Natural Remedies for Bad Breath

Natural Remedies for Bad Breath

Bad breath, although very common, can be quite embarrassing, and very few people will actually come to you and say that you have bad breath. It has many reasons - Alcohol, dryness of the mouth, bad digestion and many more. So how do we make sure we don't have bad breath? If you suffer from chronic bad breath, then mouthwash may not be enough, especially if you only take it in the morning. However, there are plenty of natural remedies that can keep your breath fresh for a long time, and also help to solve the problem that caused it in the first place.

So here are some easy, natural solutions anyone can use, and we're sure that of all the items on this list, you'll find something that works for you.

Mint - Chew fresh mint leaves during the day to neutralize bad breath for the long term. It also works with basil, rosemary and parsley. Parsley - Parsley in particular has high level of chlorophyll, so a great solution is to chew a few parsley stems dipped in vinegar for an immediate relief. If you swallow the leaves after chewing, they will get digested and will continue to freshen your breath for quite some time. The reason is that these leaves reduce the amount of gas created in the bowls by promoting better digestion. Drinking Soda - A solution that will help reduce the amount of acidity in the mouth. Make sure to brush your teeth with drinking soda every couple of days. It won't only bring some shine to your teeth, but will also neutralize those bad odors. You can put some drinking soda on a wet toothbrush or dip the toothbrush (with the toothpaste) in the powder. Cheese - Eat a small amount of low fat cheese. Gargling Salt - Mix a spoon of salt in a glass of water and gargle for 30 seconds without swallowing. Aromatic Spices - Chew cardamom, cloves or sage to neutralize that bad breath. Our recommendation is to choose the aromatic spices that give taste and release aromatic oils. An infusion of cloves - Prepare a home-made mouthwash by mixing 3 buds of cloves, or a 1/4 spoon of ground cloves, with 2 cups of hot water, and let it soak for 20 minutes, while occasionally stirring. Filter, cool and use as mouth wash to gargle twice a day. Fresh vegetables - Chew vegetables such as carrots, celery and lettuce, to keep a clean mouth and fresh breath. Apples - Eat an apple on a daily basis to neutralize bad odors. Best time to do so - in the morning. Apple Vinegar - Consume a table spoon of apple vinegar before each meal. Hazelnuts - Chew hazelnuts very slowly until they absorb all the bad odor in your mouth. Lemon - Suck on a slice of lemon with salt on it to get rid of onion and garlic smells. Tea tree oil - The tea tree oil contains a powerful disinfectant mixture. Try to use a toothpaste that contains the oil, or drip a few drops on if on your toothbrush. Coal - Consume a (5 gram) cube of coal on a daily basis. The coal cleans the stomach and bowls, absorbs toxins and purifies, which will help you resolve those bad odors that are born of digestive problems. Cinnamon - Suck on a little piece of cinnamon peel during the day to alleviate bad breath. Hydrogen Peroxide - Dilute with 50% water and drip 5-10 drops in each nostril. Blow strong until the sinuses open. This will resolve bad odor that originates in blocked sinuses. Citrus Fruit - Bad breath is often the result of simple dryness of the mouth. If this is the case, just eat some citrus fruit which have a lot of lemon acid, such as: Oranges, lemons or grapefruits. These can significantly improve your breath. The acid in these fruits encourages the production of saliva which helps get rid of some of the odor-causing bacteria.