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Foods to Avoid
Posted by joe (Ft lauderdale, Florida)
Burning tongue-Mouth issues: When you have burning tongue or canker sores on tongue or in mouth. Do not drink any orange juice, ketchup, sauce etc. The best cure I have found is to rinse your mouth will Karo syrup. It seems to neutralize the acid. Also 2% hydrogen peroxide.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by ROSINA LOCK (LONDON UK) on 02/18/2024
Hi, I dont know if this is of help but some years ago my Polish half brother complained of a black tongue and at the time I couldnt advise him. He was at the time a chronic alcoholic, now I have never had a black tongue, neither have I had a white tongue except years ago when I had thrush which is a white tongue? However, I did read somewhere, that if you get a black tongue, eat PINEAPPLE, either fresh or from a tin, and it should cure the black tongue? I've never tried it, as I said I havent ever had a black tongue. But I do have a very sore tongue that burns a little, hence my visiting Earth clinic. The only way you will know is giving the pineapple a try. I am not sure if it said rub a slice on your tongue or simply eat it, but it was definitely pineapple. Wont hurt to give it a try. Rosina x
Alum
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn.) on 06/20/2016
HI U GINGER,,,,,,,,, alum is aluminum sulfate and not good for your brain. In your situation, it probably not a deal.
Like your grandmother, we always used alum to make pickles crisp. I finally learned that you can use pickle crisp (calcium chloride) to make your pickles crisp without using alum. The pickle folks kept that a secret for many years.
Calcium chloride is a desiccant in that it removes water from the air. It is the product that folks use in their clothes closet to keep the moisture down so their garments do not mildew.
I think you are safe in your use of alum.
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Black Tongue Remedies
Posted by Pat (Pensacola, Florida) on 08/09/2014
I never see anything called black tongue but there is brown, I think. Mine is black, for sure, and has built up quite a ridge-effect. I can scrape and some will come out each time but no real disappearance of any of it. It may coincide with the start of my very successful use of Hydrogen Peroxide sprayed into my mouth several times a day which has, in my opinion, cured my emphysema. (The inhalation activity we are all so grateful for.) Does anyone have information on my black tongue?
Fissured Tongue Remedies
Posted by Marilyn (Yuma, Arizona) on 02/24/2014
I have read the posts on your site but was wondering if this is also part of the fissured tongue. I know have the fissured tongue as well as the burning lips. It is especially hard to eat because foods hurt my tonque and I am more or less drinking milk, eating yogart and bananas. I saw a Dr.yesterday and he has given me a "magic mouthwash" that is supposed to work on me if it is a fungal. I am to use the mouthwash for 2 weeks. I am also not able to brush my teeth because the toothpaste hurts my tongue. Has anyone experienced any of this?
Baking Soda
Posted by Insectc (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ) on 01/18/2012
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I read on Earthclinic about brushing the tongue with salt but decided to try something less irritating instead. Plain baking soda works! I bought a tongue brush at the pharmacy (a little rake-shaped toothbrush for the tongue), dipped it into a bit of baking soda which you can buy at any supermarket, and just gently scraped my tongue with it. I scrape and rinse the brush, scrape and rinse again, and add more baking soda if I need to. Tastes pretty bad and makes me gag sometimes, especially when trying to brush the back of my tongue, but after rinsing it all away, my tongue is a healthy pale pink colour. ALL of the white is gone. I have to repeat every few days because the white coating comes back but it really helps! My mouth always feels fresh and very healthy for a couple of days afterwards and then I repeat again when I see signs of the white coating coming back. Works every time.
Cell Food
Posted by Lucie (Tempe, Az) on 07/06/2011
I appreciate your concern about scams, but that was not my question to Earth Clinic site users. I continue to experience a perfectly clear, geographic-free tongue and wish for my question to be answered specifically by GT sufferers who have actually tried Cell Food, and to provide their comments and actual experience with Cell Food as it relates to their geographic tongue situation. Thank you.
Cell Food
Posted by Chris (SA) on 08/06/2024
What on Earth is GT? Would it not be best to avoid acronyms on a site which is catering to the layperson on topics so far a field, not even a specialist could possibly decipher that acronym?
EC: GT = Geographic Tongue, as mentioned in the thread further down.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/01/2020
Maximac, someone with white tongue was given the challenge to go off sugar, dairy and white flour for a month. His white tongue turned a healthy pink.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 11/08/2010
Tommy, I have the Pylori bacteria from a blood test only and have been on BETAINE HCL for many months now and I can state firmly that I never experience the type of stomach pain attributed to the common Pylori infection. I will know soon if this bacteria is in fact active in my system from a urea breath test that I will be taking in 3 weeks from now. If the test is positive then that will explain why my stomach produces such little acid and put in doubt your theory that the Pylori bacteria thrive in an acidic environment. The internal structure of the stomach lining is of course much less acidic than the stomach itself. How do you explain the fact that the Pylori bacteria always prefer to live and grow inside the stomach lining being the main reason behind the inability of our immune system to destroy it ? Thanks
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Susan (Doha, Qatar) on 10/26/2011
Dear Mike,
I have a huge problem that has haunted me since Dec 2009. I believe my issue was induced by a medication. I was taking without prescription, given by a friend, a weight loss pill. I was having a pill on empty stomach, a day. After like 4 days I started having few symptoms like: dry mouth, heartburn, I felt like my mouth was burning, insomnia, I felt something stuck in my throat, nauseous like I wanted to vomit.. I told my friend I wanted to stop it, but since she was taking it too for a month she assured me those symptoms will go away in another week, so I continued taking it since I wanted to lose weight badly, and after the second week I couldn't take it anymore! :( My mouth was on fire!! I looked in the mirror and I saw cuts on my tongue! It was white coated, specially once I wake up it was like white and as day goes by it looks better.. So I got so nervous and scared of what was happening to me, and I stopped the pills. I prayed that this would go away. But everything did except my mouth issues! My tongue was still cracked, and soooooooo dry. The saliva was so sticky, and the taste of my mouth was different. I still have all this symptoms till now. Sometimes I get like a tingling sensation - I describe it as if I have fireworks on my tongue and exploding slowly! - weird but true.
On May 2010, after waiting for feel better, I went to a Gastro and had endoscopy, he said I had extra acid and put me on Nexium. After a month I went to my home country and went to an ENT, he had an upped endoscopy done and told me I had to control my acid, and prescribed Pariet and Nasonex which is a nasal spray. I had to have for 3 months 2 Pariet pills and 2 sprays of Nasonex on nose, and last 3 months no Nasonex, and 1 Pariet pill. He promised me I would be healed by then! But sadly I wasn't, and I live miserable still.
In July 2011 I went back home and also saw a thyroid doctor, my mom said what if it was thryroid related, he then had blood tests done ruled out any thyroid problem. But sent me to ENT, at ENT he examined everything but said he needs to do exams to rule out Sjogern Syndrome, I was like WHAT!! NOT THAT! , then he sent me to Dermatologist and joints doctor. Both ruled out Sjogern. So no one helped me there also!!
I came back home and went to another gastro, I told him I'm feeling a lot of pain in my stomach. I wasn't feeling that before. I told him I have always felt like bloated as if I don't digest my food. I am one of those who feel constipated most of the times. He prescribed anti acid and I am taking that. Let me tell you that I dont feel better after taking anti acids!! I dont know why!! And also, forgot to mention that my tongue bleeds. Its like something pinched it and a drop of blood comes out. I see it only when I feel something on my tongue and once I check on mirror I see the blood! This has happened like twice.
I am female, 29 years old, non smoker, and I have never drank. I have suffered in my teenage years from bulimia, and I was treated for it. I admit that my food intake isn't the best but I don't have a lot of processed food! We eat all week at home and only 1 max 2 days a week outside..
I don't know what to do, I am desperate. We want to try for baby number 2 but it seems impossible feeling like this. My husband thinks I'm crazy and he sometimes shows as if I am crazy. I am not, and it drives me insane people think it is not a big deal and I am making a big deal out of it. But this is serious and I feel it has put a pause on my life. I haven't been the same since then and I regret taking that pill that day :( Please help me?
Should I take Betaine? To be honest I ordered one online and I also ordered those DGL chewable licorice and I am willing to try anything to get back my life.
Thank you all,
Susan
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 10/26/2011
Susan based on your symptoms let's start with the following simple remedies that should improve your overall health.
You must first drink plenty of water, as much as you can.
You must absolutely take the stomach acid test whenever you feel bloated and unable to digest your food. This is an important step as it will confirm if whether or not your stomach is producing enough acid to control the pathogens in your body.
The only way to determine if you are secreting a proper amount of acid only when you feel you are not digesting your food properly or feeling bloated is to ingest a least 6 capsules Betaine HCL with plenty of water on a FULL stomach and notice the results after about 5 minutes. If your stomach suddenly feels very light and free from any pain then all along your stomach was not secreting enough acid to kill off the excess pathogens that appears to have invaded your body. IMMEDIATELY STOP if you feel worse after taking HCL Betaine. Make sure you use good quality HCL tablets. If taking Betaine HCL does not improve your condition then switch to ACV instead as this has the ability to kill off the type of pathogens often not possible by using Betaine HCL.
You must increase your pro-biotic intake by eating plenty of Yogurt more often.
Obviously your immune system is taking quite a hit so I recommend you surf on the internet and find what type of food are well known to rebuild the immune system and stick to eating these types of food for a long period of time until your problem goes away. Some examples are pure orange juice, pumpkin seeds because of the high Zinc content, large amount of carrots juice to name a few.
It's clear that you must stop eating processed food at once and increase your fresh vegetable content in your diet. That will make your body more alkaline and more resistant to pathogens.
The blood on your tongue could be caused by Candida overgrowth so you can visit this site and try oil pulling to clean your tongue and at the same time detox your entire body.
Read what many say about how they feel after a couple of days of oil pulling. It's worth a try.
There are still so many other things you can do but for now try the above and let us know the results after a couple of days. I am sure this will make you feel much better.
Mike
Oil Pulling
Posted by Hollis (Hilo, Hawaii) on 05/16/2009
Aloha, I have been oil pulling for 2 1/2 years, once a day in the morning.....It is one of my daily health giving rituals. My teeth are sparkling white, gums holding my teeth solidly in place, but I still occasionally have a bout with a sore tongue issue....So the question Kathy from Canada had on your site asking if oil pulling helps with sore tongue problems...I would say no, unless I should be doing it more often (2-3 times daily) when I have tongue distress. I will try the apple cider vinegar and baking soda cure next time.... Isn't this a great site !! The ACV, honey in hot water cured my cough, and the cayenne gargle fixed up my throat....Thanks for all the valuable information.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Eileen (Exton, Pa) on 03/18/2010
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Oil pulling cured a small but painful white bump on the tip of my tongue! I had it for a few days and it was very painful. I remembered oil pulling a while back and the thought came to me to give it a try. It actually relieved all pain while I was swishing. The next morning I awoke and walla-- no bump, no pain, completely gone. Amazing! I have started oil pulling again. I had forgotten how good I feel afterwards. I used olive oil.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sandy (Sarasota) on 02/19/2024
See an acupuncturist ASAP, they diagnose by the tounge, its color and shape, among other things. Have liver panel done, just go to the lab and pay directly no need to see a doctor and you will get results the same day. Create account online pay online and go to the nearest lab.
Black Tongue Remedies
Posted by KT (US) on 08/10/2014
I had read somewhere that it could be from antibiotics.
Okay, I just got my hands on an old Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. I'm going to copy what it says about "Black, hairy tongue": "An overgrowth of bacteria in the mouth can cause discoloration of the tongue. Some types of bacteria and yeast produce red blood cell pigments that may give the tongue a black appearance. In addition, the papillae can grow profusely, causing the tongue to look as though hair covers it." (Copyright 2003)
Hope this helps...I had this some time ago and felt I looked like I was part Chow. I had been on antibiotics.
It is not serious. "You can remove the discoloration and hair-like growths by gently brushing your tongue with your toothbrush." You can pick up some Floss Picks, they are also tongue scrapers.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 07/02/2011
Hello Steven, its nice to hear from someone with similar digestive issues as mine and always happy to share my success with. I have been using pure HCL Betaine for close to 2 years now and would like to share with others in this forum some of my very unique experience with this product.
First of all, ACV seems to be the most popular product in this forum and although I have used it quite extensively in the past, Betaine HCL is by far more superior then everyone is led to believe only if you know how and when to use it. The reason is that Betaine HCL has three major properties that no other natural product of its kind can surpass: (1) helps to absorb major nutrients such calcium, iron and zinc. (2) stimulates the pancreas and gallbladder to function properly thereby reducing the risk of diabetes and gallstones (3) controls bacterias and fungi against the spreading of toxicity to all parts of the body which can result in the occurrence of white tongue and its associated symptoms.
(1) is significant because the lack of absorption for calcium means that it will solidify and eventually be deposited elsewhere in the body which in the long run can cause major damage to many specific parts of the body. Everyone known that lack of iron in the body causes many health problems. As for zinc, lack of it would result into a weakening of the immune system which offers major protection against all sort of diseases including cancer
(2) major cause of gallstone is the lack of gallbladder stimulation that result in excessive deposit of gallstone which if left to accumulate in the gallbladder can be life threatening should a stone permanently block the main bile duct that would allow enzymes to eat away at your pancreas. The most life threatening cancer today is that of the pancreas and chances are by the proper stimulation of this vital digestive organ would allow it to become more resistant to any form of pancreatic diseases.
(3) is the root cause of heartburn, frequent indigestion, complete destruction of the gallbladder and overall body toxicity that can lead to white tongue.
I doubt you can find a better natural product to produce all of the above important benefits for your entire digestive system. Not even ACV comes close to this!!!! METHOD OF INGESTING BETAINE HCL THAT WORKS: After I suffered two major heartburn, I decided to increase my vegetable intake to 80% and eliminate all form of junk food. I can remember one evening staring at a bottle of Betaine HCL and deciding whether or not I should try this product in view of the fact that I have suffered unspeakable pain from 2 earlier heartburns. I thought to myself that this would be like adding gasoline to fire if I consumed this product. So my final decision was to go ahead and take 6 tablets (3 grams) of it and prepare myself for the worst just for experimentation because at that time I was very desperate to resolve what I considered a major health crisis. The outcome shocked me as I could not believe what was happening to me. I had the impression that this product acted like a real TRANQUILIZER that actually made me very sleepy within 5 minutes of absorbing these capsules.
I eventually figured out that I was so toxic with pathogens in my digestive system that the HCL Betaine literally killed them off and as a result my body was not fighting it anymore. It was relief from this exhaustion that put me in a complete relaxed state of mind. Very similar to experiencing sudden relief after a major toothache episode. So whenever I feel that after a meal my food seems to get stuck in my stomach, then I pop a few HCL betaine capsule and within minutes the food seems to follow a normal course of action inside my stomach and as a result I feel much better especially knowing that there will be a much greater absorption of vital nutrients in my body. What is needed is quality research for the future to determine the level of absorption of vital nutrients in relation to the quantity of HCL Betains ingested.
Another significant benefit of this product I discovered is the improved appearance of my stool color. This is generally a very important indicator for the state of your whole digestive system. My stool color was always yellowish that would signified poor gallbladder functionality which in the long term can lead to its complete lack of functionality. When a gall bladder is no longer functioning, it begins to dissolved itself in the body from bacterial infections that can result into a life threatening situation unless it is removed as quickly as possible. Since I began consuming large amount of Betaine HCL, almost immediately I notice my stool color has returned to normal brown color indicating that my gallbladder is still very active. If everyone would pay more attention to Betaine HCL than ACV then I am convinced people in this forum will experience much better health results.
At the present time, each capsule cost me around 7 cents but the greater absorption capability of vital nutrients that keeps me very healthy means I need to eat LESS food for the same health benefits and thus can easily recuperate this cost in extra food I normally would have to consume not mentioning extra supplements required for controlling excessive pathogenic growth because of poor levels of stomach acid. There you have it! What most of us may be overlooking could provide each and everyone of us with much better functionality of the entire digestive system that in the end would result to considerable improvement to overall health condition. Those with ulcers must be aware of the potential risks of this product unless it is used in conjunction with baking soda or any other highly alkalizing natural products. There are no side effects of Betaine HCL other than excessive stomach acid which by the way can never be refluxed back into your esophagus because of the absence of bacterias that normally cause sufficient pressure to displace any amount of stomach acid upward.
It is bacterias that cause heartburn not excessive stomach acid as doctors would want you to believe. The symptoms of excessive stomach acid is a burning tongue and mild upset stomach which is generally easily relieved by consuming dairy products or baking soda without any risk of damaging your esophagus that in the very long run could lead to cancer of the esophagus. I am hoping that this post will instigate many to come forward and describe their own success story with this product which I believe will far outweigh any success achieved by using any other natural product. Because HCL is naturally produce by the body there can never be any overall serious side effects in experimenting with this product especially in view of all scientific literature supporting the importance of always maintaining good levels of stomach acid in the body.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Christine (Beverly, Ma Usa) on 04/06/2012
Hi Mike, Thank you for all of the information that you provided. Last year, I started suffering from severe sinus problems. Went to doc and was prescribed amoxicillin and a nasal steroid. Felt better immediately. After the 10 days, started to feel worse with acid reflux and a pain under my ribs. Took another round of stronger antibiotics and it didn't help. The reflux and pain became unbearable. My husband wanted to travel to Italy, but I couldn't--Italy and food are synonymous, and I couldn't eat anything. I was experiencing severe hair loss, my knuckles were swelling up, and my arms were getting very saggy. My sinuses were so inflamed that my whole face was numb.
In July, I did extensive searching for hair loss and found Suzanne Sommers blog about hair loss and hypochlorydia--lack of stomach acid. Ran to the store and bought betaine hcl. Immediate relief. Even my sinuses felt lighter. Within a week I didn't feel like sleeping all of the time. Within 2 weeks, we booked our trip to Italy and departed on September 1. The food was delicious and I wasn't sick for a minute. Since then, my hair has thickened remarkably, my arms have lost their sagginess. My sinuses have improved and the size of my knuckles has decreased. I figured that my liver had suffered as a result of all the insufficient digestion, so I started taking liver detox supplements--milk thistle. For the past two months, I've been taking a heaping tablespoon of diatomaceous earth in my coffee with 5 drops of 2 percent lugol's solution.
I feel so much better than I did a year ago. I hope everybody gets the message. Dr. Lawrence Wright, an MD who practices to treat cause rather than symptoms, has a few good videos on youtube about acid reflux.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec Canada) on 04/06/2012
Hi Christine, I am glad that you feel much better these days. Just want to mention that the real connection between hair loss and low stomach acid is your body's inability to properly absorb Zinc which is a very important element for hair growth.
Only with the right levels of HCL in your stomach can your body absorbed this important element as well as iron which would also explain why you always felt so tire in the past but for no apparent reasons.
You might want to investigate further as to why your stomach produces so little acid. If you are a confirmed case of gastritis like myself which is stomach inflammation then that would definitely explain it. Acid cannot be produced normally if your stomach is inflamed so you have no alternative but to supplement your stomach acid with Betaine HCL until your body gets rid of the inflammation.
In the vast majority of the cases involved low stomach acid production is usually caused by gastritis. Acid reflux follows from the build up of pathogens that would normally be controlled by sufficient levels of stomach acid.
If tests indicate that you do have gastritis then one very effective remedy I know of is MSM which has worked very well for me in the past. Make sure that it is not contaminated with heavy metals as this would make your condition even much worse.
Shop around to make sure it is 99% pure and then try the home test to confirm that you do not have a cheap substitute.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Anabela (Leiria, Portugal) on 05/18/2012
Hello Mike, I've been reading all your posts and everything you say makes so much sense. With his posts finally realized that my whole problem is not excessive acidity more than lack of acidity, it is necessary to realize the entire physiology of the body, it is a machine so refined and intelligent. I tried everything and anything and nothing resulted from ACV, oregano oil, MSM, milk thistle, artichoke, borotuto, diatomaceous earth, clay, charcoal, pepper mint, garlic, turmeric, vitamin complexes, diet lemon, cat's claw and so many other things, never smoked, never drank alcohol and could not understand why I am increasingly worse. I have a healthy diet since I was 13 years and now I'm 41. I think it all started to have put 13 dental amalgams in my teeth. The Mercury is an enzyme inhibitor and a heavy metal that provides that the Candida is to stay in the body. From there developed bulimia, which is explained by a body that is in constant stress, the adrenal system is compromised and high levels of cortisol in the bloodstream. I finally realized how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. I also hope to go on time ... because I am very ill, but tomorrow morning I'll buy Betaine Hcl. Soon I will give news.
Thank you Mike for your willingness to share their experience and wisdom. People that are looking for healing do not lose time with ACV and baking soda and MSM and all that I reported above. Supplements are great but do not have the power of healing that we all seek in this case, the problems of indigestion, white tongue is a symptom of it, polyps and sores in the nose, gases, sadness, anxiety, depression. Do not waste time and money on what does not work when we need something magical. But I'll post my experience with betaine.
Mike for you I wish you a long life full of peace.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Maximac (Alabama) on 10/01/2020
Mmsg, all of that sounds rather easy but they are not married to my chef husband. Mind over matter, I know.
Thank you for your response!
Yogurt
Posted by Chelsea (Tucson, Az) on 04/01/2011
use YOGART!! :D
Sea Salt
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 11/13/2010
Funny enough the tooth paste I use since I gave up on fluoride contains salt. It is a Veleda toothpaste which at least here in Europe you can find in any health shop of pharmacy. After trying it the first time I had my pink tongue back!
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Tommy (North York, On, Canada) on 11/08/2010
Hi Mike,
The rescue therapy against H. Pylori requires HIGH DOSAGE OF PPI to expose H. Pylori. The first treatment against H. Pylori was amoxicillin alone but that treatment had very low rate of success. Studies after that showed that when amoxicillin was coupled with an PPI or acid reducer, the eradication rate increased incredibly. That can be understood because H. Pylori NEEDS the acid to survive. The ammonia it produces increases the inflammation of the stomach and it's concentration dependent which means more acid more ammonia. Also HCL makes H. Pylori reproduce to have more colonies to handle the acid. Adding HCL to an infected stomach with H. Pylori is adding gasoline to the fire.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Susan (Doha, Qatar) on 10/29/2011
Dear Mike,
Thank you for replying to my post. I have ordered Betaine HCL but it will take around 1 week to arrive. I am praying every minute that this cures what I have got! I will report back with anything new.
When you said ingest 6 capsules, is that at the same time or all day long?
I have tested for oral candida and always comes back negative, so I have no idea. The anti acid doesn't help me, either if I take them or not I feel the same.
Thanks Mike,
Regards, Susan
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 10/29/2011
Hello Susan, good to hear from you again. Only after you have tried Betaine HCL will you have a better idea on what's going on inside your stomach. You ingest 6 capsules or more all at once before or during each meal but never on an empty stomach otherwise you will experience heartburn unless you drink plenty of water afterwards. In the meantime, you can start taking 2 tablespoon of ACV in 1 glass of water or more if you are able to locate this product in your area. Let us know how you react to ACV since that would give us a clue on the acidity levels of your stomach until you receive your HCL Betaine capsules. Another thing you can also try, in the meantime, is eating pickles after each meal.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Susana (Doha, Qatar) on 11/16/2011
Hi Mike,
I got the Betaine yesterday and still have not started it. The brand is NOW. I am scared to try 6 capsules all at once! But I will do so. Will report back. Susan
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Mandy (Orlando, Usa) on 12/23/2011
Please don't try six capsules at once. I realize I'm a little late from the date you posted this. But, that's not how you do that. You start out with one capsule with a meal, then if there's no burning you take two capsules with the next meal. You can keep doing that, or you can raise it up to three capsules per meal.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Laura (San Gabriel, Ca/USA) on 06/02/2013
I am reading your posts because I am having the same symptoms. I recently had a bout with Bronchitis, and it caused laryngitis I was prescribed a round of antibiotics, and when it was finished I has a very hoarse voice and a burning and tingling tongue. I have just been to see an ENT that was very well recommended. He showed me my voice box on a screen in his office, and there was evidence of acid reflux that was not allowing my vocal cords to heal. He was concerned and told me I needed to make lifestyle changes. I am on prilosec now, but I am experiencing the burning tingling tongue and its awful, I also have a white patch on my tongue. I saw a Dr Oz episode, and I now think thise is all symptoms of yeast overgrowth (Candida). The antibiotics wipe out all the good bacteria, so as soon as you have sugar starch beer etc, the yeast goes into overgrowth and causes all kinds of symptoms including exhaustion, gas, reflux and tongue sensations. I am now looking to cure the yeast problem with Dyflucan.
Leukoplakia Remedies
Posted by Magenesta (Kingscliff, Nsw, Australia) on 11/06/2009
hi, i have a problem with leukoplakia, a white raspy covering on the bottom of my tongue. it can be sore. there is also some inflammation, further making swallowing more difficult. my mouth sometimes bleeds when brushing teeth. treating it for fungus c nilstat at the moment). ive had it for a few years and it getting worse. have you any ideas? its been mentioned that methylcobalamine or turmeric may be helpful. i have visited different practitioners with no positive results. i am a vegetarian with no eggs. i dont drink or use drugs. any help would be appreciated. thanks, magenesta
Leukoplakia Remedies
Posted by Alice (Shingle Springs, Ca, U.S.A.) on 11/07/2009
Re: Leukoplakia? I know that black pepper, garlic oil and cinnamon are anti-fungal since I used that mix for peach leaf curl on my trees. Maybe gargling and swallowing a tea of these would help. My sore mouth was relieved by safflower blossom tea, but you could also add nettle and turmeric/black pepper and/or ginger as they are good for inflammatory conditions.
Basil
Posted by Marsha (Sarasota, Fl) on 05/07/2009
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Basil really helped with my burning tongue, just chew it for awhile, I chewed on the strings of it from my Herb garden, it numbed it and took away the burning feeling, but if I would eat or drink something the tongue would burn again. I definately cannot eat anything hot or spicey or it sets my tongue on fire. I also tried popcycles, it was like chewing ice but better and yummier, suger-free gum helps alot but I got tired of chewing gum! I told my doctor but seems like he didn't care or did not know what to do. I am going to go to my dentist to see if he has any anwers. I might get a test for Celiac disease to see if that is what it is, I eat alot of wheat bread??? I cannot keep going on with my tongue burning, it is such a pain in the neck or really alot of burning pain on my tongue. If you have any ideas to help me I would appreciate your help!!!!!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Kathy (Red Deer, AB, Canada) on 02/06/2009
For over 5 years I have had a burning tongue, sore gums and a coated tongue. Has anyone tried Oil Pulling for these symptoms?
Removal of Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Maria (Australia) on 01/19/2015
How long did it take for you to notice a difference after you had the amalgam fillings removed?
B Vitamins
Posted by Sandra (UK) on 08/27/2024
I have the same symptoms as you
my eyes are very prickly. My tongue is numb and lips dry. Awful Yellow coating on tongue.
what are you doing to treat this
Multiple Remedies
Posted by beverly (Texas) on 10/03/2024
Black Tongue Remedies
Posted by Nevy (Uk) on 09/10/2014
Please can you help me, I have been suffering with a strange tongue. Nothing has changed in my medications. But I have developed a black/purpleish tongue and the tongue is sore all the time. It's burning and feels salty all the time worse after eating. Please help as I've tried everything.
Iodine
Posted by Susie (Little Rock, Arkansas) on 06/11/2014
I've had a caustic feeling on one side of my tongue for about 9 months now. I noticed it right after I had my amalgam fillings removed. I've tried everything and haven't found anything that gives me relief. Just today I realize I always put my iodine with Kelp drops under my tongue on the side that is irritated. I started to wonder if that could be the source of the problem. Then I read the iodine is suppose to be placed in water and drank...not dropped under the tongue. Could this be what is causing my problem?
Lingual Nerve Damage Remedies
Posted by Alex (New York) on 03/18/2014
Hi Ted, I had my Bottom Left Wisdom teeth removed 6 months ago, and since then the left side of my Tongue feels Numb, Scald and Dry with a very nasty taste. I dont think I lost any Taste because food still tastes normal but its the feeling on the Left side of my Tongue that has been bothering me for months now. The nasty Taste changes almost every month and and it feels as if I constantly have a Square Battery on my tongue (Metallic Taste). My Orthodontist said the Lingual Nerve must have been bruised when extracting my wisdom teeth, and will heal overtime, But its been over 6 months now. I'm very worried it will never heal. Is there anything you can recommend I try? Hope you can Help....
Fissured Tongue Remedies
Posted by beverly (Texas) on 10/03/2024
Tongue Fissure Remedies
Posted by R (Pune, Maharashtra) on 02/08/2013
I want to know if there is a treatment for fissured tongue using natural remedies or any other method?
Tongue Fissure Remedies
Posted by Maximac (Alabama) on 03/08/2015
Barbara this is great info! I've never heard of that condition nor was aware that you could have problems absorbing/processing vitamins. Could possibly be a problem for a lot of folks! Who knows with all the crazy processing of our foods these days.
Tongue Fissure Remedies
Posted by Angela (Ks) on 01/26/2017
To Barbara in Georgia. if you are still on this site...we are almost identical. the MTHFR lots of symptoms from it. I have Hashimotos Thyroiditis too. My tongue has been sore for over a year. Cracked with raised white tastebuds. toothpaste hurts, soda and anything spicy...ouch! Just thougt we could compare notes and suggestions
Tongue Fissure Remedies
Posted by Brenda (Madison, Wi) on 03/13/2017
I have had a fissured (sp?) tongue for a couple years now. Apparently, my doctors nor dentist think it's important enough to do any kind of testing for other problems. Yes, Angela...I know what you mean...pretty much everything hurts. I think it's only milk and water that soothes it. SO, maybe I didn't read everything very well (I've been up since 3am), did anyone actually try the oil pulling with coconut oil, and if so, what results did you get? I'm pretty sure a fissured (sp?) can't be fixed, but I want to try it, if I can get past the taste.
Cell Food
Posted by Saba (Mentor, Oh) on 07/03/2011
Warning - There is a lot of negative review on this product, just look up Cell Food. Most review says it's a SCAM. Just thought I would share this. Thanks.
Cell Food
Posted by Colin (Edinburgh) on 07/30/2015
Has the 'Cell food' continued to be effective?
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by Lou (Tyler, Tx) on 03/13/2014
Try going gluten-free. It solves a lot of digestive issues, including GERD.
Dietary Changes, Betaine Hcl, Oregano Oil
Posted by John (Miami, Florida) on 11/23/2014
Glad to hear youve been cured!! Just a few questions for you if you don't mind.. Was your white tongue accompanied with a smell ? How much/often did u take the oregano oil and betaine hcl? could you also provide more info on your detox and diet ? Thank you so much!
Sea Salt
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 11/13/2010
Yes, sorry, I meant Weleda, I thought that it was written with a V.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Tommy (North York, On, Canada) on 11/07/2010
Hi Mike,
Thank you very much for sharing with us your experience. That also could be explained by the acid killing candida. Because I remember reading that anti acids ( histamine blockers and PPI) can cause Candida infection in the stomach and the esophagus. What do you think?
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Tommy (North York, On, Canada) on 11/07/2010
Dear Mike,
I'm a bit confused about your theory. You mentioned that ACD works because it's acidic. But some other guys here said that because it's alkalizing. What is the more plausible theory?
Also regarding H. Pylori, HCL presence is crucial for the bacteria and in the rescue therapy, HIGH DOSE of PPI are required to eradicate the bacteria and disturbed the biofilms. You don't think that HCL will just help the bacteria to increase in colonies rather than kill it?
I hope that Mr Ted can help us out here. I'm really confused. Thank you very much Mike :).
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Susan (Doha, Qatar) on 11/01/2011
Mike,
I took on empty stomach 2TBSP of ACV with 1/4 tsp of baking soda, I used Ted's recipe, but I dont recall feeling any burning sensation. After drinking it in a cup of water, I had my breakfast which was 1 c of skimmed milk with cereal at work and now I am having a little discomfort. What could be wrong? Does it take a few times to show up? I don't want to feel hopeless.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 11/02/2011
You are not being very specific when you say you feel a little discomfort ... ???
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Vince (Toronto) on 10/07/2012
Any idea as to why you may need Hal in the first place. Possibly you are treating a symptom of something else.
Betaine Hcl
Posted by Brent (Kitchener, Ontario) on 03/14/2013
Mike, I have had the same problem with my tongue for 25 years and having recently cured the problem, I agree with you. My problem started long before the Internet and I tried to get help from doctor, dentist, and others. GERD was the issue even though I had no other symptoms. I used Zantac 150 and Gaviscon but I will keep your advice in my back pocket if it comes back.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Raquel (Nc) on 01/27/2016
Hi, I just read you post and when you mentioned the itching all over your body I had to reply. I had the same problem and I'm better now. Look for a Naturopathic doctor in your area and have done a "Delay Food Sensitivity" test. This test isn't the same as food allergy, but tells you which foods your body has a hard time digesting and every time you eat one of these foods the symptoms can stay on your body for almost one month. Also eat organic as much as you can. I hope it helps.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Lynn (Ny) on 01/18/2017 2 posts
I have a question about the ACV and baking soda recipe. My burning tongue is a result of chemotherapy which I thankfully completed in early December 2016. I have tried many things to help this uncomfortable feeling on my tongue but am open to any and all suggestions. How much of each do you use and how do you administer it? Do you swallow it? gargle with it? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Donna (Florida) on 05/05/2018
How much baking soda and vinager do you use. I get that itching you described. I also have a white coating on my tongue. Thanks for the information
