How to Observe Health Problems Through the Tongue

How to Observe Health Problems Through the Tongue



Chinese medicine has a myriad of diagnostic techniques that noticeably depart from mainstream medical practices. One of the slightly unusual practices Chinese medicine practitioners use is diagnosing health problems by examining the patient's tongue. They feel that by scrutinizing several aspects of the patient's tongue, including shape, appearance and texture, they can gain an insight into the health, well being and spiritual balance of the patient's entire body.









1


Determine the color of the tongue. These colors can range from pale and pink to deep red, purple or blue. The "normal" color is a pinkish red. Pale can indicate anemia and too red can mean that parts of the body are working too hard.





2


Examine the shape and tone of the tongue. Look for swelling, cracks and teeth marks along the side. Also note if the tongue seems too flaccid or too rigid. Cracks can indicate heart disorders. A flaccid tongue can indicate blood deficiencies. Most importantly, a rigid tongue can indicate the beginning stages of a stroke.





3


Inspect the covering of the tongue. There's much to observe when it comes to the coating of the tongue. First, determine if there is a coating. Then examine the color and thickness of the coating. Finally, note the distribution of the coat. It should be even throughout the entire tongue. If the coating is concentrated in certain areas, it can indicate imbalances in certain parts of the body.





4


Correlate the areas of the tongue to the areas of the body. Certain regions of the tongue correspond with certain systems and organs in the body in Chinese medicine. For example, the tip of the tongue corresponds with the heart and lungs, the middle to the stomach and spleen, the sides to the liver and gall bladder, and the back to the kidneys, bladder and intestines.


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How to Not Use Shampoo and Soap and Not Stink

How to Not Use Shampoo and Soap and Not Stink



Some soaps and deodorants are rough on our body. Eating, Exercising and Sleeping cleans your body out better than most people realize. However, our bodies aren't necessarily made to clean out some of the crazy things we eat.







Things You'll Need:





your body









1


Antibacterial hand soap is way too strong on your hands. Ever notices that your hands are dry after washing your hands or dishes?

Your body naturally fights bacteria, but that defense system is weak because it is never used, kind of like if you never used your muscles.





2


Going natural can be challenging at first, but it's not a bad idea if you really want to do it.

What you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. I once heard that if you wouldn't eat it, then don't rub it on your skin. This is true in the general sense.
For example, antiperspirants contain aluminum and is easily absorbed in the pores of your sweating armpits. Aluminum is a neurotoxin. Neuro=brain, toxin=toxic. You figure the rest out. It's not that great for you.





3


Instead of using all the items on sale with colorful words on them, try using some sort of scrubber or brush across your body during your shower. This will stimulate your skin and naturally make it brighter and more 'alive' as it will knock off a lot the dead skin that otherwise accumulates on your lamp shades, night stands and floors.





4


Wash water over your face and under arm at mid-day. If you have oily skin and/or smell bad, wash a couple times a day.

If you cannot do without soaps, there are some soft soaps that aren't too bad for you: Dove, Lever 2000.





5


Reducing your stress and eating healthy can also be good ways to keep away from over-production of oil.

For oily hair:
You can be like the Romans and wash you hair with eggs.
Or make some tea (a little more watery than you would drink it) and wash that through your hair to remove oil.
Beer also works to dry out your hair.
You can also try a little lemon juice in water. By the way, citrus juices basically clean anything.


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How to Not to Accept Less Than You Deserve

How to Not to Accept Less Than You Deserve



Most people will never treat you the way you deserve,or reward you appropriately. Therefore, it is up to you to earn and secure your harvest.







Things You'll Need:





Bible




Dreams




Self-Respect




Boldness




Hope and Faith




Ego big/small







Never accept less than you deserve!




1


Just say no to situations that do not honor and respect you as a person.





2


If you have any doubts..forget about it!





3


Think BIG and maybe you'll land amid the stars. If you think small, who knows where you'll end up?





4


Affirm that you deserve to be treated properly.








Tips & Warnings










Recite your own mantra, "I will never accept less than I deserve!" or "I deserve the very best!"








If you don't love, honor and respect yourself, no one else will!



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How to Naturally Whiten Gray Hair

How to Naturally Whiten Gray Hair



Changing hair color can be a natural process either by genetics, environmental conditions or even stress. Changing your hair color can be a equally natural process. Turning gray hair into white hair takes three simple steps.







Things You'll Need:





Healthy hair.




Lemon juice.









1


Firstly, squeeze two fresh lemons per quart of water on a sunny day, the lemon is a natural whitener, used for thousands of years all over the world. The citric acid found in the lemon juice is the active ingredient that is responsible for bleaching your hair, but the sun is needed to whiten your hair color.





2


Secondly, apply lemon juice solution directly to your hair or find someone to help you, wet until drenched, this will slowly bleach your hair, while providing your hair with much needed nutrients and removing toxins.





3


Lastly, sit out side for 30 minutes, to allow the powerful unfiltered light of the sun along with the lemon juice, to whitener hair within three to four sessions.








Tips & Warnings










At least 15 treatments are required.








Natural solutions are not as fast as store bought products.








Takes 3-5 sessions to see significant results.



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How to Naturally Treat Insect Stings

How to Naturally Treat Insect Stings



Enjoying the outdoors is fun until someone gets an insect sting. Forget expensive medical products--there are natural ways to treat insect stings and save money in the process. There are also simple ways to repel bugs from your yard and from wanting to bite you. Here are some things to prevent insect bites and treat insect bites naturally when they do happen.







Things You'll Need:





Cornstarch




Toothpaste




Lavender essential oil




Vegetable oil




Whole lemon




French's yellow mustard




Tea tree oil









1


Remove the stinger. Never squeeze the insect bite area as this will put more venom into your system.





2


Use cornstarch to treat bites by making a thick paste. Mix water and cornstarch together well and apply right onto the bite area. This should reduce some of the itching.





3


Use dirt and water to make a mud paste. This is good for insect bites, but also good for wasp bites after the stinger is taken out.





4


Use lemons for bee stings. Cut a slice of lemon and lay the pulpy side directly on the bite.





5


Use toothpaste to dab onto the bite. Use the regular kind of toothpaste for bites, not the gel kind. Leave it on the bite until it is dry and flakes off.





6


Daub regular French's yellow mustard on wasps or bee stings. Doing this will pull out poisons and toxins, and that will speed along healing.





7


Use tea tree oil on a cotton swab and dab it onto the bite. This will take the itch out of the insect bites.





8


Here's an all-natural insect bite lotion recipe to apply directly onto the bite. Take 2 tsp.
lavender
essential oil and 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and mix well. Apply directly on the bite.








Tips & Warnings










To prevent mosquitoes and other insects from making a home in your yard, think about planting repellant herbs such as lemon balm,
rosemary
and basil.
Catnip
and rose geraniums also help ward off pesky insects.



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How to Naturally Prevent Gum Disease

How to Naturally Prevent Gum Disease



Our teeth and gums were meant to last us a lifetime. Caring for them is quite simple yet they are probably one of the most neglected parts of the body. Many of us have aversions to dentists that leave us more vulnerable to dental problems. Many of us wait until a problem develops before taking this seriously. In this article, we will show you how to prevent gum disease the natural way. You will learn things to avoid, as well as things to eat and drink that will promote healthy gums and reduce those trips to the dentist.









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Stay away from tobacco products. Chewing tobacco leaves the mouth more vulnerable to ulcers and sores. those who smoke are also adding to the tartar build up on their teeth and gums. This at best will mean more trips to the dentist to have these deposits removed. At worst, they can mean added bone loss and even facial disfigurement. those that already use these products can improve their dental health by quitting. Remember it is never too late.





2


Increase your in take of vitamin C. This had been known to help repair connective tissue and stimulate bone growth. In fact, sailors used to eat foods rich in vitamin C to prevent their gums from bleeding. Taking this through foods is the best way but supplements could also help.





3


Make sure you get enough vitamin D in your diet. this also helps with the rebuilding of tissue as does vitamin C. The best thing about Vitamin D is that we have an eternal source, the sun. This doesn't mean head to the beach for a sun bathing marathon. About 10 to 20 minutes of exposure per day should be plenty. this however does depend on your skin type.





4


Reduce the amount of stress that you are under. Stress has many negative effects on our health. Many are surprised to hear that stress can actually help increase the plaque build up on our teeth. How we reduce stress in our lives is highly up to the individual. Exercise is highly recommended, but find something that you enjoy and stay with it.





5


Eat plenty of cranberries. Many of us know the benefits of cranberries when it comes to cleansing our kidneys, however they can be highly effective with preventing gum disease. Cranberries contain a property that actually prevents plaque from sticking to the teeth. You can benefit by eating cranberries or drinking the juice. Just remember to get a juice with no added sugar.


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How to naturally lower high blood pressure

How to naturally lower high blood pressure



According to statistics about 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure. Unfortunately regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure. There are many prescription medications to reduce high blood pressure, but sadly to say they also come with side effects. However, there is a natural way to reduce high blood pressure without having to anticipate any side effects.







Things You'll Need:





Fresh Garlic, Knife, water or juice and fresh mints.









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Peal a clove of fresh garlic.(once peeled the clove should be used immediately to receive the best results)





2


Take a knife and cut the garlic clove into small pieces.(the smaller the better)





3


Pour either a glass of water or your favorite juice.





4


Place the small pieces of chopped garlic on a spoon and swallow with a whole glass of water or juice.(try not to let the garlic come into contact with your teeth or tongue or any other part of the mouth for longer than is absolutely necessary and this will reduce any lingering odor)





5


Congratulations, you did it! I know it was not easy. Now take a moment to pause and reflect on what you just did.





6


As a reward take a mint to remove any garlic odor left behind.








Tips & Warnings










Raw garlic is always best compared to garlic pills, as garlic pills are processed therefore making them less effective.








May have garlic odour for a few hours.It is best not to take this on a hungry stomach, but rather ater a meal.








Garlic makes a wonderful health supplement but the garlic cure is no substitute for the basics: sensible eating and appropriate exercise. Garlic should be seen as part of a healthy lifestyle - not as an alternative to it. Always consult your doctor first regarding any medical condition.



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