Why Should I Tongue Scrape When Fasting?
Let's take a comprehensive look at the potential benefits when we combine tongue scraping and fasting:
Oral Health and Detoxification:
- During fasting, the body enters a heightened state of detoxification, and the tongue often develops a thicker coating as the body releases toxins
- Tongue scraping during this time can help remove this coating more effectively, supporting the body's natural cleansing process
- Regular scraping prevents bacteria buildup that could otherwise be reabsorbed during the fasting period
No one wants an extra layer of white gunk on their tongue when talking to people or when kissing or when trying eat and taste their food. Therefore, it is even more important to tongue scraper even more when fasting.Â
Fasting has many benefits for your body. Better tasting food is one of the many benefits.Â
Enhanced Taste and Digestion:
- Fasting helps reset taste buds and increase taste sensitivity
- Tongue scraping removes dead cells and debris that can dull taste perception
- When combined, these practices may lead to greater food appreciation and mindful eating when breaking the fast
- Better taste perception can help with portion control when returning to eating
When you are fasting it helps control the amount of food you eat! This can result in digestive benefits.Â
Digestive Benefits:
- Fasting gives the digestive system a rest
- Tongue scraping stimulates the digestive organs through neural pathways
- Together, they may improve overall digestive function and reduce digestive issues
There is one more area that tongue scraping and fasting help when it comes to the body!
Oral Microbiome Support:
- Fasting can help reset the oral microbiome
- Tongue scraping removes excess bacteria
- The combination may help establish a healthier bacterial balance in the mouth
It's important to note that while both practices have individual benefits supported by research, the specific benefits of combining them are based more on traditional medicine and user experiences rather than extensive scientific studies. Before you do anything for your health, you should also consult a family physician.
