What could be better than starting your day with a self-care routine filled with healthy habits that enhance your overall well-being? For many of us, daily rituals like brushing our teeth and cleansing our face have been ingrained since childhood. But did you know that in Eastern traditions, an additional vital step is added to ensure a fresh and healthy start to the day? Tongue scraping!
This ancient practice helps to cleanse your mouth and support your body. Your tongue can collect up to 20 million bacteria in just one month. Not only is this unhygienic, but it can also impact your overall health.
Why is cleaning your tongue important?
Your tongue is more than a taste organ. It plays an essential role in chewing, swallowing, digestion, and keeping your teeth clean. Daily tongue cleaning offers countless benefits:
+ Boosts your immune system: Removes toxins, bacteria, and dead cells, preventing harmful substances from entering your body.
+ Freshens your breath: Eliminates odor-causing bacteria for a fresh, confident breath.
+ Whitens your teeth: Reduces plaque and tooth decay.
+ Enhances taste perception: Removes buildup and activates your taste buds, allowing you to better distinguish between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.
+ Stimulates digestion: Activates enzymes needed for healthy digestion.
+ Supports detox and skincare: A healthy oral microbiome increases nitric oxide, improving oxygen supply and promoting radiant skin.
+ Slows aging: By reducing toxins in your body, your organs and tissues remain better protected from damage.
Why choose a copper tongue scraper?
Copper is naturally antibacterial and hygienic. It is more durable than plastic or stainless steel, making it an eco-friendly and effective choice. Additionally, a copper tongue scraper lasts longer and provides optimal cleaning. This is how to maintain your copper tongue cleanser.
How to use a tongue scraper
Follow these simple steps for a fresh start:
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Get up and grab your tongue scraper before eating or drinking anything, so you don't immediately flush all the toxins into your body.
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Place the scraper gently as far back on your tongue as comfortable.
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Scrape from back to front with firm but gentle pressure.
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Repeat 5-7 times, rinsing the scraper in between.
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Brush your teeth afterward and enjoy a clean mouth!
Tongue scraping is the newest trend
More and more people are discovering the benefits of tongue scraping. Our office was no exception, everyone immediately fell in love with this simple practice. Our favorite? The copper tongue scraper from Nourished! It’s a small step in your morning routine but brings big benefits to your health. Looking for a complete, natural dental care routine? Try the Daily Dental Set.
Make tongue scraping your new self-care habit and start every day with fresh breath and a clean, healthy feeling.
