Sachin PatelFounder of Perfect Practice and Living Proof Institute

I thought everyone used this

23 Jan 2023 · 1 min

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Sachin Patel (Satchin) presents a short wellness tip advocating regular use of a tongue scraper, a device he says he grew up using and thought everyone used. He names the Gujarati term for it (uliu), explains that it removes bacteria and debris from the tongue and may stimulate the digestive system by activating the vagus nerve, and gives simple usage instructions: place the scraper at the back of the tongue and gently scrape forward for about 5–10 seconds, after brushing, twice a day (also mentions brushing and using a water pick).

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Hey, friend, it's Satchin. Today I'm sharing with you a wellness strategy that I've been using my entire life. In fact, I grew up thinking that everyone used a tongue scraper. A tongue scraper in Gujarati, which is my language, is also known as an uliu, kind of a funny name for a really cool device. So it's time to start taking better care of your oral health. And that really starts by using a tongue scraper. In addition to brushing your teeth and using a water pick. Tongue scrapers are designed to scrape off the bacteria from your tongue and to stimulate your digestive system by stimulating your vagus nerve. The way you use it is you put it on the back of your tongue and gently scrape forward scrapes off the bacteria, the debris, and the film that you might find there, and at the same time, stimulates your vagus nerve. When you gently gag yourself a couple of times, it's easy to use. You only need to use it for about five to 10 seconds after you're done brushing twice a day. And it's a great way for you to improve your oral health and your digestive health.