Experts have suggested that your tongue could reveal much about your overall health, with doctors suggesting that a simple tongue test can be indicative of underlying health conditions and may alert you when it’s time to consult your GP. TikTok was the platform chosen by Dr Anis Khalaf, who specialises in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to share his insights.
He explained that there are four main aspects to consider while examining the tongue, showcasing this on his @acupuncturefit account. Chinese medicine practitioners believe the appearance of the tongue holds important clues to your health, he stated.
He continued: They look at four factors – colour, shape, coating and moisture… For instance, if you have blood stagnation, your tongue might have a purplish hue with dark spots. Someone with too much heat might have a red tip tongue with a thin yellow coating in the middle.
Adding his voice to the matter, Dr Lawrence Cunningham, a UK Care Guide GP, pointed out other potential warning signals the tongue may give off that could suggest internal health problems. He cited: I’ve seen that certain signs on the tongue can indeed suggest underlying health issues., reports the Mirror.
