WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF A WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE?
over proliferation of Candida in the digestive system or oral thrush
liver congestion
dehydration
high acidic
sugary diets
smoking
alcohol consumption
side effect to some antibiotics and medications
diseases such as jaundice, Epstein-Barr virus and Lupus
DIET TIPS FOR WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE
Ensure adequate water intake – at least 6 – 8 glasses of filtered water per day
Try some cleansing vegetable juices such as celery, beetroot, carrot, mint and ginger
Sip a glass of warm water with lemon juice in the mornings. This helps to cleanse the digestive system and liver. Alternatively substitute the lemon juice with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
Soy milk can also leave a white residue on the tongue
LIFESTYLE FACTORS FOR A WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE
Ensure good oral hygiene by regularly brushing teeth, flossing and tongue scraping. Ayurvedic tongue scrapers are available at many health food stores
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Address digestive insufficiencies
Consider a liver detoxification
Address Candida infestation if you have other digestive symptoms such as bloating, flatulence and constipation
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR A WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE
Probiotic may help to combat the over proliferation of Candida Albicans
Apply salt or powdered charcoal spread on the tongue
Brush teeth with vegetable glycerin every night
Another natural remedy that can be swished around the mouth with warm water is 1/8th teaspoon of cayenne pepper, if your brave enough
