Bad breath (halitosis) is an incredibly annoying problem that affects at least 25% of us at one point or another. I have come across many people who have had breath that knocked me back on my heels and I'm sure you have, too.
Many people only have bad breath at certain times. It commonly occurs when we wake up or eat certain foods like garlic or anchovies. Other people have chronic bad breath and for them it can cause major problems with relationships and at work.
Many things are responsible for causing bad breath. Liver problems, dry mouth (from drinking, stress or smoking), tooth or gum problems, constipation, diet (garlic, onions or anchovies), too much bacteria in the mouth or digestive system, candidiasis and side effects from medication can all cause halitosis. If you can, try to stop the problem at it's source and knock some of these things out of your life. Obviously, some of them might be out of your control. Do what you can for your sake and for the sake of others!
If you are noticing that sucking on certs or using mouthwash is no longer working to contain your breath then you might consider looking toward natural alternatives. Silica and sweet fennel have been proven to work wonders with halitosis. They attack the problem at it's source and leave the breath smelling fresh and no longer offensive.
There are several other things you can do that will help to fight off halitosis. Make sure that you brush your teeth after every meal and before bed. This is probably the most important thing that you can do to improve your breath. Make sure that you go to the dentist and have your teeth cleaned on a regular basis. Tooth decay and gum disease are the leading cause of bad breath. Take care in choosing which mouthwash you use. A natural mouthwash that has peppermint or fennel in it works much better than many of the others.
Smoking is something you should try to stop not only because it worsens the breath but because it is bad for you in many other ways. Try to eat more often because this helps your body to create more saliva. I'm not talking about eating whole meals but instead keep some celery sticks handy to munch on. They are especially good at keeping the breath fresh. If you are suffering from bacteria overproduction or fungal problems then make sure that you take care of these with your doctor. Drinking water frequently is also beneficial in putting an end to halitosis. Try and drink at least eight glasses a day.
Author Resource:-
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist & natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural home remedies & healing techniques for common health, emotional ailments & conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/
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