White Coating on Tongue

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