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Bad Breath Remedies: Wipe Out Bad Breath The Natural Way
Natural bad breath remedies mostly depend on identifying and treating the cause of the bad breath. Of course you can simply spray your mouth with peppermint at regular intervals through the day but this does not get rid of the problem, it only covers it up.
Bad breath or halitosis has two main causes: a problem in the mouth, or a problem in the digestive system.
Treating Bad Breath In The Mouth
Gum infections, trapped stale food, abscesses and problems with the teeth can all cause bad breath. Do not be ashamed to discuss this with your dentist, who may be able to help you identify the cause and treat the issue.
Brush your teeth and gums frequently and thoroughly. Brush your tongue at the same time. Some toothbrushes have a rough surface for brushing the tongue or you can buy a special implement for this purpose. Be sure to floss your teeth too.
Increasing the proportion of fruit and vegetables in your diet and reducing consumption of meat and dairy products will help to make your mouth an alkaline environment where canker sores and gum infections are less likely to flourish.
Parsley can help to neutralize the mouth and get rid of bad breath. You can either chew parsley leaves or make tea from fresh parsley, allow it to cool and then use it as a mouthwash every few hours.
Fenugreek is another good herbal bad breath remedy. Make tea by steeping the seeds in water, strain and use as a mouthwash or drink to improve the digestion.
Bad Breath Remedies For Digestive Problems
Bad breath is often caused by problems in the digestive system, especially the stomach. If you have a recognized digestive condition such as acid reflux, stomach ulcer or other stomach disease or disorder you should discuss this with your doctor. Your condition (or the treatment for it) may be contributing to your halitosis.
If you are not sick then consider making a few changes to your diet to help your digestion improve. Again it will be helpful to eat more fruit and vegetables. Avoiding certain combinations of foods is also important.
Fruit is very fast digesting and should be eaten alone or at the start of a meal so that it can pass through the system quickly. Do not mix it with fatty foods such as cream or pastry. If fruit is eaten with or after proteins and fats its process through the stomach will be delayed. It may begin to ferment or rot in the stomach, causing a bad smell. So eat plenty of fruit as a first course or a snack but never at the end of a meal.
Meat is difficult to digest and can provoke problems if your digestive system is weak or slow. It takes a long time to pass through the system and may begin to putrefy. Reduce the quantities of meat that you eat and wait at least 4 hours after eating a meat based meal before you eat anything else.
Avocado is believed to have amazing properties for the digestion and is one of the best bad breath remedies, cleaning out and neutralizing any poorly digested food.
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Natural Earache Remedies For You And Your Kids
Natural earache remedies are very popular because they are effective in so many cases. Many people are plagued by ear infections, usually starting in childhood and recurring. Some people grow out of them but others do not.
Are Natural Earache Remedies Effective?
Most infections occur in the outer ear. These infections are easy to access with drops and they usually clear up fast. In these cases, yes, natural and home remedies can be very effective.
However, you should be sure what you are treating before you begin using any natural earache remedies because infections in the middle ear are much harder to treat and can be serious. Middle ear infections are characterized by severe pain which is usually more acute than in an outer ear infection. In some cases, swelling occurs behind the eardrum to the point where the eardrum perforates to allow the pus to escape. This can cause long term deafness. So it is very important to see a doctor before beginning any natural earache treatment, to be sure what type of infection it is.
Inner ear infections can also occur. Often these are not painful at all but the person’s balance is affected.
Cause And Prevention Of Ear Infections
Many ear infections are caused by water or wind chilling the ear. Cover ears on cold, windy days and if kids come home wet, get them warm and dry as fast as possible.
Children and adults who are prone to sinus infections may develop ear infections along with that when they have a cold. Keeping warm and using remedies to prevent sinus blockage can also prevent earache in these cases. Wearing a hat and ear coverings can help (even in the house). A lot of the body’s heat is lost through the head.
Natural Treatments For Earache
The best natural earache remedy that we have found is garlic mixed with olive oil. Take one clove of garlic and mix it in a blender with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Lie (or have the child lie) on one side so that the painful ear is upward. Use 3 drops of the mixture and let it drip all the way into the ear canal. This means staying in position for around a half hour. Then keep the ear warm with an infra red lamp, electric blanket or similar.
Repeat the treatment 3 times a day. The olive oil will clear earwax, helping to clean out the infected area, and the garlic helps with infection.
Swimmer’s Ear
Water can become trapped in the outer ear after swimming or bathing, irritating the skin of the ear canal. Bacteria can then breed in the warm, wet ear and cause an infection.
Swimmer’s Ear can be prevented by treating the ear with drops of white vinegar after every time that you swim (or if your child puts their head under water at bath time). White vinegar can also be used to treat the problem but it is better to start before any pain develops.
If natural earache remedies do not resolve the problem in a couple of days, if the pain becomes worse, if there is fever or if there are signs that the infection has spread to the inner ear, you should see a doctor.
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