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2. Parsley
Parsley contains chlorophyll that can help control bad breath.
What to do: Dip a handful of fresh parsley leaves in vinegar and chew them thoroughly for a minute or two.
You can also put parsley leaves through a juicer and sip the juice anytime you need to refresh your breath. The parsley will also aid digestion by reducing the production of intestinal gas.
3. Yoghurt
Yoghurt decreases the bacteria that produce bad/foul breath. In a human study, the results indicated that yoghurt might reduce harmful bacteria and oral malodour (unpleasant smell).4 Therefore, you may eat yoghurt to fight bad breath.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar makes a wonderful remedy for bad breath because of its acidic properties.
What to do: Stir one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink it before eating your meals. The vinegar will help in digestion as well as cure bad breath.
You can also drink one tablespoon of diluted apple cider vinegar after each meal.
You can also gargle often with apple cider vinegar mixed in a cup of water.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda is great for preventing /getting rid of bad breath. Brushing your teeth with baking soda also reduce the acidity in your mouth and prevent bacteria from building up on the tongue.
You can also gargle with baking soda dissolved in warm water to kill odor-causing bacteria
Maintaining good oral health is essential for tackling bad breath, regular intake of water is also essential for keeping your breath fresh. After eating make it a habit to swish water around your mouth for a few seconds, this loosen food particles stuck between your teeth and helps clean up your mouth.
Note that if these do not help with the condition,seek proper medical attention as this could be as a result of an underlying health problem.
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