If you are feeling under the weather, just stick out your tongue - the state it's in can present an accurate picture of your health. Inside of your mouth you have a reliable diagnostic tool for monitoring your overall state of health on a day to day basis. The colour, texture and moisture of your tongue can provide tell-tale signs of what's going on inside your body. If you've ever gone to an acupuncturist or herbalist, you've probably been asked to stick out your tongue. This can seem like a very strange request, and you’re usually left to wonder what they can see there. Your tongue is richly supplied with blood vessels and thanks to a constant flow of saliva, it is constantly being cleaned which discourages harmful bacteria forming in the mouth area. However, if a person is unwell, a problem can often be detected by simply looking at the tongue. A body with healthy organs and a clear digestive tract will show up pretty pink. A body with clogged orga...
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