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What is the significance of looking at my tongue?

Acuportal Sample Page
The tongue is a road map of the internal workings of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs. By observing the body of the tongue and the coating I assess the color, texture, coating condition, shape, and general appearance looking for signs that either match your symptoms or reviles symptoms that previously were not identified. The tongue is divided into sections that represent the internal organs. A tongue diagnosis shows both internal and external conditions.
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What is a tongue scraper?

Fresh Breath
A tongue scraper has two rows of plastic serrated scrapers on one side and two rows of bristles on the other. The scrapers gently clean the tongue, while the bristles reach into the tiny grooves on the surface to dislodge bacteria and debris.
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What is the significance of the unicorn?

BLADE RUNNER Frequently Asked Questions
When Deckard leaves his apartment with Rachael at the end of the film, she knocks over an origami unicorn, probably left there by Gaff. The voiceover speculates that the unicorn was simply a message to Deckard to say "I know you've got Rachael, but I'll let her live." The unicorn is the last of a series of origami figures that Gaff uses to taunt Deckard. In Bryant's office when Deckard insists he's retired, Gaff folds a chicken: "You're afraid to do it".
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What is their health significance?

Nassau County Department of Health
Mosquitoes are generally categorized as a nuisance pest. Their bite can be painful, usually followed by redness, swelling and itching. Most mosquitoes do not transmit disease. In 1999, West Nile Virus (WNV), a disease carried by mosquitoes, was identified in Nassau County. Symptoms usually occur 5-15 days after the bite. Most people have no symptoms or may experience only a slight fever or headache.
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What is the significance of the name TriYoga?

Kali Ray TriYoga® | TriYoga Teacher Training | Frequentl...
In philosophy, TriYoga refers to body, mind and spirit; in hatha yoga, to asana, pranayama and mudra. TriYoga represents the universal trinity. It has its source in the triple principle which manifests throughout creation.
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Is a tongue coating normal?

Bad Breath Frequently Asked Questions
This is a totally individual thing. Tongue coating is a combination of saliva, bacteria, and by product. For hygiene purposes you should clean your tongue every day (using our recommended cleaning method). In a bad breath sufferer, the bacteria in the tongue coating is an accumulation of anaerobic bacteria and sulphur compounds that cause bad breath. So for bad breath patients, tongue coating is not good.
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Why is MigraSpray administered under the tongue?

Frequently Asked Questions
The delivery system of MigraSpray enhances bioavailability by allowing the solution to be absorbed directly into the blood stream through the mucous membrane under the tongue without degradation from exposure to the gastrointestinal system and liver.
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Why Is My Tongue "Charred"?

Alt Smokers Pipes FAQ
Tongue bite," an intense burning sensation of the tongue, is an unpleasant side effect often experienced by the new pipe smoker (it is also experienced by non-newbies who take up the pipe again after a period of abstinence). While irritating, it will usually go away after a week or so of smoking. If you experience this problem for an extended period, then you may be smoking a tobacco that's too moist, you may have failed to pack the bowl properly, or you're smoking too fast.
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Can my tongue be a cause of bad breath?

Fresh Breath
Yes. A 2004 study demonstrated that more than 40% of bad breath comes from material such as plaque and food debris on the tongue, and that 75% of bad breath compounds are removed by cleaning the tongue. (Pedrazzi, et al. J Perio. 75: 1009, 2004)
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Can I use my toothbrush to clean my tongue?

Fresh Breath
A normal toothbrush can help but a tongue scraper will more effectively dislodge and remove bacteria and food debris.
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What is the significance of the name?

Broadcom Corporation - Bluetooth FAQ
Bluetooth wireless technology is named after Harald Blåtand ("Bluetooth"), who was King of Denmark from 940 to 981. He was the son of Gorm the Old, the King of Denmark, and Thyra Danebod, daughter of King Ethelred of England. Harald was responsible for peacefully uniting Denmark and Norway. Bluetooth wireless technology unites devices such as PDAs, cellular phones, PCs, headphones, and audio equipment, using short-range, low power, low cost radio technology. Broadcom å¿«é??é"¾æ?¥ å..
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What's the significance of the name?

Frequently Asked Questions - Greater Christchurch Urban Deve...
The "Greater" refers to the wider area beyond the current city limits and plays on the meaning that we are also planning for a "great" place to live, work and play in. This greater area includes Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi, with a flexible line beyond those towns to recognise residential areas such as Darfield, Oxford and other communities that have an impact on Christchurch. For Selwyn District, there's Rolleston and Lincoln, but Darfield is excluded.
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How important is it that I hold a dose of MigraSpray under my tongue?

Frequently Asked Questions
Very important. In order for MigraSpray to be effective, all doses need to be held under the tongue for a minimum of thirty seconds. It may be helpful to keep your head at a slight backwards tilt after administering MigraSpray.
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Can the Celestial Tongue be spoken while in corporeal form? How about Helltongue?

In Nomine Frequently Asked Questions - Celestials
The celestial tongue ("angelic") cannot be spoken in a corporeal body except by Vassals of War (and possibly as a specific gift from other Superiors). "Humming" (In Nomine, p. 77, under Singing) is possible, though. The Helltongue can be spoken on Earth, since it has been corrupted for the pure celestial language. Angels, in general, do not know Helltongue but even those that do can take dissonance for lying in it! Demons can understand the celestial language but are loathe to use it.
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I often see the boot tongue twist to the outside, why does this happen?

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The tongue twisting to the outside is a common problem and has been around for a very long time. The reason is that the boots are made symmetrical (meaning the same on both sides) but the foot is not symmetrical. The inside ankle is larger than the outside ankle. It is also more forward toward the centerline of the foot than is the outside ankle. The inside half of the foot comes up higher than the outside and takes up more volume in the boot than the inside does.
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Q How often should you clean your tongue?

Tongue Cleaner Tongue Scraper Frequently Asked Questions
A Twice a day is usually sufficient. Most people do it upon waking and before going to bed, which helps prevent morning breath. Some people also like to clean their tongue after each meal. It only takes 10 or 15 seconds each time.
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What can the tongue tell us about health?

Dr. Steven Green - Holistic Family Dentistry
The normal tongue is covered with shag carpeting of filiform papillae. The pink filiform papillae are covered with a light whitish film of friendly bacteria and shedding skin cells. Atrophy of the filiform papillae is a clue to stress driven tissue breakdown. Poor folic acid metabolism diminishes expression of growth causing atrophy of faster-growing filiform papillae. Strawberry spots (fungiform papillae) begin to appear on the whitish dorsal surface of the tongue.
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What is tongue and groove?

PermaGrain, Inc.
Solid boards to be installed in parallel rows now produced in these thicknesses ½", ¾", 33/32" and these widths 1½", 2", 2¼", and occasionally 3¼". The strips are tongue and grooved and end matched. They are for nail down installation directly to wood or plywood subfloors; or over wood screeds on concrete slab construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Industry Glossary
Our logs are milled smooth from the heartwood of the finest cedar wood. A small raised middle section of an approximate ½ - 1" height runs full length of each log. Additionally, underneath the log is a ½" - 1" wide groove allowing the two to fit together and creating a locking effect.
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How long should my tongue be?

ENGEL'S COACH SHOP
Tongue lengths are often measured from the doubletree pin to the neckyoke stop, but should correlate to the horse size. Style of doubletree will also affect tongue length. A carriage pole with a double tree that has the singletrees mounted directly on top of the evener bar will be shorter than a wagon tongue with a doubletree that has singletrees mounted in front of the evener, even though the same horses might be hitched to either.
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What is the significance of the "level of injury"?

Little, Meyers & Associates, INC.
The level of injury is very helpful in predicting what parts of the body might be affected by paralysis and loss of function. (In incomplete injuries, there will be some variation in the following prognoses) C-7 and T-1 injuries often mean the person can straighten their arms but might still have dexterity problems with the hand and fingers. T-1 to T-8 there is most often control of the hands, but poor trunk control as the result of lack of abdominal muscle control.
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What is the significance of a CLIA-waiver?

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In 1988, congress passed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results regardless of where the test was preformed. Tests are divided into three levels of complexity; the more complicated the test, the more stringent the requirements. The three categories that are established are-- waived complexity, moderate complexity and high complexity.
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What's the significance of the Archive's collections?

Internet Archive Frequently Asked Questions
Societies have always placed importance on preserving their culture and heritage. But much early 20th-century media -- television and radio, for example -- was not saved. The Library of Alexandria -- an ancient center of learning containing a copy of every book in the world -- disappeared when it was burned to the ground.
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Do dreams have any significance?

Dream Moods: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes dreams have a significance. The images in our dreams always contain hidden meaning which goes far beyond the outer appearance. The language of dreams is symbolic and are not to be taken literally. The significance of dreams is personal and dependent on your own personal experiences. However, there are many universal symbols.
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What is the significance of delivering the daffodils in March?

The American Cancer Society -- Daffodil Days:
In addition to being the first month of spring, March is also National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer and cancer death in both men and women in the United States (accounting for 10 percent of all cancers).
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