bad breath

BAD BREATH CURE

            Having bad breath is embarrassing and often put a frontier on your social life or a job prospect. In this piece, I will take you through bad breath basics: what causes bad breath and how to get rid of bad breath once and for all.

WHAT IS BAD BREATH?

            Bad breath (halitosis) is a biological reaction characterized by the release of volatile sulfur into the atmosphere. It is an offensive small in the breath of the affected individual; it is mainly caused by bacteria activities in the mouth. Bad breath may also contain hydrogen sulfide and methyl marcaptan. However, there are food products such as garlic, onions, cheeses and dairy, are common causes of bad breath. When you eat smelly foods, the digestive process releases strong gases that smell unpleasant; that produces bad breath when the mouth is not wash properly after meal. There is bacterial multiplication on the food that sticks to our gum and in between teeth, their activities releases sulfur component that are offensive from the mouth.

CAUSES OF BAD BREATH

            It is mainly cause by breaking down of protein in the mouth by microorganism- bacteria-in the mouth. Other food products out side the aforementioned are smoking and eating tobacco, some orange juice and most alcohol beverages. Some other factors responsible for bad breath are.

*          DRY MOUTH SYNDROME (xerostomia) -- A decrease in saliva production, known as dry            mouth syndrome, can be caused by conditions such as anemia or diabetes. Taking over-the-    counter medications and smoking cigarettes can also cause dry mouth; in turn, dry mouth can        cause bad breath.

*          DENTAL ABSCESS When a cavity is left untreated, a dental abscess can form around it. This            pocket of pus contains bacteria that causes bad breath

*          CAVITIES  dental cavity is the result of tooth decay, which is an oral disease. When your        teeth have decayed, it's not uncommon for the decay to produce an odor - bad breath.

*          INTESTINAL WORM

*          THROAT INFECTION

*          TONGUE -- The tongue harbors many bacteria that are some of the major causes of bad breath

THINGS TO NOT ABOUT BAD BREATH

1          Almost half of Nigerians have bad breath at some point in time in a day and while you might       get used to the odor, others may not

2          Food trapped in teeth creates the perfect environment for bacteria growth. In fact, food odors   can be absorbed into the blood and released through the lungs, and diets rich in proteins are         more likely to produce bad breath because more fatty acids are released through the lungs.

3          Carbohydrate rich foods do not cause bad breath directly; they have a naturally low pH, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It can cause dryness of the mouth, which may lead to bad    breath.

4          Some medications can cause bad breath by reducing salivary flow, resulting in increased            bacterial growth. The most common culprits are cold and allergy medications, though some          prescription drugs can also be at fault.

5          Even exercise can sometimes cause bad breath. Breathing heavily can cause dry mouth, which   may lead to bad breath.

HOW TO CURE BAD BREATH

             The first thing to be aware of is that many of the so-called bad breath remedies like breath mints, gums or strips, offer only temporary help. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily and using mouthwash at bedtime is your ticket to a life free of bad breath. Proper oral hygiene habits can't be overstressed.

            If you've been searching for a solution on how to get rid of bad breath, now you know that the formula is simple: practice good oral hygiene and go for regular dental visits. A dentist can also offer more expert advice and tips to suit your lifestyle.

HOME REMEDIES

1          taking gargle with baking soda dissolved in warm water used to clean the tongue will keep         your breath fresh.

2          taking hot cup of unsweetened tea will help

3          squeeze a lemon in a glass of water and gargle will help

4          eat parsley

5          rinse juice of half lemon with glass of water after every meal will help

6          drinking pineapple juice will soon vanish foul smell

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cure for body odour

BODY ODOR CURE

            Body odor is an offensive small from the body of an affected individual; it is mainly caused by bacteria activities and hyperhidrosis and can affect all age groups. The use of deodorant cannot help or cure body odor because it contains heavy meter like aluminum and toxic substance which the sweat glands tries to eliminate.

CAUSES SOCIAL ISOLATION

            It is a problem that affects your relationship with your neighbors and friends. You can easily get humiliated when they cover their nose or scratch it when they come near you. The odor might often blind them from seeing the good you can offer, thus, making them to stay afar from you and you on the other part might find solace in the hand of those who can stand your stinky smell. Body odor can isolate you socially! Never mind in this piece, I will be introducing you to home remedies that works, it is different from the conventional chemical deodorant that you know.

CAUSES OF BODY ODOR

1          Most body odor is cause by what will eat; eating foods or food supplement that are       volatile-Onions, garlic-can cause bad body odor

2          Constipation

3          uses of drugs

4          over secretion of hormones

5          prolong chronic diseases

HOME REMEDIES

            One of the mostly used home remedies is Sodium Bicarbonate, known as baking powder. It can be apply directly to your armpits or mixed with apple cider vinegar or corn starch. However, this remedy will only reduce the odor for a period of time. Below are some selected comments from the users of sodium bicarbonate organized by earth clinic.

Tupelo, MS, USA writes: "I developed a rash from commercial deodorants and tried some commercial sticks without the aluminum...no rash but had bad BO. So now I have concocted a recipe that works for me 1/3 baking soda, 1/3 corn starch, 1/3 baby powder, then make into a thick paste using citrus antiseptic mouthwash and a little lotion. Works great for me!"

Jackie from Chicago, IL writes: "OK guys, you have to try the baking soda remedy! It's awesome!! I have been wetting and then patting some baking soda under my arms after a shower and then going to the office. No b.o. all day -- amazing! One thing I suggest -- if you do wet the baking soda down before application, just make sure it dries before you put on a shirt. I didn't wait one day, put on a tee-shirt and hit the town. Later I looked in the mirror and discovered HUGE whitish stain rings around my pits. It looked terrible! I had a good laugh and then got mortified that I'd been out all day with pit rings

Jane from Los Angeles, California writes: "baking soda, wonderful cure for body odor!!! i had been suffering for years with stinky pits. Just dust some baking soda under your arms a couple of times a day, and like magic, the smell completely disappears!!! It helps to know that i also have an allergy to the aluminum in reg. deodorants. However, it didn't stop me from trying everything on the market to try to stop the smell! It’s a wonderful cure!!!

OTHER REMEDIES ARE

Taking 0.5g of wheat grass daily before anything with a glass of water will help to reduced body odor the chlorophyll in it takes care of that

            If Baking Soda is used after shaving your armpits is sensitive or irritated. VIRGIN COCONUT OIL-VCO- after shaving for a few days until micro wounds heals. VCO's effect is not as long lasting as Baking Soda - so on a very hot day a few applications might be needed. However, VCO expedites the healing then one can return to the Baking Soda. Hope this helps! However, anything that reduces the PH of the skin also helps to reduce body odor simply because the bacterial cannot act effectively on a reduced PH environment. Apple cider vinegar can help to reduce PH of your body. Always remember to take your bath often when you are sweating

            Blend tomato juice whit fresh sage leaves and apply mix with white vinegar on the affected area will keep you fresh the whole day