March 3, 2017.
Bad breath can be extremely disabling. Some people may brush their teeth regularly, do nothing or do anything, the foul odor is lingering. In question: alcoholism, smoking, cavities or dental prostheses. So what to do? Here are 5 tips to effectively fight halitosis.
1. Drink lemon juice
Bad breath is mostly, due to the presence of bacteria in the mouth. Therefore, drinking lemon juice can be very effective. Its antiseptic properties will allow you to find fresh breath at any time of the day. This 100% natural solution has the double advantage of being effective and pleasant. Mixed in a glass of water, cistron juice can be an everyday drink.
For even more efficiency, you can bite directly into a lemon. But beware, it is extremely acidic.
2. Prepare a baking soda solution
As you should already know, baking soda is a must have product in a home. It can whiten teeth, relieve heartburn but also effectively fight bad breath. For that, mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass and gargle. You can repeat the operation as many times as necessary.
It is because it is a powerful antibacterial that baking soda helps suppress bad breath. If you want to stop smelling tobacco, this method will not be of great benefit.
3. Chew parsley
Parsley can be used in a number of ways to combat bad breath. You can chew the leaves after a meal. Because it is rich in chlorophyll, parsley will capture odors and destroy them. Chlorophyll indeed reduces the production of gases and toxins of digestive origin.
If you like the taste of parsley, you can use it as an accompaniment to your meats, salads, or vegetables. In addition to giving you good breath, parsley is excellent for your health. Last option: infuse fresh parsley in a cup of hot water, let cool, then gargle with the preparation.
4. Use vegetable charcoal
Vegetable charcoal is a food supplement used against stomach aches. Its virtue is to absorb toxins and bacteria. It is therefore recommended to fight against bad breath. But how to use it? Mix a teaspoon of charcoal in a glass of water and drink the preparation after each meal. You can also find charcoal in capsule form, but gargling with the charcoal is more effective than swallowing it whole.
Before using charcoal, however, it is advisable to take advice from your pharmacist who will know, with you, whether this product is recommended for your state of health. People with constipation, for example, should avoid taking it.
5. Turn to essential oils
Finally, if none of these methods works for you, you can turn to essential oils. Again, you will be spoiled for choice: put one to two drops of essential oils of peppermint, lemon, tea tree or lavender on the tongue before brushing your teeth or on the toothbrush and you will be sure to have fresh breath after each wash. Before a date, this trick is guaranteed to be zero risk.
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