Preparing for your Consultation

Preparing for Your Consultation

Your body communicates clearly when something is out of balance — we just need to recognize the signs it gives. To ensure a meaningful consultation, please provide as much of the information below as possible.

Photos: How to Take a Clear Picture of Your Tongue and Eyes

Clear, focused images are important as they allow us to assess your blood flow and better understand your body’s condition. Please email the photos to your consultant before your appointment for a more thorough analysis.

1. Tongue Picture

Best time – Take the picture early in the morning before brushing your teeth for the most accurate color and texture.
Use the rear camera – Avoid using the front (selfie) camera for better image quality. iPhone cameras are preferred for their consistent light and shape accuracy.
Turn on the flash – Open the camera app, tap the upward arrow at the top of the screen, find the flash icon, and set it to "On."
Position yourself correctly – Either ask someone to help or stand in front of a mirror. If using a mirror, hold the phone with the screen facing the mirror and look at the reflection to locate the shutter button.
Ensure focus – Tap on the screen where your tongue appears to make sure the camera focuses on it.
Open your mouth naturally – Stick your tongue out gently without tensing it, and keep the lighting even for the best clarity.
Keep your head level – Avoid tilting your head up or down. Look straight ahead in a mirror.
Hold the camera parallel to your face – Position the phone at the same height as your mouth so the camera captures your tongue directly without an upward or downward angle.

2. Eye Pictures

Use the rear camera – Avoid using the front (selfie) camera for better image quality.
Turn on the flash – Open the camera app, tap the upward arrow at the top of the screen, find the flash icon, and set it to "On."
Position yourself correctly – Either ask someone to help or stand in front of a mirror. If using a mirror, hold the phone with the screen facing the mirror and look at the reflection to locate the shutter button.
Keep your head level – Avoid tilting your head up or down. Look straight ahead in a mirror.
Hold the camera parallel to your face – Position the phone at the same height as your eyes so the camera captures them directly without an upward or downward angle.
✅ Four Shots:

  1. First shot: Look straight ahead with both eyes.
  2. Second shot: Look to the left with both eyes.
  3. Third shot: Look to the right with both eyes.
  4. Fourth shot: Roll your eyes upward without tilting your head.

3. Hands and Feet Pictures

Hands – Take a picture of both of your hands with the fingernails clearly visible (without nail polish).
Feet – Take a picture of both of your feet with the toenails clearly visible (without nail polish).

4. Additional Pictures (If Applicable)

Rashes – Take a picture of any rash on your body.
Moles – Take a picture of any moles on your body or face.

5. Pay Attention To:

💧 Pee – Note the color, bubbles, cloudiness, and flow.
 💩 Poop – Observe the color, texture, size, whether it floats or sinks, and shape.
 🌬️ Breathing – Notice any wheezing or shortness of breath.
 😴 Sleep – Record whether you have dreams or need to wake up to pee at night.
 🧴 Skin – Check for any discolored spots or changes in texture.
 🩸 Veins – Pay attention to veins sticking out or appearing green, red, or dark in color.
 🍽️ Food – Track which foods make you feel uncomfortable or cause reactions.
 🧠 Mental State – Be aware of how you feel most of the time: happy, anxious, nervous, angry, irritated, sad, frightened, depressed, or joyful.
 🌦️ Weather Influence – Note what weather changes cause pain, flu symptoms, or other effects on you.
 🏃 Physical Activity – Describe any exercise you do and your daily activity levels.

Thank you for preparing these photos and details!

Providing clear images and detailed observations will help your consultant assess your health more accurately and create a personalized care plan.