What Your Tongue Says About Your Health
The clues you’ve been missing are right under your nose. Literally.
Your tongue is a powerful mirror of your internal health. In holistic and traditional medicine, tongue analysis has been used for centuries to help identify early imbalances—long before labs catch them. It’s one of the first things I check with clients because it reflects your digestion, detox pathways, and even parasite overload.
Before you brush your teeth tomorrow, take a look at your tongue. What do you see?
Thick White Coating
A thick white coating—especially toward the back of the tongue—is often a sign of:
Candida or parasite overgrowth
Toxin buildup in the colon
Slow digestion
What to do: Cut back on sugar, support your liver with herbs like dandelion or milk thistle, and consider a gut cleanse with probiotics and gentle binders.
Cracks or Fissures
Cracks down the center or scattered across the tongue can indicate:
Chronic stress
Nutrient deficiencies (especially B vitamins and magnesium)
Dehydration
What to do: Increase hydration, eat easy-to-digest foods, and support your nervous system with minerals and adaptogens.
Pale Tongue
A pale or light-colored tongue may point to:
Low iron or anemia
Fatigue or poor circulation
Cold constitution (TCM)
What to do: Include iron-rich foods (beets, lentils, spinach, grass-fed meat), and consider testing ferritin levels. Warm, cooked foods are easier to digest if you're cold all the time.
Red or Inflamed Tongue
If your tongue looks overly red or irritated, it could mean:
Inflammation
Excess internal heat
Gut irritation
What to do: Cool the body with anti-inflammatory foods (cucumber, zucchini, leafy greens), cut out spicy and processed foods, and support gut healing.
Scalloped Edges
Wavy, rippled edges (like your tongue is pushing against your teeth) often suggest:
Poor nutrient absorption
Bloating or digestive sluggishness
Thyroid imbalance or spleen Qi deficiency
What to do: Focus on warm, well-cooked meals and support digestion with enzymes or ginger tea. Look into thyroid support if you’re also cold and fatigued.
6. Spots, Sores, or Burning Tongue
Recurring mouth ulcers or burning can point to:
Food sensitivities
Zinc or B12 deficiency
Immune imbalance or parasites
What to do: Eliminate inflammatory triggers (like gluten, dairy, and processed sugar), check your nutrient levels, and consider deeper immune and gut support.
7. Signs of Parasites on the Tongue
Your tongue can even reflect parasite issues, especially if you see:
Thick white or yellow coating that doesn’t go away
Swollen or scalloped tongue (indicates nutrient theft)
Recurring sores, bad breath, or metallic taste
Tongue feels coated or sticky in the morning
These are often signs that your body is struggling to clear toxins—especially waste from parasites, bacteria, or yeast.
Want Help Reading the Signs?
If your tongue looks “off” and you're dealing with symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, or skin issues—this may be your body’s cry for help.
I offer personalized detox and gut repair plans based on what your body is telling us.
Reach out if you want to dive deeper—this is what I do.
In health,
Dr. Jennette Malsbury, PhD
Board-Certified Holistic Practitioner
Owner, Nutritional Restoration
Co-Founder, Two Moon Tinctures
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