective. So, what does it mean when someone wakes up to go to the toilet between 5 and 6 AM every day?
Constitution A: Frequent Morning Urination, a Sign of Deficient Kidney Yang
Deficient Kidney Yang, the Body's "Alarm Clock" Ringing Too Early
In TCM theory, waking up to go to the toilet between 5 and 6 AM is often associated with a constitution of deficient Kidney Yang. Deficient Kidney Yang is akin to the body's "alarm clock" ringing too early, indicating that there may be issues with kidney function.
Constitution Differences, Different Treatment Methods
People with deficient Kidney Yang, in addition to frequent morning urination...