11: What Your Tongue Reveals About Your Gut Health, Liver, & Lymph

The tongue is an underutilized tool in modern medicine. For thousands of years, traditional medicine systems used tongue diagnosis to assess gut health, digestion, organ function, and nutrient status. In this episode, I'm breaking down the four most common tongue findings I see in my functional medicine practice and what each one signals about your gut bacteria, digestion, liver function, lymph, and nutrient absorption.You'll Learn:What a healthy tongue should look likeFinding #1: The thick white coating (3 gut patterns) Finding #2: The yellow coating (liver, lymph, and bile flow)Finding #3: Scalloped edges (the absorption issue + a client case) Finding #4: Cracks down the middle (autoimmune connection + my personal story)Tongue diagnosis isn't a substitute for comprehensive lab testing, but it can serve as a powerful clue that points us in the right direction! This is the first episode in a new series. In future episodes, I'll break down what your hair, skin, and nails reveal about your nutritional status and overall health.Links Mentioned: Podcast Insight Survey: Thank you for sharing what you want to hear around here!Detox and Drainage Pathways ChecklistTongue Scraper🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...