Tongue health Often looking at this part of the body can diagnose a variety of diseases

When diagnosing diseases in traditional Chinese medicine, observation, smell, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis are important methods, among which observing the tongue is particularly important. The tongue can not only reflect complexion but also reveal health conditions. Here are some little tips for testing health through the tongue: 1. Thorn on the tongue coating: If there are many red thorns on the tongue surface, similar to the surface of a strawberry, this may indicate excessive heat in the body, commonly seen in patients with fever or burns. If such symptoms appear on the tongue, the situation is more serious, and one should be alert to shock or blurred consciousness. 2. Excessive white tongue coating: A thick white tongue coating is often related to internal dampness or phlegm, commonly seen in patients with hydrothorax, ascites, or respiratory system diseases. According to modern medicine, this may be due to excessive saliva secretion or increased tracheal secretions, leading to swelling of tongue surface cells. 3. Yellow tongue coating: Yellow coating usually indicates heat in the body, with the disease deepening and a struggle between pathogenic heat. Yellow and greasy coating reflects damp-heat, related to liver and spleen dysfunction, accompanied by symptoms such as thirst and bad breath, requiring nourishment of the liver and spleen. 4. Black tongue coating: Black coating is relatively rare and often indicates a long-term and complex illness or the result of extreme heat flaming upwards. It may also occur in severe conditions such as uremia and malignant tumors, signaling a critical condition that requires prompt medical attention. 5. Tongue without coating: A tongue surface as smooth as a mirror may indicate malnutrition or insufficient body fluid, requiring attention to potential health risks when severe. 6. Dark red tongue coating with cracks: A dark red tongue coating with cracks on the tongue surface may be related to specific nutrient deficiencies or atrophic lesions, such as pernicious anemia. Maintaining a balanced diet, supplementing essential nutrients, is crucial for maintaining tongue health. To maintain daily health, pay attention to the following points: – Moderate diet, avoid overeating to promote a healthy digestive system. – Exercise daily to improve physical function and flexibility. – Maintain a regular routine to ensure stable circadian rhythms, conducive to normal physiological functions. – Regular medical check-ups to promptly identify and address health issues. – Maintain a good attitude, stay positive, reduce physical and mental stress. – Wear comfortable clothing, choose natural fabrics to reduce skin irritation. – Ensure air circulation in the living environment to enhance quality of life. – Balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, control intake of greasy foods. In conclusion, observing changes in the tongue can provide early warning signals for our health. Combined with good lifestyle habits, let’s safeguard our physical and mental health together.