• 12
    Dec
    2009
  • Bad Breath, Halitosis And Home Remedies
    posted by Kris Nickerson

When the Webmaster of www.breathbadgone.com asked me to write an article on halitosis (bad breath) I was thrilled. Strange, you say, that I should be enthused about the subject of halitosis (bad breath)? As an RN for over 25 years I have smelled many, many kinds of breath/ halitosis, and found that breath is a wonderful diagnostic tool. It can tell me how sick the patient is, and sometimes even what they have. I once worked with a wonderful doctor in the emergency room, who asked me what I smelled in the breath of a particular patient. We both felt we smelled a candida/yeast infection, and sure enough, that’s just what it turned out to be! Bad breath/ halitosis is always a sign that something else is going on, and I’d like to share with you a few interesting cases and general principles in this regard.

I have a friend who is a sensitive person. We were sitting at a table and I asked him how his day was. He said OK, but his breath was bad and his stomach seemed upset. After I asked a few more questions he finally let on he that he’d had an argument with his employer. As he was telling his story he drank the big glass of water I had given him. And as soon as he’d unburdened his feelings and the water was gone… so was his bad breath/ halitosis. The moral of this story… dehydration and emotional issues can both affect our breath.

Many patients who come to the emergency room have bad breath. Simply giving them fluids (water or salt water intravenously) not only helps their primary condition, but the bad breath as well. You don’t have to be in the Sahara desert to get dehydrated. Everyone needs to drink abundant water each day.

Small babies do not have bad breath/ halitosis when they are healthy. Bad breath (halitosis) is a sign that something is wrong and needs attention. Healthy toddlers don’t have bad breath either, so when babies, toddlers or growing children develop bad breath, the following factors usually play a role: dehydration, stress, wrong foods, bad digestion and poor dental health.

Indeed, these are the same top causes of bad breath in adults, followed by digestive problems and infections, for which one should seek medical help. A great remedy for infections of all kinds, whether viral/ bacterial/ parasite and candida, or yeast, is Oil of Oregano. Oil of Oregano is an all-natural remedy that is as strong as pharmaceutical antibiotics, but with no side effects. It is also a great first aid remedy to have on hand.

I could go on and on about the distinct varieties of bad breath smells among those who drink alcohol, who smoke, who have diabetes, internal bleeding, liver diseases, or cancer. But I will spare you the unsavory details. The point is to focus on clean breath, and to heal the underlying causes of bad breath, which will give you better health and more enjoyment of your life. By welcoming bad breath/ halitosis as an opportunity to take preventive measures, you will be doing yourself a world of good.

May your breath be sweet!

Pieternel van Giersbergen

© 2005 Pieternel van Giersbergen. www.pieternel.com

Pieternel Van Giersbergen
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/bad-breath-halitosis-and-home-remedies-15437.html

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6 Responses to “Bad Breath, Halitosis And Home Remedies”

India 2007 Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:17 pm

Any solution (home remedy or allopathic) for Halitosis (bad breath)?

heyteach Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:19 pm

You actually should consult your dentist because many times halitosis is the result of a medical problem.

However, there are things you can try. One is "tongue cleaning"–there are a variety of devices that are meant to "scrape" the tongue which tends to be a common source of bad breath.

Rinses, such as Crest/Listerine/etc. can also help.

Parsley is reputed to help freshen the breath and it’s good for you as well. "Two cups of water should be boiled and several sprigs of parsley, coarsely chopped, should be steeped in this water along with two or three whole cloves or a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves. This mixture should be stirred occasionally while cooling. It should then be strained and used as a mouthwash or gargle several times a day."
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Halitosis.html

Smokers tend to have halitosis. Short-lived halitosis from some really pungent foods also occurs–so you could hold the onions at lunch :)

Other options:

"Among the several home remedies for halitosis, the use of fenugreek has proved most effective. A tea made from the seeds of this vegetable should be taken regularly for correcting the condition. This tea is prepared by putting one teaspoon of seeds in half a litre of cold water and allowing it to simmer for fifteen minutes over a low flame. It should then be strained and used as tea.

Another effective remedy for bad breath is avocado, which is far superior to any mouth lotion or remedies for this condition. It effectively removes intestinal putrefaction or decomposition which is one of the most important causes of bad breath.

Unripe guava is useful in halitosis. It is rich in tannic, malic, oxalic, and phosphoric acids as well as calcium, oxalate, and manganese. Chewing it is an excellent tonic for the teeth and gums. It helps cure bleeding from gums and stops bad breath. Chewing tender leaves of guava tree also stops bleeding from gums and bad breath.

All fruit and vegetable juices are beneficial in the treatment of halitosis and should be taken liberally by those suffering from this disorder. Juices from green vegetables are especially valuable."

http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Halitosis.html

They do have a diet plan as well at that site.

Seriously though, it is a good idea to get a physician or dentist’s opinion as sometimes it is more than just any of the things noted above.
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Sheeeeee Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

Halitosis, what is the cause? 70% is due to infected gums becuse of bad oral hygien, improper brushing & flossing tecnique. If you are having infected gums get it cleaned & your bad breath will levae you. Bad breath can be due to troath infection & lung abcess or cancer.
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healthwise357 Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

people may have bad breath out of different reasons. bad breath cause maybe from a dirty mouth, lack of oral care, gum disease, cavities, dry mouth, medications, smoking, eating garlicky meal or health diseases like stomach related diseases.

depending on the cause of it bad breath care and treatments may be sought properly. the best move that you should do is to be able to know the exact cause of your horrible breath. you can ask the help of your dentist.

keeping an eye to proper oral hygiene and practicing oral habits properly can be very helpful in eliminating bad bacteria in the mouth which causes bad breath. water is of great importance in keeping the mouth hydrated, salivated for it keeps bad bacteria in control.

you can also avoid meals that can cause bad breath. the use of an all natural oral care treatments can be helpful in washing away bad bacteria in the mouth. and if all commonsense measures does no good, it is better that you seek the help of a doctor, for you might have stomach related illness that causes a foul breath.

for more tips about getting rid of bad breath visit http://www.oramd.com
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HealthGuard Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

While it can be treated in several forms, BAD BREATH had been considered a serious social problem for many people regardless of age and status in life. To combat bad breath you must first know what causes bad breath. It starts up from bad cavity. Brushing the teeth to remove plaque and tartar helps, as does treating canker sores that may appear on the gums and taking other steps to maintain good oral hygiene. Unless bad breath is kept under control by tooth brushing and flossing and where necessary, the use of antibacterial products at http://www.oramd.com/bad-breath.htm the condition will recur.
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tomorjerry Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Put a few drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush top it with toothpaste, and then brush your teeth. Tea tree oil can also cure gum disease, which is possibly the cause of your bad breath. More useful remedies at
http://useinfo5.blogspot.com/
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