How to Clean Your Tongue
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2023
- What is the best technique and the best frequency for tongue scraping? How to clean your tongue.
This is the final video in a five-part series on tongue cleaning. The first four were:
• Effects of Tongue Scraping on Plaque, Gingivitis, and Cavities (nutritionfacts.org/video/effe...)
• Tongue Scraping vs. Tongue Brushing for Treating Halitosis (Bad Breath) (nutritionfacts.org/video/tong...)
• Does Tongue Scraping Cause Cancer? (nutritionfacts.org/video/do-t...)
• How Tongue Scraping Can Affect Heart Health (nutritionfacts.org/video/how-...)
Let me re-emphasize some of the main points. If increasing your salt sensitivity was all tongue scraping did, then that alone would make the practice worthwhile, even if you already have fantastic breath and even if your blood pressure is pristine. Excess sodium does more damage than just increase our blood pressure. So, anything we can do to make food taste saltier so we add less salt, the better.
In terms of technique, do it daily and do it gently, just along the top surface, but make sure to include the back of the tongue. The two preferred brands in the study I mentioned were meridol and “Scrapy.” Unfortunately, I think they’re both only sold in Europe, but, as I said, you can just use a simple spoon. And, in terms of sanitizing without worrying about a vinegary aftertaste, remember the microwave-for-one-minute trick and save yourself from having to keep buying toothbrushes. Here is my video on the best water purifier I mentioned: Is It Best to Drink Tap, Filtered, or Bottled Water? (nutritionfacts.org/video/is-i....
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This is the last video in a 5-part series. If you missed any, check out the description for links to the previous videos.
I wonder what caused the latest push for Tongue Scraping content lately? Thanks for sharing.
I have been using a soup spoon for about a year or 2 now, so that was satisfying to hear.
Hehehe
I never thought of using a spoon, that's so much more environmentally friendly than buying new plastic items. I love it!
The ending was so satisfying
Great now you don't need to eat next 99 hours
O final é tão satisfatório.
nice ending...thank you for keeping it real, and informative
This is so fascinating! Thank you for sharing
Awesome info! I plan on making this part of my routine now....luv the tip at the end!
A note on microwaving. Microwave radiation is calibrated to excite water molecules, meaning that if the toothbrush is dry it won't heat much. But no matter how dry a toothbrush is, the interior of an individual bacteria will still contain water and will still heat, so yes, it *is* still the temperature, but in an odd pinpoint sort of way.
Another way of looking at it is the toothbrush stays cold because there aren't enough bacteria to heat it.
yes, and if you brush while you were sick, illness-causing microbes can stay on bristles for several days
So it is safe to put a plastic tongue scraper in the microwave?
I thought it was sufficient to wash my plastic tongue scraper with water and dry it with a wipe.
@@drnatesw you can also soak the toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide.
@@winnersmakenoexcuses2360 I don't know if it is needed or not but it is safe.
Fantastic info thx!
Allright....this is WHERE a nice little summary would be in order on this vid....a LOT of GREAT info here, but would be nice to see a 15 second written summary of ALL the details......perhaps if I get the time I will post it as a comment unless someone else beats me to it!....
Here is the conclusion:
Use a tongue cleaner each time you brush your teeth. Just a simple dedicated, manual, plastic loop-style tongue cleaner is best, or just use an inverted tablespoon. Don't scrape too hard, don't scrape the sides, but do the scrape the very back of your tongue. Just scrape the full top surface. I personally use a tongue cleaner 2-4 times a day.
@@trapezius77 Ok, thanx, much appreciated.....
@@trapezius77 And you don't need any kind of cleaning agent, like mouthwash. It could in fact be detrimental because alcohol will kill the beneficial bacteria in your mouth the same as it kills the harmful bacteria. All you need to do is scrape
Informative, thank you
Very interesting topic, thank you!
Good information. Thanks.
I use a flexible plastic scraper similar to a wire cutter and it works great. Thanks for the video.
Baby steps can take us a long way :)
thanks for the info!
O final foi tão satisfatório rs
Can't I soak the brush in alkohol (and rinse thoroughly thereafter)?
yes, you can use the same mouthwash to kill bacteria on your brush. Hope this helps.
I like salty food and I'm worried that I consume too much sodium, so I'll definitely try it. Thanks for the tip!
totally, you'll be amazed to know how effective it is :)
Dr. Gregor has several videos on sodium intake. Roughly 98% of the population consumes too much sodium lol
@3:55 I'm guessing the toothbrush should be dry, otherwise the plastic would melt?
I have been cleaning my entire mouth with a tooth brush, so, tongue surface, but also bottom, beneath & sides.
In this video, Dr. Gregory mentioned briefly not to clean the sides of the tongue. Why is this?
Apparently the risk of abrasion is higher on the sides (and I'd assume underneath), which creates a favorable environment for carcinogens. This topic was discussed two or three videos back, I think
@@minifix, thank you!
@@minifix Right about the higher sensitivity of the side and bottom of the tongue but I believe the video you're referring to is specifically about electric tooth brush use on the tongue, which turns out to be a huge no-no due to how abrasive it is. Gentle manual scraping should have very minimal risk.
do Meridol or Scrapy contain plastics with PFAS or BPA or something else toxic we don't want to use which will leave itself behind in our bodies?
So that would explain why the foods I personally don't make taste real salty
what about the randomized double blind french kiss study was it better compared to tongue scrapers
LOL. 😂😂😂 Sounds hot. Good idea.
"decrease their taste for death" ... slay
The two scrapers highlighted in the comparison study are only available in Europe by the way.
Of course!
oh well, looks like I'm going with the plastic spoon technique then.....LOL!
I gotta microwave my spoon to kill all the germs now
How come consumption of animal products is not in the chart at 1:24?
Because has nothing to do with anything in this subject
@@joescheller6680 right, animal foods actually prolong life, how did I forget!
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This is a very bright idea, to clean the tongue! But why stop there, how about using some contraption with Listerine to do the same with a large intestine?! That way, our poop will be odor-free, we could change it's color too 😜
Or maybe instead, we should eat the right food and halitosis will be gone by itself. It's all about balance between good and bad bugs. I wonder, if the tongue is the place, where microorganisms grow like in a petri-dish, so our immune system has a chance to prepare itself in advance, to fight specific pathogens. Respect and imitate the nature.
So how about brushing teeth, then? No need to do it if you eat right, right?
@@trapezius77I totally understand your point. The idea is, that if we would not eat processed food, then we wouldn't need to brush our teeth for health reasons, only for social reasons. Animals don't care about that, so they don't brush their teeth. But we do, andI believe, we are paying the price for it, we just don't know how much yet 😉
👍🙂👍
Never in my life thinking I'd get my hookup confidence from Dr.Greger💀 I had always self-conscious of my bad breath when making out 😂
4:40 use a spoon
no sound?
Hi, Roy Guadalupe! I think the problem may be on your end. The sound is working for me.
-Christine Kestner, MS, CNS, LDN, MPH, NutritionFacts.org Health Support Volunteer
sound works here...try rebooting or checking your settings
I used a metal spoon am i fucked?
Enough about tongue scraping lol this is like the 5th one in the last week or two
The compilation where they put all the audio together without any video is still to come.
Is it dangerous to consume high-nitrate foods like rocket/arugula with high-fat, high-protein animal foods (in a vegetable lasagna with eggs and cheese)? Will nitrosamines be formed? Should we better do it without the arugula?
Do high nitrate foods form nitrosamines when heated?! I know nothing about this but it sounds like you should keep them out of lasagna. Maybe add it as a side?
@@tnijoo5109 That wouldn't help because most probably is produced by the microbiome in the stomach, though it would avoid some nitrosamine production during preparation and early cooking when temps aren't yet high enough to kill all the bacteria. That phase is pretty long for a lasagna though, so it might make a difference. But it wouldn't eliminate the problem.
Oh gee wiz, it's almost as if all those times I've said "too much salt is bad for you" and/or "go easy on the salt" was for good reason. I guess people would rather be unhealthy than listen to facts...
it's sad, but it is how it is, most people ignore long-term health :(
People with low blood pressure often need more sodium, not less.
Again and again, various nutrition authorities make one-size-fits-all assertions and recommendations that can actually be counterproductive or even dangerous, because there are many people for whom they do not apply at all - or who would actually benefit from doing the exact opposite.
LOL!....treating low blood pressure is NOT cured by eating more salt........too much salt is deadly regardless of your blood pressure levels.....its toxic to your kidneys......even to people with low blood pressure....
@@trevorregay9283
NO, just do some research. LOL
Some people have low sodium. It's not uncommon, especially among those with low blood pressure.
@@viveviveka2651 Low sodium is one thing versus low blood pressure.....my wife has low blood pressure and its not addressed by consuming more salt LOL!......do proper research.....
@@trevorregay9283 Do some proper research yourself. LOL
@@trevorregay9283 I have low blood pressure myself. Low sodium is often associated with low blood pressure. Just because some cases of low blood pressure (your wife) do not involve low sodium, does not mean that all do not. Again, one size does not fit all.
"Low blood sodium is common in older adults...." - Mayo Clinic.
The association between low blood sodium and low blood pressure is easy enough to research. Just stick with quality sources.
In some cases, further restricting sodium is not only inadvisable - it is downright dangerous.
It's easy enough to research. Anyone can do it. LOL