Best Ways to Freshen Your Breath Naturally

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Bad breath is a problem that affects an estimated 14-25% of the population. It can be embarrassing, of course, but more importantly, it can also be a sign of an underlying health problem or something amiss in the body. However, once you have eliminated these more serious problems but are still struggling to achieve fresh breath, there are some natural options for you to consider.

Mouthwash is a common proposed solution to this problem, but commercial mouthwashes contain high amounts of alcohol and other ingredients that some people worry will actually damage or cause cancer in the delicate lining of the mouth. There are much better methods to achieve fresh breath, however, and many of them are listed below.

Parsley

Most people think of parsley as strictly a garnish for food, but in and of itself, it has powerful medicinal benefits, including high amounts of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll acts as a sort of neutralizer for bad breath and deodorizes naturally as well. You can chew a sprig of parsley to take advantage of its benefits or you can boil parsley and cloves together, strain, and use the water as a daily rinse.

Lemon

Lemon is highly valued as a household cleanse and deodorizer – but it can also have a similar effect on your breath! To reap its benefits, simply suck on a slice of lemon or squeeze the juice of a lemon into a glass and either drink or gargle with it. If straight lemon juice is just too strong for you, it is okay to dilute a little with water!

Water

Simply staying hydrated and drinking at least 8 8-ounce glasses of water daily is one of the easiest and best ways to reduce bad breath. That is because a mouth that is dry is a breeding ground for bacteria, and it is the sulfur-containing compounds from the bacteria that can cause bad breath in the first place. Also, good hydration helps improve your overall health, so you will reap many additional benefits from this as well.

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint has long been valued for its ability to freshen the breath, and its oil is very effective at this indeed. You can either use peppermint oil capsules for this purpose or you can use a natural mouthwash with peppermint essential oil added. Either way, you will find an immediate improvement in the problem. If you do use peppermint capsules, you may also see an improvement in your digestion, as peppermint is an excellent tonic for the stomach.

So, if bad breath is a problem and you are looking for natural solutions to it, consider trying one or more of the remedies suggested above. You fill find that your breath freshens naturally, without having to resort to harsh mouthwashes to accomplish this goal.

Sources: ecosalon.com , remediesandherbs.com, cosmopolitan.com

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