What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health

Odd as it may sound, it is a fact that the condition of your tongue is a vital clue to your overall health status. Both ancient Chinese physicians and modern 21st Century physicians agree that a quick look at the tongue can often be enlightening. But perhaps this should not be surprising since doctors have long been accustomed to asking patients to stick their tongue out and say “ah.”

The Color of the Tongue Tells a Tale

A healthy tongue will have a light pink coloration, but a discolored tongue is a sign of sickness. A tongue that looks overly pale is …read more