Say AHHHH! In traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue, like the face, is one of the body parts used to help diagnose underlying imbalances in the body. Angela Warburton, a traditional Chinese medicine expert, explains what your tongue’s colour, shape and coating might be telling you about your health. Normal Tongue A healthy balanced tongue will be pinky red in colour, have smooth edges and a smooth body and a […]

Conventional western medicine dictates that Lesions on the tongue could indicate oral cancer; Ulcers could indicate high stress and a white, filmy coat creates an environment perfect for bacterial infections. But did you know that the tongue can actually be a great indicator of the health? Conventional medicine treats the ‘furry’ tongue as a cosmetic problem. The concern is due to bad breath and unsightliness, and they don’t delve to […]