16: Why Your Tongue is the Key to Beauty

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Becoming Superhuman

Nirvani Umadat

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I'm Dr. Nirvani Umadat, and after more than a decade in conventional dentistry, I started questioning everything I thought I knew about health. One day, a patient who did everything “right”—brushed and flossed religiously, avoided sugar, drank liters of water, and never missed a checkup—looked at me and asked: “Why do I still get cavities?” That question shook me. It wasn’t just difficult to answer—it was a wake-up call. It pushed me to dig deeper, to challenge the mainstream narratives, and to uncover the real connections between oral health, whole-body wellness, and even the energetic and spiritual aspects of healing. That’s why I created this podcast—to bridge the gap between peer-reviewed science and holistic wisdom so you can take charge of your health in a whole new way. From practical, science-backed strategies to exploring the deeper mind-body connection, I’m here to help you unlock the healthiest, most vibrant, and most superhuman version of yourself. Join me on this journey to Becoming Superhuman—because true health isn’t just about what’s happening in your mouth; it’s about what’s happening in your entire being.

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16: Why Your Tongue is the Key to Beauty

Becoming Superhuman

24 minutes 45 seconds

7 months ago

16: Why Your Tongue is the Key to Beauty

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In this episode, you'll learn how poor tongue posture affects your facial structure, breathing, and sleep, why maintaining proper tongue position is crucial for a more symmetrical and attractive face, and three simple exercises to strengthen your tongue and improve jaw development.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:03] Poor tongue posture and its impact on breathing and sleep

[06:18] How poor tongue posture leads to asymmetry and less attractive faces

[07:35] Improving tongue posture for better breathing and facial development

[08:12] The science behind tongue posture and muscle tone

[09:08] Studies linking tongue posture to breathing and facial development

[10:04] Why genetics aren’t the main cause of poor jaw development

[12:15] Exercise 1: Tongue to palate hold

[14:07] Benefits of the tongue to palate hold for jaw development

[15:27] Exercise 2: Tongue push-ups

[17:04] Benefits of tongue push-ups for strengthening the tongue

[18:38] Preventing tongue drop and obstructed breathing

[19:52] Exercise 3: Chew and swallow technique

[21:32] Using tongue strength to swallow effectively

[23:12] How to build consistency and make the exercises a habit

[24:26] Improving posture to enhance tongue strength

Resources Mentioned:

The effect of mouth breathing versus nasal breathing on dentofacial and craniofacial development in orthodontic patients by Harari, D et al. | Article

Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy: Exploring safety and efficacy in 348 cases by Zaghi, S et al. | Article

Teenage sleep-disordered breathing: Recurrence of syndrome by Guilleminault, C. et al. | Article

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