How do I fight bad breath naturally? (Male Grooming Query)

Try these natural remedies to get rid of bad breath.

By: Adil Dolani | | Updated: July 16, 2014 12:28 pm

I am a 25-year-old IT professional working late night shifts. Since a few days, I have been experiencing bad breath and this causes me a lot of embarrassment. Please suggest some natural remedies to fight this. Also Read - Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO

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Water: Just swish and swirl some water in the mouth like gargling (but softly, not loudly) and drink it up or rinse it out. Hydration is one of the solutions as when you get dehydrated, the saliva generated in the mouth automatically decreases. Saliva tends to clean the mouth by diluting the bacteria. Bacteria and their by-products are responsible for that offensive bad breath.

Vitamin C-rich food items: Oranges, sweet lime, lemons, kiwis and all citrus fruits rich in the vitamin help in keeping the breath fresh. Vitamin C is known to fight bacteria.

Apples: When we crunch an apple, salivary secretion gets stimulated. This literally bathes the mouth and rinses out the odour generating bacteria in the mouth thereby making the breath fresh.

Mint: Most products available in the market claiming to freshen your breath use this ingredient. Mint leaves or pudina, when eaten raw have a strong and cooling effect that freshens your breath.

Besides these, you must check on your diet, smoking habit, and drinking limit. If these are in control, your bad breath will surely disappear.

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Published : July 1, 2014 11:27 am | Updated:July 16, 2014 12:28 pm

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