BAD BREATH
Bad breath
is a major turn off and can also be one of the biggest dreads for some people.
This embarrassing problem is caused by bacteria which dwell on your tongue and
in other parts of your mouth. Read on to find more about some natural ways
which can help you keep your breath fresh at all times.
1. Chew Mint Leaves
Mint leaves are one of the best
natural remedies to combat bad breath. Mint refreshes your mouth and gives off
a pleasing smell. Chlorophyll present in leaves also absorbs odours and leaves
you with a refreshing breath.
2. Gargle with Salt Water
Rinsing and gargling with salt water can clear bacteria as well as
food particles and debris on which the bacteria feed on. Put one teaspoon of
salt in lukewarm water and swirl the mixture until the salt dissolves
completely. Gargling with this mixture will also help you keep a healthy mouth.
3. Brush with Baking Soda
Baking soda contains hydrogen peroxide which neutralized the acid
present in your mouth. Acids make for a favourable environment for bacteria
growth in your mouth. Simply wet you toothbrush and sprinkle some baking soda
over it to brush your teeth.
4. Eat Apples
Apples are
often called as nature’s toothbrush as they are known to eliminate many kinds
of bacteria in your mouth that can cause bad breath. Be sure to chew well on
your apples while eating them.
5. Binge on Yogurt
Yogurt can help you
to get rid of bread breath permanently. Consume yogurt regularly up to a period
of six weeks to effectively combat bad breath.
6. Go Vitamin-C
Vitamin-C rich foods can help you to combat bacteria build up in
your mouth as well as other diseases like gingivitis. Lemons, oranges and
carrots are some of the foods that are high in Vitamin C.
7. Drink More Water
Bacteria thrive better if your mouth is dry. Staying hydrated will
help your body to regulate all biochemical process and get rid of waste and
other toxins. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to get rid of bad breath.
8. Chew on Neem
Neem has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. If you
can endure its bad taste, you can permanently eliminate all signs of bad breath
by chewing on neem leaves.
9. Chew on Cardamom
If neem leaves are too bitter for you, then you can also chew on
cardamom which is quite pleasing to chew. Cardamom also helps in eliminating
bad breath from your mouth.
There are numerous remedies for bad breath but not each one of
them suits everybody. It is best to try out each to find the one which suits
you the best.
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