Treating Bad Breath
Melvin Ng
Bad breath is a very common and embarrassing problem. It is one of
those things that somehow do not fall under natural causes. It is also
something that gives an impression of bad personal hygiene. People find
it difficult to control their reaction to the bad breath of another
person.
However there are a few simple steps that can be taken to treat bad
breath effectively.
Scrape the tongue
The biggest reason for bad breath is the presence of bacteria on the
tongue. If your tongue shows a white layer instead of a healthy pink
then you can be sure that there is a bacteria problem. Use a soft
toothbrush or a tongue scraper (you can find toothbrushes with tongue
scrapers on the backside of the bristles). Scrape gently with plenty of
rinsing to get that white layer off and rid yourself of oral bacteria.
Gargling
Once you have scraped off all the bacteria you should gargle using
diluted hydrogen peroxide. Try to gargle for at least forty five
seconds. Hydrogen peroxide creates a lot of foam, do not spit it out.
The foam is essential for killing the bacteria. Note that it is not
advisable to use hydrogen peroxide more than twice a day (and in
diluted form only). To be careful use it every 3 days or twice a week.
Hydrogen peroxide is corrosive and can eat into the enamel of your
teeth.
Eat better
All foods undergo chemical reactions when they are being digested and
they all emit some sort of gas in the process. These gases need to
escape from your body and they can do so using various openings. Pores
in the skin, flatulence, or through exhalation. What this means is that
your mouth will mostly smell of what you eat. To overcome the smell of
strong foods use countering elements like peppermint tea, Moroccan
mint, jasmine, hibiscus, and lemon balm. When using any of these
substances do not add sugar as it encourages the growth of bacteria.
Also include fresh foods like ginger, parsley, cilantro, and scallion
to your regular meals. Make certain that these additives are not cooked
with the food but added separately in their raw state. When you eat
them raw they help to maintain a balance in colon bacteria.
Colon cleansing
The colon is attached to the mouth although it is quite far away. If it
is not properly cleansed then it makes an ideal place for bacteria to
breed and cause bad breath. Bran is one edible substance that can help
cleanse the colon. A clean colon can result in non-smelling gaseous
emissions from all body openings. If necessary try a herbal laxative.
Do not take over the counter drugs for bowel movements without
consulting your doctor. When taken without real need, laxatives can
weaken the colon.
Lastly, make sure you do not have a fungal infection. Even if you don't
think you have such an infection a simple home test can help you make
certain. Spit into and empty glass or dish and leave this to set for a
twenty-four hours. If, at the end of that period, you see a stringy
substance left behind after water evaporation then it means a fungal
infection.
Just take a few precautions and you do not have to put up with bad
breath.
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