Loss Of Taste
Dry mouth problems can often lead to a loss of
taste, if only for the simple reason that you lack enough saliva to be
able to eat without watering down the food in your mouth. However, other
factors may also reduce your ability to fully taste your food. And, of
course, if you've had radiation treatments aimed at your mouth region,
your taste buds may have been severely damaged.
Licorice Tea
Usage: There seems to be very
little information available about regaining taste. However, a highly
experienced herbalist I know has recommended licorice tea to me. I
should note, however, that I have been unable to find any supporting
evidence for this claim.
Frank's Comments: Since
licorice tea is sometimes referred to as "the great detoxifier," I drink
it fairly often for that benefit alone. However, any gain in my ability
to taste cannot be directly connected to the tea, since most of my taste
buds were supposed to recover over time anyway. (WARNING: There is some
evidence that too much licorice tea can be very detrimental to you,
especially if you have high blood pressure. A little goes a long way,
but you still should discuss using licorice with your doctor, especially
if you have any existing health problems.)
Your Comments: None received
as of yet.
Tongue
Cleaning
Usage: There are many tongue
cleaners on the market; most are advertised for helping to prevent bad
breath. Some are only scrapers, while others have both a scraper and a
brush. Follow the individual product directions for best results.
Frank's Comments: One problem
I have with dry mouth is that certain foods tend to coat my tongue and
stay there, even after gargling. I find that cleaning my tongue, though
I don't do it as frequently as I should, can make a slight to moderate
improvement in my taste.
Your Comments: None received
as of yet.
NOTE: Since it is very hard to find
information on how to regain taste, we strongly encourage anyone with
reliable information to share their findings with our readers.
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