Why Tongue Scraping? 👅 Tongue scraping is very important because it WILL help clear bacteria from your mouth, improving your tongue's appearance & reducing bad breath. Scraping is more effective than brushing at removing odor causing bacteria. 👅 What is Tongue Scraping? Jihwa Prakshalana, or the Ayurvedic self-care ritual known as tongue scraping, is an an oral hygiene practice that removes bacteria, food debris, fungi, toxins & dead cells from the surface of the tongue. When we sleep, our digestive system remains awake, removing toxins from our body by depositing them onto the surface of our tongue. If we don’t scrape away these toxins, they get reabsorbed by the body & can lead to respiratory difficulties, digestive problems & a compromised immune system. Almost half of our oral bacteria live on & in the deep crevices of our tongue; the scraping action of a scraper collects these toxic tongue coatings (which can range in color from clear, white & yellow) & removes them from the body. 5 reasons YOU should scrape your tongue with a U shaped metal scraper! 👅 1. You don’t want Halitosis. Bad breath can have a negative impact on a person’s life, relationships & self-esteem. Given that most bad breath comes from the bacteria at the back of the tongue, (where we can’t reach well) the U shaped metal tongue scraper comes in handy. 2. You want to experience the flavors of your food. Proper digestion begins with taste & salivation. If you don't take steps to remove toxic mucus on the tongue, your taste buds can become blocked. This may lead to false cravings & an inability to recognize the taste of food. 3. You want to boost your immunity. The tongue is part of the first line of defense in your immune system. Scraping your tongue prevents toxins from being reabsorbed & boosts immune system. 4. You’re down with dental health. This practice promotes tooth & gum health. 5. It improves your digestive health. Proper digestion is the foundation of health. Digestion begins with taste. Do you scrape your tongue? 👅 Read more *link in bio 🤩 #tonguescraping #memyselfnmichelle #guthealthiseverything #holisitichealth #digestioniskey #guthealthiskey #healthbeginsinthegut (at Forney, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwWrf1gkA9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6h0c5mu1kr15