(NaturalNews) Ever had bad breath? You're in good company: The American
Dental Association says at least one-quarter of the population suffers
from bad breath on a regular basis, but just about everyone has had it
at least a few times -- after all, who hasn't experienced the stale,
stinky "morning breath" that often occurs after a night's sleep? But
while toothpaste and mouthwash companies would have you think that the
only cure for bad breath lies in dousing your mouth with harsh
chemicals, there are actually many natural remedies for this
all-too-common problem. Here are six strategies to end bad breath once
and for all:
The power of water
Your mouth has
powerful freshening powers of its own, thanks to the bacteria-fighting
properties of saliva. But when we don't drink enough fluids, our mouths
can get dry, providing an ideal environment for harmful bacteria to grow
and thrive. Low levels of saliva also allow food particles to become
trapped between teeth and under the gums where they provide a ready food
source for these tiny organisms. As food particles are broken down,
harmful bacteria release gases that are the primary cause of bad breath.
To combat these problems, simply drink more water throughout the day to
help your mouth stay moist and in bacteria-fighting mode.
Pamper the good bacteria
In
addition to those "bad" bacteria that cause bad breath, your mouth also
contains helpful bacteria that aid in digestion and combat the harmful
bacteria as well as germs and other pathogens. Scientists have found
that pampering the "good" bacteria enables them to flourish so they can
fight off the bacteria that are the underlying cause of
bad breath.
(2) The best way to do that: Consume more probiotic-rich foods like
yogurt with live cultures, kombucha tea and fermented sauerkraut or
kimchee.
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