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The tongue. A muscle. An organ. A very important and overlooked body part. When we actively work on keeping a clean mouth and tongue, the physical action can translate into speaking and living in our deepest truth. Muscles of the neck, throat and tongue hold onto our unspoken communications; things we wish we had said but didn’t. Things we said and wish we could take back instantly. It happens - we are human!It is critical to release those energies. In releasing the past energy you pave way to speak new truths, your truths. It has also been stated that these muscles, and the tongue itself, hold the vibrations of any lies we have told. We want to get rid of...

Have you ever wondered what exactly happens in your mouth? It is important to think about your mouth as your mouth literally is the gateway to your body. Everything you put in your body starts with the oral cavity. Let's talk about the mouth and what can live inside the bacteria thriving location. Dental Plaque Dental plaque is a biofilm that attaches to tooth surfaces, restorations and prosthetic appliances (prosthetic appliance include dentures and bridges) if left undisturbed. Biofilm (another word for plaque) Scientists call plaque a “biofilm” because plaque is actually a community of living microbes surrounded by a gluey polymer layer. The sticky coating helps the microbes attach to surfaces in your mouth so they can grow into...

A lot of information, resources and education go into brushing your teeth and flossing those teeth twice a day. This is an excellent starting routine for oral health. But what about that huge muscle in your mouth, your tongue? In order to take your care from excellent to optimal you need to incorporate cleaning your tongue thoroughly. This should be included as part of your regular dental routine. Tongue cleaning can leave you feeling even more refreshed. Discover how cleaning your tongue can improve your breath and gain tips on simple tongue cleaning techniques. Why Should You Clean Your Tongue? Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria. While daily brushing and flossing is a great way to clean your...

What is up with the gag reflex? Some people have a sensitive reflex while others appear not to have a gag reflex at all. So what is the deal with them? Why do we need them? What do they do for us? And is there any way we can desensitize ourself to them? The Gag Reflex: The gag reflex is a natural somatic response in which the body attempts to eliminate unwanted agents or foreign objects from the oral cavity through muscle contraction at the base of the tongue and the pharyngeal wall. This reaction is to keep us from chocking. Your personal gag reflex (no matter what it looks like) is probably normal. It is also a healthy response...

In Ayurveda, there is a concept known as "ama"."Ama" is a metaphor for toxins. Think of it like a sludge that accumulates in your body when foods are not completely digested. This build up also gathers when we fail to cleanse routinely. When your digestion is weak or defective (usually due to improper diet choices over an extended period of time), food sits on your tongue and in your stomach. As the food has nowhere to go, it starts to rot due to fermentation by bacteria. This might might seem normal but in reality this rotten food is a poison to your whole system. What we don't see is this rotten food contains endotoxins produced by the bacteria. Ayurveda calls...