Practitioners of Chinese Medicine look at the tongue as a reflection of the internal condition of the body...
When looking at your tongue, factors such as the color of the tongue body, its size and shape, the color and thickness of its coating, locations of abnormalities and moistness or dryness of the tongue body and coating are noted. These signs reveal not only overall states of health, but correlate to specific organ functions and disharmonies, especially in the digestive system. Not all tongue irregularities are indications of dis-ease, however. Food and drugs may change the coating or color of the body of the tongue. For example, coffee yellows the coating and Pepto-Bismol turns the tongue black.
The tongue body is a fleshy mass and has color, texture and shape, all which are important on their own. (To evaluate the tongue accurately, always do the examination in natural light.)
The tongue’s coating is the "furry" surface layer. When the digestive system is in balance, there is an even coating of fur, with a slightly thicker area in the center of the tongue.
This is just a basic overview of what a Chinese Medicine Practitioner looks for when asking you to stick out your tongue! Care to know more about your own health and how your tongue reflects this...call me! Kathy E Thomas Lake Premier Wellness Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2430 South Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726 352-323-0795 |
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Stick Out Your Tongue And Say...Huh?!
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
It's Not Too Early to Start Planning Your Post-Holidays Detoxing!
7
Steps to Detox After the Holidays
Get
rid of leftovers
The
holidays bring delicious homemade food, and along with that come the
leftovers. Holiday leftovers can be just as good as when you cook the
meal the first time and become a tempting go-to snack. Time to let
go. Toss the leftovers, they most likely aren’t the healthiest
dishes and it’s time to start fresh.
Stay
hydrated
Most
Americans do not drink enough water, and there is no better time to
start than now! Fill up your glass before you feel thirsty, for by then you are already dehydrated. Some find
it easier to carry a water bottle throughout the day to remind
yourself to keep hydrated. Staying hydrated can flush out toxins and
detox your body, as well as keeping you feeling good.
Hit
the gym
Sweating
is another great way to flush out toxins. Exercise has many health
benefits long term and short term. Find just 30 minutes a day to get
some form of exercise, whether it’s going on a run, yoga or simply
going for a walk. Getting your body moving is important for your
metabolism as well as overall health.
Ditch
the sugar
The
holidays are a notorious time for sugar intake to start ramping
up. When they are over, it’s time to remove added sugar to your
diet. Limit how often you eat dessert and when you do, eat in
moderation. Replace sugary foods with natural sweet foods like fruit.
Fruit can fix your sweet tooth and also give you a boost of vitamins.
Drink
green tea
Green
tea is packed with antioxidants and nutrients to help your body get
back on track. It is one of the healthiest beverages you could
choose, it can act as a replacement for coffee, lower your risk of
cancer and protect your brain as you age.
ACUPUNCTURE!
Acupuncture
and Traditional Chinese Medicine believe in addressing the body as a
whole when illness arises or the body is run down. Because of this,
acupuncture treatment works by returning the body back to balance and
restoring its natural energy. Certain acupuncture points can detoxify
important organs like the kidneys, colon, lungs, liver and skin.
Relax
Don’t
forget to relax and give yourself some downtime. The holidays are
hectic and stressful, which can lead to bad habits and bad eating.
Give yourself some time now that they are over to relax. Find
activities you enjoy and make sure you make time for them every week.
Detoxing is not just for improving your body physically, but mentally
as well.
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