Why Clean Your Tongue?

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Why clean the tongue?

These guys recommend using silver tongue cleaners. I use a different cleaner made of of steel... Hey better then nothing. It has become a habit, a good one. I cannot start the day unless I clean my tongue. I feel dirty if I don't it... Not to mention the benefits...

I tried the oil swishing technique which is a great method but it makes me throw up, so cleaning the tongue in the morning on empty stomach still gets rid of "gunk" and its not so yucky.
Happy tongue, happy health. Smile

Lilly

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Recommended in the Kama Sutra and Ayurveda for 5000 years.
Cleaning the tongue is just a basic part of Oral hygiene that the West has over looked.
If you look at it for a moment it makes total sense
that you would daily clean this part of your anatomy.

Finally, more and more it is recommended by western Dentists as the figure this out.
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Detox
The body also uses the tongue as one of its detoxification paths,
something you can attest to the morning after you eat a pint of ice cream.
If you use a silver tongue cleaner you can easily remove this 'gunk'.
daily tongue diagnosis
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Decrease bad breath and infections
80% of bad breath starts in the mouth, mainly on the tongue.
The tongue harbors countless bacteria that can colonize to make sore throats, or worse.
Because of this the tongue is one of the main sources of bad breath
and other infections in the mouth and throat.
Use of our Silver tongue cleaner helps remove this bacteria and the phlegm that they live in.
Brushing the tongue to get rid of them does not work
because it tends to just move them around or embed them in your brush.
Popular shows like 20/20 and the Today Show have recommended cleaning the Tongue
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Increases your Attractiveness
According to ayurveda the #1 an-aphrodisiac (socia-sexual turn-off) is bad breath
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Increase your sense of taste
You will also be able to taste your food with more acuity and enjoyment
as you peel off layers of bacteria and phlegm form your taste buds.
(Ref: Hyde R, et al Tongue brushing, dentriface, and age effects on Taste and Smell. J Dent Res, 1975, 54:1236
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Activate your digestion
Rubbing the tongue with a tongue cleaner activates digestion,
so you will digest your food better when you clean your tongue.
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Decrease Plaque and Oral Debris
The tongue is the main source of Plaque and oral debris, so clean it!
(Ref: Gilmore EL, et al, Effect of Tongue Cleaning on Plaque Bacteria: Oral Surgery, 1973, 36:201-204)
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Why Silver?
Silver is the most prevalant material prescribed in Ayurveda to clean the tongue.
It has a cooling effect on the mind and nervous system and helps to 'control' the tongue.
This was the choice of Ancient Chinese Royalty and European Nobles
Disease organisms cannot live in the presence of even minute traces of Silver.
Silver minimizes the growth of plaque in the mouth.
There is also subtle electromagnetic event that happens when you connect your two hands with your tongue via the silver, but this is a bit esoteric for now.
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Non-toxic and anti-biotic
It is non-toxic to humans but toxic to fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites.
Silver removes bacteria better than other materials.
It is good for preventing sore throats, influenza, etc.
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Energetic balancing
Also, there is an electronic component in connecting your tongue and two hands with Silver.
This is more esoteric, but a good reason, nonetheless.
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Beautiful
It is good to surround your self with beauty and these Silver Tongue cleaners
are works of Art handmade by a Jeweler.
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Daily Diagnostics and Tongue Cleaning
The tongue is a great place to discern the state of the Agni, the digestive fire. So when you scrape your tongue in the morning you can monitor your agni. If the tongue is coated, agni is too low relative to the diet. If not, agni is suitable, usually. Then you can adjust your diet and pracices that day to take care of your agni. A balanced agni is one of the key secrets to health. As you lighten your diet and increase your agni, your tongue should clear.
Also, different areas of the tongue represent different organs. The front part of the tongue represents the upper part of the body, the back, the lower part!
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http://www.wellbeing.com.au/natural_health_articles?cid=7733&pid=2149492
by Caroline Robertson ND

Is your tongue trying to tell you something? Hear its health message by looking in the mirror. Sarah stuck out her tongue. “Mmm,” Ayurvedic doctor Rama Prasad responded. “There’s stiffness in the right hip, bloat, lower back pain, cold feet and depression.” Sarah’s jaw dropped wider. Without saying a word, Rama had read her state with astonishing accuracy. “The tongue doesn’t lie,” explains Rama, who has been examining tongues for decades, finding they clearly convey one’s health and habits. Sarah was sceptical at first, knowing little about complementary medicine, but after adhering to Rama’s advise she remarked, “After a fortnight my symptoms improved and I also noticed changes on my tongue.”

When an orthodox doctor probes the tongue they’re looking for obvious problems with the mouth or tonsils. But when you stick your tongue out at a Chinese or Ayurvedic doctor you show a lot more than simply the state of your throat. “Your tongue speaks volumes about your mind-body state,” Dr. Prasad explains. “It’s a holographic map of every aspect of you. Once you learn to identify the markers it’s very easy to read.”

Chinese doctor Charles Chow agrees, “A tongue reading is much simpler than pulse diagnosis. The patient can also see where the problem is and monitor changes themselves.” It’s widely acknowledged that tongue diagnosis is more objective than pulse diagnosis and, though pulse diagnosis take decades to master, basic tongue diagnosis can be taught in a weekend. However, tongue diagnosis doesn’t identify exact diseases it merely mirrors the state of one’s internal organs and emotions.

Setting tongues wagging Tongue analysis is an ancient diagnostic skill recorded in traditional health sciences worldwide. In Ayurveda it’s known as Jihvaa Pareeksha, in Japanese - Zetsu Shin and Chinese call it She Zhen. The tongue's colours, contours and coating all reflect one’s general health and specific problem areas. In conjunction with conventional diagnostic tests, tongue analysis can give us a clear picture of the condition of organs and systems, often revealing the cause of a condition presenting as a confusing collection of symptoms. Bian Que (471-221BC), one of the pioneers of Chinese tongue diagnosis said he could see the patient’s insides from the tongue, identifying past and present patterns as well as predicting future conditions. Chris, a chronic fatigue patient of Dr. Rama Prasad found tongue diagnosis directed his recovery route. “Before Rama identified my spleen weakness I was trying everything without much improvement. I’m 80 per cent better now that I know the allergens to avoid and ways to strengthen the spleen.”

Modern medical science is now taking tongue signs seriously. After a landmark study in China revealing significant tongue changes in 12,000 cancer patients, US researchers led by Dr. Robert Schoen, director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, is recording computerised images of patient’s tongues to note any correlation between cancer and tongue signs. Dr Schoen explains the rationale behind this, "The tongue is one of the first parts of the gastro-intestinal tract that's visible." The tongue is also known as the “sprout of the heart” as it is directly connected to the cardio-vascular system. Hence, eighteenth century doctors would routinely inspect the tongue in fever patients to monitor how the heart was holding up. According to ancient Indian and Chinese medicine all the body’s meridians connect to the tongue just as they connect to the feet, hands and ears. Because of its proximity to the gastro-intestinal tract, digestive disorders are particularly obvious from tongue analysis. The tongue clearly indicates the body’s internal digestive enzymes, assimilation, inflammation, stagnation and hydration. The “shag pile carpet” adorning the tongue after fasting is digestive toxins exiting the body. “Periodic purification, a pure diet and daily use of a tongue scraper helps to clear digestive toxins accumulated on the tongue,” suggests Dr. Rama Prasad. Keeping it clean “While thou livest keep a good tongue in thy head,” advised William Shakespeare. Nobody wants a furry tongue and bad breath.

Removing the superficial layer of plaque and bacteria settled on the tongue reduces the risk of bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease, throat infections and heart disease according to modern research. It won’t, however, alter the appearance of deep pathological tongue signs. Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Indians all practiced regular tongue scraping to remove toxins and prevent disease. Using a tongue scraper has been shown to be more effective than a toothbrush or mouthwash and it doesn’t make one gag or dry the mouth in the way alcoholic mouth rinses can. Though some feel its sufficient to use a toothbrush to cleanse their tongue, research shows that up to 75 per cent of plaque and bacteria are removed by a tongue scraper whereas only 45 per cent reduction is achieved by brushing the tongue with a toothbrush. Previously halitosis was attributed more to tooth decay or stomach problems but current studies show that up to 86 per cent of all bad breath is caused by harmful tongue bacteria that isn’t removed by brushing, flossing, or gargling alone. This foul smelling odour is produced by toxic volatile sulphur compounds (vsc’s) which the Journal of the American Dental Association (Sept., 2000) advises one remove with a tongue scraper. A healthy tongue Before assessing your tongue it helps to know what a healthy tongue looks like. Likened to a little kitten’s tongue, it is uniformly pink, similar to a skinned chicken. It is oval in shape, neither too thick nor too thin and has an even width. When sticking out it’s naturally straight rather than veering to one side.

The tongue of a healthy person will remain still and strong, not quivering, flaccid or stiff. A healthy tongue has a thin transparent or white coating. It displays all taste buds and is free from red or glassy patches, deep cuts and denuded patches. It is neither too dry nor too wet and it doesn’t emit a bad odour or taste. The veins on the underside of the tongue will not be distended or dark. However, if your tongue looks like a map of the world don’t panic. Dr. Prasad explains its significance, “Some people have genetic geographic tongues which indicate certain hereditary signs that are not necessarily negative.” Check the ten tongue aspects on table one to give your tongue a rating out of ten. In Tibet it is traditional to stick your tongue out in greeting, a habit that evolved because they understood how to analyse a person through their tongue. They also kept their tongue firmly in cheek to hide their deeper secrets! Decipher your tongue talk by analysing its alignment, colour, surface and shape.

Remember that coffee, tea, drugs, cigarettes or food colour can affect the colour of the tongue. After antibiotics the tongue is particularly prone to getting a white coat of Candida albicans. It’s best to look at the tongue in natural light or halogen lighting and in the morning before eating or drinking. Incandescent light makes the fur look yellowish and fluorescent light makes the tongue look bluish or purple when it's not. Poke your tongue out in a relaxed rather than a forceful way so you don’t distort its shape. Pop your tongue back in every ten seconds to stop it from dehydrating or changing colour.

Decode your tongue’s messages by correlating signs with the tongue map. Tongue signs Alignment Veers to one side when sticking out - Tension on the side of the body it veers towards or weakness on the other side. Colour Pale - Anaemia, low blood pressure, coldness or poor circulation and general depletion. Yellow - Excess bile in liver or gall bladder. Blue - Heart problems or blood stagnation (also present in healthy pregnant women). Very red - Inflammation, acidity, heat or high blood pressure. Surface Thick white coating - Toxins in the respective organs/systems, which may include Candida albicans and mucus. Thick yellow coating - Chronic heat, congested liver or gall bladder. This may also be related to food colourings, drugs or smoking. Cracks - Connective tissue in this area is weak and undernourished and hence tight. Red patches - Inflammation or acidity in this area. Denuded patches - Depleted energy in this area. Raised areas - Vascular congestion in this area causing probable pain. Shape Indents around edges – Malabsorption of nutrients often seen in malnourished people with digestive disorders. Thick tongue – Fluid retention or lymphatic congestion. Thin tongue – Dehydration, depletion and fatigue. Pointed Tip – Muscle tension and inflexibility. Rounded tip - A flexible yet firm physical and mental condition. Very wide tip - Flaccid muscles. Forked Tip – Indecisive and rapidly changeable moods. Stiff – Mental and physical tension. Movement Trembling – Debilitated nervous system and internal gas. Rigid tongue – High mental and physical stress. Flaccid tongue – Low energy and poor circulation. Emotional issues These are evident through changes in the related organ’s zone. Anger – Liver region Grief – Lung region Worry – Spleen region Fear – Kidney region Depression – White coating over colon region or black discoloration on the tip. Case Study (pic in images folder) Simon was a 33-year-old architect who came to see Dr. Rama Prasad for his constipation and gastric reflux. His tongue clearly confirmed other symptoms of chronic constipation, anaemia, liver toxicity from alcohol abuse and mucus. After following a cleansing diet and herbal regime, Simon regained his digestive health and energy. His tongue showed decreased acidity, mucus, cuts and toxins after six weeks. Ayurvedic doctor Rama Prasad practices and teaches tongue diagnosis at Ayurveda Elements, Sydney and Melbourne www.ayurvedaelements.com T: (02) 9904 7754 Chinese doctor Charles Chow consults patients at Ginseng Chinese Medicine Centre, Chatswood, T: (02) 9419 7131 Caroline Robertson is a naturopath, homoeopath and Ayurvedic consultant based in Sydney. She is also the director of www.ayurvedahealthresorts.com. E: caroline@ayurvedahealthresorts.com

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