Bad breath (halitosis) is a disorder characterized by the smell of compatible unpleasant breath.
Several conditions, such as the postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, uncontrolled diabetes, infections of respiratory tract, liver, or kidney disease, and digestive problems such as acid reflux can cause bad breath. In the majority of people with bad breath, however, the problem is the mouth and is often caused by the poor dental hygiene, periodontal disease or dry mouth.
What causes the real smell? Particles of food and mouth dead cells collect bacteria which thrive in environments lacking oxygen, such as the back of the language and the deep pockets of gum. These bacteria produce volatile causing the smell of sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide.
Brushing teeth at least twice a day and flossing daily can help to eliminate the bacteria that cause odours. Before you attempt any natural remedies for bad breath, it is important to visit your dentist of avoir your teeth examined and cleaned. If a cause is not identified, see your doctor for further investigation. Here are some home remedies to consider.
Drink tea. Preliminary research suggests that compounds in green and black tea called polyphenols may stop the growth of the bacteria responsible for bad breath. Polyphenols may also prevent bacteria existing produce foul-smelling compounds such as hydrogen sulfide. Green and black tea are polyphenols. Get advice on how to prepare green tea.
Try a mouthwash containing ions of zinc. Zinc seems to directly counteract the smelly sulfur compounds and improve the breath. It is found in several health food store mouthwash and some brands of pharmacy.
Use a scraper tongue, which helps to eliminate dead cells, food particles and bacteria from the language. A scaper tongue is a special instrument plastic found in pharmacies and stores of natural foods, that costs several dollars. In Ayurveda, a thick layer on the language is called "ama" and appears to be caused by incorrect or incomplete digestion. Language of cleaning with a scaper is recommended as a daily plan to remove the WADA. The key is to gently and rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards. If you do not find a tongue scraper, use a toothbrush to clean your mother tongue.
Drink plenty of fluids. Drinking water and other fluids will help keep your mouth moist. Another reason fluid drink could help: in traditional Chinese medicine, bad breath is often the result of excess heat in the stomach. Water, soup and watery fruit and vegetables, such as cucumber, is thought to help rebalance the body.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, bitter foods, such as the Belgian endives and many dark green leafy vegetables are also believed to assist in the heat of the stomach. Certain foods, such as coffee, alcohol, sugar, milk and fried or spicy foods seem to worsen the problem.
Snack crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, celery, carrots and jicama. Crunchy foods can help remove food, bacteria and plaque of teeth.
Try a mouthwash containing essential oils. Preliminary studies suggest that essential oils are vegetable oils, can help reduce bad breath. A study compared with an essential oil mouthwash containing tea tree oil, peppermint oil and oil of lemon to a standard mouthwash and concluded that the level of volatile sulfur compounds was significantly less after the essential from the mouthwash oil mouthwash conventional. It is preferable to use a commercially prepared product (check the health food store) instead of buying essential oils and make your own mouthwash. If in doubt, consult your dentist.
Use herbs to freshen your breath. Chewing a small strand of fresh rosemary, parsley, green Mint, or tarragon for up to a minute.
Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol. Alcohol can dry out the mouth, which contributes to bad breath.
Get help to manage stress. Many people have bad breath which does not have a clearly identifiable cause. A small preliminary study found that among young men in good health with good oral hygiene and health General, stress increases the production of volatile sulfur compounds in the mouth. To learn specific relaxation techniques, go to my section on mind/body techniques. In addition, learn about natural remedies for anxiety.
Sources:
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Hur MH, Park J, W Maddock-Jennings, Kim DO, Lee MS. reduction of odours of mouth and volatile sulphur in patients in intensive care with a mouthwash essential oil. Phytother res. (2007) 21.7: 641-643.
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