Today I realized many of my clients and readers may have missed out on a few great articles that have been published in other forums. I do this from time to time, so I decided I would share. Below is a summery of two articles on the tongue. Enjoy!
What Your Tongue Color Means For Your Health
Published October 27, 2017 in Well + Good Magazine
I’ve been thanking my tongue a lot lately. Yes, that sounds weird, but I find that practicing gratitude works best for me when I recognize the ways that small, everyday, and even silly things make my life better. And where would I be without my tongue to help me talk and taste, which are two of my greatest pleasures?
The tongue, it turns out, is an amazing sense organ that can also tell us a great deal about our overall health. And in Ayurvedic medicine, in particular, it holds a special place. “The tongue is a unique organ to study as it lies between the interior and exterior world, plus has a direct connection to the inner dynamic of the digestive system as well as with the three doshas in the stomach, small intestines, and the large intestines,” says Kathy Jo Staheli, AD, doctor of Ayurvedic medicine and founder of Purusha Ayurveda Wellness Center. The result: “The tongue can tell us a lot about what is happening internally,” she says.
What Happens When You Clean Your Tongue?
Published April 25th 2018 on Banyan Botanicals Insights
The tongue is a unique organ. Lying between the interior world and the exterior world, it has a direct connection to the digestive system, especially the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It is a map and diagnostic tool that can be used to find imbalances and discover constitutional makeup. The tongue is an incredible sense organ, detecting the taste of all the nourishment we take in. Through this sensory organ, the body judges the appropriate tastes and qualities to be consumed, thus protecting and aiding the body’s ability to maintain its unique state of balance.
Disclaimer
The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of Ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease