What Is Tongue Coating? Telling the Tongue Apart from Its Coating
What is tongue coating, why does it form and what does it tell us? Why is it important to tell the tongue’s own colour apart from the colour of its coating?
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Signs of Anaemia on the Tongue, Nails and Skin
Anaemia sometimes shows on the tongue, nails, skin and eyes. What do a pale tongue, spoon nails, pallor and tiredness say together?
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Does Bad Breath Really Come from the Stomach?
“Bad breath comes from the stomach” is a common belief. In fact, in most cases the source is the mouth itself.
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What Causes a White Tongue? 6 Possible Causes and When It Matters
Is your tongue coated white? A white tongue isn’t always thrush or a stomach problem. Learn 6 possible causes, the traditional medicine view and when to see a doctor.
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The Tongue and Mouth: A Mirror of Digestion and Inner Health
Colour, coating, moisture, cracks and changes in the mouth — what messages do the tongue and mouth give about digestion and inner health?
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The Body Speaks to Us Before Illness
Before illness appears, the body sends signs through the tongue, nails, skin and eyes. Learn what clinical assessment is and how to read the body’s signs.
