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If you want to
monitor some aspects of your health stick out your tongue. Your tongue is
a good indicator of overall health. Look for things like: Color - Dark pink is ideal. Pale pink may point to anemia, which a bright red color could indicate inflammation possible infection. Size and Shape: A healthy tongue should be comfortably plump. Swelling, particularly if the tip of the tongue is bright red, may indicate an inflammatory condition, infection, or allergic reaction. Coating: A thin white coat is normal. A thick white or yellow coat may be a sign of internal organ problems, indigestion, or an overabundance of yeast. Antiobiotics are a common culprit. To keep your tongue
healthy, use a tongue scraper each morning. The tongue scraper, an
inexpensive utensil, is a simple, thin, u-shaped piece of stainless steal,
with a well-defined yet safely blunted edge that removes gunk from the
surface of the tongue. Dentists in America are recommending the tongue
scraper more and more because it helps fight cavities by removing bacteria
from the mouth. It also prevents against bad breath, especially for people
who eat a lot of dairy and build up mucus in the mouth, nose, and
throat. Some people ask if
the same effect can be gained by brushing the tongue with a stiff
toothbrush. Brushing the tongue moves stuff around and is helpful, but a
tongue scraper is more effective as it clears out the deep deposits and
generally keeps the area more clean, stimulated and alive. It also helps
with cravings by cleaning the tongue of leftover food residue that could
lead to cravings for those foods eaten previously. A tongue scraper
reverses the process of desensitizing your taste buds, which has happened
to everyone to a greater or lesser extent. It allows you to taste more
subtle flavors in food so that you can eat vegetables, fruits and whole
grains with greater joy. When old residue remains on the tongue, you will
be better able to taste your food and wont need to eat as much since you
will have gained greater satisfaction from your meal. And finally, a big
advantage is that it enhances kissing because it makes the tongue more
sweet, fresh and sensitive. If you are in a relationship, I invite you to
check this out with your partner. Make an agreement to scrape twice a day
for one week, and feel the difference. Directions: - apply a few quick strokes, 2 3 times a day - use the rounded cleaning edge to scrape gently down the tongue several times while applying slight pressure - rinse under running water and gently scrape again until no white residue is left - there should be no pain or gagging involved whatsoever, if you feel any discomfort, you are probably scraping too hard or starting too far back on the tongue. | ||
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Its such a pleasure to help those closest to us become happier and healthier. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family members or colleagues who might be interested and inspired by it. If you are sick of yo-yo dieting and want to finally take control of your health please contact us!
Warmly,
Inna Topiler - Integrative Nutritionist Complete Nutrition And Wellness phone: 201-238-2720
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