1, the secret of tongue health
1. The average length of the tongue is about 10 cm.
According to the latest data of Guinness World Records, the longest tongue of human beings is 10. 1 cm. It is measured by the part of the tongue that is spit out. In fact, the average length of human tongue is about 10 cm if calculated from the base of tongue to the tip of tongue.
The tongue has thousands of taste buds.
Research shows that there are countless taste buds on our tongue, and everyone's taste buds are different. Those taste bud cells will be updated every half month or so.
You can't see the taste buds with naked eyes.
Taste buds are invisible to the naked eye. People can see the small pink protrusion on the tongue, which is called "tongue nipple" in medicine. On each tongue nipple, there is something like a bud, which is the taste bud.
4. "Different parts of the tongue feel different tastes" is a misunderstanding
It has long been thought that different parts of the tongue feel different tastes, so it is called "taste map". Actually, this is a misunderstanding. Every part of the tongue can feel different tastes.
5. The ability to roll your tongue is not entirely hereditary.
Some biologists and many research results show that some people have the ability to roll their tongues, while others do not. Some people think it is a genetic factor. In fact, this is not a simple genetic feature, but also influenced by environmental factors.
6. The tongue is not the strongest muscle in the whole body.
Tongue is not only very flexible, but also helps us to complete activities such as talking and eating. The tongue is made up of eight different muscles, and it seldom feels tired.
However, the tongue is not the strongest muscle in the human body. Mandibular muscles are the most stressed, quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus are the most powerful, and myocardium is generally the busiest.
7. Tongue color can reflect health status.
A healthy tongue should be pink Allergy and infection can lead to red tongue and glossitis, which is characterized by bright red tongue with fever and sore throat. According to the data of Mayo Clinic, white spots on tongue and mouth may be thrush.
8. People with enlarged tongues are at greater risk of sleep apnea.
It has been found that when a person's tongue contains too much fat and is fatter than others, it is easy to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
2, look at the tongue to know health
Epithelial cells of tongue papilla are often slightly keratinized and exfoliated, and mixed with saliva and food crumbs to form a thin white covering called tongue coating. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, tongue coating is produced by steaming the qi of the spleen and stomach to make the food in the stomach turbid.
In a healthy state, the tongue coating is thin, white and even, with moderate dryness and wetness, and slightly thicker in the middle and root of the tongue surface.
Tongue chattering
Japanese medical experts found in a survey that more than 70% people didn't realize it in the early stage of tremor, and when they found it, it was often too late.
I suggest you adjust your schedule as soon as possible, don't stay up late, and eat reasonably, otherwise you will soon face the danger of neurasthenia!
Tongue coating is too thick
The tongue coating on the tongue is as easy to be scraped off as tofu residue, which may be due to gastrointestinal dysfunction or overeating. If this tongue coating persists, you'd better go to the gastroenterology department and ask the doctor to help you reduce stomach fire.
Tongue coating is too thin
The tongue coating falls off for no reason and the color of the tongue surface is uneven, which is called "map tongue" in medicine. Korean medical experts pointed out that people with allergies are most likely to have this situation, especially in spring and autumn.
The appearance of "map tongue" shows that your resistance is declining. It is recommended that you stay away from allergens such as pollen, seafood and small insects during this time to avoid being "caught".
Yellowing of tongue coating
Yellowing of tongue coating is probably a signal of cold virus invasion! Be sure to keep warm, eat more warm food such as pumpkin and beef, and soak a cup of hot milk before going to bed at night. It can form a protein membrane in the stomach to prevent bacteria from invading.
Glossy tongue coating
The tongue coating is dull and black, which may be the reason for the increase of body temperature! The increase of body temperature is not necessarily a fever, and strenuous exercise and burning when angry can make the tongue coating black. Taking a hot bath and doing some relaxation exercises can effectively lower the body temperature.
Through the introduction of the above words, we have a clearer understanding of the eight symptoms that the tongue can be transported into the body. Usually, we'd better do it in strict accordance with the above methods, otherwise it will bring great harm to our health, affect our health and endanger our lives. It is also a way to lose more than gain.
3. Tongue exercise is good for health
Method 1: press the tongue on the palate.
Sit still, close your eyes, gently lick your palate with the tip of your tongue, concentrate on breathing and coordinate your breathing. The tip of the tongue gently presses the upper palate, and then the tip of the tongue rotates around the upper hard palate 36 times. When saliva fills the whole mouth, swallow it three times. When swallowing, it should be gurgled straight to the abdomen. If you practice this method for a long time, the five internal organs will not be inflamed by evil fire, and the blood will be smooth and the pulse will be adjusted evenly, which has the effect of prolonging life.
Method 2: The red dragon stirs the sea.
Rub the inner gum with the tip of the tongue, from left to right, from top to bottom, close to the upper and lower gums for 36 turns, and then rub the buccal side of the upper lip and the buccal side of the lower lip for 36 turns with the tip of the tongue, in the same order as above. When saliva fills the whole mouth, swallow it three times. This method can strengthen teeth, spleen and stomach and eliminate diseases for a long time.
Method 3: drum washing huachi
The lips are lightly closed, and the tongue is driven by the base of the tongue to go back and forth in the mouth for 36 times. When there is body fluid after delivery, it should be washed with sound drum. After the saliva fills the mouth, you should swallow it three times and introduce it into the abdomen with your mind. It's called "Jade liquid belongs to Dan". This method irrigates the five internal organs with jade liquid, moistens the limbs, is light and healthy for a long time, and walks lightly.
Method 4: The red dragon spits out the nucleus.
Open your mouth wide and extend the tip of your tongue as far as possible, so that the root of your tongue feels stretched. When the tongue can no longer be stretched, it is retracted into the mouth and stretched for 36 times. After the saliva fills the whole mouth, swallow it three times. This method is beneficial to the five internal organs and can rejuvenate the face for a long time.
Method five, tongue-tied
Open your mouth wide and stick out your tongue. If there is body fluid in your mouth, you can look up and swallow it after birth, and count 8 1 in your mind. Long-term use of this method has the functions of ventilation, digestion, beauty care and wrinkle removal, and is also effective for facial nerve diseases.
Method 6: Wipe the tongue column.
First, tilt your tongue upward to expose the tongue column, then put two fingers, thumb and forefinger of one hand into your mouth and gently knead the tongue column for a moment. Long-term practice of this method has the functions of dredging collaterals, clearing away heat and promoting fluid production.
Tongue exercise health care is done once every morning, noon and evening, which can strengthen the functions of various parts of internal organs for a long time and make people radiant and healthy forever.
As for the function of the tongue, I believe everyone knows that it is an important organ for us to taste delicious food and feel the ups and downs. In fact, in addition to feeling the taste, it is also an important organ to express the internal diseases of the body, so reading the tongue can also help diagnose the disease, so pay attention to maintaining the mouth and remember to brush your teeth!