Tongue problems

Learn the connection between geographic tongue and celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, the gluten-free diet and nutritional deficiencies.

For centuries, practitioners of ancient medicine have considered the tongue a key clue in any diagnosis—but why is it still relevant today? Until humans drastically evolve otherwise, the tongue remains the only internal organ visible without a scalpel. The tongue may not seem like an organ in the traditional sense, but it is 100% pure muscle, fed directly by blood and nerves, with cells that regenerate every 10 days (much like the cells lining your digestive tract). Looking at it can give us…

A tongue bump or sore can be caused by various conditions, ranging from enlarged papillae to mouth cancer. Learn about potential causes and treatments.

Tongue self-diagnosis can help you analyze possible underlying problems in your body. You can refer to our tongue diagnosis chart to recognize the problem if you notice any abnormality.

Tongue problems ? Check out our complete guide for easy to read information on how to diagnose and treat them

We don’t spend much time thinking about our tongues, but they're so important. The tongue is the organ that helps us taste our food, move it around so we can chew it, and then swallow it. It helps keep our teeth clean and helps us to speak. Beyond those essential functions, the tongue acts as […]

Tongue problems ? Check out our complete guide for easy to read information on how to diagnose and treat them

Each year we meet 100's of clients who have symptoms of tongue ties but think their symptoms are normal. Mouth breathing, speech problems, digestion problems, crooked teeth, tension headaches, picky eating, snoring, sleep apnea and forward head posture are common symptoms with tongue ties. It's never too late to correct a tongue tie. We can help!

The tongue is a fascinating muscular organ with a myriad of functions and purposes. It is a voluntary, sphincter-like muscle, which is vital for chewing and swallowing food, speech, and taste. Of course, as we all know, it is also instrumental in creating pleasure and having fun. In the back of the mouth, the tongue is anchored into the hyoid bone. (image from WebMD, accessed here: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/picture-of-the-tongue) In many yoga classes during centering and sometimes…

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