What Does Your Tongue Reveal About Your Health? Go To A Mirror And Check Yours Right Now!
The condition of your tongue can be a strong indicator of your overall health, and particular colors, sores or texture of the tongue will give you specific indicators of what is going on. Now here’s the good news! Seeing hills and valleys on your tongue are normal patterns that indicate you have a Healthy Mouth! Always check with your doctor or dentist if you feel like something isn’t right. The following are conditions of the tongue that may indicate something might be wrong.
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A Bright Red tongue, over a period of time and not related to a red food you have eaten, can be indicative of a Deficiency of Vitamin B complex and Iron. It may also show a sensitivity or allergy to a particular toothpaste, medicine or acidic food.
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As bad as it looks, dark coloration or Black Hairy Tongue, is not dangerous. It is a sign of very poor dental hygiene, that results in an overgrowth of tongue papillae (“hair”) that traps bacteria. As disgusting as it looks, it is easily remedied by improving dental hygiene.
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A White or Powdery looking tongue means the same thing as Black or Yellow Tongue; bacteria stuck in dense tongue hair due to poor oral hygiene. The causes may be the same as well: dry mouth, smoking, or a yeast infection which can come from antibiotics, all contribute to the tongue’s ability to fight bacteria that get stuck in the papillae.
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A Pale or Yellow Tongue may also indicate low hemoglobin or problems in the lungs or colon. This symptom should be checked by a physician.
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Small Cracks are usually a sign of aging, while White Patches are mouth irritations that often appear on the bottom of the tongue. More commonly found in smokers, these lesions should be checked by an oral surgeon, who will determine if biopsy is indicated to rule out cancer. It is better to be safe than sorry.
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Small Red Lumps should be examined immediately, as they could be indicative of oral cancer. You shouldn’t think twice about seeing an oral surgeon for biopsy.
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Painful sores in the mouth are usually a stress reaction that are very painful. They will often disappear with reduction of stress, but if they don’t, or if they keep coming back, you should have a professional evaluate them.
As you can see the tongue can give you a great deal of information to help you to monitor your health. Watch the video below for further discussion of this important topic.
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At First I Thought He Was Paddle Boarding In The Water Alone. But When The Camera Zooms Out OMG!
The unending violence in our world, man’s inhumanity to man, just implodes our psyches on a day-to-day basis. Some days are worse than others as people are slaughtered around our universe, and we grow more and more numb with each act of violence. Simple acts of kindness, nature, and our ability to love one another selflessly, grow more distant.
All of this came to mind as I listened to the beautiful melody and timeless words of John Lennon’s “Imagine” that accompanies this magnificent footage. Above the waters of Esperance in Western Australia, Jamien Hudson captured a moment in time from his drone, that is beyond captivating.
A paddle boarder, Dave Price, was peacefully gliding along when he came upon two, huge Southern Right Whales. He paddled within the same vicinity, never disturbing them; man and nature at their finest. The disparity in their size from the drone vantage point is dramatic.
John Lennon’s words set to this astounding footage is literally breathtaking. I have watched it over and over before writing this piece. It gave me a spiritual uplift that was much needed… a moment to breathe. I hope that it will do the same for you.
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He Wanted His Parrot To Talk. But He Never Expected It To Do THIS
Parrots are among the smartest species of birds in the world and are definitely not simple “bird brains.” The colorful and clever birds have captured the imaginations and hearts of people all over the world. When most people think of parrots the image that pops up in their mind is of one sitting on a pirate’s shoulder, maybe even sporting a matching eye patch.
While this popular image has endured throughout history and culture, it doesn’t do parrots any justice. They are so much more fun and complex than some old sea captain’s sidekick, and they require a lot of attention, love, and training to truly thrive and be all that they can be.
The beautiful orange, white, and green feathered parrot in this video is proof of how energetic and fun loving parrots are. The black headed Caique, a parrot subspecies, knows how to get down and boogey when the music gets turned up.
The sprightly little fellow dances an Irish jig just as good, if not even better, than the professional River Dancers do! He jumps up and down, kicks, and pulls off some sweet high stepping moves to an Irish tune called “Emerald.” It’s awesome to see this bird’s energetic, hippity-hoppity display, and it’s safe to say this parrot has one superb natural talent.
While parrots are best known for their speaking abilities, they can be trained to do a number of other tricks. Many are taught to fly through hoops, retrieve things, sing on command, and even roller skate or ride a bicycle!
They have great memories and recall abilities, and with positive reinforcement, time, and dedication, they can learn all sorts of cool tricks. Check out this one’s dance routine and you’ll see how awesome they really are!
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Puppy Gets Caught Red-Pawed. Now Watch His Unexpected Reaction When He Knows He’s Caught!
We all catch our kids going into the snack cabinet before dinner, but it’s another thing catching our puppy! This Bulldog puppy has mastered how to open one of those corner cabinets that swivel. When he thinks no one is looking he goes hunting for a snack.
He is so engrossed in getting to the snack he is looking for, that he has no idea he is being videoed in action. You will not believe the footage you are about to watch! This little guy will stop at nothing to reach his goal. He actually looks like a little kid, in the way he uses his paws to get the bag off the shelf, that keeps swiveling.
Even as he hears his human mommy call his name to stop him, he won’t relent, finally getting the bag into his mouth and to the floor. It seems he’s having the same problem opening the bag that we all seem to have these days.
He knows his time is limited, so he takes off with the bag and goes under the dining table to tear it open. “Mmmm, this is cheddar-flavored popcorn”, he thinks to himself with half his body inside the snack bag! This little guy’s antics are absolutely hysterical! Mission accomplished, this pup has no guilt whatsoever.
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This Pup Steps Into His Human’s Pair Of Crocs. His Next Move Is HILARIOUS!
With so much happening in our world and in our lives each day that is painful, you sometimes just need a moment of lightness, silliness, a giggle… The dog in this video you are about to watch, is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
We all love our dogs, regardless of the fact that they can be a mess, get into mischief and cause us to lose our patience. Regardless, the love we feel and get from them is indescribable. Some dogs need outerwear in the cold, and city dogs need footwear to protect their paws from salt on sidewalks.
Most dogs hate being put into clothing and footwear; it is just an unnatural state for them. But not Watson! This adorable boxer has a thing for people shoes, and I don’t mean chewing on them.
This hilarious footage, posted by his owner Enid Lemley, shows him walking in Crocs with a clunky stride that cracked me up! Apparently this talent isn’t limited to Crocs, he can do it with work boot too!
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Pit Bull Saved From A Fighting Ring. Now Watch His Unexpected Reaction When He Feels Love For The First Time!
What you are about to watch in the video below, is both a story of the power of love and bravery. The Pit Bull who was rescued and brought to this shelter, was the victim of people who abused him for a dog fighting operation. It is appalling how animals are repeatedly put in dangerous situations for human profit.
A woman comes to visit this traumatized animal whom we see is behind bars. It seems that she is there to assess what he needs and his current level of aggression. Although she is clearly experienced with regard to animal body language and sound, I still found her approach to this frightened dog to exhibit not just compassion, but bravery.
He was moaning a sound that could be interpreted in different ways, but given the fact that he wagged his tail as she soothed the dog in a loving tone, she felt she could extend her hand to him through the bars. The look in his eye when she initially approached him, spoke volumes.
He looks mistrustful and beyond skeptical about approaching her. What eventually happens should not be missed. Pit Bulls, as a breed, have an aggressive reputation. Here lies a dog who has been used for just such a purpose. Tell us what you think about this stereotype after watching this injured dog’s response to this woman.
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Mom Was Really Nervous Before Her Ultrasound. But What The Doctor Noticed Is Super Rare!
For first-time parents, seeing the images of their baby in utero, is both exciting and a bit scary. All expectant parents are concerned that their child is developing normally. Technicians and doctors point out the different body parts of the child, and often parents really can’t tell what they are watching on the screen.
Well, this expectant mom and dad didn’t have to pretend AT ALL, that what they were being told to look at, was comprehensible to them. This is their 14-week ultrasound; their baby is growing healthfully in mom’s womb. As all parents they are tremendously relieved to hear this good news.
However, what happens next is beyond belief. None of the professional staff had every seen a baby do anything like this during an ultrasound. The unborn child makes it perfectly clear to everyone that it is not only healthy, but quite Happy in the womb.
Get ready for a fantastically unexpected and unique moment that gets accompanied by a song by the giddy parents…This baby’s got moves!
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This Woman Starts Cutting Into A Sweater. When She’s Done An Unexpected Awesome Surprise!
Sometimes I watch DIY’s that have great ideas but I find the person illustrating them either stiff, irritating or just not seeming genuine. I know the focus of the video is the object being made, but it is more enjoyable watching a great DIY being narrated by an amusing person, who likes what she is doing.
The girl in this video has a great idea for all the old sweaters lurking in our closets, just waiting to be turned into a new functional winter article of clothing. There is nothing that fights the cold better than covering our heads with a hat, and no cuter form of that than the winter beanie.
The old sweater needs to have a band on the bottom of it for this to work. The video you are about to watch shows how the bottom part of this kind of sweater gets turned into the cutest beanies with great ease! The good news is that if you don’t know how to sew, the bonding of the material can be done with fabric glue.
The girl in the video is not a sewer, so she illustrates how to make the beanie with just a pair of scissors and some fabric glue. She shows you each step of the cutting, folding and gluing in such a fun way, that it really makes you want to try it!
The finished product is, no joke, simply adorable. These beanies would make incredible holiday gifts! She charmingly jokes about how they remind her of making snowflakes in kindergarten!
She really convinced me to try making these, and by not throwing away the arms of the sweater you get a bonus! Let us know if this is something you will try, and if you enjoyed watching the process as much as I did. Oh, by the way the sweater arms get turned into a blast from the past…leg warmers!
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