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Q: Are there any natural cures for bad breath? A: Usually halitosis is a result of poor dental hygiene but if you've seen your dentist and there is no evidence of gum disease or tooth decay, you have to look deeper. Respiratory troubles such as bronchitis, sinusitis or post-nasal drip can lead to bad breath, as the infectious material is so close to the mouth. Another possibility is that the digestion is under par. If you've taken antibiotics lately, it is likely that you will need to replace the good bacteria by eating live yoghurt or taking acidophilus for about a month. Other causes include dieting, fasting or eating a high protein diet, which stimulates the body to break down stored fat and protein. These metabolic wastes can have a disagreeable odour when exhaled from the lungs. Be sure that you are drinking enough water throughout the day as dehydration reduces the amount of saliva in the mouth, which is needed to cleanse away bacteria. Obviously smoking and high alcohol consumption are going to cause bad breath, as will some foods that leave oils in the mouth for up to twenty-four hours and continue to smell no matter how much you brush or gargle. These include garlic, pepperoni, pastrami, onions, oily fish, and smelly cheese. Homeopathic remedies can help, but as the root cause of bad breath can vary so much, I wouldn't be able to list one or two, as it depends on the individual and what is going on in the body. Try some nutritional changes and see if that solves it. First a dental check up. Then go on a cleansing diet of raw fruits and vegetables for five days. After this, make sure at least half the food you eat is raw and fresh. Cleanse the colon with psyllium husks, which is a fibre, and aloe vera juice, about ½ teacup morning and night. Take a chlorophyll supplement made from alfalfa, wheatgrass or barley juice, as these deodorise the body. You can get the tablets or try the powder, which you can add to fruit juice. If the halitosis persists, I suggest you see a professional for further evaluation to see what else may be causing the problem. © Adrianna Holman Registered Homeopath (RSHom) |
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