Lecture Notes: Tongue and Eyes Exercise and Its Benefits

Introduction to Tongue Mojo Course

• Focus: Using tongue exercises to alleviate chronic pain and autoimmune diseases.
• Common misconception: Tongue is often overlooked in pain management.
• Approach: Treat where it hurts and explore other possible causes.

Exercise Explanation

• Video demonstration: Moving tongue and eyes in various directions.
• Initial reactions: Exercises may seem silly but are effective.
• Benefits: Immediate relief and improvement in symptoms for some participants.

Scientific Background

• Anatomy and Neurology:

  • Cranial Nerves:
    • 12 pairs (24 total), important for survival mechanisms.
    • Key Nerves:
      • Oculomotor (III), Trochlear (IV), Abducens (VI): Eye movement.
      • Vagus (X): Inflammation control and stress response.
      • Hypoglossal (XII): Tongue movement.
  • Proximity to brain increases importance.

• Pain Perception:

  • Pain is an output signal from the brain, not an input from tissues.
  • Sensory Homunculus: Represents body parts on the brain; size indicates sensitivity.
  • Key areas: Hands, feet, mouth, lips, and tongue are highly sensitive.

Exercises and Their Impact

• Eye Movements:

  • Engage eye muscles and suboccipital muscles in the head.
  • Fire up vestibular system and cerebellum for balance and coordination.

• Exercise Protocol:

  • Start slow, increase gradually.
  • Perform in different positions (standing, seated, lying down).
  • Avoid holding breath and ensure no pain during exercises.

Important Precautions

• Exercises can be powerful, start with low repetitions.
• Pay attention to body's response (e.g., dizziness, pain).
• Breathing is essential during exercises.

Practical Application

• Instructions for tongue and eye coordination:
  • Tongue waggle with eye movements (e.g., tongue right, eyes right).
  • Reversing directions (e.g., tongue right, eyes left).
  • Emphasizes stabilization and brain activation.

Conclusion

• Benefits: Potential for improved joint movement and reduced tension.
• Exercises engage neurological pathways influencing brain and body coordination.
• Encouragement to explore further videos and learn more about related topics.