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Natural Cures for Bad Breath and Halitosis

| Modified on Jun 15, 2024
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Colloidal Silver Spray
Posted by Art (California) on 06/15/2024 2338 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


Treat Cavitation Issues
Posted by Grandma C (Burnsville) on 06/14/2024
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I have had halitosis (bad breath) for many years. I don't have cavities and I am meticulous with flossing and brushing my teeth and tongue. I have tried every kind of mouthwash, gums, mints, toothpastes, etc to no avail. I recently found out the reason- I had my wisdom teeth removed when I was 23 and according to my current dentist, cavitations (pockets of infection underneath the teeth) formed because the extractions were not done right. I have been battling bad breath (poo breath) and it has made my life miserable all these years and no one was able to tell me why until now. I had 4 wisdom teeth removed by 2 different dentists. The 1st one savagely butchered my gums and they got very infected on my left side of my mouth- this is where the bad smell has come from all these years. I did not have bad breath all all before this dentist removed my left upper and lower wisdom teeth.

Find a dentist who knows how to treat cavitations- many don't even know about them let alone how to heal them. I have tried the 3% hydrogen peroxide- a few drops in 2 oz warm water and gargle with it for a minute after brushing, flossing and brushing my tongue. I then repeat it and it really does help. I think it helps to kill the surface bacteria but does not cure the infection in the cavitations so it keeps coming back. It helps if you do these gargles in the morning and at night. You have to continue to do it until the cavitations are dealt with. It is expensive to treat the cavitations!


Acidophilus
Posted by Zark (Emerald City) on 03/24/2024
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Acidophilus:

This worked very well thanks! After brushing my teeth and using mouthwash, I then took one high strength probiotic capsule and mixed it into water. I swished it around my mouth and drank it. Then used my toothbrush to try and massage it in. Wife reported in the morning no more bad breath - breath is bad at night and in the morning for me when I awake.

Well, I don't know if you need to mix it in and swish it around your mouth but it worked :) I figure may as well try and improve the whole mouth flora at the same time.


Oregano and Olive Leaf Tea
Posted by Easterly (Elsewhere) on 11/19/2023

Hi, Janet,

It would be helpful to know more about your O and O tea. Did you use tea bags or loose leaf herbs? Did you drink them separately or together? Any additional information would be great. So glad this worked for you and your husband!


Oregano and Olive Leaf Tea
Posted by Janet in Music City (Nasvhille TN) on 11/16/2023
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I am 67 years old and have had horrendous breath as long as I can remember. My husband also has had terrible breath for at least the last 15 years.

He was feeling poorly recently so I made us both a big cup of strong organic oregano and olive leaf tea. We had another the next day. We felt better and forgot all about it.

A couple of days later, we were talking and I realized I couldn't smell his bad breath, so I asked him to breath closer for me to smell. There was Nothing! He had been stinkin for a looooong time and his breath was suddenly normal. I passed it off as a fluke, but a couple of days later, I checked it again, and still normal, non-stinky breath!

I thought about the O and O tea and wondered if it had been the thing that fixed the problem, and it suddenly came to me that he hadn't drawn back from my stinky breath lately. So we tested my breath, and it was Good too! I'm still in shock, its been a few weeks and our breath is still clean and normal. I wish I had known about it 50 years ago, it would have made my life so much easier.

I'm figuring that the O and O tea killed bad bacteria, virus, candida, fungus, or parasites that were living in our stomachs, throats, lungs or somewhere causing the problem. Try it, and give us some feedback, please.

Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Roxanne (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) on 05/27/2023

Maybe try Apple Cider Vinegar and Himalayan pink salt. Salt helps with the smell.


Ileocecal Valve Manipulation
Posted by Cara (UK) on 01/01/2023
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I had bad breath on and off for years, tried all sorts of treatments with varying success. Sometimes it would clear up for a while but then it would come back. Anyway, recently I tried the ileocecal valve manipulation. It sounds complicated but don't be put off it's very simple. Google it and watch a you tube video on how to do this. The theory is that sometimes our ileocecal valve can get stuck and this allows bacteria and toxins back into our system and can cause a variety of symptoms one being bad breath.

The technique worked almost immediately and my overall health has also improved. I do this once a day most days, it takes a few minutes, try it, it worked for me.


Cranberry Extract
Posted by Bart (Columbus ) on 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.


Cranberry Extract
Posted by Michelin (Roswell, Ga) on 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:)


Cranberry Extract
Posted by Michelin (Roswell, Ga) on 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:)


Cranberry Extract
Posted by Jay (Houston, TX) on 09/24/2022

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


Cranberry Extract
Posted by dorothy (texas) on 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


Cranberry Extract
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!

Acidophilus
Posted by Joy Reo (Stow, MA) on 09/20/2022

For the plantar's wart, there are two different methods you can try (look them up on YouTube, it's easy):

1) apply a strip of duct tape to cover the wart (Mercola wrote about this recently), and leave it on. Change it every day or two.

or

2) make a little paste of baking soda and castor oil; rub it into the wart and then cover the wart with a Bandaid. Change 2x/day.

I did a combo of both methods and my wart was gone in less than 2 weeks!


Borax
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.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by chi (austin texas ) on 04/13/2022

I'm researching for my teenage daughter who grew up with leaky gut. Thank you for all this insightful information! What is this smoothie recipe?
I'm going to try this tooth regime for my gums!


Hydrogen Peroxide + Salt in Neti Pot
Posted by Michael R (Edwardsville) on 04/05/2022
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My BAD breath was not from the mouth but from the Nasal area. I suffered from very bad breath and the typical mouth-teeth treatment did not work.

I used a Neti Pot with Salt Water and a "small dash" of Hydrogen Peroxide to get rid of a sinus infection. A few weeks later my wife noticed my breath was OK. Thank God...

Important: use canning/pickling salt (no additives & cheap)


Clove Oil
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.


MMS
Posted by Paul K (Meridian, MS) on 10/30/2020
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Read about MMS to knock out halitosis.


Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Anonymous Writer (New York, Ny) on 06/18/2020
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I would definitely recommend diatomaceous earth. It totally solved this issue that I had struggled with for years. I started in October 2018 and took it for six months until the whole bag was finished. I haven't had a problem since and from the first time I took it, my therapist, who would often mention the problem to me, told me he smelled nothing.


General Feedback
Posted by Cindy (Elmont ) on 12/01/2018

Wow I have the same problem for 8 years now. But have you tried a candida cleanse or a colon cleanse, and tried drinking kombucha for months at least 3 months of cleanse and kombucha and trying to kill bad bacteria. I read about a woman who had this and she cured it with drinking kombucha (home made which is what I am doing ) for months also drinking apple cider vinegar before eating meals. Family members that's close to you always say they don't smell anything but co workers and friends smells it but acts funny.


Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Enrique (Boston, Ma) on 11/11/2018
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I've had chronic halitosis my entire life. As the writer above Ive tried everything: I've taken Dr Katz stuff, taken probiotics orally, tried probiotic lozenges with Blis K12, Ted's alkalizing rmedies, etc. I brush regularly twice a day, even did flossing and the same thing would happen. It would work in the beginning but then the bad breath would return within a few days. I also had a light whitish coating on my tongue that would not go away. I tried tongue scraping, and I made tongue brushing a part of my routine but that also didn't help.

One this I noticed was hat when I took a course of antibiotics, for unrelated issues, the bad breath would go away and my tongue would be clean and pink. That was a clue that the problem was bacterial. The one routine that worked very well for me was brushing my teeth with a natural toothpaste, then putting some sea salt on the brush and brushing my tongue and then using diluted hydrogen peroxide (HP) as mouthwash and for gargling. That finally worked, but GSE has worked even better.

I stumbled upon GSE totally by accident. My mom was taking a course of three natural antibiotics. GSE, Caprylic Acid and Berberine Plus. I don't know why I started to take them also and one day I noticed my afternoon bad breath was gone. I then went and purchased liquid GSE to take internally, but I hated the bitter taste. As an afterthought I decided to brush my teeth and tongue with it. I was amazed at how well it worked.

My routine now consists of brushing my teeth and tongue with natural toothpaste (I use Jason pharmaceuticals) and then using four drops of liquid GSE diluted with a little water as mouthwash. Its been four months now and I can't recomend it enough. Doing this twice a day I have no morning breath and no bad breath throughout the day. I do notice at times in the afternoon it returns a bit if I don't brush after lunch.


Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Enrique (Boston, Ma) on 11/11/2018
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I've had chronic halitosis my entire life. As the writer above I've tried everything: I've taken Dr Katz stuff, taken probiotics orally, tried probiotic lozenges with Blis K12, Ted's alkalizing rmedies, etc. I brush regularly twice a day, even did flossing and the same thing would happen. It would work in the beginning but then the bad breath would return within a few days. I also had a light whitish coating on my tongue that would not go away. I tried tongue scraping, and I made tongue brushing a part of my routine but that also didn't help.

One this I noticed was that when I took a course of antibiotics, for unrelated issues, the bad breath would go away and my tongue would be clean and pink. That was a clue that the problem was bacterial. The one routine that worked very well for me was brushing my teeth with a natural toothpaste, then putting some sea salt on the brush and brushing my tongue and then using diluted hydrogen peroxide (HP) as mouthwash and for gargling. That finally worked, but Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) has worked even better.

I stumbled upon GSE totally by accident. My mom was taking a course of three natural antibiotics. GSE, Caprylic Acid and Berberine Plus. I don't know why I started to take them also and one day I noticed my afternoon bad breath was gone. I then went and purchased liquid GSE to take internally, but I hated the bitter taste. As an afterthought I decided to brush my teeth and tongue with it. I was amazed at how well it worked.

My routine now consists of brushing my teeth and tongue with natural toothpaste and then using four drops of liquid GSE diluted with a little water as mouthwash. Its been four months now and I can't recomend it enough. Doing this twice a day I have no morning breath and no bad breath throughout the day. I do notice at times in the afternoon it returns a bit if I don't brush after lunch.


Chlorophyll
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.


Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Bri (Louisiana) on 04/17/2018

You should not mix the Hydrogen Peroxide with water, use it straight! Also you should brush your tongue and teeth with it in your mouth. Rinse it out use toothpaste to brush again then use Peroxide as a gargle. That should work. If not I would use activated charcoal. It works miracles.


Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Jay (Us) on 02/11/2018

I have struggled as well and done lots of research. Your situation could be yeast overgrowth. After antibiotics use white patches on tongue. Increased sinus congestion, bad breath. Also I'm gonna get checked for H pylori. Hope this helps. It is a terrible thing and you can't stop til you find the answer. We support you.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Mama To Many (Tn) on 12/30/2017

Dear Mauri,

The only charcoal that should be used internally or topically is activated charcoal. It may be powdered or in capsules or tables.

The charcoal used for cooking usually contains other chemicals.

If charcoal didn't work for bad breath, perhaps try liquid chlorophyll?

~Mama to Many~


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Mauri (Australia) on 12/28/2017

Hi buddy, could you please articulate the matter of charcoal? Was it a food grade charcoal that you took? or just normal BBQ charcoal crushed and taken? I took pills of activated charcoal for my BB from saliva/digestive system enzyme I think which is persisting for 15 years or more but did not work. What is the difference between activated charcoal and normal charcoal? Is there any health risk to take that what you took u think?


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Beatrice (Nairobi ) on 11/30/2017
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Thank you for the testimonies posted on your site about charcoal curing bad breath. It worked for me & my daughter.
And the depression is over because of bad breath especially after taking in sweet things eg. Juice/ sweets or even food.

It's a miracle come true after many years of trying all manner of mouth wash.

I bought a tin of charcoal from the market, crushed a few pieces into powder then add a glass of water then sieved & drunk thrice A day for two days.

The bad breath emitting from my saliva & digestive system was over.
I thank God for you.

Let others know charcoal is an instant miracle for BB.

Indeed God has provided everything we need on earth ...Glory to God we are healed & will continue taking a glass per week.

Activated Charcoal
Posted by Elise (Roanoke, Va) on 11/22/2017

Perhaps there are different varieties of charcoal for cooking. The only ones I know of are NOT suitable for internal use.

Charcoal used for medicine needs to be activated (purified.) I give activated charcoal to my children - 1 capsule a day with 6 ounces of water as needed.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Beatrice (Nairobi) on 11/22/2017

Hi, How times did you use the normal charcoal for cooking to clear bad breath? Did it solve completely, as in your fresh breathe is back?
Please share will be glad. Can a child be given?


Acidophilus
Posted by Michelle (Dallas, Texas ) on 10/28/2017
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I have been SUFFERING with Bad Breath for years. My confidence leveled to 0 after friends, family & co-workers backed up from me or covered their nose. I ran across your website & bought the acidophilus 8 billion on yesterday and immediately I noticed the difference, even my tongue is pink and not white! I just can't believe something FINALLY worked for me!! Thank you so much for sharing!


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Nors (California) on 08/24/2017

I think carica manufactures them.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 08/07/2017

Dear Priya,

Some people use activated charcoal daily for years. The two biggest concerns would be constipation (always take with plenty of water) and the removal of probiotics from the gut (not sure if this actually happens, but caution should be taken by eating yogurt or probiotic foods daily.)

The 1 teaspoon a day you have been giving sounds reasonable if it seems to suit him.

If the cause of bad breath is not addressed this will not be a permanent cure. If a poor diet is the cause, that would need to be addressed for the cure to be permanent.

One of my sons once had a chronic onion smell for no reason we could tell. I gave him bentonite clay internally for a while and it cleared it up and it did not return. I never knew the cause; it was not from eating onions. He was only 9 or so at the time.

I hope he listens well to you and that you both see results soon!

~Mama to Many~


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Priya (Oakland, Ca) on 08/06/2017

Hello,

I have started my son on Activated Charcoal 1 tsp - once a day. He is 21, overweight and has had a very poor diet for the longest time.

My questions:

  1. How many times a day should I give the A.charcoal?
  2. What dosage?
  3. How many days/weeks/months?
  4. Are there are any long term side effects that anyone has noticed?
  5. Is the cure from Bad breath permanent?

Thank you.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Priya (Oakland, Ca) on 08/05/2017

Thank you for all the tips. I will certainly try and introduce as many as he will accept.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Charity (Faithville, Usa) on 08/04/2017

21 yr olds can be picky about what they will try . He might like some popcorn 1/4 cup popped in 1 TBSP coconut oil .Cold pressed is best, I buy large tub at costco, sprinkle sea salt on it and serve with some lemon water.

Activated charcoal would be used at bedtime 2-4 capsules with at least 16 ounces of water . Sleep like a baby. Vinegar is not tasty but you could use capful to cup of water with bit of honey drink through a straw, I"m having it for daily breakfast, YUCK. At bedtime brush teeth gently with small amount of baking soda, very gently...then make a paste of 1/4 tsp each of ~baking soda and coconut oil and apply to teeth and swallow whatever comes off but leave on overnight .

Small bowl of kefir 1/4 cup with a 1/4 cup of fruit to sweeten should reestablish his gut flora after using the charcoal at bedtime.

A bath with some epsom salt (magnesium ) might help him detox his body a bit . Even a foot soak with the salt would work. Loosens up the bowels and helps body with mineral balance.


Activated Charcoal
Posted by Priya (Oakland) on 08/03/2017

Hello, My son is 21 years old, overweight, and has had chronic bad breath for the past 5 years. He does not have a social life at all. I have tried everything other than the activated charcoal.

Can someone please advise on the dosage and frequency on how he should take the AC?



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