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White coating on the tongue
My tongue is always white even though I brush it daily, use a tongue scraper and don't drink dairy foods. What can I do?
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
For further information see the Ask a Naturopath.com webpages concerning liver detoxification, digestion, Candida and food choices