Unlike the check-up with your family doctor, an acupuncturist or TCM practitioner will take a very special interest in the geography of your tongue, so be prepared share. Since ancient times, the tongue was thought to be a key indicator of what is going on deep within the body to physicians of Oriental medicine. Because of the unshakable reliability of this type of diagnosis, modern TCM practitioners still consider tongue diagnosis as the cornerstone of a consultation.

You might ask yourself, “What on earth could the aesthetics of my tongue have to do with what goes on inside my body?” The answer is, “LOTS!”

Studies are beginning to corroborate with the ancient idea that pathology as well as health can show itself on the tongue. And not just in a general sense … many specific conditions can be uniquely identified. So, what does your tongue tell me?

The first thing I am checking is the colour of the tongue body, a very important way to see if you are operating efficiently. A pale tongue indicates that your reserves are low, the areas of the tongue that are pale give me an indication of which organs need attention. For instance, Liver disharmony is often reflected on the sides of the tongue, stomach problems may show up in the centre. A red or purple tongue gives me important information about whether there is energy or blood stagnation. Also, whether or not it is dry or overly wet helps me determine certain pathological conditions of the water metabolism.

Secondly, I want to note the shape of your tongue. Is it swollen or thin or are certain parts enlarged? Did you know that tooth-prints along the front edges of the tongue body can indicate problems with the digestive system? How about cracks? … sometimes cracks on the tongue can give me a good indication of the state of your Stomach, heart and kidneys.

Finally, I will have a good look at the coat. Some coats are healthy, while others indicate the presence of pathogenic factors in the body. The colour, texture, thickness and location of the coat are all important factors in determining the type of pathogen. Even no coat at all is an important clinical sign. Often, a thick greasy coat at the back of the tongue can indicate problems with the large intestine or show a bladder infection.

Of course this information is interpreted within the context of other signs and symptoms. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment can be designed and initiated using acupuncture or herbal medicine. But in objective analysis, the tongue almost always shows the true condition of the body. So, what does your tongue say?

by Daniel Schalm R.Ac, R.TCMP

Daniel Schalm is a registered practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the province of British Columbia. He has taught clinical safety and TCM theory to students in Victoria, BC, as well as operating a practice in that city. Presently, Daniel has relocated to Parksville, BC where he and his wife operate the Columbia Beach B&B. He also runs Design Menu Web Solutions (a web design and SEO company) and is the creator and webmaster of Meridianman Men’s Holistic Health a web site designed for anyone … students, practitioners and the general public … interested in information, links and news articles on the topic of men’s holistic health, Daniel’s special interest.

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The traditional Chinese medicine and infertility medicine used has been used for centuries by the Chinese. If you look at their population ratio compared to the United States, you would have to agree that their infertility medicine works. They also have methods of medicine such as acupuncture that are now used more widely in the U. S. You may be asking does it work. Well their herbs and acupuncture and infertility medicines have been shown to work.

One traditional medicine or herb used by the Chinese is Yin Yang. Zang is used for emotional disharmony. Some of their herbs and medicine simply enhance mood and increase blood circulation throughout the body. Here are some of the signs and medicines the Chinese swear by and have been proven to help.

* Kidney Yang Deficiency: Signs and symptoms include aversion to cold, pale complexion, fatigue, weak lower back and knees, loose stools, tendency to urinate frequently with large amounts of urine, and a low sex drive. The pulse is deep and weak, the tongue pale with a thin white coat. In men, symptoms also may include impotence and sensations of cold in the scrotum, in women, prolonged menstrual cycles with pale menstrual discharge or lack of menstruation.

* Kidney Yin Deficiency: Signs and symptoms include sensations of heat in the palms, soles, and chest; irritability; aversion to heat or sensations of heat in the afternoon or evening; difficulty sleeping; night sweats; dizziness; possible palpitations; a hyperactive sex drive; and weakness in the lower back and knees. The pulse is thin and rapid, the tongue red with a scanty coat. In men, symptoms may include decreased ability to control ejaculation or abnormally protracted erections; in women, short menstrual cycles with scanty menstrual discharge that is dark in color.

* Liver Qi Stagnation: Signs and symptoms include emotional depression, irritability, a tendency to anger easily, and distending pain or discomfort in the abdomen or ribcage. The tongue may be a dusky color with a thin white coat, the pulse wiry. In men, symptoms may include sagging pain in the scrotum, inability to maintain an erection, and difficulty ejaculating, in women, irregular menstrual cycles with cramps, dark menstrual discharge with clots, and symptoms of premenstrual tension.

* Blood Stasis: Signs and symptoms include sharp and stabbing pain in the body, emotional disharmony, stress, dark facial complexion, and dry rough skin. The tongue may be dark purple with severely distended sublingual veins. The pulse may be choppy. In men, there may be varicocele or a history of hernia. In women, the menstrual cycle may be irregular and may contain a significant number of clots.

* Phlegm: Signs and symptoms include obesity, a sensation of bodily heaviness, feelings of “fuzzy” thought, expectoration of copious amounts of phlegm, and possible dizziness or palpitation. The tongue may have a greasy white coating, and the pulse may be slippery or slippery and wiry. In men, there may be an accumulation of fluid in the scrotum. In women, there may be vaginal discharge with no menses or a prolonged menstrual cycle.

This kind of information may be what you are looking for see your herbalist or someone who is familiar with Chinese medicine.

You can also find more info on Male Infertility and Pregnancy On Infertility And Mental Health. Infertilitytreatmentoptions.com is a comprehensive resource to know about Infertility.

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