What is a Tongue Diagnsis?
The tongue is the only muscle in the body we can see that isn’t covered with skin. When an Oriental Medicine practitioner looks at the tongue, they are looking at its length, overall size (e.g., swollen or not), shape (e.g., cracked, teeth marks or not), color, amount of saliva, and any details about the coat fur on top of it.
In traditional Chinese medicine, The tongue is further devised in sections and relates to the meridians and organ systems throughout the body. This creates a picture of what is happening within the body by location, nature, severity, and allows the practitioner to monitor the treatment progression.
From a Western viewpoint, the tongue tells us how a person is digesting, how their lymphatic system functions, the quality of blood circulating in their veins, and more. By analyzing all of these factors, practitioners can create an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan for their patients.
Why should I get my tongue checked?
A lot of time we can get better sleep, experience better gut health and have more energy by making small changes. Our tongue tells us what we should eat and what herbal formulas will help us feel better. With me we accomplish these three things:
- Understand why we look at the tongue and what your tongue says.
- How to use the tongue to understand your internal health.
- Resolve health challenges or associated symptoms.
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