Bad Breath
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Natural Cures for Bad Breath and Halitosis

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Baking Soda

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Posted by Dilshod (Tashkent) on 04/02/2006
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For almost two years, I have been self-conscious about my bad breath. I always kept myself at least a meter away from my friends, not to mention about girls. I visited several dentists, but none couldn't tell any concrete solution. Recently, a dentist told me to wash my mouth, especially back of my tongue with a BAKING SODA before going to sleep and to take a pill, called Flunol. I washed my mouth with baking soda, but did not take the pill, as it was expensive. To my great surprise, it was enough to get rid of the bad breath. Within ten days, it is almost gone. I still can't believe it and just before writing this message, I checked it, putting my finger in the back of my tongue. it's gone. I know there are many people with the same problem and i want to say those people not to spend much money on those expensive pills and liquids. Instead, look for a cheap, home remedy. And if you really want to get rid of your bad breath and believe in that, you will do it. If anyone of you know how to get rid of black spots, natural moles on the face, please share it with me. Thanks.

Replied by Tina
(Willingboro, NJ, USA)
11/14/2008

Hi Dilshod, Thanks for the info on baking soda. I will share a secret for moles/skin tags. Use ACV!!! Put it on a cotton ball and leave it on the tag for at least 10 min. Then start to wipe it back and forth and in circles. You will notice it get ligther, smaller and disappear except for a clear sac. I then cut it off with sterilized scissors. It was painless except for a little tingle while rubbing it. Try it! I loved it and highly recommend it for getting fast results and hardly any pain!

Replied by Carol
(Dover, New Hampshire)
10/19/2014

I used a strong hydrogen peroxide to rid a mole on my face. It's bought at health food stores but not all carry it. Just a tiny drop on the mole (it does sting for a min. But then stops stinging) then in a few days it falls off. Apply again if not totally gone. Do not use if mole is closer than 1/2 an inch.


Betaine HCL with Pepsin

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Posted by John (North Carolina) on 12/09/2015
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To all who have a problem with really bad breath. I have searched many years for a cure for the problem. I have tried everything known to man. I finally found something that has been working for me and I am so thankful to God for finally finding something. I believe through research that this problem is definitely caused by our digestive system. Certain foods are not being digested correctly. We are missing an enzyme or digestive acid. Anyway, if you have the same terrible breath problem please go to a vitamin store or online and buy a bottle of Betaine (HCL) plus pepsin. 625 betaine plus 100 pepsin. Research by me says take only one a day in the morning after breakfast. Let me know if it works. If it does then thank the Lord. Good luck and hope it works for you . John D.


Borax

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Posted by Happy (Iowa) on 10/22/2017
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The borax mix treatment:

I had pain in my knees and fingers. I started using this mix and its only been one week and my knees don't ache going up the stairs. I will continue for a while longer. My daughter had a foul breath and the second day after taking the mix she has no bad breath.


Chewing Cardamon or Cloves

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Posted by Sil (Los Angeles) on 02/06/2016
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For those of us who have tried everything under the sun to control Bad Breath but did not help. It is genetic. Here is what I found that helps, for myself at least. The bb is not from below but from above, when nasal drip get stuck or hangs around.

Irrigate with saline water each night before bedtime after your usual oral routine.

For daytime, chew one clove and keep one in your mouth. Unlike mints which dissolves in 5 minutes, it stays in your mouth at least for 4 hours without any sugar and it will stop the odor from being offensive.

Chew one and keep one in your mouth at all times. It is small, harmless and keeps the pleasant order for a long, long time. Easy to carry in pockets and purses too and it does not perish, melt or lose potency.


Chewing Cardamon or Cloves
Posted by TS (Rajah) (Wimbledon, UK) on 02/17/2008
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Chewing cardamon or clove works quite effectively for bad breath.

Replied by Sotonightthatimightsee
(Allentown, PA)
02/18/2009

How many cloves at a time? Thank you!

Replied by TS (Rajah)
(Wimbledon, UK)
03/29/2009
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As many as you can fit in your mouth. Take care not to choke. Then you'd have a much bigger problem than bad breath. Cheers!


Chlorophyll

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Posted by Shamara (Provo, Utah ) on 10/04/2018
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Everyone is mentioning liquid chlorophyll which the one I tried has too much of a strong taste. I take it in capsule form twice a day. There's two brands I've tried- Nullo (amazon) and Natures Way (health food store). At the health food store I just asked for an “internal deodorant”. It took a couple of days to kick in but YAY!!! It works!! Not only for bad breath but all body odor! No more smelly pits at all, bad breath gone, even poop and farts have no odor ((sorry tmi)). As far as the bad breath goes- yes it's not because bad oral hygiene. Love this stuff.

Also, after having a baby many moms are plagued with horrible BO — I seriously smelled like a skunk under my arms just a couple hours after showering:( soooooo relieved I can live a normal life now and not be embarrassed even in front of my husband.


Chlorophyll
Posted by Kd (Tennessee) on 02/13/2017
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I had bad breath for years 20 came across chlorophyll liquid. I gargle with it one tablespoon day and night. The best cure.


Chlorophyll
Posted by Mike (Gadsden, Alabama) on 08/10/2015
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I've had bad breath for 20 years and worked in industry and sales. I've tried gastroenterologist, dentist orthodontist and ENT. Drove 150 miles to dental clinic in Atlanta. All to no avail. Still had bad breath. In my local health food store to buy coconut oil, for oil pulling talked with sales person. She suggested chlorophyll liquid. Three days later no bad breath. I can't believe it. A lot of stress gone. Chlorophyll liquid couple of ounces a day in orange juice.


Chlorophyll
Posted by Gayle (Germantown, Md,usa) on 11/11/2010
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I had my bad breath off and on for almost 24 years now and I tried all kinds of remedies but it comes back every now and then. I surf thru the internet last week and found liquid chlorophyll as one of the remedies of any body odor. So I tried it last night taking 1 tbsp after brushing my teeth and when I woke up ask my son to smell my breath and he was amazed that it doesn't have any smell at all. I hope this is it and I thank God for giving me this product which may be the final solution to my problem. I hope this will help you. Also I started taking primadophilus once a day but I think the one that really help me is the liquid chlorophyll. You just have to be careful because it stains in your clothes. It has a green color.

Replied by Akbor
(Dhaka, Bangladesh)
11/15/2010

Hae Gayle, regards. I am also suffering from chronic bad breath for 20years. Presently taking chlorophyll capsule (from American nutrition), magnesium citrate, and zinc gluconate 50 mg for nearly 20 days. I see 50% reduction in my bb but not curing fully, and it is on and off. Could u tell anything about why liquid chlorophyll works for somebody including u while chlorophyll cap (green powder) does not work fully for others? material is the same? do u think if I shift to liquid chlorophyll, it will work? Have any idea which among these three components working a bit for me? I am taking them daily. Thanks.

Replied by Gayle
(Germantown, U.s.a)
11/26/2010

Hi Akbor, may be the liquid chkorophyll removes the acidity of the mouth especially the tongue because I understand that bacteria thrives in an acidic environment. And I think we should support this with a vegetarian diet ( more greens). I noticed that when I eat dairy food, the bb comes even if I take the chlorophyll.

Replied by Lisa
(No, Fl)
08/03/2011

Hello, sorry so late to this conversation... What a problem this is. I never knew that so many of us are going thru this.' I'm getting ready to try chlorophyll for the first time. hope this works, will keep u updated.

Did this work for anyone (Akbor)?

Lisa

Replied by Zariah
(Seattle, Washington)
08/14/2011

Words cannot express how deeply I am affected by this problem, I can relate to everyone here. Unless you have a truly dedicated Dr. to help you find solutions going to them are a waste of time and money. Bad breath clearly has origins besides poor oral hygiene because I had everything that needed repair fixed, I brush, floss and scrape at least ten times a day. I had whitening treatments, used smartmouth which felt refreshing but, actually left my breath smelling of moth balls. Because of this problem I have no life, the life I had before was hindered and crippled because of this. I hope no one finds humor in exploiting those of us who suffer I want responses from people who honestly want to help.

Replied by Susan
(Dallas, Tx)
08/15/2011

My sister had the same thing and started taking Acidophyllis pills by Nature Made. You can buy these at Target, Walgreens etc... She was totally cured in 2 days and she had the worst bad breath I have ever been around. She takes 1 tablet daily and her breath is totally normal now.

Replied by C. Marie
(Atlanta, Ga)
08/16/2011

Have you tried Oxyfresh or Breath RX?? Both are great products. Scraping the tongue if definitely a good idea... Go as farr back on the tongue as you possibly can. Another thing it could be is Tonsil Stones... (I suffer from these). They are little white/yellow waxy balls that come out of your tonsils and they smell TERRIBLE. Luckily for me I can see where the "stones'' are coming from and I try to keep the area cleaned out as much as possible. Sometimes if I push on the side of my tonsil with a Q-tip the little stone will pop right out! I am a dental Hygienist so these are the only things I can tell you to try! Especially if you have already gotten the gum disease under control. I hope this helps!! Oh and maybe try looking into your diet... Maybe its something that you are eating? Sharp cheeses give people bad breath.

Replied by Lisa
(Anywhere)
09/26/2011

Hi Zariah from Seattle,

Has any of these remedies worked for you yet? I have been using baking soda and hp for a gargle in the morning and SmartMouth the 24hr protection and it has helped some, anyway I have more confidence when talking to people.

Replied by Abler
(Bklyn, Ny)
03/06/2012

I too suffered from BB for 5 years now. I just started taking Chlorophyll at night - 2 tblspn (it eliminates morning breath). In the morning after I brush my teeth I add 2 drops of Grapefruit seed extract to my toothbrush and brush my tongue. Within minutes I have to spit out the slimy saliva that I think contributes to BB. I have notice that it helps alot. But before trying this I took the antibiotic Augumentin for 10 days. It got rid of the horrible smells (like, rotten dead flesh, toilet water, feces, fart, etc. ) I had coming out of my nose. I guess it kill whatever bacteria I had. I heard that it's the only antibiotic/penicillin that will penetrate the bacteria cell membrane to get to the actual cause and kill it. So I hope this will help. I even carry the GSE with me in case... add a couple of drops to the back of my tongue.

Replied by Lisa
(Anywhere)
03/07/2012

Hi Abler, Nice to meet you, its not fun having this problem and people talking behind your back about how bad your breath is as they do not understand that this is really a problem for some people, it has gotten to the point that I avoid outings with people because of the close contact, but I will try the grape seed extract along with the smartmouth 12 hr protection. Let me know how you are doing. Lisa

Replied by Abler
(Bklyn, Ny)
03/08/2012

Hi Lisa, yeah I know what you mean. I was a very social person but when this happened I pulled away from people and my relationship suffered because I pulled away. I kept asking if you smell anything let me know but he kept saying no he did smell anything.... It was funny how everybody and their mother was smelling it but not my mate and/or my family... WEIRD! Sometimes I can still smell the bb or sulfur smell but only when I eat meat and dairy... So I try not to eat it only when I know I'm not going to be around anybody for a couple of days. I drink lots of water. I also try chewing on grapefruit/lemon rinds... That too is helping. Sometimes when you think the smell is gone and you go around people or in a crowd the person near you tends to frown or make a face like something smells... Then it makes you self conscious again... I will continue to try whatever natural remedy to get rid of this problem that almost caused me to commit suicide and kept me depressed for a long time. I want my life back!!

Replied by Kris10
(Dubai, Uae)
02/10/2013

HI, I am suffering from bad breath, been experiencing for 6yrs already. where can we buy this liquid chloropyll? Help me plz.

Replied by Ed2010
(Oakville, Canada)
02/10/2013

hi Kris, if you can't find chlorophyll. Just Juice any of the Green leaves and drink it,: Mint leaves, Coriander Leaves - Cilantro, Parsley Leaves, or Spinach. Or you can get try spirulina powder, which is rich in chlorophyll. Good Health

Replied by Roula
(Arlington, Virginia, Usa)
02/10/2013

Wheatgrass is an excellent source of chlorophyll. Pines makes an excellent one in powder which you mix with water or another liquid. You can order it from Amazon or maybe find another distributer which sends to Dubai?

http://www.amazon.com/Pines-International-Organic-Ingredients-Tablets/dp/B000HKZ7YC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360545730&sr=8-1&keywords=wheatgrass pine

Replied by Vishal
(Los Angeles, Usa)
05/24/2013

Hello all. I too have been a culprit of BB. However, I have white hairy tongue which is elongation of filiform papillae which are the smallest papillae's on your tongue. These papillae trap bacteria and food debris and create chronic halitosis. I've tried everything, even went and extracted my wisdom teeth last week but still no change. I'm going to try liquid chlorophyll and I hope this will make a change. I'm 27 and I already have grey hair because everyday I stress about this problem. I think twice before opening my mouth and saying something. I brush twice a day and scrape my tongue and its been over a year and still no changes. This has def. caused a dent in my social life.


Cinnamon and Honey

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Posted by Susan (South America)
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First thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. Breath stays fresh throughout the day.


Clove Oil

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Posted by Maria (New York, NY) on 09/19/2021
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Halitosis

Cure: clove oil.

EC: Can you please provide more info, ie dosage, and instructions? Thanks.


Coffee Bean

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Posted by Sp (Nashville, Tn) on 05/19/2010
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Chew on coffee bean for bad breath. It really does works and works better than breath mints. I used to carry mints in my purse, now I carry coffee bean with me. A friend of mine from Ethiopia told me about this. She said that coffee bean even works on garlic breath. So I tried it and she was right.

Replied by Jj
(Columbia, South Carolina)
11/20/2011

What kind of coffee bean? You mean like the one in a bag you buy at the store?

Replied by Walter
(Hoffman Estates, Il)
01/22/2012

I agree that it will help improve the breath. The problem with the coffee bean though is that it is not to be consumed. That's why it's filtered for the essence only. A nurse that we've known to carry these at work and chew on died of a liver cancer. You'd be better off looking for mints. Kind regards to this site's - haven sent sharing and caring community.

Replied by Saba
(Mentor, Oh)
01/23/2012

I think she is talking about the roasted coffee beans. You can chew them with no problem. Not all cultures filter their coffee. Expresso is made from finely ground roasted coffee. Strong coffee simply mean more of the beans are dissolved in the water.

Regards.


Colloidal Silver

Posted by Grammie4u (Duncan, Bc, British Columbia, Canada) on 07/20/2011

I make my own Colloidal Silver and my friends husband had a very bad case of halitosis. I gave him a bottle about eight years ago and he brushed his teeth with it and swallowed an ounce every day. They have bought their own machine since then and he hasn't had it since. Also, he hasn't turned silver like some of the talk shows said he would.

Replied by Lisa
(Anywhere)
11/15/2011

Hello, Can I get the recipe for your colloidal silver?


Colloidal Silver Spray

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Posted by Art (California) on 06/15/2024 2340 posts
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Recently I noticed that a friend had severe halitosis/bad breath that they apparently were not aware of. After getting over the fear of even bringing the subject up to this friend, I finally mentioned the problem to them. They told me they were not aware of the problem, but that they used mouthwash daily. I suggested that the problem may be originating in their sinuses and it should be fairly easy to determine if it was by using colloidal silver(CS) as a spray to be inhaled deeply up the nose. I gave them a two ounce spray bottle of CS and they tried it immediately.

They asked me to let them know if it worked and when I checked a few minutes later, the foul odor was completely gone! I suggested they use it regularly several times per day for a week to try and make sure they got as much of the offending bacteria as possible. They now carry the spray bottle with them just in case another sinus infection comes along.

Recently they told me that when they would have non stop sneezing fits accompanied by a severely runny nose, they would just take a couple of deep hits or sprays of the CS spray in each nostril and the problem would clear right up in a couple of minutes. My friend is a very happy person now that they have an effective remedy for their sinus issues. They also told me that the two ounce spray bottle is lasting them a long time.

Art


Cranberry Extract

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Posted by Zulu gal (South Africa) on 09/23/2022
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I have suffered from severe halitosis for close 10 years now and it has made my life a living hell. I have tried a plethora of different remedies, but nothing has worked for me, including the remedies that everyone on this site sings praises about - such as Hydrogen Peroxide, Probiotics, Liquid Chlorophyll, Activated Charcoal, etcetera. These help temporarily, but the stinky mouth and bad taste in the mouth always eventually return. After years of struggling to diagnose the root cause of the issue, I finally managed to pin it down to PND (post nasal drip). Managing chronic PND is expensive as it requires you to see a specialist and their rates are through the roof. Someone suggested I try cutting out gluten and dairy and perhaps going vegan to cure the issue but that wasn't feasible or affordable for me.

About a month ago, I started taking a cranberry extract (supplement) to help manage a recurring UTI and thrush problem - I swear I was getting vaginal thrush every single month. Lo and behold! Not only did the thrush and UTI issues disappear, but so did my halitosis! I was astonished! Especially because I wasn't even trying to cure the bad breath. Isn't that ironic? That I found a cure for my bad breath while attempting to treat a completely different health issue. I have no idea what's in cranberries that makes them completely get rid of bad odor. Even the little body odor I had has gone away. I don't even get morning breath! I will be forever grateful to cranberries for this. I had no idea that the solution to my problem was staring me in the face all along.

P.S. This solution works even better if you drink a lot of water (2 liters daily) and practice good oral hygiene. The solutions to all our health issues really can be found in nature!

Replied by dorothy
(texas)
09/23/2022

Hi,

Which brand of cranberry extract you used and how many capsules per day?

Also, when did you take the capsules? First thing in the morning one mpty stomach or right after a meal or before sleep?

Thank you

Michelin
(Roswell, Ga)
10/10/2022

Hi there,

I use organic cranberry extract. Currently I'm using the Dr. Mercola brand. I think any good brand they will work the same. I can tell you that I've noticed body odor going away from the use of these capsules.

In addition to a couple of pills per day I drink organic cranberry juice (unsweetened), and it has completed killed any oral thrush in my mouth. I tried all kinds of remedies to remove the yeast and drinking cranberry was like a miracle!

Remedies I tried that didn't work for oral thrush: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, Colloidal Silver, CDS (aka MMS), etc. Nano Soma works for oral thrush but it's about $67 per bottle and it may take 2 bottles to work using high doses per day (30 sprays). The $7 bottle of organic cranberry juice worked in like 2 days. Amazing.

I hope this helps:)

Michelin
(Roswell, Ga)
10/10/2022

Hi there,

I use organic cranberry extract. Currently I'm using the Dr. Mercola brand. I think any good brand they will work the same. I can tell you that I've noticed body odor going away from the use of these capsules.

In addition to a couple of pills per day I drink organic cranberry juice (unsweetened), and it has completed killed any oral thrush in my mouth. I tried all kinds of remedies to remove the yeast and drinking cranberry was like a miracle!

Remedies I tried that didn't work for oral thrush: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, Colloidal Silver, CDS (aka MMS), etc. Nano Soma works for oral thrush but it's about $67 per bottle and it may take 2 bottles to work using high doses per day (30 sprays). The $7 bottle of organic cranberry juice worked in like 2 days. Amazing.

I hope this helps:)

Replied by Jay
(Houston, TX)
09/24/2022

Hi, any update since this post? Also, which brand did you purchase?

Replied by Bart
(Columbus)
10/10/2022

Try oil pulling for bad breath. It also helped my gum problem to which I no longer have to go to the Periodontist.



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