03/03/2018
We are ALL about this practice! Check out this post and article by Sahara Rose- Eat Feel Fresh π₯π₯π
My monthly Ayurveda column on is up and itβs all about TONGUE SCRAPING!
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You brush your teeth, cleanse your face and may even oil pull, but do you use a tongue scraper? This is the wellness secret youβre about to become addicted to. Tongue scraping is an ancient ayurvedic self-care practice to remove toxins, called ama, from the surface of your tongue, which not only freshens your breath but actually improves digestion.
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We begin the digestive process the moment we put food in our mouth. If our tongues are coated with bacteria, food debris, fungi, toxins, and/or dead cells (which is much more common than you think), our tongues cannot properly indicate the foods we are eating, thus send the signals to our bodies on what sort of digestive enzymes and how much stomach acid is needed. Thus, scraping your tongue is just as good for your belly as drinking hot water.
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Itβs not just Ayurveda that t***s the horn of . Dental research has shown that tongue scraping is even more effective at removing toxins and bacteria from the tongue than a toothbrush. When we donβt scrape our tongues, these toxins get reabsorbed by the body. This causes digestive and other issues, depending on your ayurvedic dosha, mind-body type. Tongue scraping also makes our taste-buds more sensitive, allowing us to further taste our food and preventing us from overeating.
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Read the rest over at β> direct link to article in story! ππ