In traditional Chinese medicine, working with the body clock provides important feedback for diagnosing and treating chi imbalances.  All organ functions ebb and flow as the chi circulates within the body over a twenty-four hour period.  This concept is based on the observation that the twelve meridians are interconnected and symmetrical on the left and right sides of the body.  The chi flows through each organ as well as the meridian system.   Chi begins its daily flow in the lungs, goes to the large intestine and each destination, stopping at the liver where it begins a new cycle.  If the chi is blocked in a certain organ, it will not be able to completely activate that organ or continue its journey through the meridian with enough intensity to fully benefit the next organ system.  Chi moves through each meridian in a two-hour cycle.  During that two hour period, the meridian achieves its optimum performance.  Here is a handy listing of the times for the Body Clock:

Lungs:   3 am to 5 am
Large intestine:   5 am to 7 am
Stomach:   7 am to 9 am
Spleen:   9 am to 11 am
Heart:   11 am to 1 pm
Small Intestine:   1 pm to 3 pm
Bladder:   3 pm to 5 pm
Kidneys:   5 pm to 7 pm
Pericardium:   7 pm to 9 pm
Triple Warmer:   9 pm to 11 pm
Gall Bladder:   11 pm to 1 am
Liver:   1 am to 3 am

There are a number of techniques to correct energy imbalances in the meridian system, including traditional Chinese treatments, proper foods, exercises, breathing, emotional focus, and practices such as Qigong which features organ-specific movements.
Source:  The Subtle Body by Cyndi Dale.
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